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Office
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903Phone+1 401-444-5440Fax+1 401-444-8488
Summary
- Dr. Pamela High is a pediatrics specialist with a subspecialty in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, based in Providence, RI. She completed her medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by residencies at Stanford University and the University of California (San Francisco), and a fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at UCSF. Dr. High holds multiple academic and leadership roles, including being the Program Director of Rhode Island Hospital and a professor at Brown University. She has contributed to various publications, particularly in the field of pediatric care, and has been involved in the Early ABCs Study. Over her career, she has received several awards, including recognition for her teaching and mentorship efforts.
Education & Training
- University of California (San Francisco)/Mount ZionFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
- University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1980
- Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1978
- University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1976
- University of WashingtonMSc, Zoology, 1972
- University of FloridaB. S., Zoology, Magna Cum Laude, 1970
- Mercer UniversityB. S., Sciences, 1966 - 1968
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1977 - Present
- RI State Medical License 1993 - 2026
- MA State Medical License 1996 - 2010
- PA State Medical License 1991 - 1994
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fleet Scholar in Social Pediatrics Brown University School of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, 1996-2005
- Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Teaching in BIOL 3674 IMS III: Human Reproduction, Growth and Development 2011-2012
- Top Doctor US News & World Report and Castle Connolly Medical Limited, 2011
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Clinical Trials
- The Early ABCs Study Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsMany Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows Are Not Ready to Graduate From Fellowship in 2 Years.Sarah Pitts, Alan Schwartz, Melissa L Langhan, Pamela High, Scott H James
Pediatrics. 2025-03-17 - 2 citationsLiteracy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Policy Statement.Perri Klass, Anna Miller-Fitzwater, Pamela C High,
Pediatrics. 2024-12-01 - 1 citationsLiteracy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Technical Report.Perri Klass, Alan L Mendelsohn, John S Hutton, Marny Dunlap, Ashaunta T Anderson
Pediatrics. 2024-12-01
Journal Articles
- Why Should I read to my Baby?High, P, Zero to Three Journal on Early Brain and Child Development (EBCD), 9/1/2013
- AAP Policy Statement: Care of Adolescent Parents and Their ChildrenPinzon JL, Jones VF, theCommittee on Adolescence and Committee on Early Childhood(High PC, chair), Pediatrics, 11/26/2012
- AAP Policy Statement: Health Care of Youth Aging Out of Foster CareCouncil of Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care(High PC, member), Pediatrics, 11/26/2012
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Is maternal depression associated with increased behavioral/developmental problems in toddlers? (Poster Presentation)PC Wu, H Kim, S Viner-Brown,P High, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Peds 21Promoting Early Brain and Child Development (EBCD): Building Brains, Forging Futures, Washington, DC, 2013; Orlando, FL, 2013, 10/25/2013
- Is maternal depression associated with increased behavioral/developmental problems in toddlers?PC Wu, H Kim, S Viner-Brown,P High, Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 5/4/2013
- Barriers to Funding for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship TrainingS Kho, C Weitzman, B Dreyer, N Roizen, P High, Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 5/4/2013
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Lectures
- Symposium on Toxic StressWashington, DC - 4/28/2013
- Early Brain and Child Development: Implications for the Life Course and Opportunities for AdvocacyMultiple locations, 2011, 2011, 2012, 2013 - 3/15/2013
- A Family Centered Approach to Cry and Sleep Problems in Infancy and Early ChildhoodProvidence, RI - 2/22/2013
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Other
- Early Brain and Child Development: Language DelayLopez M, D’Sa V, Fussell J,High P
http://www.pedialink.org
9/1/2012 - Shh, Shh, It's Okay: Coping With Crying in Babies and ToddlersHigh, P
http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/shh-shh-its-okay-cop
9/10/2011 - Module 4: Making an Autism Diagnosisand reviewer for Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum interactive teaching modulesHigh P
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/ACT/class.html
6/22/2011 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Policy StatementOctober 1st, 2024
- The Games Our Children Now PlayMay 6th, 2019
- At Age 2: Toddlers Understand More Than Mom Thinks (20 Things)January 30th, 2019
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