Prior to joining Children’s National, she was on the faculty of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Arkansas Children’s Hospital for 10 years. Dr. Harik is the associate director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Children’s National. She also serves as the clinical consultant for the Infection Control Program. Her main research and clinical interests are staphylococcus aureus epidemiology and pathogenesis, osteomyelitis/septic arthritis, infections in children with cystic fibrosis, infection prevention and quality improvement, tick borne infections, medical student/resident/fellow education, and pediatric tuberculosis. She is an active member of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and outdoor activities.