ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship
Our fellowship is designed to train physicians who understand the developmental, behavioral and psychosocial needs of children and families.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship
THE CLINICAL TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
More About Facilities and Rotations
Facilities and Rotations
Developmental-behavioral pediatric fellows benefit from resources at the Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute, an internationally renowned research and clinical center dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to better understand causes and treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.
Other training opportunities include the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (LEND) and Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD).
CURRICULUM & RESEARCH
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Preparing Future Physicians and Leaders
While clinical rotations form an essential part of the learning experience for developmental-behavioral pediatric fellows, instruction in core curriculum and developmental-behavioral pediatric topics is provided in conferences and courses. Additionally, scholarly activity is a requirement of the fellowship.
Why Choose Our Fellowship
An Expert Faculty Team
Our faculty physicians deliver expert care to infants, children, and adolescents, conduct leading edge research related to individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, and help train the next generation of physicians specializing in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
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Our Current Fellows
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Van Kim Ma, M.D.
Fellow: 2021-2024
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center -
Thea Bregman, M.D.
Fellow: 2022-2025
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Residency: UC Davis Health -
Julie Law, M.D.
Fellow: 2023-2026
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
Residency: UC Davis Health
More About the Program
The ACGME-accredited, three-year Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship is funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and a participating site in DBPNet research network. First accredited by the ACGME in 2003, our training program is designed to fulfill the training requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics.
Mission
To enhance the overall health and resiliency of children, adolescents and their families by training leaders in developmental behavioral pediatrics.
Program Aims
- Graduates will understand the developmental, behavioral and psychosocial needs of children and families on an individual as well as public policy level.
- Graduates will be skilled in collaborating across disciplines and systems of care at local, regional and national levels to provide and promote evidence-based, family centered, culturally competent and compassionate care.
- Graduates will contribute to advancing knowledge in the prevention and treatment of developmental behavioral disorders through research and teaching.
Get in touch with us
For more information or questions, please contact:
Program Coordinator
hs-pedsfellowship@ucdavis.edu
Kathleen Angkustsiri, M.D., M.A.S.
Director, Fellowship Training Program
kangkustsiri@ucdavis.edu
Roger “Scott” Akins, D.O.
Division Chief, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Associate Director, Fellowship Training Program
rsakins@ucdavis.edu
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