Total Credits: 1 including 1.0 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
1 in 6 children have developmental disabilities and many are not identified until after starting school. Evidence has shown that early childhood intervention programs can yield benefits in academic achievement, behavior, educational progression and attainment, delinquency and crime, and labor market success, among other domains. In this session, Dr. Lee will education the learner on the importance of early developmental screening and how it can be implemented in the medical home.
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Disclosures: there are no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic medical education to physicians. NYSOMS designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
All grievances may be directed to NYSOMS Executive Director at nysoms@nysoms.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Robert Lee, DO, MS, FAAP
Dr. Robert Lee is an academic general pediatrician, assistant professor of pediatrics and associate pediatric residency program director at NYU Long Island School of Medicine. He received his D.O. degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed pediatric residency and chief residency year at NYU Long Island School of Medicine (formerly known as Winthrop-University Hospital). His clinic interest in child development and developmental screening led him to join as a physician partner for Help Me Grow-Long Island. He is currently the president of New York Chapter 2 of the American Academy of Pediatrics, representing over 1,500 pediatricians in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. He was past president of the Nassau Pediatric Society and immediate past chair of the AAP Section on Osteopathic Pediatricians. In addition, he was past Contributing Section Editor of Osteopathic Pediatrics for the AAP Grand Rounds journal and is currently a member of the Middle Childhood Expert Panel for the 4th edition of Bright Futures Guidelines.