Sara L. Gill, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Professor
Currently seeking Ph.D. students
My clinical expertise is maternal/child nursing. Breastfeeding has been my primary research focus for the past 20+ years; particularly community-based support. I am currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Human Lactation. I am skilled in qualitative methods, although I have completed a number of research studies using quantitative methods.
- RO1DK096488 NIH/NIDDK 09/01/2102-06/01/2017. Preventing Childhood Obesity through Early Feeding and Parenting Guidance. E. Reifsnider, PI and S. Gill, Consultant.
- National Initiative for Child Health Quality/CDC 07/01/2012-06/01/2014. Best Fed Beginnings Learning Collaborative.
- 2011-035723 09/01/2010-08/01/2011. Department of State Health Services. San Antonio drop in Breastfeeding Center Pilot. Role: PI Delgado, R., Gill, SL. A Micro-Costing Study of Establishing a baby Café in Texas Journal of Human Lactation 2018 Aug; 34(3): 535-542
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Professional Background
Education
- 1997 - Doctor of Philosofy - Clinical Nursing Research - University of Miami
- 1983 - Master of Science in Nursing - Maternal/Child Nursing - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 1977 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Highlights
Licensures and Certification
- Lactation Consultant
- International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
- Registered Nurse
Honors and Awards
- 2016, University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, MD Academy of Health Science Center
Appointments
- 2016 - present - Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2015 - 2016 - Professor - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2012 - present - UT Health San Antonio, Department of Family and Community Health Systems
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- Instruction & Training
- Research & Grants
- Service
- Publications