Overview

Dr. Polly Thomas has practiced public health, pediatrics, and preventive medicine in NYC and in NJ for over 40 years. She started as an EIS officer with CDC, then researched the epidemiology of pediatric HIV, supervised HIV surveillance and the establishment of the World Trade Center Health Registry with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and now oversees preventive medicine training at NJMS. Until mid-2023 she maintained a part time practice in Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Yale Medical School. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine. Her areas of interest include Public Health, Public Health Practice, Preventive Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Pediatrics, Climate and Health, HIV.

Education

M.D., 1977, Yale University, School of Medicine, Medicine
B.S., 1973, Yale University, Biology

Relevant Publications

Shahani S, Korenblit P, Thomas P, Passannante MR, Carr R, Davis L. Feasibility of Targeted Secure Messages to Facilitate Access to Tobacco Treatment Counseling for Veterans. JMIR Ment Health 2018; 5: e18. Doi:10.2196/mental/7957. PMID: 29506969, PMCID: PMC5859788

Miller, Lisa A.; the HRSA-Funded Preventive Medicine Residency Program Directors Workgroup* The SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Real-Time Training and Service for Preventive Medicine Residents. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 27:S123-S128, May/June 2021. [I am a member of the workgroup and a co-author]

Funes, Sofia A.; Flores, Claudia; Davidow, Amy L.; Thomas P; Korenblit P; et al. Adaptation of the Flu-FIT Program for Patient-Aligned Care Teams: A Quality Improvement Project. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 27:S159-S163, May/June 2021.

Friedman SM, Davidow AL, Gurumurthy M, Peymani R, Webb J, Desai K, Siderits R, Nepomich A, Lifshitz E, Thomas PA. Antibody Seroprevalence, Infection and Surveillance for SARS CoV 2 in Residents and Staff of New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities. Journal of Community Health, June 15, 2022

Friedman SM, Li J, Thomas P, Gurumurthy M, Siderits R, Nepomich A, Lifshitz E. Neutralizing Antibody Responses Among Residents and Staff of Long-Term Care Facilities in the State of New Jersey During the First Wave of the COVID 19 Pandemic. Journal of Community Health. October 5, 2022.