Dr. Blair A. Rolnick, Pediatrician
in Westfield, NJ
Dr. Blair A. Rolnick, a pediatric emergency medicine trained physician in Westfield, NJ, is an early-career leader in the medical field who strives for innovation, clinical excellence, educational advancement for medical staff, and improvements in treatments for patients. Dr. Rolnick believes it is crucial to spend generous amounts of time talking to and listening to parents and patients in order to have optimal outcomes. She uses a holistic approach to wellness and illness by considering the integrative roles sleep, nutrition, and pharmacologic intervention have on the immune system. Preventive care results in the best care.
Answering the “why” questions has driven Dr. Rolnick toward improving other people’s well-being and lives through science. Whether it is explaining why iron supplements are essential for early development or what formula is best for a specific child, Dr. Rolnick is an approachable, knowledgeable, and highly-skilled resource for her patients and their families. From personal experience, Dr. Rolnick knows the importance of clear communication from a source you can trust. This experience is a pillar of how she practices and serves her patients, ensuring they are comfortable and confident in their care.
She attended a Pediatric Internship and Residency at Goryeb Children’s Hospital from 2016 to 2019 and a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children from 2019 to 2021.
Dr. Rolnick decided to open her practice in her hometown of Westfield, NJ, where she and her 5 siblings were born & raised and still reside to this day.
Dr. Rolnick’s training involves learning at a level-one pediatric trauma center within one of the busiest pediatric emergency rooms in the country. With numerous publications, presentations, and awards, Dr. Rolnick is a decorated leader with superior clinical expertise and a passion for helping children and mothers. Currently, Dr. Rolnick specializes in general pediatrics while caring for her young son.
Dr. Rolnick led the development of numerous educational tools and protocols to improve clinical service during her training at Goryeb Children’s Hospital. She participated in improving quality care in the areas of sepsis management and response protocol, and an asthma management protocol.
Further, Dr. Rolnick has delivered several presentations on pediatric stroke, massive transfusion protocols, pediatric resuscitation, best practices, genitourinary cases in tertiary care, blunt head trauma, and more. As a Board-Certified Physician in General Pediatrics since 2019, Dr. Rolnick has contributed to various cutting-edge clinical, scholarly, and educational pursuits. These include serving as Chief Fellow for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. As a Course Director for CME activities, Dr. Rolnick developed a full-scale CME course that was implemented across the ER department.
Dr. Rolnick spearheaded the development of a formal residency educational program for a tertiary care children’s hospital with numerous institutions in rotation, implementing educational content that satisfied the requirements of multiple facilities. Dr. Rolnick also designed and implemented a structured simulation curriculum created to improve resident physicians’ management of pediatric cardiac arrest.
In addition to success with clinical pursuits, Dr. Rolnick understands how to connect with a modern audience to build engagement, education, and awareness. As the creator and content curator for several digital-facing initiatives to heighten our understanding of services at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Dr. Rolnick established the @stchrispem Instagram account and the www.foam4pemfellows.com educational website to post educational content for PEM fellows. She looks forward to translating these experiences into clinical content curated for parents to help support them in reaching their child’s optimal developmental outcome using evidence-based knowledge as a pillar of support.
Personal Time & Passions:
Dr. Rolnick is passionate about education, advocacy, and outreach, specifically to improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Whether it is helping someone select the correct diapers or formula to diagnosing and treating an acute illness, Dr. Rolnick prides herself on helping others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, surfing, and wakeboarding. As a huge coffee lover, she and her husband are constantly in search of the perfect cup of coffee to enjoy together.
Leadership Contributions & Awards:
Chief Fellow, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA, 2019-2021
Gloria O. Schrager Award for Excellence in Teaching
Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, 2019
Alpha Omega Phi Honors Society
American University of the Caribbean, 2013 to Present
Course Director for CME Activities, Emergency Room
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, 2019-2020
Clinical & Educational Contributions:
Rolnick B, Amato C ch.191 “The Technologically-Dependent Child” Avoiding Common Errors in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 1e. Woolridge. ISBN: 9781975138332. Wolters Kluwer.
Creator & Content Curator, @stchrispem Instagram, 2019-2020
Owner, Author, & Content Creator, www.foam4pemfellows.com, 2019-2020
Residency Educational Program Curriculum Development, Tertiary Care
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, 2019-2020
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, Coral Gables, FL, 2016
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, 2011
Postgraduate Training:
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 2019-2021
Pediatric Internship & Residency, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, 2016-2019
Board Certification:
General Pediatrics, 2019-Present
Professional Affiliations:
Dr. Rolnick serves as a current Faculty Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2019. Dedicated to educational advancement and clinical innovation, Dr. Rolnick contributes heavily to numerous internal initiatives.
Dr. Rolnick is also a certified lactation counselor.