Our fellowship is designed to train physicians who understand the developmental, behavioral and psychosocial needs of children and families.
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).
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.
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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Fellow: 2022-2025
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Residency: UC Davis Health
Fellow: 2023-2026
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
Residency: UC Davis Health
Fellow: 2024-2027
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Residency: Pediatrics at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Fellow: 2024-2027
Medical School: University of Washington
Residency: Phoenix Children's Hospital
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.
To enhance the overall health and resiliency of children, adolescents and their families by training leaders in developmental behavioral pediatrics.
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