Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program

I am a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. I treat children with a variety of oncology and hematology issues, including childhood leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell anemia and benign hematologic conditions such as anemia.
 
Growing up, my own pediatrician played an important role in my life and ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in pediatric medicine. Now, I am paying it forward by making a difference in the lives of my patients and their families.
 
At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, we form a close bond with the children we treat and their caregivers and truly become a part of their families. We not only provide the necessary medical care but also support them in many ways throughout their journey. When I see the children I care for feeling better and able to enjoy normal childhood activities, it makes all of the hard work worth it.
 
In addition to providing patient care, I also serve as chair of the Awards Review sub-committee for the American Society of Hematology and the vice chair of the Children's Oncology Group's pediatric match sub-protocol H study.
 
I also have the privilege of training and mentoring the next generation of pediatric oncologists through our pediatric residency program. I’ve been involved since its inception in 2018 and now serve as program director. Contributing to the career development of these new physicians is deeply rewarding. They bring a vibrant energy and a strong sense of community to our organization.

Hospital Affiliations

• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Female

Languages

• English

Education

University Of The West Indies, 2005

Internships

Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2009, Pediatrics

Residency

Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2011, Pediatrics

Fellowships

Columbia University, 2014, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatric Oncology and Hematology
American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics

Publications

• View Dr. Kerice Pinkney's publications on PubMed

Research

• “The Role of ATM in Suppression of Lymphoid Malignancies,” Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Columbia University, 2012-2015
• “Randomized Phase I Trial of Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cell Inhibition Combined with Dendritic-Cell Vaccination for Adolescents with Sarcoma,” Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2009-2010
• “Serum Endothelin-1 Levels and Cell-Derived Microparticles in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease at Baseline and During Pain Crises,” Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2009-2010

Professional Organizations

• American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• American Society of Hematology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Committee of Interns and Residents
• Junior Doctors Association of Jamaica

Presentations

• “The Role of ATM and Bcl11b in Lymphoid Malignancies,” American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Annual Meeting, 2014
• “Children with Gut-Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Have an Increased Incidence of Enteric Bacteria Bloodstream Infections,” American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplant Tandem Meeting, 2014
• “Long-Term Follow-Up of the Oncology Patient,” First Annual Pediatric Oncology Conference, Columbia University-Bustamante Children’s Hospital Initiative, 2014

Awards

• Metropolitan Fund Fellowship Awardee Columbia University, 2014; presented annually by the Babies Hospital Alumni Association to a fellow “demonstrating excellence in the field of hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation”
• Young Investigator Award, Pediatric Blood and Transplant Consortium
• Annual Meeting, 2014
• Travel Grant Awardee, American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplant, 2014
• Travel Grant Awardee, American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplant, 2014
• Trainee Travel Stipend Awardee, American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Diversity Special Interest Group, 2013
• Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Pediatrics Teaching Excellence Award, 2009
• Dr. Karlene ChinQuee Future Leaders Scholarship Award, 2000-2003
• Distinctions in Community Health, Physiology and Biochemistry, University of the West Indies, 2000-2005
• Honors in Pharmacology and Anatomy, University of the West Indies, 2000-2005
• Dr. C.H.R. Thirulamai Prize in Physiology, University of the West Indies, 2002
• The Biochemistry Medal, University of the West Indies, 2001
• The Minority Coalition Award for Devoted Service, Williams College, 2000
• The Polly and Willard D. Dickerson 1940 Scholarship, Williams College, 1999