Erica Hodgman

Erica Hodgman, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery with special interest and expertise in pediatric trauma and burn care. Her clinical efforts are focused on developing systems that provide patient- and family-oriented care to improve outcomes including physical function, psychological resilience, and satisfaction with care. Her research centers on establishing and refining national benchmarks in pediatric burn and trauma care, and dissemination of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Surgery · 2026 - Present Surgery, Pediatric General Surgery, Surgery

Recent Scholarly Works

Cultured Thymus Tissue Implantation for Congenital Athymia: Surgical Site Complications and Dose-Effect Analysis.

Journal article J Pediatr Surg · July 30, 2026 PURPOSE: Allogeneic processed thymus tissue-agdc (RETHYMIC®) is the only FDA-approved therapy for immune reconstitution in pediatric patients with congenital athymia. Early mortality due to immune dysregulation and overwhelming infections occurs in the maj ... Full text Link to item Cite

Paediatric emergency department-based screening for home fire safety practices and smoke alarm programme awareness in Baltimore, Maryland.

Journal article Inj Prev · July 20, 2026 BACKGROUND: Fire-related injuries and deaths are significant public health concerns, with high-risk groups including children under 5 years. Although the use of functioning smoke alarms is an effective prevention strategy, many are not regularly tested. Th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Improving pediatric trauma care at a level 1 pediatric trauma center through the multi-year implementation of a Pediatric Trauma Boot Camp curriculum

Journal article Advances in Simulation · December 1, 2025 Background: Traumatic injuries are a significant contributor to pediatric morbidity and mortality, and trauma care necessitates that providers from different specialties and backgrounds be prepared to work together in high acuity settings to provide optima ... Full text Cite

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Education

Emory University, School of Medicine · 2011 M.D.

Barnard College · 2005 B.A.