Education
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship
Welcome to the University of Chicago Fellowship in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP). Set in the vibrant University of Chicago Hyde Park campus in Chicago's south side, our training program is the only DBP fellowship in Chicago. We combine the intellectual resources of the University of Chicago with a robust clinical experience providing interdisciplinary, comprehensive care for children with cognitive, communicative, motor and learning disorders.
Michael Msall, MD - Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director, Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship
Education
Our Mission
As part of the University of Chicago, the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program pursues globally impactful solutions to the complex and daunting challenges in child development and behavior impacting on vulnerable children. Through rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive, compassionate care, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our diverse, often underserved community and the world. We promote excellence in developmental diagnosis, biomedical management, and family support across various settings, working with interdisciplinary teams to provide a unique, equity-focused training experience. By embracing curiosity and fostering diverse perspectives, we develop exemplary physicians who become leaders in the field, emphasizing enablement, neurodiversity, and equity. Our program elevates the human experience for children with developmental and behavioral disorders, striving for a more equitable future for all.
Program AIMS
- To train exemplary physicians in the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) field who serve as leaders among their colleagues and ambassadors
- To train outstanding leaders of multidisciplinary teams for the evaluation of young childhood delay and disability
- To educate fellows to be adult learners through interpretation and critical evaluation of research findings and academic publications
- To foster growth of trainees into independent clinicians in the field of DBP delivering evidence-based compassionate care
- To teach trainees to use cultural and social context in managing DBP patient issues and empowering families