Speakers Bureau


General Pediatrics / University Affiliated Program

Robert A. Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Head, Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Children with Special Health Care Needs and Developmental Disabilities: Where Are We Today
  • Failure to Thrive
  • Spina Bifida

Robert Adler, M.D., M.S.Ed.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Medical Education
Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Associate Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • A-peeling Rashes: Differential Approach
  • Black and White: Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Lesions that Confuse
  • Can I Catch This?: Contagious vs. Non-Contagious Rashes
  • Childhood Lead Exposure
  • Flakes in Your Office: Scaly Lesions
  • Lumps, Bumps and Papules: To Treat or Refer
  • Red Lesions: A Differential Approach
  • Vesicular Rashes
  • Visual Potpourri: Workshop (Rashes & Pigmented Lesions
  • What You See Is What You Get: Visual Diagnosis of Common Pediatric Skin Conditions
  • Who Did This?: Systemic Illness vs. Abuse or Trauma

Angela Bissada, Psy.D.
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Mental Health Service
Director, Project Heal
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Abuse of Children with Developmental Disabilities
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Children
  • Sexual Development and Sexual Behavior Problems in Children
  • Group Therapy for Abused Children
  • Sexual Abuse of Children

Leslie Scher Miller, Ph.D.
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Mental Health Service
Coordinator, Project Heal
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Abuse among Children with Developmental Disabilities
  • Child Abuse Prevention: Interventions to Help Children and Parents Reduce the Risk of Abuse
  • Childhood Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Depression
  • Children and Grief
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children: Identification and Treatment
  • Sexual Development and Sexual Behavior Problems in Children

Sajjad Yacoob, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Director, Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical Informatics Leadership Team
Division of General Pediatrics
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Child Safety
  • Child/Infant Nutrition
  • Child Development
  • Medicine and Technology: Wireless Medicine

Bradley O. Hudson, Psy.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Clinical Director, Mental Health Service
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Education of Physicians and Other Health Professionals in Mental Health, Behavioral Medicine and Interviewing
  • Enuresis - Behavioral Treatment for Bedwetting
  • The Impact of Chronic Illness on Patient and Family
  • Learning Disability and School Problems
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness

Karen Imagawa, M.D.
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Examination of the Sexually Abused Child
  • Failure to Thrive
  • Radiological Signs of the Battered Child
  • Rape Kit

Barbara M. Korsch, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Behavior Problems in Pediatric Practice
  • Bridging Gaps in Doctor/Patient Communication
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases - Psychosocial Aspects
  • Compliance in Pediatric Practice
  • Difficult Patients
  • Doctor-Patient Communication
  • Education of Physicians and Other Health Professionals in Mental Health, Behavioral Medicine and Interviewing
  • Ethical Decision Making in Pediatric Practice
  • The Pediatrician and Behavioral Problems
  • The Pressured Child: The Super Children
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness
  • Role of Pediatrician in Psychological Problems

Mary Ann P. Limbos, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Development and its Relationship to Pediatric Injuries
  • Epidemiology and Prevention of Pediatric Injuries
  • Failure to Thrive
  • Promoting Early Literacy

Gregory L. Smookler, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
  • ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Feeding Problems in Children with Special Health Care Needs
  • Spina Bifida - Overview

Glenn S. Takata, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Division of General Pediatrics
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Medication Safety

Jason Williams, Psy.D.
Director of Technology, Information and Support, USC University Affiliated Program
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • ADHD
  • Learning Disorders and School Problems

Cynthia A. Wong, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Division of General Pediatrics/USC University Affiliated Program
Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Presentations:
  • Autism
  • Behavior Problems in Pediatric Practice
  • Common Sleep Problems in Pediatric Practice
  • Infant Nutrition and Feeding Problems




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