Dr. Stefans is board certified in Pediatrics and in Physical medicine and rehabilitation. She treats children, adolescents and some adults with physical disabilities. She earned her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in 1979 and did her residency in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Columbus Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dr. Stefans also holds a M.S. in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, University of Michigan School of Public Health. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas in the Departments of Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, working primarily at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She is Medical Director for 5D/Progressive Rehabilitation Program (inpatient) and for the Rehabilitation Clinic and Pediatric MDA Clinic and also serves the adult MDA clinic at UAMS.