Thomas Kuriakose, MD, is a physician based in New York, NY, focusing on pediatric critical care. He is completing a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In 2022, he completed his pediatric residency at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center through the Boston Combined Residency Program. His work is grounded in a deep commitment to improving care for underserved populations and advancing health equity in pediatric settings.

Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Economics from a college in Massachusetts. After graduation, he joined a teaching program in Mississippi, where he spent three years teaching high school STEM subjects, including Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Statistics, and SATP Biology. His students consistently performed above average on state assessments. In addition to teaching, he served as an assistant coach for track and field and soccer, helping several student-athletes reach state-level success. These early experiences with youth shaped his decision to pursue a career in medicine.

Thomas completed a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction before entering medical school in New Jersey. During his medical education, he co-founded a mentorship program for adolescents living with HIV. He held multiple leadership roles in a student-run free clinic, including serving as clinic director. He also helped implement a team-based training program to improve communication and safety in clinical environments. His service was recognized with a distinction in community engagement.

During residency, he contributed to curriculum development and participated in educational initiatives centered on health equity. As a fellow, his research focuses on enhancing communication between healthcare providers and families in the pediatric intensive care unit, particularly during acute respiratory failure cases.