Program - About a Child and Youth Violence, Bullying, and Abuse, Prevention/Health Education Curriculum “Survive & Thrive Skills Training”

YouthAlert! (YA!) Program - About A Child and Youth Violence, Bullying, and Abuse, Prevention/Health Education Curriculum “Survive & Thrive Skills Training”

YouthAlert! (YA!) U.S.A. Board Members and Officers

Douglas A. Wain, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, YouthAlert! (YA!) U.S.A., 2711 Barbados Lane, Lexington, KY, 40509-9508, (859) 494-3677, [email protected]

Elisa Wain, Educator, Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, KY, 2711 Barbados Lane, Lexington, KY, 40509-9508, (859) 494-3789, [email protected]

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YouthAlert! (YA!) Program - About A Child and Youth Violence, Bullying, and Abuse, Prevention/Health Education Curriculum “Survive & Thrive Skills Training”

Diane Turner Minnifield, Fayette County Attorney's Office, 110 W. Vine Street Lexington, KY, 40507, (859) 254-4941, [email protected]

“YouthAlert! (YA!) allows us adults to figure out way to help kids stop this senseless and useless violence YouthAlert! (YA!) provides you with an opportunity raise your concerns and meet halfway, to figure out other ways of handing conflict that doesn’t require violence.”

Stuart Silberman, Former Executive Director, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Former Superintendent, Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky, (859) 229-8040, [email protected]

“I am a founding board member of this organization and have watched it impact many, many students in preventing violence. The evaluations that come from the training are remarkably positive. The administrators and teachers at the schools where the program has been implemented agree that this makes a difference. The students also agree.”

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YouthAlert! (YA!) Program - About A Child and Youth Violence, Bullying, and Abuse, Prevention/Health Education Curriculum “Survive & Thrive Skills Training”

Tom Shelton PhD., Executive Director, Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, 260 Democrat Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601. Former Superintendent, Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky, (502) 783-2719, [email protected]

“YouthAlert! (YA!) is a great program which you can bring into you school that can help teach kids how to work with each other, so they are not focused on violence and bullying but instead are focused on their own learning, focused on how they can become successful and productive members of society.”

Hatim Omar, MD, Professor, Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology, Division of Adolescent Medicine Chief, Children's Miracle Network Chair, UK Healthcare, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parents Program, KY Clinic, Room 422, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0284, (859) 323-5643, [email protected]

“Youth violence in continues to be on the rise. This program is an outstanding step in the right direction to help our youth in the effort to reduce youth violence and I think it should be done in every school.” ______

YouthAlert! (YA!) Program - About A Child and Youth Violence, Bullying, and Abuse, Prevention/Health Education Curriculum “Survive & Thrive Skills Training”

Rabbi Marc Aaron Kline J.D., Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, 07724, 732-747-9365, [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

* Development and grants management. Managed over $250,000 in grants for local and national school districts that impacted the lives of students in disadvantaged populations.

* Developed comprehensive fundraising strategies for involving foundation grants, corporate contributions, and individual donor programs.

* Strategic planning and facilitation. Developed health curriculum for social and emotional, and trauma- informed care for public schools for 10,000 students. Well-versed in translating missions and goals into operating plans with clear benchmarks and annual objectives.

* Budget management. Extensive background in developing and monitoring program and organizational budgets. Designed financial protocols and procedures to control costs and monitor disbursements.

* Policy development and analysis. Well-versed in assisting federal and state government agencies and national organizations to develop policy positions.

* Advocacy work and constituency building. Extensive experience in articulating issues in health and public education as they relate to economic and social development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 - Present

Founder and CEO YouthAlert! (YA!), a nonprofit educational 501(c)(3) organization and public charity specializing in youth violence and bullying prevention. Campaigned for youth empowerment programs in schools resulting in over a ten percent decrease over ten-percent in in-school infractions. Instructed over ten thousand youth in-school in the area of violence and bully prevention. Assistance in student interventions during and after the program to great benefit of many students and schools. Conducted professional development seminars for teachers and instructors. Instituted and directed a series of one- day workshops on youth mental health, coordinating youth mental health experts and students for panels, local businesses and educational policymakers. Teambuilding among school administrators, educators, students, state and local government bodies and other nonprofits. Coordinated and presented several live violence prevention public events.

1995 - 2010

President. Douglas Safety Corporation., industrial personal protection safety apparel, importer and distributor; Managed the organizations' core functions finance, purchasing and sales over $2,000,000 annual sales. Established strategic partnerships with overseas factories, shipping lines, and domestic trucking operations. Spearheaded strategies to streamline purchasing for customers. Customers include manufacturers, Toyota Motor suppliers, defense contractors Lockheed Martin, and universities, University of Kentucky.

1990 - 1995

Vice President and CFO Premier Safety Corp., International importer, and distributor of industrial, safety apparel; oversaw all departments in finance, purchasing and sales $12,000,000 annually. Oversaw OSHA regulations, compliance, and inspections for clients. Participant in the National Safety Council, Illinois.

1978 - 1990

Assistant Vice President, Cardinal Glove Company, world’s third largest import and distributor of personal safety apparel. Responsible for international trade, obtaining the largest segment of Chinese cotton glove quota to the U.S. for six years and management of the companies manufacturing facilities in South Korea. Customers included the national work glove contracts for General Motors and 7-Eleven Stores. $45,000,000 annually. Traveled extensively in East Asia and traveling throughout China in the immediate years following the lift the travel ban.

RECOGNITIONS:

2018 Participant in the United Nations Partnership for the SDG’s and Founder of the International Global Partnership for Violence Prevention Education (GPVPE) 2018 Member United Nations Foundation (UNA-USA) 2018 GlobalGiving.org Global Crowdfunding Platform Leader 2017 Participant in the passage of violence prevention education language in the United Nations in the 2017 Rights of the Child Resolution (RoC) 2017 Awarded Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) United Nations 2017 Article in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Guide publication in April 2017 2017 Journal Article in Dynamics of Human Health (DHH) Journal, ISSN 2382-1019, on June 10, 2017 2017 Participant World Health Organization (WHO) Global Campaign for Violence Prevention and WHO’s Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) 2017 Participant Kentucky Department of Education Health Education and Physical Education Revision and Development Committee Focus Group 2016 Awarded Association with United Nations Department of Public Information 2016 GuideStar Platinum Exchange Participant 2016 Kentucky Annual Governors Service Award 2015 Kentucky Annual Governors Service Award 2013 Ten-Percent National Youth Violence Prevention Challenges, Recognitions from the White House, U.S. Department of Education and several U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representatives 2012/Present - Resolutions from the State of Kentucky including its Governor, State Senate, State House, Secretary of State, Board of Education, all of the state public and private universities, Kentucky’s educational organizations and 132 Kentucky mayors and city councils. 2012/Present - Editorial Writer on youth subjects published in 100 national dailies and publications and appearances on T.V. news stations 2010 Author of the book The War Against Violence Everywhere, Published October 3, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0-9789319-1-9

Affiliations: Better Business Bureau, SHAPE America, United Nations Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Education: Boston University, Massachusetts, Fairleigh Dickenson University, New Jersey, and the University of Phoenix, (AAGS)

Personal Information: Birth date, May 4, 1958, Newark, New Jersey, married to Elisa Wain 1984, three children. Hobbies include being a musician, football, and travel. Elisa Wain 2711 Barbados Lane Lexington, KY 40509 859-494-3789 [email protected]

Elementary School Teacher

Enthusiastic and dedicated teaching professional, committed to providing a supportive, engaging yet rigorous learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible, collaborative and resourceful in order to ensure that every child’s learning styles and abilities are met.

Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include:

Creative Lesson Planning ~ Integration of technology ~ Kagan Training PBIS ~ International Baccalaureate Training ~ Trauma Informed Care Youth Mental Health First Aid ~ Guided Reading ~ Wonders AVMR Math Intervention ~ Eureka Math, Math in Focus & Investigations

Education and Certifications

Rank One Elementary Education (2007) – State of Kentucky Continuing Education Option Masters Degree Elementary Education (2005) – Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education (1982) – Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ Certification Primary Through Grade 5 Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Reading and Writing All Grades

Teaching Experience

Tates Creek Elementary School, Lexington, KY 2005 - Present

• Highly Qualified Teacher kindergarten, K/1 and First Grade • Teach assigned subjects to first grade students according to curriculum plan. • Use different assessment methods to evaluate student progress, their academic strengths and weaknesses. • Developed lesson plans for Tiers 1, 2 and 3 teaching • Develop positive parent teacher relationship and promote parent teacher partnerships. • Accommodate different learning styles and instruction methodology for English language learners and special education students.

• Implemented and trained proper use of technology (Smartboard, Ipad, Chromebooks, Document Cameras, Digital Camera, Smart Devices) • Attended educational trainings and workshops for professional growth. • Conferred with parents, guardians, social agencies, counselors and administration in order to resolve students’ behavior or academic challenges. • Effectively maintained interest and provided a positive classroom environment. • Trained six student teachers, oversaw KTIP and guided University practicum students on a yearly basis. • Successfully garnered grants which allowed hundreds of students to participate in field trips to local national parks and museums at no cost to the school or students.

Veterans Park Elementary School, Lexington, KY 2001 – 2005

Early Start Teacher – Preschool for students at risk for educational failure Self-contained classroom for children at risk due to special needs or low income. Collaborated with and henceforth used various strategies learned from social workers, speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, teachers for visually impaired students, hearing impaired and special education. Attended home visits to all students twice a year.

Volunteer Work

Youth Alert, Lexington, KY (founding board member), violence prevention education Chrysalis House, Lexington, KY (board member), substance abuse intervention

DIANE T. MINNIFIELD YourthAlert! (YA!) Board Term Expires July 30, 2019 Fayette County Attorney's Office 201 East Main Street Suite 600, Lexington, KY 40507

P: (859) 983-3098 [email protected] ______An oriented Advocate known for leadership skills. A strong communicator and motivator. Innovative, creative and committed to producing quality work product.

Skill set includes:

• Project leadership • Process Oriented • Communications both oral and written • Client focus • Team Building • Attention to detail

______PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Fayette County Attorney’s Office, Lexington, KY 1992 – present

Asst. Fayette County Attorney in the Juvenile Division of the office. Responsible for prosecution in Dependency, Neglect and Abuse actions and other juvenile matters. Coordinate and assist other agencies that serve juveniles in the court process.

Diane T. Minnifield, Esq. 1987 – Present

Solo practitioner before Administrative tribunals, State and Federal Courts

Hearing Examiner 1992 – Present

Lexington Urban County Human Rights Commission

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass 1987- 1990 Represented low-income and elderly clients in non-criminal proceedings. Assisted clients in connecting with community and religious agencies to help address their needs. Participated in community forums about legal issues.

The Kentucky Labor Cabinet – Special Fund 1984- 1985

Law Clerk for the Special Fund in Louisville where I was responsible for drafting briefs and orders on Worker’s Compensation claims that related mostly to coalminers pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) and back injuries.

PROFESSIONAL AFFALICATIONS:

• Kentucky Bar Association 1986- Present • National Bar Association 1987- Present • KBA Task Force to Study Minorities in the Legal Profession • Attorney General Commission on Child Support

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• KY Youth Alert 2010 – Present Board member – Organization focus is the intervention and prevention of youth violence • Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 2002- 2010 Board member – Organization focus is the therapeutic treatment of youth and adults using the horse • EKU Paralegal Advisory Board • The Lexington School Board of Directors (former) • Sanders Brown Center on Aging Board (former)

EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Science in Justice Administration – University of Louisville, May 1983 Doctor of Law (JD) – University of Louisville Brandies School of Law, May 1986

REFERENCES:

1. Ms. Priscilla Johnson – LRC 859-277-7558 2. Judge Libby Messer – Fayette Family Court 859-246-2703 3. Ms. Pat Kline Central KY Riding for Hope 859-333-2738 May 26, 2018

Stuart Silberman 4109 Cherrybrook Loop Fort Myers, Fl 33966 859-229-8040

To Whom It May Concern,

As a retired superintendent of schools after sixteen years and educator for 41 years, I am sending this recommendation for YouthAlert! (YA!) A Nonprofit Public Charity that focuses on violence and bullying prevention education and training. I am a founding board member of this organization and have watched it impact many, many students in preventing violence. The evaluations that come from the training are remarkably positive. The administrators and teachers at the schools where the program has been implemented agree that this makes a difference. The students also agree.

During this time where school violence is happening all over our country, I highly recommend this stellar program as strong preventative measure in your schools.

Sincerely,

Stuart Silberman

Stuart Silberman Resume Stuart M. Silberman 909 Village Green Avenue Lexington, Kentucky 40509 859-229-8040 [email protected]

Education University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama Educational Leadership Post Masters Studies, 1993-1995

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee Administration and Supervision M.Ed. Degree, 1983

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee B.S. Degree, 1974

Newfield High School, 1969 Selden, New York

Personal

Family Profile: Married to Kathleen Silberman; Three married daughters: Tracy, Stacy, Kristyn; Two granddaughters: Allie, Avery.

Professional Experiences

2015-Present. University of Cumberlands Adjunct Education Professor

2011- 2015 Executive Director Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Lexington, Kentucky

2004-2011 Superintendent Fayette County Schools 38,000 students Lexington, Kentucky

1995-2004 Superintendent Daviess County Public Schools 11,000 Students Owensboro, Kentucky

1994-1995 Deputy Superintendent for Resource Management Chattanooga Public Schools, 20,000 Students Chattanooga, Tennessee

Key functions include: Deputy to the Superintendent, Human Resources (2300 employees), Fiscal Services ($100 million dollar budget), Chief Negotiator, Operations and Maintenance, Child Nutrition, and Information Services

1992-1994 Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Chattanooga Public Schools

All personnel functions from recruitment to retirement for the school system's 2300 employees. Chief negotiator for the district.

1989 -1992 Director of Area III Schools Chattanooga Public Schools

Supervision of the total operations of thirteen schools (8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools)

1987 -1989 Principal Tyner Junior High School Chattanooga Public Schools

Suburban Junior High School with 800 students

1985 -1987 Principal East Side Junior High School Chattanooga Public Schools

Urban Inner-City Junior High School with 400 students

1982 -1985 Assistant Principal Chattanooga High School Chattanooga Public Schools

Urban-Suburban High School of 900 students

1974 -1982 Teacher Chattanooga High School Chattanooga Public Schools

Science teacher (chemistry, physics, general science) and athletic coach

2000-2004 Adjunct Professor Leadership, Personnel, Auxiliary Services Western Kentucky University

2000-Present Trainer for New Superintendent Training and Testing Leadership and Curriculum

Summer Adjunct Professor Supervision of Instruction 1985 The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Specialized Training

2003-2011 Kentucky CEO Network

1997–2003 BellSouth Superintendents’ Network

1998 Columbia University Superintendents’ Symposium

1995 Kentucky Modules on Law, Finance, Curriculum and Assessment, Site Based Decision Making, and Management

1993 Collaborative Decision Making Training Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services

1990-1994 Shared Leadership Project The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Dr. Jerry Bellon

1989 Middle School Training University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Dr. Paul George

Personal Honors

• National Excellence in School Leadership Award 2010 (from the University Council for Educational Administration) • National Administrator of the Year for World Languages 2010 • National Superintendent of the Year Finalist 2009 • Kentucky Superintendent of the Year 2009 • Humanitarian Award 2007 (UK Interfaith Alliance) • Role Model of the Year 2007 (from Salvation Army) • Owensboro Humanitarian of the Year 2003 (from Human Relations Commission) • National Tech Savvy Superintendent Award (2001-2002) • Selected KSBA Kentucky Superintendent of the Year (2001-2002) • Selected AASA Kentucky Superintendent of the Year (2000-2001) • Selected as an Honorary Brown Scholar at Kentucky Wesleyan College (2002) • Received NAACP Chapter Award (2002) • Featured in National The School Administrator Publication 2001 • Received Honorary Doctorate Degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College (2001) • Selected for one of three AASA National Leadership for Learning Awards (1999) • Selected for the R.L. McFarland Award for Advancing Human and Civil Rights (1999) • Selected for the Mayor's Award for Excellence in Education (1998) • Selected as Kentucky’s Friend of Music by Kentucky Music Educators’ Association (1998) • Selected as one of 29 Superintendents in the Southeast to participate in the BellSouth/CLSR Superintendents’ Network (1997-2004) • Selected to serve on the state Commissioner’s Superintendents’ Advisory Committee (1997) • Featured three times in The Advocate (KSBA publication) for Focus on Children (1996-Present) • Received Outstanding Citizen Award from Hamilton County Commission (1995) • Featured in Chattanooga Life and Leisure as Tyner's "ACE Principal" due to special neighborhood visits and the school's turnaround (1988) • Principal at Tyner Junior High School when it was re-accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and received a personal commendation for leadership in turning the school around (1989) • Featured in October 1989 issue of the national publication, Pro Principal, for innovative programs initiated at Tyner Junior High School (1989)

District Accomplishments and Honors

• Highest district elementary CATS scores in the state 2004 (with 38% poverty level) • The individual school with the highest test scores in the state 2001-2004 • Featured on national Pat Summerall Show – Champions in Industry 2003 • One National School of Excellence – New American High School 2002 • One National Pacesetter School – SREB 2001 • Two National Blue Ribbon Schools, four Kentucky Blue Ribbon Schools1999-2001 • President Clinton visited to show country that kids in poverty can learn at high levels 2001 • AHS Freshman Academic Team first in Nation (1998-1999) • National Magna Award from NSBA for one of top 23 Districts in the Country 1999 • National What Parents Want Award 1998-2004 • Associated Press Article Published on Graduation 2010 (1998) • NBC Today Show Aired a Segment on Graduation 2010 (1998) • The Daviess County Public Schools received the PEAK Award from KSBA. The PEAK Award is for the most outstanding new program to increase student achievement (1998) • AHS selected as one of five schools in the nation for the High Schools that Work Golden Performance Award 2000-2001 • AHS selected as a national model site for High Schools that Work 2000-2001 • The Daviess County computer team placed first in the nation (1996) • The top math and language arts student in the nation came from Daviess County (1995) • Received a national award from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services for outstanding gains made in collective bargaining (1994)

District Innovations

• Healthy Students Initiative 2004 • One-One Laptop Technology Pilot (eLearning project) 2003-2004 • Construction of new elementary school and successful redistricting 2004 • District Literacy Plan 1998-99 • All day kindergarten implemented 1999 • Instituted Graduation 2010, The Vision for the Future (1996-97) • Piano keyboard labs installed in every school – all students receive piano instruction (1997-98) • Introduced foreign language instruction in elementary schools (1997-98) • Received $1.8 million dollar grant for reading coaches in elementary schools (1997) • Local hospital adopted class of 2010 for 13 years (1997) (By 2004, seven business adopters) • Instituted chess in all elementary schools (1997-98) • Added nurses to schools at no cost to district (1997-98) • Received $150,000 in grants to implement Graduation 2010 (1997-98) • Started an alternative school (1995) • Instituted wireless email and internet access at 23 sites (1995-97) • Instituted Character Education program (1995) • Instituted Postponing Sexual Involvement program (1995) • Instituted Sub-Planning Teams to allow for elementary teacher planning (1995) • Completed the construction of a new middle school (1995) • Constructed three new elementary schools (1996-97) • Successfully redistricted all school boundaries (1996-97) • Renovated two middle schools and one high school (1996-97) • Renovated district office (1998) • Two elementary schools had the highest test scores in the state (1997-98) • Renovated bus garage and maintenance shop (1998-99) • Instituted budget committee to enhance budgeting process (1995) • Instituted adult literacy program in low income areas (1996-97) • Partnered with City Schools to develop Community Education program (1996-97) • Instituted regional calendar for all local districts (1995)

Presentations

• Various Civic Clubs across Kentucky (2011-13) • Several Boards of Education: Teaming for Success (2011-13) • USDOE Keynote Address on Smaller Learning Communities (2010) • Multiple Civic Group Presentations (2004-Present) • Speaker Lexington MLK Day Celebration (2007) • Keynote Speaker at Commission on Civil Rights (2004) • Presenter at Children’s Inc. Conference (2002-2004) • Commencement Speaker for Owensboro Community College (2001) • Keynote Speaker at National Conference on Policy Services (2001) • KSBA Conference Presentations (1998-2002) • Speaker at community Lions Club (1998) • Speaker at Kentucky School Boards Association (1998) • Keynote Speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration (1997) • Guest Speaker at Western Kentucky University class for superintendent preparation(1996) • Featured Speaker at Owensboro Rotary Club (1995) • Featured Speaker at Kentucky Wesleyan Leadership Symposium (1995) • Featured speaker at the Tennessee School Boards Association on Principal Evaluations (1994) • Featured speaker at the Tennessee School Boards Association Chief Negotiators Conference (1994) • Featured speaker at the Chattanooga Rotary Club (1988) • Featured speaker at the Urban League National Consortium on Education (1988) • Featured speaker at Chattanooga Junior League (1988) • Featured speaker at Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals (1987) • Featured lecturer at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s • Principalship Class (1983-1995)

Professional Organizations

• Statewide Local Superintendents’ Advisory Committee (LSAC) 2002-2004 • American Association of School Administrators (1995-Present) • Kentucky Association of School Administrators (1995-Present) • Southeast Association of School Business Officials (1994-1996) • Tennessee Association of School Business Officials (1994-1996) • American Association of School Personnel Administrators (1992-1996) • Tennessee Association of School System Personnel Administrators (1992-1996) • North American Association of Educational Negotiators (1992-1996) • National Association of Secondary School Principals (1982-Present) • Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals (1982-1989) • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (1982-1995) • National Education Association (1974-1992) • Tennessee Education Association (1974-1992) • Chattanooga Education Association (1974-1992) • Phi Delta Kappa (1982-1989) • Junior High Principals' Study Council (1986-1989) • Principals' Roundtable (1982-1989) • Central Office Forum (1989)

Community and Civic Activities

• Board Member, Youth Alert (YA) Present • Vice Chair of the Board of The Fund 2013-Present • Member of Governor’s Task Force on Tax Reform 2013 • Board Chairman of Kentucky Non Profit Network 2012-Present • Member Lexington Brain Injury Board 2013-Present • Central Kentucky United Way Board of Directors 2004-2011 • Board member Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, Boy Scouts, YMCA 2004-07 • Lexington Rotary Club Honorary Member 2004-2011 • Owensboro Rotary Club (1995-2004) • Chamber of Commerce Executive Board (1999-2000) • Chair Leadership Owensboro Education Day (1999-2002) • Chair of Bowl for Kids Sake - Big Brothers and Sisters (1999-2001) • State Juvenile Delinquency Task Force (1999) • United Way President (1998-2000) • United Way Executive Board (1996-2000) • United Way Board of Directors (1995-2000) • Advisory Board of Citizens Task Force on Education (1995-Present) • Board of Directors, Community Volunteer Action Center (1989-1992) • Board of Directors, Chattanooga Nature Center (1989-1991) • Community Board of Directors, Junior League of Chattanooga (1989-1992) • Advisory Committee for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga • Education Department Internal Review (1989) • Urban League (1982-1995) THOMAS D. SHELTON, MBA, CPA, RSBA, CSFM, PhD 1533 Hogan Drive Lexington KY 40511 (859) 351-6884

Objective: To develop and support current and aspiring school administrators with the skills and abilities to ensure strong successful leadership in their schools and districts.

Career Experience:

Jan 2015 – Present Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Frankfort KY (A professional association serving all 173 Kentucky public school superintendents)

Executive Director • Provide state and national legislative lobbying and advocacy for association’s members based on legislative agenda and priorities • Provide professional and leadership development for membership • Provide leadership, resources, and support for membership through collaboration with state department of education, partner associations, and partner agencies.

May 2015 – Present Eastern Kentucky University Richmond KY (Department of Educational Leadership and Counselor Education)

Part-time ( 5/15 – 11/15); Full –time since 11/15 • Instructor of school law, school finance, and superintendency courses

Jul 2011–Dec 2014 Fayette County Public Schools Lexington KY (Kentucky public school district serving the educational needs of over 40,000 students with a $453 million budget, 65 schools and programs, and a staff of more than 5,800 employees)

Superintendent / Board Secretary (Jul 11 – Present) Chief Executive Officer of school district, responsible for leading the teaching and learning process and all operational support services for the district while reporting to five-member publicly elected local School Board

Jan 1996–Jun 2011 Daviess County Public Schools Owensboro KY (Kentucky public school district serving the educational needs of over 11,500 students with a $110 million budget, 23 physical locations, and a staff of more than 1,800 employees)

Superintendent / Board Secretary (Jul 04 – Aug 11) Chief Executive Officer of school district, responsible for leading the teaching and learning process and all operational support services for the district while reporting to five-member publicly elected local School Board

THOMAS D. SHELTON, MBA, CPA, RSBA, CSFM, PhD

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operational Support / Board Treasurer (Jun 99 – Jun 04) • Served on Superintendent’s Cabinet for planning and reviewing all facets of district services and operations, including curriculum development and assessment, student services, public relations, personnel, financial planning, and strategic planning • Provided leadership and direction for all district operational departments, including business and finance, personnel, facilities and maintenance, computer operations, food service, safety and security, and pupil transportation • Assisted the Superintendent in all aspects of fiscal responsibility of the district, including budget administration, purchasing management, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, and insurance and risk management • Coordinated eLearning one-to-one laptop computer project; MUNIS district administrative software system implementation • Worked with district safety committee to review and update district safety and crisis plans • Led the Local Facilities Planning Committee and Redistricting Committee to develop long-range facilities plan for the district; five new schools and other construction projects have been completed with costs in excess of $70 million

Director of Business & Finance / Board Treasurer (Dec 95 – Jun 99) • Served on Superintendent’s Cabinet for planning and reviewing all facets of district services and operations, including curriculum development and assessment, student services, public relations, personnel, financial planning, and strategic planning • Assisted the Superintendent in all aspects of fiscal responsibility of the district, including budget administration, purchasing management, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, and insurance and risk management • Provided financial analysis and reporting for the Superintendent and School Board as an aid for effective financial and operational decision making • Served as a resource for principals and other district administrators, including those in all operational support areas, by providing financial information and ensuring adequate internal control in their programs, grants, and buildings • Coordinated all district treasury functions, including revenue bond sales, investment management, and financial planning

Mar 1995 – Dec 1995 Vermont American Corporation Louisville KY (Joint Venture of two multinational firms; $540 million annual revenue, 4,500 employees, eighteen operating divisions; discrete manufacturer of tools, lawn & garden equipment, and closet shelving systems)

Manager, Internal Audit / Operational Consulting • Developed Company Internal Auditing policies, procedures, and audit plans • Recruited and hired internal audit staff positions • Managed operational consulting services for divisions focusing on inventory management and cost control

THOMAS D. SHELTON, MBA, CPA, RSBA, CSFM, PhD

Jun 1988 - Feb 1995 Alcan Aluminum Corporation Henderson KY (Division of $8 billion multinational corporation; $300 million annual revenue; 650 employees; ten person accounting staff; process manufacturer of primary aluminum ingot)

Financial Services Team Leader / Internal Consultant (Mar 92 - Feb 95) • Supervised financial and cost accounting functions, including financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting and planning • Coordinated all staff responsibilities • Researched and coordinated administrative process reengineering

Performance Analyst (Mar 90 - Mar 92) • Provided reports and analysis on plant financial performance for divisional and corporate management • Developed standard costs for inventory valuation and profitability analysis • Implemented and maintained detailed product costing model for revenue and cost analysis • Supervised preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

Ledger Control / Accounts Payable Accountant (Jun 88 - Mar 90) • Coordinated monthly closings and issuance of financial statements to corporate office • Supervised Accounts Payable staff and Staff Accountant and audited their work on an ongoing basis

Jan 1987 - Jun 1988 York, Neel and Company CPAs Owensboro KY (Regional KY CPA firm with small- to medium-sized client firms; six office locations; approximately sixty employees)

Staff Accountant • Supervised and performed financial and operational audits • Performed consulting, planning, financial and tax services for clients

Jan 1986 - Jan 1987 Richardson, Pennington and Skinner, PSC Louisville KY (Regional KY CPA firm with small- to medium-sized client firms; three office locations; approximately thirty employees)

Staff Accountant • Audited several different industry types, including financial institutions, manufacturing firms, governmental entities and service organizations • Prepared income, property, sales and other types of tax returns for corporations, partnerships and individuals

THOMAS D. SHELTON, MBA, CPA, RSBA, CSFM, PhD

Education:

Harvard University Cambridge MA

Post-graduate certificate program – Executive Educational Leadership Program (ExEL): July 2006 – June 2009

University of Louisville Louisville KY

PhD in Educational Leadership & Organizational Development – 2010 -Graduate Dean’s Citation (2010) -College of Education & Human Development Outstanding Student (2010)

Murray State University Murray KY

Rank I in Administration & Supervision – 2006

Instructional Supervisor Certification – 2006

Superintendent Certification – 2005

Masters in Business Administration – 1993

Bachelor of Science in Accounting – December 1985

Honors/Activities:

Kentucky Local Superintendent’s Advisory Council (LSAC) 2006-2011 (Chair) Kentucky Association of School Administrators – 1996-2014 3rd Region President – 2009-2010 Conference Planning Committee – 2000-2002 Budget, Planning, & Evaluation Committee – 2002-2004 Board Member & Executive Committee – 2004-2006 Nominating Committee – 2008-Present Finance Training Instructor – 2006-Present Kentucky School Boards Association Finance Training Instructor – 2009-Present Kentucky Association of School Superintendents – 2004-2014 Chair – Legislative Financial Review Committee – 2006-2011 Finance Training Instructor – 2005-Present Kentucky Teacher Retirement System Board of Trustees – 2008-Present, Chair (2012-2014) Committee Memberships – Insurance, Investment, Legislative, & Administrative Appeals 4

THOMAS D. SHELTON, MBA, CPA, RSBA, CSFM, PhD

Kentucky School Board Insurance Trust Board of Trustees KASS representative – 2005-2008 Kentucky Association of School Business Officials – Lifetime Member Vice President – 2001-2002 President Elect – 2002-2003 President – 2003-2004 American Association of School Business Officials – 1998-Present Earned status as Registered School Business Administrator – 2002 American Association of School Administrators – 2004-Present Council of County School Superintendents – 2010-2014 National Governing Board – 2010-2014 University of Kentucky Certified School Financial Management Institute Certified School Financial Manager Certificate – March 2002 Advisory Board Member – 2002-2004 Instructor (School Budgeting and Strategic Planning) – 2002-2005 Council for Better Education – 2006-2014 (President) Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Participant – 1999 Leadership Kentucky Program Participant – 2000 Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity Alpha Chi National Honor Fraternity Phi Delta Kappa – Member NSPRA Golden Achievement Award – 2008 ‘Century Club 100’ National Educational Leadership Team – 2009 e-School News Magazine Tech-Savvy Superintendent of the Year – 2009 AERA Districts in Research and Reform 2011 dissertation of the year award AERA Research on the Superintendency 2011 dissertation of the year award Kentucky School Superintendent of the Year – 2011

Publications and Presentations:

In conjunction with Dr. Blake Haselton, developed and published a school finance training manual for Kentucky superintendents (2006)

Developed and presented superintendent, board member, and administrator finance and technology training courses (2005-present)

Led and assisted in development of quality instruction training programs and presented training modules for all district staff to include focus on 21st century skills, critical thinking in the classroom, essential questions in the classroom, use and development of classroom learning walks, development and use of professional learning communities among and between teachers and administrators (2006-present)

Developed and coordinated focus group sessions of community leaders, business and industry, post-secondary institutions, parents, students, and staff in order to develop vision, mission, and strategic plan of school districts (2006-present)

School Funding Articles in Kentucky School Advocate (various)

Various doctoral research articles

Department of Pediatrics May 31, 2018 Division of Adolescent Medicine University of Kentucky TO: Whom It May Concern Kentucky Clinic 740 S. Limestone St. Dear Doug Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0284 I do appreciate the efforts you and Youth Alert are doing for youth Phone: 859-323-5643 violence prevention. As you know, our adolescent medicine program is Fax: 859-323-3795 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu in forefront of everything related to young people in the state. I will be happy to support your effort and to provide more prevention as well as comprehensive care for any teen in the state. Please, let me know if you need anything.

Please, feel free to contact me for any further help

HATIM OMAR, MD | Professor, Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology Division of Adolescent Medicine Chief | Children's Miracle Network Chair KY Children's Hospital| Department of Pediatrics Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parents Program 740 S. Limestone, 4th floor Wing D, Rm. L412 Lexington, KY 40536-0284 Clinic Phone: 859.323.5643 | Fax: 859-323.3795 Email: [email protected]

Updated 04/2018

Hatim A. Omar, M.D. Curriculum Vitae

Address: Work Home University of Kentucky 1218 Baker Lane Department of Pediatrics Nicholasville, KY 40356 Division of General Pediatrics (859) 881-5813 740 South Limestone, L-412 Lexington, KY 40536-0284 (859) 257-1913 Fax: (859) 257-7706 E-mail: [email protected]

Personal: Birthday: January 23, 1958 Marital Status: Married, one child Citizenship: USA

Professional Experience:

05/12-Present Professor, Department of Family Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, College of Agriculture and Graduate School 07/04-Present Tenured Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Director of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program 07/04-Present Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 07/2001-6/2004 Tenured Associate Professor, University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY 11/1998-6/2001 Associate Professor in Pediatrics; University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY. Director of Adolescent Medicine, Director Young Parent Program. Outpatient Adolescent Clinics, Young Parent program Clinics, inpatient and outpatient consults. Resident and student teaching and curriculum development. 07/95-11/1998 Assistant Professor in Pediatrics; WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. General outpatient and inpatient Adolescent Clinic, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Clinic, Developmental Pediatric Clinic, Adolescent Behavioral & Psychiatric Clinic, Child Sexual Abuse Clinic in addition to inpatient service for children with disabilities at HealthSouth MountainView Rehabilitation Hospital and general Adolescent Inpatient Service at Ruby Memorial Hospital. 10/95-11/1998 Assistant Professor; WVU Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Morgantown, WV. Active research and teaching pediatric and adolescent gynecology to residents. 04/93-11/1998 Research Assistant Professor; WVU Department of Physiology, Morgantown, WV. Active research, teaching graduate students and serving as a faculty adviser for one PhD student.

Education:

Postdoctoral:

07/95-06/1997 Fellow in Adolescent Medicine, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. 07/92-06/1995 Resident, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. 08/88-06/1992 Postdoctoral Fellow; New York Medical College, Department of Physiology, Valhalla, NY. Research in tone regulation of blood vessels, role of smooth muscle and endothelium in tone regulation in the pulmonary, coronary and fetal-placental circulations. Main interest is endothelium-derived mediators, cGMP mechanisms and role of oxygen free radicals. Special attention in this research was paid to hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and its mechanisms. 04/85-04/1988 Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Second United City Hospital, #120 Christo Botev Street, Sofia, Bulgaria 1202.

Graduate:

08/1988-6/1989 Courses in Physiology and Pharmacology at the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York. 04/1988 Board Certification as an OB/GYN specialist from the Ministry of Health in Bulgaria.

Undergraduate:

09/77-07/1978 Institute for Foreign Students, Sofia, Bulgaria, Diploma for Premedical Preparatory Course, with honor. 08/74-06/1976 Secondary Education Certificate, Alfadeliya Secondary School, Tulkarm, Jordan.

Medical Education:

10/78-02/1985 Doctor of Medicine. Graduated with honor, as one of the top five in a class of five hundred students. Medical Academy, #1 Georgi Sofiiski Street, Sofia, Bulgaria. Passed the FMGEMS and the English test and have standard ECFMG certificate #386-842-9. Passed both parts of the FLEX. FIN 580123019.

Additional Training:

06/14-20/1997 Institute for Faculty Development in Adolescent Medicine, training in modern and effective ways in teaching adolescent medicine. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 08/04-08/1997 Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children. Center for Child Protection, San Diego, CA 03/17-20/1998 13th National Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse, Huntsville, AL 07/95-11/1998 Pediatric Rehabilitation, HealthSouth MountainView Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown, WV

Honors and Awards:

03/2018 Best doctors in America 2018 03/2018 Special services as founder of the hope center for health promotion presented by Arabian Medical Relief, Zaatari refugee Camp, Jordan 06/2017 Best doctors in America 2017 2017 Book Dedication in recognition of his contributions to Adolescent Health. Clinical Aspects of Psychopharmacology in Childhood and Adolescence. Joav Merrick, Editor. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2017, PP ix-x. 08/2016 Best doctors in America 2016 06/2016 Heinrich A. Werner Miracle Maker award in recognition of his Outstanding Contributions to Adolescent Healthcare and work with the Young Parents Program and Stop Youth Suicide from the Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 10/28/2015 Puzzle Solver Award from the Key Asset Foundation for outstanding care of Autistic teens 09/2015 Special Achievement Award for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the Academy and for his work promoting the HPV vaccine, American Academy of Pediatrics 08/2015 Best doctors in America 2015-2016 06/2014 Chairman’s Best Grand Rounds Award from the Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 12/2013 Best doctors in America 2014 11/8/2013 Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine Award for Outstanding service to adolescents 03/2013 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society inductee 10/2012 Best doctors in America 2013 05/2009 The William Lions Award for outstanding service to the University, community and State, from The Martin School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Kentucky 12/2008 Distinguished Service Award, M.D. News, 2008;1 (12):1011 2008 America’s Top Pediatricians (Adolescent Medicine) by Consumer’s Research Council of America 10/2007 Founders of Adolescent Medicine Award: Community Leadership from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Adolescent Health 08/2007 Special Achievement Award for bringing awareness to adolescent depression & suicide, American Academy of Pediatrics 08/2007 The Don Cantley Community Service award, Kentucky Pediatric Society 02/2007 SAAMY (Sexual Assault Awareness Month Award) for services to sexual abuse victims, presented by KY Association of Sexual Assault Programs 03/2006 Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine Award for dedication to adolescent health (for the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign) 11/2004 Provost’s Retention Program Award, University of Kentucky, (an award to encourage retention of most valuable faculty members) 06/2004 Chairman's Research Award 2003-04, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky 03/2002 Kentucky Coalition on Teen Pregnancy: Award for dedication and efforts in improving the health of

Kentucky Youth 06/2001 Miracle Maker Award, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky 2001 11/2000 Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor's Award for Community Service and Volunteerism 2000 06/2000 Chairman's Teaching Award 1999-00, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky 01/1996 Faculty travel award for presenting Abstract # 32 (see below), Faculty Senate, WV University 1992-1993 Resident Research Award, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 1983 Golden Medal for Excellence in Medical Education and Student Activity from the Bulgarian Ministry of Education

Board Status:

Board certified in Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics 10/96, recertified 2002 Board certified in Adolescent Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics 11/97, recertified 2002, recertified Dec.2013

Medical Licenses:

West Virginia 18181 Inactive Pennsylvania MD-055065-L Inactive Maryland D45262 Expired Ohio 35-06-8165-O expired Indiana 01043472 expired Kentucky KY34630 Valid 3/1/2018

Languages:

English, Arabic, and Bulgarian professionally; Russian to a lesser degree.

Funding (Grants):

7/2016-present Community Grant, Harrison County, Nicholas County, Scott County School Based Health Promotion Center, WEDCO. Hatim Omar, PI, $155,000. 11/13/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics grant, Promoting HPV vaccination. Hatim Omar, PI, $4000 10/2014-present Community Grant, Harrison County School Based Health Promotion Center, Passport Health plan of Kentucky. Hatim Omar, PI, $50,000. 07/2009-06/2013 WV-IBRE (West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) project, Familial Combined hyperlipidemia, NIH funding. Hatim Omar, CO-PI, $100,849.00 1st year 07/2009-06/2012 Male reproductive health, Title X and cabinet for families & children, $75,000/year 07/2007-06/2009 Youth suicide prevention, Department of Mental Health, KY, $10,000/year ($20,000 Total) 07/2006-Present Adolescent Health Initiative, Commonwealth of KY Legislature, $150,000/Year 1998-Present Director, Young Parent Program and Comprehensive Adolescent Health, Adult and Child Health, Department of Public Health, Commonwealth of Kentucky: 1998/99 $279,000 (45% salary) 1999/00 $284,000 (45% salary) 2000/01 $290,700 (45% salary) 2001/02 $290,700 (45% salary) 2002/03 $290,700 (45% salary) 2003/04 $300,000 (54% salary, this includes the Tates Creek Middle School Project) 2004/05 $298,427 (54% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2005/06 $303,427 (54% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2006/07 $303,427 (54% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2007/08 $323,427 (32% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2008/09 $303,094 (27% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2009/10 $291,296 (27% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2010/11 $291,296 (27% salary, this includes the Tates Creek High School Project) 2011/12 $291,296 (27% salary) 2012/13 $247,450 (15% salary) 2013/14 $265,758 (15% salary) 2014/15 $241,710 (15% salary) 2015/16 $262,700 (10% salary) 2016/17 $317,867 (10% salary)

2017/18 $317,866 (10% salary) 08/2010-Present School-based Health Center, Boyle County School Board, Danville, KY $15,000/year 08/2007-Present School-based Health Center, Lincoln County School Board, Stanford, KY $43,000/year 08/2006-06/2007 School-based Health Center, Lincoln County School Board, Stanford, KY $32,500 07/01/2005-06/30/2006 P.A.T.H.S. (Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships and Suicide), Jointly with the KY Pediatric Society, $20,000, American Academy of Pediatrics 02/01/2005-01/31/2008 Co-Investigator (2% salary): "Breaking the Cycle: Smoking Intervention with Youth in Families Dealing with Lung Cancer", $290,628/Year 1: $90,918, PI: Catherine Martin 2005-2006 Co-Investigator (2% salary): Modafinil for smoking cessation, PI: Catherine Martin 07/2005-06/2006 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, ($ 5,000 towards salary) 07/2004-06/2005 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, ($ 10,000 towards salary) 07/2003-06/2004 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department ($10,000 towards salary) 07/2002-06/2003 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department ($10,000 towards salary) 07/2002-06/2003 Tates Creek Middle School Health Promotion Center, Department of Public Health, Adult and Child Health, $70,000 (20% salary) 07/2002-06/2003 Winburn Middle School Wellness Center, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, $9,000 07/2002-06/2003 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, $60,000 (8% salary) 07/2001-06/2002 Tates Creek Middle School Health Promotion Center, Department of Public Health, Adult and Child Health, $70,000 (20% salary) 07/2001-06/2002 Winburn Middle School Wellness Center, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, $9,000 07/2001-06/2002 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, $60,000 (8% salary) 01/2001-06/2001 Winburn Middle School Wellness Center, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, $9,000 01/2001-06/2001 Tates Creek Middle School Health Promotion Center, Department of Public Health, Adult and Child Health, $35,000 (20% salary) 09/2000-06/2001 Tates Creek High School Health Promotion Pilot Program, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, $58,000 (10% salary) 10/2000-09/2001 Co-Investigator, Pre-doctoral training in Primary Care and Internal Medicine, PI: Steven Haist, Human Resources and Services Administration (5% salary) 1999-2003 Partner, Kentucky Teach project, Multi-partner Federal Grant ($1,200, 000 for four years) led by the Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care needs (5% salary) 07/1999 Colposcope (with video equipment) Purchase, $ 13,392, Hospital Utilization Committee, UK Hospitals 07/1999-06/2000 Co-Investigator, Drug abuse, Pubertal Hormones and ADHD in Adolescence, University of Kentucky Medical Center (UKMC) Research fund, $15,000. PI: Catherine Martin 07/1999-06/2000 Co-Investigator, Training of Pediatric-Medicine residents, PI: Robert Lightfoot and Mary Duke, from Human Resources and Services Administration (10% salary) 07/1997-11/1998 Director, Child Advocacy Program, from The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, $75,000 (20% salary) 04/1996-03/1997 Principal Investigator. Vascular tone regulation in the human uteroplacental circulation, Biomedical Research Support Group at WVU, $2,500 07/1996-06/1997 Co-Investigator. Adolescent Prevention Services for the Underserved, Senate Service Committee (WVU) grant for public service, $6,640. PI: Kathaleen Perkins

Other Activities: (see more under administration)

• 3/2014-present: Member, Advisory Board, Youth Alert And Violence Prevention Kentucky • 2/2013-present: Associate Editor, Frontiers in Child Health and Human Development • 11/06/2011-11/25/11: Fulbright specialist grantee, For youth suicide prevention training and program building in New Zealand • 05/2011-05/2013 Advisor to EU NET ADB project • 03/2010-present: Fulbright Specialist list • Member, Board of Directors, NASPAG (North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology), 04/07-04/2010 • Member, Executive Committee, Section on Adolescent Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, 08/2010-10/2012

• Member, Research Committee, NASPAG (North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology), 04/2010-12/2013 • Member, Nominating Committee, NASPAG (North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology), 04/08-04/2010. • Associate Editor, The Scientific World Journal: Child Health and Human Development, 03/2003 – 10/2013 • Associate Editor, International Journal of Child & Adolescent Health, 03/2009-Present • Associate Editor and Section Editor, "Opinions" section and Book Reviews Section, Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, 10/1999-06/2013 • Program Chairman, 4th International Conference of the International Society for Holistic Health, Lexington, KY 09/24-26/2008 • Member, Program Committee, NASPAG (North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology), 04/06-04/08 • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Public Health, 12/2008-Present • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Alternative Medicine Research, 12/2008-Present • Editorial Board Member, International Journal Adolescent Medicine and Health, 07/2003-present • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Holistic Health, 01/2006-Present • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Disability & Human Development 2006-Present • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Child Health & Human Development 2007- Present • Member, EMPOWER “Enhancing & Making Programs & Outcomes Work to End Rape”, 11/2006- 06/2013 • Chair, Adolescent Health Counsel, KY Pediatric Society, 2004-2017 • Member, Program and Scientific Committees, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health, Copenhagen, Denmark, 11/17-19/2007 • Member, Committee on Patient Care Facility, University of KY Medical School, 2005-2006 • International Advisory Board Member; Institute on disabilities, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2005-Present • Member, Executive committee & past president, Ohio Valley (OH, KY, IN, WV, PA) Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 11/2004-11/2006 • Representative of the Society of Adolescent Medicine to SAMSHA for developing National Strategy for Youth Suicide Prevention, 2004 • Co-Founder, International Society for Holistic Health, Copenhagen, Denmark, 11/1/2004 • Executive Committee Member, International Society for Holistic Health, Copenhagen, 11/2004- 10/2013 • President, Ohio Valley (OH, KY, IN, WV, PA) Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 11/2002-11/2004 • President Elect, Ohio Valley (OH, KY, IN, WV, PA) Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2000-2002 • Served on the Vascular Physiology Study Section of the American Heart Association, WV and Ohio Affiliate.1995-1998 • Editorial Board Member and Section Editor, Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, 1995- Present • Ad-hoc Reviewer for: Pediatrics Archives of pediatric and adolescent medicine Journal of adolescent health Expert Review of obstetrics & Gynecology CyberPsychology & Behavior Preventive Medicine Journal Maternal-Fetal Medicine (previously: Journal of Maternal-fetal Investigation) Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health The Scientific World Journal Medical Science Monitor Journal of CyberPsychology Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care

Memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Society for Adolescent Medicine (SAM) Section on Adolescent Health, AAP North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) International Society for Holistic Health Kentucky Pediatric Society Ohio Valley Chapter (SAM) World Suicidology Net Publications:

Peer Reviewed Articles:

1. Omar, Hatim, Shatahmasebi, Said. Making it to adulthood: why do we miss the warning signs? Dynamics of Human Health 2018:5(1). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=1510 2. Slavova, Dessi, Omar, Hatim A. Effective youth suicide prevention: Evidence from Kentucky. Int J Child Health Hum Dev, 2017;10(4):411-24. 3. Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim A. Youth suicide prevention: An example. Int J Child Health Hum Dev, 2017;10(4):397-400. 4. Greydanus, Donald E, Omar, Hatim A. Self-cutting and suicide: A review. Int J Child Health Hum Dev, 2017;10(4):391-6. 5. Nagraj, Divya, Omar, Hatim A. Disability and Suicide: A review. Int J Child Health Hum Dev, 2017;10(4):345-54. 6. Latta, Hannah, Shatahmasebi, Said, Omar, Hatim A. Negative Outcomes of Teen Sexual Activity: A Review. Dynamics of Human Health 2017;4(4). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/index.php/vol-4-issue-4/4-latta-et-al-teens- sexual-activity/ 7. Latta, Hannah, Omar, Hatim A. Shatahmasebi, Said. Negative Outcomes of Teen Sexual Activity: A Review. Dynamics of Human Health 2017;4(3). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=1152 8. Wain, Douglas, Omar, Hatim, Shahtahmasebi, Said. The impact of Youth Alert! intervention in reducing violence in schools. Dynamics of Human Health 2017;4(2). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=1345 9. Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla, Stelmachowska, Paulina, Omar, Hatim A. The role of stress in assessing life satisfaction and self-efficacy among prison officers. Dynamics of Human Health 2016;3(4). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=1248 10. Udechukwu, Nneka, Duffin, Paul, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim A. Improving Human Papillomavirus Immunization Rates in Kentucky. Dynamics of Human Health 2016;3(3). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=1152 11. Akande, Dotun, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim A. The Story of Patrick’s: The First Center for Children with Autism in Nigeria. Dynamics of Human Health 2016;3(2). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=1092 12. Sadhir, Mandakini, Stockburger, Stephanie J., Omar, Hatim A. Sexual Minority (LGBTQ) Youth and Role of Health Care Provider. Dynamics of Human Health 2016;3(1). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=759 13. Sadhir, Mandakini, Stockburger, Stephanie J., Omar, Hatim A. Challenges of internet and social media use in adolescents. Dynamics of Human Health 2016;3(1). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=766 14. Omar, Hatim A. Positive Youth Development, Part 3. Youth Suicide Prevention is Everybody's Business. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2016; 29(1):S2 15. Omar, Hatim A. Forward. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2016; 29(1):S2. 16. Stockburger, Stephanie, Sadhir, Mandakini & Omar, Hatim A. Phantom limb pain. J Pain Manage 2016;9(2):161-4. 17. Rajagopal, Megan, Briggs, Alissa & Omar, Hatim. Association between school performance and body mass index. Int J Child Adolesc Health 2017;10(1):59-62. 18. Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim. Women with disabilities: Reproductive care and women’s health. Int J Child Health Hum Dev 2015:8(4):429-47. 19. Harrison, Hannah Omar, Hatim A. Female Athlete Triad Review. Dynamics of Human Health 2015;2(4). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=978 20. Sarah LeBrun, Omar, Hatim A. The Importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Adolescents. Dynamics of Human Health 2015;2(4). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=980 21. Briggs, Alissa, Sadhir, Mandakini, Todd, Maya, Omar, Hatim. Effect of metformin on body mass index in adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Pain Manage 2016;9(1):35-8. 22. Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim A. Part II - Stress and stress management strategies in adolescents. Dynamics of Human Health 2015;2(3). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=913. 23. Slavova, Dessi, Omar, Hatim A. Effective youth suicide prevention: evidence from Kentucky. Dynamics of Human Health 2015;2(2). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=828

24. Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim A. Paper I: Stress in adolescents. Dynamics of Human Health 2015;2(1). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=766 25. Sadhir, Mandakini, Omar, Hatim A. HIV and Minority Youth. Dynamics of Human Health 2015;2(1). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=770 26. Davidson, Lesley, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim A. Impact of environmental health on teen outcomes in rural Kentucky. Int J Child Adolesc Health 2015;8(4):471-6. 27. Trzcieniecka-Green, Anna, Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla, Wilczynska, Agnieszka, Omar, Hatim. Quality of life of parents of children with asthma. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2015;8(3):351-55. 28. Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla & Omar, Hatim A. Factors facilitating constructive coping with stress. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2015;8(1):41-47. 29. Stockburger, Stephanie J. & Omar, Hatim A. Women with disabilities: Reproductive care and women’s health. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2015;8(1):429-48. 30. Mirsky, Elizabeth L. & Omar, Hatim A. Cyberbullying in adolescents: The prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2015;8(1):37-39. 31. Iddings, Anna & Omar, Hatim A. Revisiting menstrual bleeding patterns in adolescents using etonogestrel (ENG) implant. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2015;8(1):71-74. 32. Burnett, Amy & Omar, Hatim. Syphilis: The forgotten sexually transmitted disease. A brief case report. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2015;8(1):87-88. 33. Omar, HA, Merrick, J. Pregnant, even when you did not want to be pregnant. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2014 Aug 14. Pii: /j/ijamh/ahead-of-print/ijamh-2014-0044/ijamh-2014-0044.xml. doi: 10. 1515/ijamh-2014-0044. 34. Stockburger, Stephanie J. & Omar, Hatim A. A grassroots program for youth suicide prevention. Dynamics of Human Health, 2014:1(4). http://journalofhealth.co.nz/?page_id=606 35. Stockburger, Stephanie J. & Omar, Hatim A. A grassroots program for youth suicide prevention: An overview of participant comments following Stop Youth Suicide Conference. Dynamics of Human Health, 2014:1(2). 36. Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim. Menarche. Dynamics of Human Health, 2014:1(2). 37. Bowling, Carrie Howell & Omar, Hatim A. Academic predictors and characteristics of self-reported juvenile firesetting. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2014; 7(2):127-159. 38. Burnett, Amy L & Omar, Hatim A. Firesetting and maltreatment: A review. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2014; 7(2):99-101. 39. Davidson, Lesley & Omar, Hatim A. Long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2014; 7(2):103-8. 40. Merrick, Joav & Omar, Hatim A. Do not play with fire. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2014; 7(2):93-98. 41. Stockburger, Stephanie & Omar, Hatim A. Firesetting behavior and associated comorbid psychiatric disorders. Int J Child Adolesc Health, 2014; 7(2): 109-115. 42. Burnett, Amy & Omar, Hatim. Syphilis: A forgotten sexually transmitted disease? Frontiers in Child Health and Human Development, 2014;2:15. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2014.00015. 43. Howell Bowling, C, Merrick, J, Omar, HA. Self-reported juvenile firesetting: results from two national survey datasets. Front Public Health, 2013;1:60. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2013.00060. 44. Merrick J, Tenenbaum A, Omar HA. Human sexuality and adolescence. Front Public Health, 2013;1:41. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2013.00041. 45. Tsitsika A, Janikian M, Greydanus DE, Omar HA, Merrick J. A new millennium: A new age of behavioral disorders? Int J Child Adolesc Health 2013;6(4):363-8. 46. Merrick J, Bowling CH, Omar HA. Firesetting in childhood and adolescence. Front Public Health, 2013;1:40. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2013.00040. 47. Merrick J, Kandel I, Omar HA. Adolescence, violence and public health. Front Public Health, 2013;1:32. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2013.00032. 48. Amy L Burnett, John A Yozwiak, Hatim A Omar. Cyberbullying: A brief review. Int J Child adoles Health, 2013; 6(4):464-468. 49. Stephanie J Stockburger & Hatim A Omar; Internet addiction, media use, and difficulties associated with sleeping in adolescents. Int J Child adoles Health, 2013; 6(4) 459-464. 50. Julia Springate & Hatim A Omar; The impact of the internet on the sexual health of adolescents: A brief review. Int J Child adoles Health, 2013; 6(4):469-474. 51. Granada, Catalina, Omar, Hatim, Buonanno, Meredith; Update on Adolescent Gynecology. AM:STARs, 2013; 24(1): 133-154. 52. Donald E Greydanus, Stephanie Stockburger, & Hatim A Omar; The female and male adolescent breast. Int J Child adoles Health, 2012; 5(4):399-414. 53. Donald E Greydanus, Shawn Sorrell, & Hatim A Omar; Adolescent female menstrual disorders. Int J Child adoles Health, 2012; 5(4):345-356. 54. Donald E Greydanus, Jane Seyler, & Hatim A Omar; Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescence. Int J Child adoles Health, 2012; 5(4):379-402.

55. Donald E Greydanus, Carolyn M Lentzsch-Parcells, Hatim A Omar; Adolescence and contraception Int J Child adoles Health, 2012; 5(4):403-420. 56. Donald E Greydanus, Marlene Huff, Hatim A Omar; Pregnancy in adolescence. Int J Child adoles Health, 2012; 5(4):421-429. 57. Sorrell S, Omar HA. College drinking: A call to physicians. Int J Disabil Hum Dev, 2012;11(3):181-183. 58. Al Romaih WRR, Srinivas A, Shahtahmesebi S, Omar, HA. No significant change in sexual behavior in association with human Papilloma virus vaccination in young girls. Int J Child adoles Health, 2011; 4(4):351-355. 59. Srinivas A, White M, Omar, HA. Teens texting and consequences: A brief review. Int J Child adoles Health, 2011; 4(4): 327-331. 60. Patel DR, Omar H, Terry M. Sports-related performance anxiety in young female athletes. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2010 23:325-335. 61. Deokar AM, Jackson W, Omar HA. Menstrual bleeding patterns in adolescents using etonorgestrel (ENG) implant. Int J Child adoles Health, 2011:23(1):75-77. 62. Bandyopadhyay A, Deokar A, Omar HA. Adolescent dating violence: A comprehensive review. Int J Child adoles Health, 2010:3(3):305-320. 63. White Megan, Omar H, Merrick J. The vampire adolescent. Int J Child adoles Health, 2010;3(3):301-302. 64. McClanahan KK, Huff MB, Omar HA. Overweight children and adolescents: impact on psychological and social development. Int J Child Health Human Dev, 2008, 1(4):377-384. 65. Ventegodt S, Omar HA, Merrick J. Quality of life as medicine: interventions that induce salutogenesis. A review of the literature. Soc Indic Res, 2011, 100:415-433. 66. Greydanus DE, Omar H, Pratt H. The adolescent female athlete: current concepts and conundrums. Pediatr Clin N Am, 2010:57(3);697-718. 67. Robin L, Omar H. Adolescent bereavement: a review. Int J Child adoles Health, 2010;3(3):331-340. 68. White M, Omar H. Vampirism, vampire cults and the teenager of today. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2010;22(2):189-195. 69. Bononi BM, Sant’Anna MJC, de Oliveira ACV, Renattini TS, Pinto CF, Passarelli ML, Cotes V, Omar HA. Sexuality and persons with Down syndrome. A study from Brazil. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2009;21(3):319-326. 70. Ventegodt S, Omar HA, Struve F, Nielsen T, Kandel I, Merrick J. Quality of life and persons with intellectual disability. Can we measure QOL in this population? J Altern Med Res, 2011;2(3):459-471. 71. Machado JKC, Sant’Anna MJC, Coates V, Almeida FJ, Berezin EN, Omar HA. Brazilian adolescents infected by HIV-Epidemiologic characteristics & adherence to treatment. The Scientific World Journal, 2009;9:1273-1285. 72. Omar HA, Ventegodt S, Merrick J. Impact of poor quality of life on adolescents in rural Kentucky: A brief report. Int J Child Health Human Dev, 2009, 2(2):203-205. 73. Huff MB, McClanahan KK, Brown HA, Omar HA. It is more than just a reproductive healthcare visit: experiences from an adolescent medicine clinic. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2009;21(2):243-248. 74. Salous A, Jones V, Castro MM, Al-Alem L, Omar HA. Weight gain associated with hormonal contraception use in adolescents is not different from control, Int J Disabil Hum Dev, 2009;8(2):181-185. 75. Salous A, Omar HA. Substance abuse among adolescents: a cross cultural review, Int J Disabil Hum Dev, 2009;8(2):155-158. 76. Salous A, Al-Alem L, Omar HA. Trends in mental health of an adolescent medicine clinic patient population. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2009;21(1):9-14. 77. Song M, Omar HA. Discovering the complexities of adolescent compliance to treatment. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2009;21(1):3-8. 78. Greydanus DE, Omar HA, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR. Menstrual disorders in adolescent females: current concepts. Disease-a-Month, 2009, 55(2):39-114. 79. Greydanus DE, Omar HA, Tsitsika AK. Concepts of contraception for adolescents with obesity: Pathways of judicial moderation. Int J Child Health Human Dev, 2008, 1(4):411-419. 80. Deokar AM, Smith SJ, Goodwin AJ, Omar HA. Hyperandrogenism and obesity: ominous co-morbidities. Int J Child Health Human Dev, 2008, 1(4):349-356. 81. Greydanus DE, Omar HA. Sexuality issues and gynecologic care of adolescents with developmental disabilities. Pediatr Clin N Am, 2008;55:1315-1335. 82. Al-Alem L, Omar HA. Borderline personality disorder: An overview of history, diagnosis and treatment in adolescents. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2008;20(4):395-404. 83. Greydanus DE, Omar H, Patel DR. What’s new: cervical cancer screening in adolescents. Pediatr Rev, 2009;30:23-25. 84. Carvalho KAM, Sant’Anna MJC, Coates V, Omar HA. Medical students: Abuse of psychoactive substances and sexuality aspects. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2008;20(3):321-328. 85. Huff MB, McClanahan KK, Omar HA. The effects of chronic illness upon mental health status of children and adolescents. Int J Disabil Hum Dev, 2008;7(3):273-278.

86. Schevchenko I, Abramov VV, Gibson PT, Omar HA. Medical supervision of young female athletes training in complex coordinational sports. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2008;20(3):343-351. 87. Omar HA, Fowler A, McClanahan KK. Significant reduction of repeat teen pregnancy in a comprehensive young parent program. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2008;21:283-287. 88. Deokar AM, Huff MB, Omar HA. Clinical management of adolescents with autism. Pediatr Clin N Am, 2008;55:1147-1157. 89. DeVibe M, Bell E, Merrick J, Omar HA, Ventegodt S. Ethics and holistic healthcare practice. Int J Child Health Human Development, 2008;1:23-28. 90. Smith SJ, Deokar AM, Omar HA. Hyperandrogenism in the adolescent girl. The Female Patient, 2008;33:24-26. 91. Martin CA, Cook C, Woodring JH, Burkhart G, Guenthner G, Omar HA, Kelly TH. Caffeine use: association with nicotine use, aggression, and other psychopathology in psychiatric and pediatric outpatient adolescents. The Scientific World Journal, 2008;8:512-516. 92. McClanahan KK, Huff MB, Omar HA. Sexual violence against adolescent and young adult women: considerations regarding acquaintance and date rape. The Female Patient, 2008;33:42-44. 93. Kiessling SG, McClanahan KK, Omar HA. Obesity, hypertension and mental health evaluation in adolescents: a comprehensive approach. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2008;20(1):5-15. 94. Deokar AM, Smith SJ, Omar HA. Use of Topical NSAIDS in Acute Musculoskeletal Sports Injury: A Brief Review. J of Pain Management 2007;1(2):91-94. 95. Merrick J, Kandel I, Lotan M, Omar HA. Physical activity in childhood and adolescence. British Medical J, 2007:October 5. 96. Jones V, Smith SJ, Omar HA. Nonsexual Transmission of Anogenital Warts in Children: A Retrospective Analysis. The Scientific World Journal, 2007;7,1896-1899. 97. Omar HA, Smith SJ. Membranous dysmenorrhea: a case series. The Scientific World Journal, 2007;7, 1900- 1903. 98. Huff MB, Abuzz G, Omar H. Detecting and treating depression among adolescents presenting for reproductive care: realizing opportunities. J Ped Adol Gynecol, 2007;20:371-376. 99. Martin CA, Lommel K, Cox J, Kelly T, Rayens MK, Woodring JH, Omar H. Kiss and tell: what do we know about pre- and early adolescent females who report dating? A pilot study. J Ped Adol Gynecol, 2007;20:45-49. 100. Sant’Anna MJC, Catunda J, Carvalho K, Melhado A, Coates V, and Omar HA. Teenage pregnancy: impact of integral attention to the pregnant teenager and adolescent mother as a protective factor for repeat pregnancy. The Scientific World Journal, 2007; 7, 187-194. 101. McClanahan KK, Omar HA. Navigating adolescence with a chronic health condition: a perspective on the psychological effects of HAIR-AN syndrome on adolescent girls. The Scientific World Journal, 2006; 6, 1350- 1358. 102. Huff MB, McClanahan KK, Omar HA. From Healing the Whole Person: An Argument for Therapeutic Touch as a Complement to Traditional Medical Practice. TSW Holistic Health & Medicine, 2006: 1, 224-231. 103. Sant’Anna M, Catunda J, Carvalho K, Coates V, and Omar HA. Pregnant Teenager Involvement in Sexual Activity and the Social Context. The Scientific World Journal, 2006; 6, 998-1007. 104. Beznos G, Coates V, Focchi J, Omar HA. Biomolecular Study of the Correlation Between Papillomatosis of the Vulvar Vestibule in Adolescents and Human Papillomavirus. The Scientific World Journal, 2006; 6, 628-636. 105. Martin CA, Guenthner G, Bingcang C, Smith WJ, Curry T, Omar HA, Rayens MK, Kelly TH. A Pilot Study: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensation Seeking, and Pubertal Changes. The Scientific World Journal, 2006; 6; 637-642. 106. Van de Venne J, Bradford K, Martin C, Cox M, Omar HA. Depression, Sensation Seeking, and Maternal Smoking as Predictors of Adolescent Cigarette Smoking. The Scientific World Journal, 2006; 6; 643-652. 107. Timeva T, Milachich M, Antonova I, Arabaji T, Shterev A, Omar HA. Correlation Between Number of Retrieved Oocytes and Pregnancy Rate After In Vitro Fertiliation/InraCytoplasmic Sperm Infection. The Scientific World Journal, 2006; 6; 686-690. 108. Omar HA, Zakharia RM, Kanungo S, Huff M, McClanahan K. Incidence of galactorrhea in young women using depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate. The Scientific World Journal, 2006;6:538-541. 109. Rager KM, Fowler A, Omar HA. Successful treatment of depot Medroxyprogesterone acetate-related vaginal bleeding improves continuation rates in adolescents. The Scientific World Journal, 2006;6:353-355. 110. McClanahan KK, Huff MB, Omar HA. Holistic health: does it really include mental health? The Scientific World Journal, 2006;1:128-135. 111. Ventegodt S, Clausen B, Omar HA, Merrick J. Clinical holistic health: holistic sexology and the acupressure through the vagina (Hippocratic pelvic massage). The Scientific World Journal, 2006;1:114-127. 112. Rager K, Omar H, The Severe Insulin Resistant Hyperandrogenic Syndrome–HAIR-AN. The Scientific World Journal, 2006;6:116-121. 113. Borghi MMS, Coates V, Omar HA. Evaluation of stature development during childhood and adolescence in individuals with familial hypophosphatemic rickets. The Scientific World Journal, 2005;5:868-873.

114. Omar HA, Ventegodt S, Merrick J. Holistic Adolescent Medicine, Italian J Ped, 2005;31:284-287. 115. Rager K, Omar HA, Hormonal contraception: Noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications. Adolescent Medicine Clinics, 2005;16:539-551. 116. Omar, Hatim, Kives, Sari, Allen, Lisa. Extended Use of the Oral Contraceptive Pill—Is it an Acceptable Option for the Adolescent?. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2005:18:285-288. 117. Omar HA. A model program for youth suicide prevention. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2005;17(3):275-278. 118. Omar HA, Rager K. Prevalence of obesity and lack of physical activity among Kentucky adolescents, Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2005;17(1):81-85. 119. Omar HA, Richards J. Cultural sensitivity in providing reproductive care to adolescents. Current Opinions in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004;6:367-371. 120. Omar HA, Logsdon S, Richards J. Clinical Profiles, Occurrence and management of adolescents with HAIR-AN syndrome. The Scientific World Journal, 2004;4:507-511. 121. Logsdon S, Richards J, Omar HA. Long-term evaluation of the use of the transdermal contraceptive patch in adolescents. The Scientific World Journal, 2004;4:512-516. 122. Martin CA, Kelly TH, Rayens MK, Brogli B, Himelreich K, Brenzel A, Bingcang CM, Omar H. Sensation seeking and symptoms of disruptive disorder: association with nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana use in early and mid- adolescence. Psychological Reports, 2004;94:1075-1082. 123. Adams C, Perkins K, Lumley V, Hughes C, Burns J, Omar H. Validation of the Perkins Adolescent Risk Screen (PARS). Journal of Adolescent Health, 2003;33:462-470. 124. Omar H., Griffith J. Adolescent violence prevention: a case presentation. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2003;15(3):281-283. 125. Griffith J., Omar H. Association between vegetarian diet and menstrual problems in young women: a case presentation and brief review. J Ped Adol Gynecol, 2003;16:319-323. 126. McElderry D, Omar H. Sex education in schools: what role does it play. Review article, Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2003;15(1):3-9. 127. D’Angelo S, Omar H. Parenting adolescents. Review, Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2003;15(1):11-19. 128. Omar H. Recurrent abdominal pain and primary amenorrhea, Clinical Problem Solving. J Ped Adol Gynecol, 2002;15:105-107. 129. Omar H., McElderry D, Zakharia R. Educating adolescents about puberty: what are we missing? Int J Adolesc MedHealth, 2003;15(1):79-83. 130. Martin C, Kelly T, Rayens MK, Brogli B, Brenzel A, Smith WJ, Omar HA. Sensation seeking, puberty, and nicotine, alcohol and marijuana use in adolescents. J Am Acad Child AdolescPsychiat, 2002;41(12):1495-1502. 131. Andreeva PM, Omar, HA. Effectiveness of Current Therapy of Bacterial Vaginosis. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2002;14(2):149-152. 132. Omar H, Fowler A, D'Angelo S. Improved continuation rate of Depot-Provera in teen mothers. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2002;14(2):145-148. 133. Omar H, Hagedorn J. Retrospective Analysis of Youth Evaluated for Suicide Attempt or Suicidal Ideation in an Emergency Room Setting. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2001;14(1)55-60. 134. Omar H. Child and adolescent prostitution, J Ped Adol Gynecol, 2002;15(5)229-230. 135. Omar H. Mysterious rectal bleeding in a female adolescent. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2001;13(4):335-337. 136. Omar H. Labial adhesion as a complication of primary genital herpes in young women. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2001;13(4):311-315. 137. Martin C, Logan TK, Omar H, Leukefeld C, Milich R, Clayton R. Adolescent and young adult substance use: association with sensation seeking, self esteem and retrospective report of early pubertal onset, a preliminary examination. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2001;13(3):211-219. 138. Martin CA, Mainous AG, Ford H, Mainous R, Slade S, Martin D, Omar H. Attitudes toward guns: Association with alcohol use and impulsive behaviors. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2001;13(3):205-210. 139. Omar H, Gong F, Sun M, Einzig S. Nebulized nitroglycerine in children with pulmonary hypertension secondary to congenital heart disease. WV Medical Journal, 1999;95:73-74. 140. Omar H. Adolescent violence as viewed by high school students. Int J Adolesc Med Health, 1999;11(3-4):153- 158. 141. Omar H, Callahan P, Aggarwal S, Young K, Perkins K. Cervical pathology in West Virginia adolescents. WV Medical Journal, 2000;96:408-409. 142. Kalenic JDJ, Ramirez RJ, Einzig S, Neal W, Omar HA. An estrogen-induced relaxation in bovine coronary arteries in vitro, evidence for a novel mechanism. WV Medical Journal, 2000;96:617-621. Omar H, Jones E, Hummel M, Perkins K. Hypoplastic external genitalia in association with x;autosome chromosome translocation. J Ped Adolesc Gynecol, 1999;12:161-164. 143. Ramirez R, Gibson M, Kalenic J, Einzig S, Omar H. In vitro vascular relaxation to progesterone and its metabolites in human umbilical and placental blood vessels. J Matern Fetal Invest, 1998;8:61-65.

144. Omar H, Aggarwal S, Perkins K. Tampon use in young females. J Ped Adolesc Gynecol 1998;11:143-146. 145. Ramirez RJ, Kalenic J, Einzig S, Omar HA. Caffeine and nicotine: effects on human placental vascular tone in vitro. J Matern Fetal Invest, 1998;8:39-45. 146. Omar H, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Tracy T, Glover D, Gibson M. Reduction of human placental vascular relaxation to progesterone by gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Invest, 1998;8:27-30. 147. Omar HA, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Glover D, Gibson M. Alteration of human placental vascular relaxation to progesterone by HELLP syndrome. J Matern Fetal Invest, 1997;7:30-33. 148. Perkins K, Ferrari N, Rosas A, Bessette R, Williams A, Omar H. You won't know unless you ask: the biopsychosocial interview for adolescents. Clin Ped, 1997;36:79-86. 149. Omar HA, Rhodes L, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Einzig S. Alteration of human placental vascular tone by antiarrhythmic medications in vitro. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 1996;7:1197-1203. 150. Mathew R, Omar HA, Fayngersh R, Shen W, Wang J, Gewitz MH, Hintze TH, Wolin MS. Modulation by atrial natriuretic factor of receptor-mediated cAMP-dependent responses in canine pulmonary artery during heart failure. Br J Pharmacol, 1996;118:1886-1890. 151. Omar HA, Ramirez R, Gibson M. Properties of a progesterone-induced relaxation in human placental arteries and veins. J Clin Endocrinol Metabol, 1995;80:370-373. 152. Figueroa R, Martinez E, Fayngersh RP, Jiang H, Omar HA, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Absence of relaxation to lactate in human placental vessels of pregnancies with severe Preeclampsia. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1995;173:1800- 1805. 153. Omar HA, Figueroa R, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Properties of a lactate-induced relaxation in human placental arteries and veins. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1993;169:912-918. 154. Omar HA, Mortelliti MP, Wolin MS. O2 dependent modulation of calf pulmonary artery tone by lactate: potential role of H2O2 and cGMP. Am J Physiol, 1993;264:L141-L145. 155. Figueroa R, Omar HA, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Gestational diabetes alters human placental vascular responses to changes in oxygen tension. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1993;168:1616-1622. 156. Omar HA, Figueroa R, Omar RA, Wolin MS. Properties of an endogenous arachidonic acid-elicited relaxing mechanism in human placental vessels. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1992;167:1064-1070. 157. Omar HA, Wolin MS. Endothelium-dependent and independent cGMP mechanisms appear to mediate O2 responses in Calf pulmonary resistance arteries. Am J Physiol, 1992;262:L560-L565. 158. Mathew R, Omar HA, Cherry PD, Gewitz MH, Wolin MS. Role of cGMP mechanisms in response of rat pulmonary arteries to hypoxia. Am J Physiol, 1992;263:H141 H146. 159. Omar HA, Figueroa R, Omar RA, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Hydrogen peroxide and reoxygenation cause prostaglandin-mediated contraction of human placental arteries and veins. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1992;167:701- 707. 160. Wolin MS, Omar HA, Mortelliti MP, Cherry PD. Association of pulmonary artery photorelaxation with H2O2 metabolism by catalase. Am J Physiol, 1991;261:H1141-H1147. 161. Omar HA, Cherry PD, Mortelliti MP, Burke-Wolin T, Wolin MS. Inhibition of coronary artery superoxide dismutase attenuates endothelium-dependent & independent nitrovasodilator relaxation. Circ Res, 1991;69:601- 608. 162. Cherry PD, Omar HA, Farrell KA, Stuart JS, Wolin MS. Superoxide anion inhibits cGMP-associated bovine pulmonary arterial relaxation. Am J Physiol, 1990;259:H1056-H1062.

Books/ Journal Special Editions:

1. Book: Multiple Sclerosis in Children and Adolescents. Omar, Hatim, Chalkley, Joshua, Editors Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2018. 2. Guest Editor, Special Issue: Youth Suicide Prevention, International Journal of Child Health and Human Development, volume 10(4), 2017 3. Book: Cannabis: Medical Aspects. Blair H, Agarwal A, Chow E, Omar HA, Merrick J., Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2017. 4. Guest Editor, Journal of Pain Management, volume 9(4), 2016 5. Book: Pediatric Pain: Current Aspects. Omar HA, Patel DR, Greydanus DE, Merrick J., Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2016. 6. Guest Editor, Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, volume 29 (2S), Supplement 2016 7. Book: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Hatim A. Omar, Editor. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2015. 8. Guest Editor, Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, volume 27 (3S), Supplement 2014 9. Guest Editor, Special Issue: Juvenile firesetting, International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, Volume 7(2), 2014.

10. Book: Children, violence and bullying: International perspectives. Merrick J, Kandel I, Omar HA, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014. 11. Book: Playing with fire. Children, adolescents and firesetting. Hatim A Omar, Carrie Howell Bowling and Joav Merrick, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014. 12. Book: School, Adolescence and Health Issues; Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014. 13. Book: Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives; Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014. 14. Guest Editor, Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, volume 26 (3S), Supplement 2013 15. Book: Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. Artemis Tsitsika, Mari Janikian, Donald E Greydanus, HC Athens, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick. Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013. 16. Book: Adolescent Medicine: Phamacotherapeutics in medical disorders; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 17. Book: Adolescent Medicine: Phamacotherapeutics in General, Mental and Sexual Health; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 18. Book: Adults with childhood illnesses; considerations for practice; J Timothy Bricker, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick, Edrs;.Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2011. 19. Book: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities; Dilip R Patel, Donald E Greydanus, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick; Editors. Springer, Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York; 2011. 20. Book: “Handbook of clinical pediatrics: An update for the ambulatory pediatrician”; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Vinay N Reddy, Arthur N Feiberg, Hatim A Omar: editors. World Scientific Publishing Co. Ltd., Singapore 2010. 21. Book: “Adolescence and chronic illness: A public health concern”. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 22. Book: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 23. Book: Adolescence and sports, Patel DR, Greydanus DE, Omar H, Merrick J: Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 24. Book: “Obesity & adolescence: A public health concern”. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2009. 25. Guest Editor, International Public Health Journal, Volume 1(4), 2009. 26. Guest Editor, International Journal of Disability & Human Development, volume 8 (2), 2009. 27. Guest Editor, International Journal of Disability & Human Development, volume 7 (3), 2008. 28. Guest Editor, Int J Child Health Human Dev volume 1(4), 2008. 29. Book: “Adolescent Behavior Research: international perspective”; Merrick J, Omar HA: editors; Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2007. 30. Guest Editor, International Journal Adolescent Medicine and Health, Vol 15(1) 2003.

Book Chapters:

1. Slavova, Dessi, Omar, Hatim A. Effective youth suicide prevention: Evidence from Kentucky. Chapter 40. Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2017. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP 461-77. 2. Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim A. Youth Suicide Prevention: An example. Chapter 38. Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2017. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP 443-8. 3. Greydanus, Donald E, Omar, Hatim A. Self-cutting and suicide. Chapter 37. Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2017. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP 435-442. 4. Nagraj, Divaj, Omar, Hatim A. Disability and suicide: A review. Chapter 31. Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2017. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP 377-90. 5. Omar, Hatim A, Merrick, Joav. Introduction. Youth suicide prevention: What we learned in Kentucky. Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2017. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP xvii-xxi. 6. Rajagopal, Megan, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim. Association between school performance and body mass index. Chapter 6. Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2017. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP 69-74. 7. Omar, Hatim. Introduction. Multiple Sclerosis in Children and Adolescents. Editors: Hatim Omar, Joshua Chalkley. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2018, PP xxiii-xxiv.

8. Stockburger, Stephanie, Sadhir, Mandakini, Omar, Hatim. Phantom limb pain. Chapter 20. Pain Management Yearbook 2016. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2017, PP 185-90. 9. Briggs, Alissa, Sadhir, Mandakini, Todd, Maya, Omar, Hatim. Effect of metformin on body mass index in adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome. Chapter 3. Pain Management Yearbook 2016. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2017, PP 29-34. 10. Greydanus Donald E, Patel Dilip R, Dodich, Colleen, Omar, Hatim A, Merrick, Joav. Introduction – Pain in Children. Introduction. Pain Management Yearbook 2016. Editors: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2017, PP xix-xxiii. 11. Blair, Henry, Agarwal, Arnav, Chow, Edward, Omar, Hatim A., Merrick, Joav. Foreword. Cannabis Medical Aspects. Editors: Blair, Henry, Agarwal, Arnav, Chow, Edward, Omar, Hatim A., Merrick, Joav. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2017, PP xvii-xix. 12. Stockburger, Stephanie, Sadhir, Mandakini, Omar, Hatim A. Phantom Limb Pain. Chapter 12. Pediatric Pain: Current Aspects. Editors: Hatim Omar, Dilip Patel, Donald Greydanus, Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 117-20. 13. Greydanus Donald E, Patel Dilip R, Dodich, Colleen, Omar, Hatim A, Merrick, Joav. Pediatric Pain Introduction. Chapter 1. Pediatric Pain: Current Aspects. Editors: Hatim Omar, Dilip Patel, Donald Greydanus, Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 3-7. 14. Davidson, Lesley, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim A. Impact of environmental health on teen outcomes in rural Kentucky. Chapter 43. Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 499-506. 15. Trzcieniecka-Green, Anna, Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla, Wilczynska, Agnieszka, Omar, Hatim. Quality of life of parents of children with asthma. Chapter 33. Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 383-90. 16. Burnett, Amy & Omar, Hatim A. Syphilis: The forgotten sexually transmitted disease. Chapter 9: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 97-100. 17. Iddings, Anna & Omar, Hatim A. Revisiting menstrual bleeding and adolescents patterns using etonogestrel (ENG) implant. Chapter 7: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 79-84. 18. Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla & Omar, Hatim A. Factors facilitating constructive coping with stress. Chapter 5: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 43- 52. 19. Mirsky, Elizabeth L & Omar, Hatim A. Cyberbullying in adolescents: The prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior. Chapter 4: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 39-42. 20. Mirsky, Elizabeth L & Omar, Hatim A. Cyberbullying in adolescence. Chapter 8: Adolescence and Health: Some International Aspects. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 83-6. 21. Stockburger, Stephanie & Omar, Hatim A. Women’s Health. Chapter 108: Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan. Editors: IL Ruben, J Merrick, DE Greydanus, DR Patel. Springer International Publishing, 2016, PP 1349-58. 22. Burnett, Amy & Omar, Hatim A. Sexually transmitted disease: Syphilis. Chapter 5: Sexuality: Some International Aspects. Editors: Joav Merrick and Donald Greydanus. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 69-72. 23. Iddings, Anna & Omar, Hatim A. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding and adolescents using etonogestrel (ENG) implant. Chapter 4: Sexuality: Some International Aspects. Editors: Joav Merrick and Donald Greydanus. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 63-8. 24. Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla & Omar, Hatim A. Coping with stress. Chapter 11: Public Health: Some International Aspects. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 125-34. 25. Stockburger, Stephanie & Omar, Hatim, A. Women with disabilities: Reproductive care and women’s health. Chapter 25: Child Health and Human Development 2015. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2016, PP 515-40. 26. Howell Bowling, Carrie & Omar, Hatim, A. Academic predictors and characteristics of self-reported juvenile firesetting. Chapter 14: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2014. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 139-79. 27. Stockburger, Stephanie J & Omar, Hatim, A. Firesetting behavior and associated comorbid psychiatric disorders. Chapter 12: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2014. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 121-8. 28. Davidson, Lesley & Omar, Hatim, A. Long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse. Chapter 11: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2014. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 115-20. 29. Burnett, Amy L & Omar, Hatim, A. Firesetting and maltreatment: A review. Chapter 10: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2014. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 111-4.

30. Merrick, Joav & Omar, Hatim, A. Introduction – Playing with fire. Introduction: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2014. Editor: Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP xiii-xv. 31. Omar, Hatim, A. Starting Off. Chapter 2: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Editor: Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 7-8. 32. Nagraj, Divya & Omar, Hatim, A. Disability and Suicide. Chapter 11: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Editor: Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 85-95. 33. Greydanus, Donald E. & Omar, Hatim, A. Self-Cutting and Suicide in Adolescents. Chapter 17: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Editor: Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 141-8. 34. Stockburger, Stephanie & Omar, Hatim, A. A Grassroots Program for Youth Suicide Prevention. Chapter 18: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Editor: Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 151-5. 35. Slavova, Dessi & Omar, Hatim, A. Effective Youth Suicide Prevention: Evidence from Kentucky. Chapter 20: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Editor: Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, PP 169- 86. 36. Omar, Hatim, A. Final Thoughts. Chapter 21: Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business. Editor: Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015, PP 187-8. 37. Mirsky, Elizabeth L & Omar, Hatim A. Cyberbullying in adolescence. Chapter 9: Adolescence and Health: Some International Perspectives; Editor. Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2015 (In Press). 38. Davidson, Lesley, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim A. Family environmental health and teen outcomes. Chapter 4, In: Environment and Public Health: Environmental Health, Law and International Perspectives; Editor. I Leslie Rubin and Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2015, PP 43-50. 39. Trzcieniecka-Green, Anna, Bargiel-Matusiewicz, Kamilla, Wilczynska, Agnieszka, Omar, Hatim. Quality of life of parents of children with asthma. Chapter 11, In: Child And Adolescent Health Issues: A Tribute to the Pediatrician Donald E. Greydanus; Editor. Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2015, PP 113-20. 40. Stephanie J Stockburger & Hatim A Omar; Disability and women’s health. Chapter 3 In: Intellectual Disability: Some Current Issues; Editors. Joav Merrick, Donald Greydanus and Dilip Patel. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2014, PP 45-70. 41. Julia Springate & Hatim A Omar; The impact of the internet on the sexual health of adolescents: A brief review. Chapter 44, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2013; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2014, PP 537-540. 42. Stephanie J Stockburger & Hatim A Omar; Internet addiction, media use, and difficulties associated with sleeping in adolescents. Chapter 42, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2013; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2014, PP 525-530. 43. Donald E. Greydanus and Hatim A. Omar. What we are not talking about. Chapter 15, In: Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. Editors. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 225-232. 44. Wafa RR Al Romaih, Archana Srinivas, Said Shahtahmasebi, & Hatim A Omar. United States: Sexual behavior in association with human papilloma virus vaccination in young girls. Chapter 12, In: Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. Editors. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 177-184. 45. Donald E. Greydanus and Hatim A. Omar. Adolescence and human sexuality. Chapter 2, In: Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. Editors. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 9-62. 46. Hatim Omar & Jenna Ross; Child Health and Development. In: Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Alex C. Michalos, Editor. Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, 2014, PP 680-698. 47. Stephanie J. Stockburger & Hatim A Omar. Firesetting Behavior and Psychiatric Disorders. Chapter 5, In: Playing with fire. Children, adolescents and firesetting. Hatim A Omar, Carrie Howell Bowling and Joav Merrick, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 77-86. 48. Lesley Davidson & Hatim A Omar. Firesetting, Sexual Abuse and Long-Term Consequences. Chapter 4, In: Playing with fire. Children, adolescents and firesetting. Hatim A Omar, Carrie Howell Bowling and Joav Merrick, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 69-76. 49. Amy L Burnett & Hatim A Omar. Firesetting and Maltreatment. Chapter 3, In: Playing with fire. Children, adolescents and firesetting. Hatim A Omar, Carrie Howell Bowling and Joav Merrick, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 63-68. 50. Carrie Howell Bowling, & Hatim A. Omar. Self-Reported Junvenile Firesetting. Chapter 2, In: Playing with fire. Children, adolescents and firesetting. Hatim A Omar, Carrie Howell Bowling and Joav Merrick, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 9-62. 51. Joav Merrick, Carrie Howell Bowling, & Hatim A. Omar. Children, Adolescent and Firesetting. Chapter 1, In: Playing with fire. Children, adolescents and firesetting. Hatim A Omar, Carrie Howell Bowling and Joav Merrick, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 1-6.

52. Leslie Robin & Hatim A Omar; Adolescent bereavement. Chapter 11, In: School, Adolescence and Health Issues; Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 97-108. 53. Archana Srinivas, Megan White, & Hatim A Omar; Teens Texting. Chapter 8, In: School, Adolescence and Health Issues; Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 67-72. 54. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum, & Hatim A Omar; Adolescent health issues. Chapter 1, In: School, Adolescence and Health Issues; Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar, Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 1-2. 55. Kimberly K. McClanahan, Marlene B. Huff, Hatim A. Omar, & Joav Merrick; Prevention: Sexual violence against adolescent and young adult women. Chapter 20, In: Children, violence and bullying: International perspectives. Merrick J, Kandel I, Omar HA, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 265-270. 56. Hatim A. Omar; Adolescent violence prevention. Chapter 19, In: Children, violence and bullying: International perspectives. Merrick J, Kandel I, Omar HA, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 261-264. 57. Anuja Bandyopadhyay, Amit Deokar, & Hatim A. Omar; Dating violence in adolescence. Chapter 11, In: Children, violence and bullying: International perspectives. Merrick J, Kandel I, Omar HA, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 135-154. 58. Joav Merrick, Isack Kandel, & Hatim A. Omar; Children, violence and bullying. Chapter 1, In: Children, violence and bullying: International perspectives. Merrick J, Kandel I, Omar HA, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2014, PP 1-8. 59. Amy L Burnett, John A Yozwiak & Hatim A Omar; Cyberbullying: A brief review. Chapter 43, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2013; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2014, PP 531-536. 60. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar. Adolescence and Sexuality. Chapter 1, In: Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. Editors. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013, PP 3-6. 61. Stephanie Stockburger & Hatim Omar; Teen Sexuality. In: The Encyclopedia of Family Studies; Editor: Constance L. Shehan, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2013, (In Press). 62. Stephanie Stockburger & Hatim Omar; Puberty. In: The Encyclopedia of Family Studies; Editor: Constance L. Shehan, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2013, (In Press). 63. Stephanie Stockburger & Hatim Omar; Menarche. In: The Encyclopedia of Family Studies; Editor: Constance L. Shehan, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2013, (In Press). 64. Shawn Sorrell & Hatim Omar; College drinking with a call to physicians. Chapter 1, In: University and College Students: Health and Development Issues for the Leaders of Tomorrow (Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health); Editors: Daniel Shek, Rachel Sun, Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2013, PP 3-7. 65. Abdel Salous, Linah Al-Alem & Hatim A. Omar. United States: Mental Health Issues in an Adolescent Medicine Clinic Patient Population. Chapter 17, In: Mental Health from an International Perspective. Editors. Joav Merrick, Shoshana Aspler and Mohammed Morad. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013, PP 187 – 192. 66. Stephanie Stockburger & Hatim Omar. Tampons and menstrual hygiene products. Chapter 29.1, In: Practical Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, First Edition. Editor. Paula J. Adams Hillard. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Hoboken, NJ, 2013. 67. Amy L Burnett, John A Yozwiak & Hatim A Omar. Cyberbullying. Chapter 10, In: Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. Editors. Artemis Tsitsika, Mari Janikian, Donald E Greydanus, HC Athens, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013, PP 127-132. 68. Julia Springate & Hatim A Omar. The Impact of the Internet on the Sexual Health of Adolescents. Chapter 11, In: Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. Editors. Artemis Tsitsika, Mari Janikian, Donald E Greydanus, HC Athens, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013, PP 133- 137. 69. Stephanie J Stockburger & Hatim A Omar. Internet Addiction, Media Use, and Difficulties Associated with Sleeping in Adolescents. Chapter 9, In: Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. Editors. Artemis Tsitsika, Mari Janikian, Donald E Greydanus, HC Athens, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013, PP 119-126. 70. Artemis Tsitsika, Mari Janikian, Donald E Greydanus, HC Athens, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick. A New Millennium: A New Age of Behavioral Disorders? Introduction, In: Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. Editors. Artemis Tsitsika, Mari Janikian, Donald E Greydanus, HC Athens, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, NY, NY, 2013. 71. Archana Srinivas, Megan White, & Hatim A Omar. Teens texting and consequences. A brief review. Chapter 34, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2011; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2013, PP 371-376.

72. Wafa RR Al Romaih, Archana Srinivas, Said Shahtahmasebi, & Hatim A Omar. No significant change in sexual behavior in association with human papilloma virus vaccination in young girls. Chapter 37, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook 2011; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2013, PP 399-404. 73. Donald E Greydanus, Marlene Huff, Hatim A Omar; Pregnancy in adolescence. Chapter 30, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2012, PP 495-505. 74. Donald E Greydanus, Carolyn M Lentzsch-Parcells, Hatim A Omar; Adolescence and contraception. Chapter 29, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook: Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2012, PP 473-493. 75. Donald E Greydanus, Jane Seyler, & Hatim A Omar; Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescence. Chapter 28, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2012, PP 443- 471. 76. Donald E Greydanus, Shawn Sorrell, & Hatim A Omar; Adolescent female menstrual disorders. Chapter 27, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2012, PP 415-441. 77. Donald E Greydanus, Stephanie Stockburger, & Hatim A Omar; The female and male adolescent breast. Chapter 26, In: Child and Adolescent Health Yearbook; Editor. Joav Merrick, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2012; PP 399–413. 78. Omar HA, Merrick J., Suicidal behavior and prevention in adolescence, In: O’Dea JA, ed. Current issues and controversies in school and community health, sport and physical education. New York: Nova Science, 2012:15- 22. 79. Kimberly K McClanahan, Hatim A Omar. Suicide in prepubertal children. Chapter 1, In: Suicide from a global perspective; Amresh Shrivastava, Megan Kimbrel, David Lester, Edrs. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. NY 2012; PP 1-13. 80. Kimberly K McClanahan, Hatim A Omar. Youth and student suicide. Chapter 2, In: Suicide from a global perspective; Amresh Shrivastava, Megan Kimbrel, David Lester, Edrs. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. NY 2012; PP 13-21. 81. Greydanus DE., Huff, M., Omar HA. Adolescent Pregnancy: Phamacotherapeutics in General, Mental and Sexual Health; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 82. Greydanus DE., Lentzsch-Parcells, CM., Omar HA. Contraception in adolescents: Adolescent Medicine: Phamacotherapeutics in General, Mental and Sexual Health; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 83. Greydanus DE., Seyler, J., Omar HA. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): Adolescent Medicine: Phamacotherapeutics in General, Mental and Sexual Health; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 84. Greydanus DE., Sorrell, S., Omar HA. Menstrual disorders in the adolescent female: Adolescent Medicine: Phamacotherapeutics in General, Mental and Sexual Health; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 85. Greydanus DE., Stockburger S, Omar HA. The adolescent breast, In: Adolescent Medicine: Phamacotherapeutics in General, Mental and Sexual Health; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Hatim A Omar, Cynthia Feucht, Joav Merrick, Editors. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston 2012. 86. McClanahan KK, Omar H. Suicidal behavior, chapter 22 in: Adolescent medicine today: a guide to caring for the adolescent patient; Elise D Berlan & Terril Bravender, Editors. World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte.Ltd., Singapore 2012. 87. Omar H A. Merrick J. Suicidal behavior and prevention in adolescence, Chapter 2 in: “Current Issues and Controversies in School and Community Health, Sport and Physical Education”; Jennifer A. O'Dea; Editor: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2011. 88. Greydanus DE, Omar HA. Sexuality and gynecologic care, Chapter 20 in: “Neurodevelopmental disabilities”; Dilip R Patel, Donald E Greydanus, Hatim A Omar, Joav Merrick; Editors. Springer, Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York; 2011. 89. Omar H. Forward in: Rural child health: international aspects. Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 90. Omar H, Ventegodt S, Merrick J. Quality of life and adolescents in rural Kentucky. Chapter 1 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 91. McClanahan K, Huff M, Omar H. A policy and intervention for overweight children and adolescents. Chapter 6 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 92. Omar HA. Educating adolescents about puberty: Are we missing something. Chapter 14 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 93. D’Angelo S, Omar HA. Parenting adolescents. Chapter 15 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010.

94. Omar HA. Youth suicide prevention in rural Kentucky. Chapter 16 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 95. Huff M, McClanahan K, Omar HA. Chronic illness and mental health issues. Chapter 17 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 96. Salous A, Omar HA. Substance abuse among adolescents. Chapter 18 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 97. Deokar AM, Smith SJ, Goodwin AJ, Omar HA. Hyperandrogenism and obesity. Chapter 23 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 98. Salous A, Al-Alem L, Omar HA. Mental health aspects of an adolescent medicine clinic patient population. Chapter 24 in: Rural child health: international aspects; Erica Bell & Joav Merrick, editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 99. Omar HA, Deokar AM, Jackson W. Office gynecologic problems in Prepubertal girls. In: “Handbook of clinical pediatrics: An update for the ambulatory pediatrician”; Donald E Greydanus, Dilip R Patel, Vinay N Reddy, Arthur N Feiberg, Hatim A Omar: editors. World Scientific Publishing Co. Ltd., Singapore 2010. 100. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J. Introduction: In “Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 101. Greydanus DE, Omar HA,Tsitsika AK, Matytsina LA, Sison AC. Pediatric & adolescent sexuality. Chapter 1, In Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 102. Omar HA, Jackson W, Deokar AM. Prepubertal office gynecology; Chapter 2, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 103. Greydanus DE, Omar HA, Matytsina LA, Tsitsika AK. Breast disorders in children and adolescents; Chapter 6, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 104. Greydanus DE, Omar HA,Tsitsika AK, Patel DR. Menstrual disorders in adolescent females; Chapter7, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 105. Greydanus DE, Omar HA, Matytsina LA,Tsitsika AK; Contraception; Chapter 8, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 106. Smith SJ, Deokar AM, Omar HA. Pregnancy and abortion; Chapter 9, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 107. Al-Alem L, Deokar AM, Timme R, Omar HA. Ovarian tumors in children and adolescents; Chapter 11, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 108. Patel DR, Greydanus DE, Omar HA. The female athlete; Chapter 12, In: Pediatric & Adolescent sexuality & gynecology. Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Tsitsika AK, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 109. Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Omar H, Merrick J. Introduction: In “Adolescence and chronic illness: A public health concern”, Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 110. Huff MB, McClanahan KK, Omar HA. Mental health and chronic disease (chapter 8) In: “Adolescence and chronic illness: A public health concern”, Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 111. Kiessling SG, McClanahan KK, Omar HA. A comprehensive approach to obesity, hypertension and mental health evaluation (chapter 14) In: Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 112. Santa’ Anna MJC, Bononi BM, de Olieira ACV, Renattini TS, Pinto CF, Passarelli ML, Cotes V, Omar HA. Down syndrome and sexuality (chapter 21) In: Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 113. Deokar AM, Smith SJ, Omar HA. Acute musculoskeletal sports injury and topical NSAID (chapter 23) In: Omar HA, Gredanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010. 114. Omar H, Ventegodt S, Merrick J. Impact of poor Quality of life on adolescents in rural Kentucky. Chapter 19 in: Child Health & Human Development Yearbook 2009; Joav Merrick, editor. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2010, PP 229-233. 115. Deokar AM, Smith SJ, Omar HA. Use of Topical NSAIDS in Acute Musculoskeletal Sports Injury: A Brief Review. Chapter 2 in: ”Pain in Children and Youth”. Schofield, P, Merrick, J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2009, PP 13-17.

116. Deokar AM, Smith SJ, Goddwin AJ, Omar HA. Obesity and hyperandrogenism (chapter 2), in: “Obesity & adolescence: A public health concern”. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2009, PP 19-29. 117. Omar HA, Merrick-Kenig E, Merrick J. Obesity and lack of physical activity (chapter 10) in: “Obesity & adolescence: A public health concern”. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2009, PP 107-111. 118. McClanahan KK, Huff MB, Omar HA. Psychological and social development (chapter 12), In: “Obesity & adolescence: A public health concern”. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2009, PP 123-133. 119. Greydanus DE, Omar HA, Tsitsika AK. Obesity and contraception (chapter 7) in: “Obesity & adolescence: A public health concern”. Omar HA, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Merrick J:Editors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, 2009, PP 73-85. 120. Smith S, McClanahan K, Omar H. Adolescent pubertal development (Chapter 2) in: Clinical pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Editors: Joseph Sanfilippo, Eduardo Lara-Torre, Keith Edmonds, Clare Templeman; Informa Healthcare, Inc, NY, NY, USA. 121. McClanahan K, Huff M, Omar H. Adolescent nutrition (chapter 6) in: Clinical pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Editors: Joseph Sanfilippo, Eduardo Lara-Torre, Keith Edmonds, Clare Templeman; Informa Healthcare, Inc, NY, NY, USA. 122. Kanungo S & Omar H. Hisutism, Chapter (page 28), In: The 5-minute obstetric & gynecology consult, Editor: Paula J Adams Hillard, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2008. 123. Kanungo S & Omar H. Tampons & menstrual hygiene products, Chapter (page 322), In: The 5-minute obstetric & gynecology consult, Editor: Paula J Adams Hillard, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2008. 124. Omar H and Merrick J. Parent-adolescent Relationships, Chapter 2, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 19-28. 125. Omar H and Merrick J. Youth suicide prevention, Chapter 8, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 75-78. 126. Sant’Anna M, Catunda J, Carvalho K, Coates, V and Omar, H. Sexual activity and the social context, Chapter 10, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 89-100. 127. Omar H and Merrick J. School Sex Education, Chapter 11, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 101-108. 128. Omar H and Joav Merrick. Obesity and physical activity in adolescence, Chapter 13, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 115-118. 129. van de Venne J, Bradford K, Martin C, Cox M, and Omar H. Maternal and adolescent depression related to smoking, Chapter 17, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 149-160. 130. Martin C, Guenthner G, Bingcang C, Smith W, Curry T, Omar H, Rayens M, and Kelly T. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pubertal changes, Chapter 18, In: Adolescent Behavior Research: International Perspectives, Editor: Joav Merrick and Hatim A. Omar, 2007, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. PP 161-166. 131. Martin CA, MainousIII AG, Ford HF, Mainous R, Slade S, Martin D, Omar HA. Alcohol, impulsive behavior and guns, chapter 3, In: Alcohol & Suicide, research & clinical perspectives; Editors: Leo Sher, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick. Trafford publishing, Victoria, Canda 2007. 132. International Review Board Member, Suicidal behavior in Adolescence, Editors: Joav Merrick & Gil Zalsman, Freund Publishing Co., Tel Aviv-London, 2005. 133. International Review Board Member, Principals of Holistic Medicine: Philosophy behind quality of life, Editors: Soren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel & Joav Merrick, Trafford Publishing, Victotria, Canada, 2005. 134. International Review Board Member, Principals of Holistic Medicine: Quality of life and Health, Editors: Soren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel & Joav Merrick, Hippocrates scientific Publications, New Hyde Park, NY and distributed by Trafford Publishing , Victotria, Canada, 2005. 135. International Review Board Member, Principals of Holistic Medicine: Global Quality of life, Theory, Research & Methodology, Editors: Soren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel & Joav Merrick, Hippocrates scientific Publications, New Hyde Park, NY and distributed by Trafford Publishing , Victotria, Canada, 2006. 136. International Review Board Member, Adolescence & alcohol: an international perspective, Editors: Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick, Leo Sher. Freund Publishing House LTD., London/Tel Aviv, 2006. 137. International Review Board Member, Positive Youth Development, Editors: Daniel TL Shek, Hig Keung Ma, Joav Merrick; Freund Publishing House LTD., London/Tel Aviv, 2007. 138. International Review Board Member: Positive Youth Development: development of a pioneering program in a Chinese context, Editors: Daniel TL Shek & Joav Merrick, Freund Publishing House, London & Tel Aviv 2007.

139. International Review Board Member: Alcohol & Suicide, research & clinical perspectives; Editors: Leo Sher, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick. Trafford publishing, Victoria, Canda 2007.

Miscellaneous Publications (Invited Papers):

1. Omar, Hatim A, Merrick, Joav. (Editorial) Youth suicide: Whose business?, Int J Child Health Hum Dev 2017;10(4):279-82. 2. Henry, Blair, Agarwal, Arnav, Chow, Edward, Omar, Hatim A, Merrick, Joav. (Editorial) Medical cannabis: Miracle or myth? J Pain Manage 2016;9(4):341-3. 3. Greydanus, Donald E, Patel, Dilip R, Dodich, Colleen, Omar, Hatim, Merrick, Joav. (Editorial) Perspectives on pediatric pain. J Pain Manage 2016;9(2):75-8. 4. Omar, Hatim. State’s teen suicide rates worrisome. Blue Grass Energy’s Kentucky Living. 2015; 69(4):64. 5. Omar, Hatim, Merrick, Joav. Pregnant, even when you did not want to be pregnant. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2015;27(1):1-2. 6. Merrick, Joav, Stockburger, Stephanie, Omar, Hatim. Sleeping while driving. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2015;27(3):239-40. 7. Omar, Hatim. Human Papillomavirus: Knowledge is Power. Kentucky Pediatrics Fall 2014: 33: 1-2,4. 8. Omar, Hatim. Introduction in Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology 2015; 28(S3): S1. 9. Omar, Hatim. Introduction in Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology 2014; 27(S3): S1. 10. Omar, Hatim. Introduction in Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology 2013; 26(S3): S1. 11. Greydanus, Donald E., Patel, Dilip R., Omar, Hatim. Preface. In: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews. Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health 2013; 24(1); PP ix-xvi. 12. Omar, Hatim A. & Merrick, Joav. (Editorial) The young and suicide. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2013; 25(1):1-2. 13. Omar H. Foreword. In: Textbook on Evidence-Based Holistic Mind-Body Medicine: Research, Philosophy, Economy and Politics of Traditional Hippocratic Medicine, Søren Ventegodt and Joav Merrick, authors. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, 2012, PP: xi-xii. 14. Omar H. Chlamydia screening and the pediatrician’s role. Kentucky Pediatrics, Fall 2010. 15. Omar H. Foreword to age assessment. In: Asylum seeking children, Diana ML Birch, author. Youth Support Publications, London, UK, 2010, PP: 34-35. 16. Omar HA, Merrick J. Bridging the gaps: biomedicine, complementary and alternative medicine in a holistic approach, Int J Disabil Hum Dev 2009;8(2):81-106. 17. Omar HA, Merrick J. (Editorial), Holistic approach to health, Int J Disabil Hum Dev 2009;8(2):79. 18. Omar H. Pediatric practice sports medicine: Dilip R Patel, Donald E Greydanus, Robert E Baker, editors. Book review. JAMA 2009;301(21)2275-2276. 19. Greydanus DE, Patel DR, Omar H, Merrick J. Obesity: A lesson from the Venus of Willendorf. Int J Child Health Human Dev 2008, 1(4):331-333. 20. Omar H. HAIR-AN syndrome. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=EN&Expert=34412. 21. Omar H. What do our adolescent patients expect from us? (Editorial). J Pediatr AdolscGynecol 2008;21:115. 22. Smith S, Omar H. Female adolescence in American scientific thought: 1830-1930. By Crista Deluzio; Baltimore, MD, The Johns Hopkins University Press 2007. Book Review: Am J Human Bio 2008;20:367-371. 23. Omar HA. Forward for the book: Positive Youth Development: development of a pioneering program in a Chinese context, Editors: Daniel TL Shek & Joav Merrick, Freund Publishing House, London & Tel Aviv 2007. 24. Omar HA, Merrick J. Chronic disease prevention in adolescence. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2007;19(2):115-116. 25. Omar HA. Do changes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome begin before puberty? Editorial; J Ped Adol Gynecol 2006;19 (3)215. 26. Omar HA. Pediatric & adolescent gynecology, 5th Edition, Edited by Emmans SJ, Laufer MR, Goldstein DP. Book Review. J Ped Adol Gynecol 2006;19(1)59-60. 27. Omar H. Youth suicide prevention, in the book: Suicidal behavior in Adolescence, Editors: Joav Merrick & Gil Zalsman, Freund Publishing Co., Tel Aviv-London, 2005; PP 349-352. 28. Hagedorn J, Omar H. Evaluation of suicide attempt or suicidal ideation in an emergency room setting; in the book: Suicidal behavior in Adolescence, Editors: Joav Merrick & Gil Zalsman, Freund Publishing Co., Tel Aviv-London, 2005; PP 191-196. 29. Ross J, Omar H, The growing child: Child Growth and Development, Chapter, In: Evidence-based pediatric dentistry, Editor:Jeffery Johnson. 30. Omar H, Forward for the book: Principals of Holistic Medicine: Quality of life and Health, Editors: Soren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel & Joav Merrick, Hippocrates scientific Publications, New Hyde Park, NY and distributed by Trafford Publishing, Victotria, Canada, 2005. 31. Omar H, Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA, Depo-Provera) in adolescents: what is next after the FDA black box warning, Editorial: J Ped Adol Gynecol 2005; 18:188.

32. Omar H. Early recognition and treatment of streptococcal and staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome. Editorial: J Ped Adol Gynecol 2004; 17: 289. 33. Whitney L, Omar H. Adolescent Health Care: A Practical Guide, 4th edition, edited by Lawrence S. Neinstein. Book review, J Ped Adol Gynecol 2004; 17: 301-302. 34. Omar H. Screening for dating violence: Should we screen or not? Editorial: J Ped Adol Gynecol 2004;17:53. 35. Omar H. Book Review – Colposcopy, Principles and Practice: an integrated textbook and atlas, J Ped Adol Gynecol 2002;16:333. 36. Omar H. Our adolescents-our future, Editorial, Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2003;15(1)1-2. 37. Omar H. Child testimony in sexual abuse cases. Editorial: J Ped Adol Gynecol 2002;15(3):169. 38. Omar H. Eating disorders in women and children: Prevention, stress management and treatment; edited by Jacalyn J Roberts. Book review, J Ped Adol Gynecol 2002;15(3):193-194. 39. Hillard PJA, Omar HA, Swedler J, Shroeder B. Challenges in Pubertal Development. J Ped Adol Gynecol 2002;15:245-250. 40. Omar H, Screening for depression in adolescents: association with teen pregnancy, Editorial: J Ped Adol Gynecol 2001;14:129. 41. Omar H, Co-Author of Transitions Component, the American Academy of Pediatrics' curriculum on Every Child Deserves a Medical Home, 12/2000. 42. Life is too precious to throw away: 21-minute video for prevention of youth suicide; 10/2000. Produced and Directed by Hatim Omar and Kelly Ash. 43. Omar H, Management of Labial Adhesion in prepubertal girls, Editorial: J Ped Adol Gynecol 2000;13:183. 44. Omar H. Prevention issues in adolescent health care, Fisher M, Juszczack L, Klerman LV, Editors (Adolescent Med State of the Art Reviews, 1999:10:1), Book review, J Ped Adol Gynecol 2000;13:151-152.

Abstracts:

Peer Reviewed:

1. Briggs, Alissa, Aslam, Leslie, Perry, Jennifer, Omar, Hatim. Spread the Love: Preventing Suicide through Lifelines in Secondary Schools. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX, February 24, 2017. 2. Slavova, Dessi, Omar, Hatim. Suicidal Risk, Ideation, and Attempts among Kentucky High School Students. CCTS (Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences) Spring Conference, Lexington, KY, March 25, 2015 (Awarded 2nd place at the conference). 3. Omar, Hatim. Adolescent Development Issues in the International Context. Proceedings at the International Conference on Positive Youth Development and the Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project. Shanghai, China, June 11- 12, 2014. 4. Davidson Lesley, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim. Rural Kentucky Adolescents and Effects of Parenting. Break the Cycle 9: Break the Cycle of Environmental Health Disparities in Children. Atlanta, GA. April 7-8, 2014. Int Public Health J 2015;7(3), In Press. 5. Omar HA. Global Care for Adolescents to insure our future. Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman 3rd International Conference on Pediatric Chronic Diseases, Disability and Human Development. Jerusalem, Israel, December 2-5, 2012. Int J Child Health Human Dev 2013; 6(4):534. 6. Salous AK, Jones V, Melguizo Castro M, Al-Alem L, Omar HA. Adolescent Hormonal Contraception is not Associated with Weight Gain American Society of Clinical Investigators/American Association of Physicians (ASCI/AAP) Joint Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 25, 2009. 7. Jackson WL, Deokar A, Omar HA. Bleeding patterns in adolescents using Implanon for contraception. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2009, 22(2), e25. Presented at the 23rd Annual clinical meeting of the North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology San Antonio, TX, April 23-25, 2009. 8. Ventegodt S, Omar HA, Merrick J. Quality of life as medicine: Can improvements of quality of life curesomatic and mental illness? Salutogenesis and recovery. International conference on human development and the environment: Advances in quality of life studies. Hong Kong, December 12-13 2008 9. Omar HA, Ventegodt S, Merrick J. Impact of poor quality of life on adolescents in rural Kentucky. International conference on human development and the environment: Advances in quality of life studies. Hong Kong, December 12-13 2008. 10. Merrick J, Omar HA, Ventegodt S. Quality of life and persons with intellectual disability. Can we measure QOL in this population? International conference on human development and the environment: Advances in quality of life studies. Hong Kong, December 12-13 2008.

11. Omar HA. PATHS (Prevention & awareness of teen hardships & suicide). American Academy of Pediatrics, National Conference and Exhibition, San Francisco, CA, October 26-31, 2007. 12. Huff MB, Brown H, Omar H. More than reproductive care: what adolescents are asking of their obstetrician- gynecologist. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2007;20:145. Presented at the 21st Annual Clinical Meeting of the North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Atlanta, GA, April 19-21 2007. 13. Martin CA, Kelly TH, Guenthner GE, Cox JC, Chapman SB, Omar HA. Modafinil and nicotine patch in adolescents and young adult smokers. 67th annual scientific meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, June 18-23, 05 Orlando, FL. 14. Mathews G, Dasseau J, Omar H. An innovative educational model for teaching child health and adolescent medicine, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2005. 15. Martin CA, Guenthner G, Burkhardt G, Bingcang C, Mus B, Kelly T, Omar H. Adolescent smoking: age of onset, impulsivity and depression. 49th annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, San Francisco, Ca, October 22-27, 2002. 16. Martin C, Omar H, Brenzel A, Kelly T. Nicotine use and puberty in adolescence. 48th annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Honolulu, Hawaii, October 23-28, 2001. 17. Omar H, Hagedorn J. Retrospective analysis of data in youth evaluated for attempted suicide. 15th annual meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Toronto, Canada, May 18-20, 2001. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2001;14:147. 18. Omar H, Fowler A, D'Angelo S. Improved continuation rate of Depo-Provera in teen mothers. 15th annual meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Toronto, Canada, May 18-20, 2001. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2001;14:147. 19. Greer J, Martin CA, Brogli B, Omar H., Past T, Himelreich K, Brenzel A. Nicotine, Puberty and peers In ADHD and control early teens, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting 2000, NY, NY (The Scientific proceedings of 47th Annual Meeting of The American Academy of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, Page 125). 20. Martin CA, Brogli B, Omar H., Past T, Himelreich K, Kelly T, Leukefeld C. "Drug Use, Impulsivity, and Early Pubertal Onset in Early and Mid Adolescents with ADHD and Age-Matched Pediatric Controls". Annual clinical meeting of College on Problems of Drug Dependence, June 17-22, 2000 and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Clinical Meeting, New York, NY 10/2000 (The Scientific proceedings of 47th Annual Meeting of The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Page 126). 21. Omar HA. Labial adhesion as a complication of primary genital herpes in young women. Presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Atlanta, GA, April 14-16, 2000. Issues and answers in pediatric and adolescent gynecology 2000, Abstract. # 22. 22. Omar H. Adolescent violence as viewed by high school students. Proceedings of the International seminar: Violence and adolescence, Nov. 15-18, 1999, Jerusalem, Israel, Abstract # 34. 23. Omar HA. Vascular effects of progesterone in the human utero-placental circulation. FASEB 1999 FASEB J 1999;13(4):A128, Abstract # 133.5. 24. Omar H. Mysterious rectal bleeding in an adolescent female. Presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, New Orleans, LA, June 4-6, 1999. Issues and answers in pediatric and adolescent gynecology 1999, Abstract. # 3. 25. Omar H, Aggarwal S, Callahan P, Young K, Perkins K. Pap smear in female adolescents Presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, New Orleans, LA, June 4- 6, 1999. Issues and answers in pediatric and adolescent gynecology 1999, Abstract. # 2. 26. Omar H, Jones E, Hummel M, Perkins K. Hypoplastic external genitalia in association with x autosome chromosome translocation. J Ped Adolesc Gynecol 1998;11(4):202. (Oral presentation at the 12th Annual Meeting of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Palm Beach, FL, May 28-31, 1998. 27. Perkins KC, Omar H. Surprising changes in adolescent risk taking. Ambul Child Health 1998:P99, Abstract # 271. 28. Omar H, Gong F, Sun M, Einzig S. Nebulized nitroglycerine in children with pulmonary hypertension secondary to congenital heart disease. FASEB 1998;12(4):A400, Abstract #2325. 29. Omar H, Aggarwal S, Perkins K. Tampon use in young females. Issues and Answers in Ped and Adolesc Gynecol A-14, 1997. 30. Perkins, KC, Wang P, Omar H. Adolescents' hidden risks. Ambul Child Health 1997;(3):142, Abstract #32. 31. Ogershok P, Omar H, Perkins, K. Immediate orthostatic measurements in normovolemic adolescents. Ambul Child Health 1997;(3):238, Abstract #463. 32. Perkins K, Bessette R, Agerwall S, Omar H. Adolescent health and primary care physicians in Appalachia. Ambul Child Health 1997;(3):237, Abstract #460. 33. Ramirez RJ, Arsich, J, Einzig S, Omar H. Estrogen causes relaxation in human placental blood vessels in vitro. FASEB J 1997;(3):A256, Abstract #1486.

34. Omar H, Ramirez R, Kalenic J, Einzig S. Properties of an estrogen-induced relaxation in bovine coronary arteries in vitro. FASEB J 1997;(3):A479, Abstract #2774. 35. Perkins K, Ferrari N, Rosas A, Omar H, Bessette R. Development of a scored adolescent risk assessment. J Adolesc Health 1996;18(2)134. 36. Ramirez R, Arsich J, Einzig S, Omar H. Nicotine does not alter human placental vascular tone in vitro. FASEB J 1996;10:A580. 37. Omar HA, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Glover D, Lynch S, Gibson M. Alteration of human placental vascular relaxation to progesterone by HELLP syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;174(2):A:195. 38. Ramirez R, Arsich J, Einzig S, Omar H. Caffeine does not alter human placental & umbilical vascular tone in vitro. FASEB J 1995;9:A896. 39. Omar H, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Glover D, Tracy T, Einzig S, Gibson M. Gestational diabetes alters human placental vascular relaxation to progesterone. Society For Pediatr Res 1995;37:67A, abstr. 384. 40. Omar H, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Silberbach M, Einzig S. Effects of ANP on human placental arteries and veins in vitro. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995;309,A:175. 41. Omar H, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Gibson M. Progesterone and human umbilical and placental vascular tone in vitro. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995;309,A:174. 42. Omar H, Rhodes L, Ramirez R, Arsich J, Einzig S. Reduction of human placental vascular tone by antiarrhythmics. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995;172:309,A:173. 43. Omar H, Ramirez R, Fortney JE, Arsich J, Gibson M. Properties of a Progesterone induced relaxation in human placental vessels. 41st Annual Meeting, Society for Gynecologic Investigation 1994:294. 44. Omar HA, Rhodes LA, Ramirez R, Einzig S. Adenosine causes contraction of human placental vessels in vitro. J Am Coll Cardiol; 43rd Annual Scientific Session; 1994; P439A: Abstract: 806-2. 45. Figueroa R, Omar HA, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Mechanisms of relaxation of placental vessels to Lactate and H2O2. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1993;168:358. 46. Figueroa R, Omar HA, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Gestational Diabetes alters human placental vascular responses to changes in O2. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1993;168:361. 47. Mathew R, Omar HA, Gewitz MH, Hintze TH, Wolin MS. Atrial natriuretic factor depletion restores impaired cAMP-dependent relaxation responses in canine pulmonary arteries during congestive heart failure. J Am Coll Cardiol 1993;21:315ª. 48. Omar HA, Figueroa R, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Lactate causes a cGMP-mediated relaxation in human placental vessels. FASEB J 1992;6:A1050. 49. Figueroa R, Omar HA, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Arachidonic acid appears to cause relaxation of placental arteries and veins via a cytochrome P-450 metabolite. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1992;166:376. 50. Mathew R, Omar HA, Woolf PK, Beneck D, Niguidula F, Gewitz MH, Wolin MS. Microvascular reactivity as a method of assessing clinical outcome in children with congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension. Circ 1991;84:II-660. 51. Omar HA, Figueroa R, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Increases in oxygen tension appear to cause a prostaglandin- mediated contraction of human placental veins via hydrogen peroxide generation. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1992;166:368. 52. Mathew R, Omar HA, Woolf PK, Beneck D, Niguidula F, Gewitz MH, Wolin MS. In vitro examination of pulmonary resistance arteries from children with congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension. Pediatr Res 1991;29:21ª. 53. Wolin MS, Mortelliti MP, Omar HA. Additional evidence that superoxide anion functions as an inhibitor of calf pulmonary artery relaxation to oxygen. Am Rev Resp Dis 1991;143:A776. 54. Omar HA, Figueroa R, Tejani N, Wolin MS. Hydrogen peroxide and reoxygenation cause prostaglandin- mediated contraction of human placental arteries and veins. FASEB J 1991;5:A1615. 55. Wolin MS, Mortelliti MP, Omar HA. Lactate appears to produce a cGMP-mediated relaxation in calf pulmonary arteries via hydrogen peroxide generation. FASEB J 1991;5:A407. 56. Wolin MS, Mortelliti MP, Omar HA. Lactate appears to produce a cGMP-mediated relaxation of isolated bovine coronary arteries via the intracellular generation of reactive O2 species Circ 1990;82:III-422. 57. Omar HA, Wolin MS. Lactate modulates responses of isolated bovine pulmonary arteries to changes in oxygen tension. Circ 1990;82:III-364. 58. Cataldo RM, Omar HA, Wolin MS. Involvement of mitochondrial function in reoxygenation relaxation after exposure to severe hypoxia in bovine coronary arteries. FASEB J 1990;4:A851. 59. Wolin MS, Omar HA, Mortelliti MP, Cherry PD. Potential involvement of intracellular H2O2 and cGMP in the photorelaxation of isolated bovine pulmonary arteries. FASEB J 1990;4:A1112. 60. Omar HA, Wang Y, Farrell KA, Wolin MS. Potential involvement of superoxide anion in the inhibition of cGMP- associated vascular smooth muscle relaxation by methylene blue. FASEB J 1990;4:A1112.

61. Cherry PD, Stuart JS, Farrell KA, Omar HA, Wolin MS. Superoxide anion may function as an inhibitor of pulmonary arterial relaxation to O2. Circ 1989;80:II-287. 62. Wolin MS, Cherry PD, Cataldo RM, Omar HA. Exposure of coronary arteries to severe hypoxia produces an O2- elicited relaxation potentially mediated via H2O2 and cGMP. Circ 1989;80:II-546. 63. Hintze TH, Wang J, Omar HA, Wolin MS. Enhanced large coronary artery dilation in conscious dogs and relaxation In Vitro after chronic pacing induced increased coronary blood flow velocity. Circ 1989;80:II 279. Omar HA, Cherry PD, Wolin MS. Modulation of cGMP-associated and endothelium-dependent coronary arterial relaxation by inhibition of superoxide dismutase. Circ 1989;80:II-280. 64. Mathew R, Omar HA, Cherry PD, Gewitz MH, Wolin MS. Effects of cGMP probes, indomethacin and endothelium on rat pulmonary artery responses hypoxia. Physiologist 1989;32:196 65. Cherry PD, Omar HA, Wolin MS. Potential involvement of cyclic GMP in bovine coronary artery relaxation to O2 following a brief period of hypoxia. FASEB J 1989;3:A1195. 66. Omar H, Valova I. Effects of thymosin on rats with postthymectomic hypertensin. Current problems of health care 1983;II:13. (in Bulgarian language).

Presentations by invitation:

On Campus:

10/19/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention. Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 09/06/2017 Global Health Lecture, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 06/23/2017 Understanding Teens, Professional Education Preparation Program, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 06/09/2017 Psychotropic medications, Lecture to LCSW supervision group, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 03/09/2017 Youth suicide and the media, Lecture to Journalism Students. School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 11/15/2016 Caring for Teens, Family Medicine Student Interest group, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 09/26/2016 Eating Disorders and the Female Athlete Triad, Lecture to Physical Therapy students, University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, Lexington, KY 09/02/2016 Understanding Teens, Phi Delta Epsilon Group, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 06/22/2016 The Teen Life: Navigating New Realities, University of Kentucky PEPP Program – Adolescent Medicine Seminar, Lexington, KY 03/31/2016 Youth suicide, Lecture to Journalism Students. School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 02/23/2016 Teen Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Lecture to Graduate Students. School of Public Health University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 10/28/2015 Adolescent health and medical training, Pediatrics/Internal Medicine Student Club 09/08/2015 Youth suicide, Lecture to Journalism Students. School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 04/02/2015 Youth suicide in the media. Lecture to Journalism Students. School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 11/06/2014 Youth suicide and the media. Lecture to Journalism Students. School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 09/29/2014 Navigating Adolescent Medicine. Lecture to Medicine/Pediatrics Student Club. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 02/27/2014 Youth Suicide Coverage in the Media. Lecture to Journal Students. School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 02/25/2014 Teen Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Lecture to Graduate Students. School of Public Health University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 02/13/2014 Teen Sexuality, Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 10/02/2013 Understanding Teens, UK Employees Lunch & Learn, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 10/01/2013 Introducing Adolescent Medicine, College of Medicine Council of Chairs, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 04/11/2013 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 04/10/2013 Hyperandrogenism in Adolescents. Dept. of Family Medicine. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 04/01/2013 Healthcare in the USA, Patterson School of Diplomacy, Lexington, KY. 02/08/2011 Adolescent Medicine. Family Medicine student Club, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

02/05/2009 Office pediatric gynecology, Grand Rounds, Dept. of Pediatrics, UK, Lexington, KY. 08/31/2006 Global cooperation in adolescent health, Grand Rounds, Dept. of Pediatrics, UK, Lexington, KY. 11/03/2005 Adolescent Medicine issues, Grand rounds, Dept. of Pediatrics, UK, Lexington, KY. 06/15/2005 Legal issues in health care for adolescents, Center for Women’s health, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 05/05/2005 Sexual abuse evaluation Part II, Training for faculty and residents in the Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. 04/28/2005 Sexual abuse evaluation Part II, Training for faculty and residents in the Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. 02/24/2005 Sexual abuse evaluation Part I. Training for faculty and residents in the Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. 03/17/2005 Sexual abuse evaluation Part I. Training for faculty and residents in the Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. 09/22/2004 Understanding teens, In-Service for Children’s Hospital nurses, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 09/21/2004 Non-abuse pathology in pediatric & adolescent gynecology, Ob\Gyn. Grand rounds, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 09/09/2004 Transitioning adolescents with disability to adult health care, Pediatric Grand rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 02/06/2004 Sexuality & reproductive care for people with developmental disabilities, Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 02/05/2004 Body piercing & tattooing, Combined Medicine/ Pediatric Grand rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 10/15/2003 Adolescent Medicine, Medical Students Pediatric Club, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 10/31/2002 Child and adolescent obesity (jointly with Dr Lorissa Hines), Grand Rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 10/17/2002 Other issues in IBD. Presentation to the IBD forum, Department of medicine, Lexington, KY. 02/07/2002 Female Athlete Triad, Grand Rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 01/30/2002 Adolescent Medicine Issues, Medical Students Pediatric Club, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 10/17/2000 STD update, Women's Health Grand Rounds, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 02/09/2000 Adolescent mortality & morbidity, Medical Students Pediatric Club, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 06/17/1999 Adolescent sexual assault and date rape, Pediatric Grand rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 02/24/1999 Adolescent Medicine. Medical Students Pediatric Club, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 02/04/1999 Adolescent risk Assessment, Medicine/Pediatric Grand rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 01/07/1999 Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Children & Adolescents, Pediatric Grand rounds, Department Of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 02/28/1998 Forensic examination in child and adolescent sexual abuse cases, Special Training Workshop for Pediatrics and Ob/Gyn faculty, WVU, Morgantown, WV. 02/11/1998 Challenges in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Pediatric Grand Rounds, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. 10/28/1997 Hormone replacement therapy, Primary Care Grand Rounds, WVU, Morgantown, WV. 07/16/1997 Adolescent tampon use, Pediatric Grand Rounds, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. 05/08/1997 Tampon use in teenagers, Grand Rounds for WVU Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Morgantown, WV. 05/12/1994 Health care in Eastern Europe, Grand Rounds for University Health Service, WVU, Morgantown, WV. 10/21/1993 Hypoxic vasoconstriction in the pulmonary circulation, Pediatric Research Conference, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. 03/18/1993 Vascular tone regulation in pulmonary, coronary and placental circulations-role of NO and cGMP, Seminar for WVU Department of Physiology, Morgantown, WV. 10/15/1992 Overview of placental vascular tone regulation, Pediatric Research Conference, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV. 02/09/1992 Placental vascular tone regulation, Grand Rounds for WVU Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Morgantown, WV.

Off-Campus/Regional/Statewide:

04/20/2018 Talking about Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll: Counseling the Adolescent. Presentation at Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives conference, Lexington, KY. 02/28/2018 Youth Suicide Prevention. Presentation at the Menifee Suicide Prevention Meeting. Menifee County High School, Frenchburg, KY. 12/08/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention, Presentation at The Dr. Elliot Podoll Lectureship in Adolescent Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY. 11/16/2017 Kentucky Teens, Presentation at the Stop Youth Suicide Conference, Lexington, KY. 11/15/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention, Presentation to the Legislative Research Counsel, Frankfort, KY. 11/03/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention, Ohio Valley Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Cincinnati, OH. 09/13/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention is Everybody’s Business, Grandparents as Parents Conference, Richmond, KY. 06/21/2017 Holistic Approach to Teens, Grand Rounds, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Erlanger, TN. 06/20-22/17 Visiting Professor, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Erlanger, TN. 04/13/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business, 6th Annual Supporting Families Summit, Richmond, KY 11/16/2016 Putting our act together to save teens, Kentucky suicide prevention consortium, Lexington, KY 11/02/2016 Adolescent Immunizations, State immunization conference, Lexington, KY 11/02/2016 Teen initiative, Presentation to the Governor and cabinet secretaries, Frankfort, KY 10/31/2016 Community Forum on youth suicide leading speaker, Eastern Tennessee University medical school, Johnson City, TN 10/31/2016 Youth suicide prevention, Grand Rounds, Eastern Tennessee University Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, Johnson City, TN 10/29-11/03/16 Visiting Professor, Eastern Tennessee University Medical School. 10/26/2016 Youth and the future, presentation at the State Interagency Council (SIAC) Commissioner-Level Meeting, Frankfort, KY 10/20/2016 Adolescent Health and Approach to Teens, Scott County Schools Training, Georgetown, KY 09/29/2016 Case-based Adolescent Medicine, Lecture for residents, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 09/29/2016 Long Acting Hormonal Contraceptives, Grand Rounds, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 09/28-30/2016 Visiting Professor, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Pediatrics. 08/26/2016 Empowering Our Youth, Madison County Health and Wellness Network, Richmond, KY 08/11/2016 Youth Suicide Prevention, Grand Rounds, Baptist Health Madisonville, Madisonville, KY 08/10/2016 Helping Teens Survive and Thrive, Board of Health and Suicide Prevention Team, Hopkins County Health Department, Madisonville, KY 06/06/2016 Building Teens for the Future, SOAR Summit, Pikeville, KY 04/27/2016 Eating Disorders, Kentucky Youth Health Network Conference, Lexington, KY 04/12/2016 Youth Suicide, Kentucky Public Health Association Conference, Owensboro, KY 04/08/2016 Youth Suicide Prevention, Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth Conference, Richmond, KY 04/07/2016 Adolescent Substance Abuse, Truth & Consequences Conference. Jackson; KY, Keynote lecture 03/18/2016 Understanding Teens, Keynote lecture to Medically Fragile Training Program, Frankfort, KY. 03/02/2016 Understanding Your Teen, Operation Parent Wake Up & Smell the Coffee Seminar, Louisville, KY 11/06/2015 Revisiting Youth Suicide, Staying Alive Kentucky 2015, Lexington, KY 10/14/2015 Young women’s health issues, Berea College, Berea, KY 10/14/2015 Health in Appalachia, Berea College, Berea, KY 10/13/2015 Approach to adolescent health, State wide task force on human trafficking, Frankfort, KY 10/02/2015 Adolescent Development, Western Michigan University School of Medicine Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo, MI. 10/02/2015 Contraception, Western Michigan University School of Medicine Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo, MI. 10/02/2015 Pediatric Gynecology for the Primary Care Physician, Western Michigan University School of Medicine Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo, MI. 09/30-10/03/15 Visiting Professor, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Pediatrics. 09/25/2015 Understanding Teens, Keynote lecture to Medically Fragile Training Program, Lexington, KY. 09/16/2015 Youth suicide, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government "It Takes a Village" conference, Keynote Plenary session, Lexington, KY 1/20/2015 Adolescent health and insurance issue, Presentation to Medicaid Member Managed Care Organization meeting, Louisville, KY.

11/21/2014 Working with Teens, Presentation to Leadership Committee at Harrison County Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY 11/13/2014 Understanding HPV, sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Staying Alive Kentucky 2014, Lexington, KY 10/31/2014 Professional and Para-Professional Training, Harrison County Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY 10/01/2014 Understanding Teens, Annual Meeting of National Association of Social Workers, Kentucky Chapter, Lexington, KY 09/08/2014 Understanding Adolescent Brain Development: The Key to Managing Risk and Successful Engagement, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky: 18th Annual Kids Are Worth It Conference, Louisville, KY 08/23/2014 Adolescent Update, Annual meeting of the KY Pediatric Society, Lake Cumberland, KY 08/08/2014 Parenting Teens, Winburn Middle School, Lexington, KY 04/02/2014 Understanding Teens, Kentucky River Community Collaboration for Children Annual Conference, Hazard, KY 04/16/2014 Teen Sexual Practices, Kentucky Public Health Association 66th Annual Conference, Louisville, KY 02/15/2014 Youth suicide, Youth Alert Violence Prevention Louisville, Louisville, KY 11/18/2013 Youth Suicide, Community Forum Leader, Cynthiana, KY 11/08/2013 Youth Suicide Prevention, Staying Alive Kentucky 2013 and Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine, Lexington, KY 10/23/2013 Reproductive Health Issues in Adolescents with Chronic Illness, New Perspectives in Pediatrics, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 10/23/2013 Preventing Tragedy: Youth Suicide, New Perspectives in Pediatrics, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 10/21-24/13 Visiting Professor, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 08/09/2013 Parenting Teens, Winburn Middle School, Lexington, KY 07/27/2013 Understanding Teens, 3rd Annual Black Educational Summit, Lexington, KY 07/27/2013 Adolescent Resiliency, 3rd Annual Black Educational Summit, Lexington, KY 05/29/2013 Understanding Teens, Teacher Professional Growth & Effectiveness System Conference, Flemingsburg, KY. 03/28/2013 Understanding Teens, Kentucky Public Health Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. 03/21/2013 11th Annual Bluegrass Region Grandparents & Relatives as Parents Conference, Lexington, KY. 03/15/2013 Adolescent Health Issues, Department of Public Health Commissioners Meeting, Frankfort, KY. 10/24/2012 Understanding Teens, St. Leo School, Versailles, KY. 10/18/2012 Obesity in the Pediatric Population and Associated Disease, 36th Annual CME Symposium, Kentucky Academy of Physicians’ Assistants, Lexington, KY. 08/09/2012 Understanding Teens, Winburn Middle School: Boot Camp, Lexington, KY. 08/04/2012 Mother’s and Daughter’s “Real Talk”, Molding Of Generation Divas – for Mothers and Teen Girls (10 to 18 years), Lexington, KY. 08/04/2012 Healthy Body Image, Molding Of Generation Divas – for Mothers and Teen Girls (10 to 18 years), Lexington, KY. 07/17/2012 Teen suicide, KY Teen Institute, Louisville, KY. 06/21-23/12 Visiting Professor, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 06/22/2012 Breast disorders in children & adolescents, Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo Medical Studies Center, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 06/22/2012 Pediatric & Adolescent gynecology case-based Training session, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 06/18/2012 Understanding teens, Keynote lecture; 2012 Choking game awareness & prevention summit, Washington, DC. 03/07/2012 Teen substance abuse, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Lexington, KY. 02/25/2012 Teen sexuality, at the “Molding of generation divas” for mothers & daughters conference, Lexington, KY. 02/25/2012 Knowing your teen, at the “Molding of generation divas” for mothers & daughters conference, Lexington, KY. 02/12/2012 Teenage issues, Commonwealth Credit Union Wellness hour, Frankfort, KY. 11/29/2011 Sexual abuse evaluation, full day training for SANE (sexual assault nurse examiners), Lexington, KY. 10/12/2011 Talking to teens about sex, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Lexington, KY. 08/24/2011 Understanding Teens. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Lexington, KY. 06/07/2011 Teen Pregnancy. Pediatric Update for the Public Health Nurse, W.T Young Library. Lexington, KY. 05/20/2011 Choking, huffing and blood sucking: What is your teen up to? Contemporary Pediatrics Conference, Marriot Griffin Gate, Lexington, KY.

05/20/2011 The Status of Adolescent Contraception. Contemporary Pediatrics Conference, Marriot Griffin Gate,

Lexington, KY. 05/20/2011 Understanding Adolescents. Child & Adolescent Nutrition: An overview of nutritional needs for special populations. Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. 05/13/2011 The Choking game, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 05/13/2011 Youth depression & suicide, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 03/09/2011 Communicating with adolescents and substance abuse issues. Presentations at the KY Public Health Association (KPHA) conference, Louisville, KY. 02/24-26/11 Visiting Professor, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 02/25/2011 Teen pregnancy 2011: what can we do, Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo Medical Studies Center, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 02/25/2011 Menstrual disorders, Training session, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 01/17/2011 Chocking, suicide and other dangers. SAVE-US (students against violence everywhere united society) Martin Luther King Jr Day conference; Georgetown, KY. 11/5/2010 The Choking game, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 11/5/2010 Youth depression & suicide, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 10/27/2010 Teen sexual health, 1st Annual Department of Public Health ARNP conference, Bardstown, KY. 08/12/2010 The Choking game, Keynote address at: 4th Annual Focusing on Treatment and Care Conference, Somerset, KY. 08/12/2010 Youth suicide prevention, workshop at: 4th Annual Focusing on Treatment and Care Conference, Somerset, KY. 07/23/2010 Delivering healthy youth, Keynote address at: Coordinated school health institute; Growing healthy kids in Kentucky, Lexington, KY, July21-23/2010. 04/1-3/2010 Visiting Professor, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 04/02/2010 Vulvar Dermatology, Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo Medical Studies Center, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 04/02/2010 Case based pediatric & adolescent gynecology, Training session, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 10/02/2009 Youth suicide & depression, Staying Alive KY 2009, Lexington, KY. 08/22/2009 Office pediatric gynecology issues, Annual meeting of the KY pediatric society, Lucas, KY. 08/16/2009 Caring for teens with chronic illness, Foster parent training conference, Lexington, KY. 05/14/2009 Teen sexual practices, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 04/14/2009 Youth suicide prevention, KY River Regional Network Council Community Collaboration for Children Conference, Hazard, KY. 01/22-24/2009 Visiting Professor, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 11/19/2008 Status of adolescent health in KY. Testimony to the subcommittee on families & children, KY legislature, Frankfort, KY. 11/06/2008 Understanding adolescent development, Annual conference of the KY Association of Physician Assistants. 11/05/2008 Teen sexuality, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 10/01/2008 Understanding adolescents, Somerset High School, Education for parents, teachers & school counselors, nurses. 08/06/2008 Adolescent development, Winburn middle school, Education for parents, teachers & school counselors, nurses. 05/13/2008 Eating disorders, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 05/12/2008 Understanding adolescent development, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 04/11/2008 Teen sexual practices, Contemporary Pediatrics, Lexington, KY. 02/27/2008 Fresh start, Keynote at the Great Kids Summit 2008, Lexington, KY. 02/23/2008 Youth suicide in KY, Staying Alive KY 2008, Lexington, KY. 09/20-22/2007 Visiting Professor, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 09/21/2007 Office Pediatric Gynecology, Grand Rounds, Kalamazoo Medical Studies Center, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 09/21/2007 Case based pediatric & adolescent gynecology, Training session, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University, Pediatrics. 11/06/2007 Eating disorders, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 11/05/2007 Understanding adolescent development, Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY. 08/24/2007 Understanding adolescents, workshop for Sate psychologists/IMPACT local resource coordinators peer group meeting, Louisville, KY. 06/01/2007 Teen development & sexual practice, Public health nurses forum, Lexington, KY. 04/26/2007 Teen sexual practices, Annual Nurse Practitioners Meeting, Covington, KY.

03/20/2007 Interviewing adolescents, Grand Rounds, Department of Ob/Gyn, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 03/03/2007 Growing up with disability, Parent-professional conference, Lexington, KY. 02/23/2007 Adolescent Depression & suicide, Staying Alive KY 2007, Lexington, KY. 11/28/2006 Adolescent issues in KY, presentation to the Appropriation & Revenue Joint Committee, KY legislature, Frankfort, KY. 10/16/2006 Human Papilloma Virus; burden of disease and vaccines, Round table discussion, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY. 09/29/2006 Keynote lecture: Holistic Adolescent Medicine, KY Teen Pregnancy Coalition Annual Conference, Lexington, KY. 09/15/2006 Working with teens, full day training, Lincoln Co. Board of Education. 09/07/2006 Human Papilloma Virus, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Marshall University, Huntington, WV. 09/06/2006 Taking teens seriously, Pediatric Grand Rounds, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. 09/05/2006 Human Papilloma Virus; burden of disease and vaccines, Round table discussion, Morgantown, WV. 07/27/2006 Human Papilloma Virus; burden of disease and vaccines, Family medicine residents and community physicians, Jackson, TN. 06/16/2006 Youth suicide overview, training for health department and school nurses, Somerset, KY. 04/28/2006 Youth Suicide prevention, training for professionals, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide), Somerset, KY. 04/27/2006 Public form on youth suicide, Somerset, KY, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide), Somerset, KY. 04/14/2006 Youth Suicide prevention, training for professionals, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide), Paducah, KY. 04/13/2006 Public form on youth suicide, Paducah, KY, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide). 03/20/2006 Adolescent development, Keynote lecture, KY School Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY. 03/20/2006 Depression & Suicide in Youth, Keynote lecture, KY School Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY. 02/27/2006 Needs of KY adolescents, Testimony before the Senate Appropriation & Revenue Committee. 02/25/2006 Sexuality and reproductive health of adolescents with chronic illness, at “Is The pediatrician enough?”, Conference for Foster Parents of children with special health care needs. 02/11/2006 Reproductive care needs of teens with mental/physical disability; Parent-Professional conference, Lexington, KY. 02/10/2006 Youth Suicide prevention, training for professionals, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide), Bowling Green, KY 02/09/2006 Public form on youth suicide, Bowling Green, KY, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide). 01/13/2006 Youth Suicide prevention, training for professionals, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide), Florence, KY. 01/12/2006 Public form on youth suicide, Boone County Scheben Library, (PATHS: Prevention and Awareness of Teen Hardships & Suicide). 11/10/2005 Adolescent Development, Keynote at “Preventing Youth Suicide Youth Summit”, Owensboro, KY. 11/10/2005 Youth depression & suicide; recognition, and intervention at “Preventing Youth Suicide Youth Summit”, Owensboro, KY. 11/04/2005 The world we live in, Staying Alive KY 2005, Lexington KY. 09/29/2005 Youth suicide and depression, Kentucky Teen Pregnancy Coalition Annual Conference, September 29-30, Lexington, KY. 09/06/2005 Understanding youth suicide, “Suicide prevention: everybody’s business”, State-wide conference by the Department of Mental Health, September 6-8, 2005, Louisville, KY. 08/22/2005 Youth depression & suicide, testimonial presentation before the Joint Health & Welfare committee of the KY legislator. 07/15/2005 Mental health issues in teens, Great Kids Summit, Louisville, KY. 05/16/2005 Case-based study in Pediatric & adolescent gynecology, Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 04/13/2005 Youth suicide, KY Association of School Administrators, Cumberland Falls, KY. 02/16/2005 Case-based study in Pediatric & adolescent gynecology, Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 11/17/2004 Case-based study in Pediatric & adolescent gynecology, Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 11/12/2004 Youth suicide: Overview, 2nd Staying alive KY 2004 conference, Lexington, KY. 11/10/2004 Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology: Case-based study, 36th Family Medicine Reviews, Lexington, KY.

10/22/2004 Overview of youth depression & suicide, Annual meeting of the Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. 10/21/2004 Youth suicide prevention, Annual conference of the Kentucky Teen Pregnancy Coalition, Lexington, KY. 10/09/2004 Addressing the reproductive needs of disabled adolescents, workshop for foster parents, KY Association of Foster Parents, Lexington, KY. 09/22/2004 Living with teens, Education for parents, Winburn Middle School, Lexington, KY. 05/03/2004 Issues in reproductive care for disabled children and adolescents. 2-hour lecture for Fayette County school psychologists. Lexington, KY. 04/28/2004 Moderator, Youth Panel, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Radcliff, KY. 04/28/2004 Youth suicide overview, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Radcliff, KY. 04/28/2004 Adolescent Development & Risk taking, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Radcliff, KY. 02/27/2004 Moderator, Survivors Panel, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY. 02/26/2004 Moderator, Youth Panel, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY. 02/26/2004 Adolescent Development & Risk taking, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY. 02/25/2004 Youth Suicide, Inter-Agency meeting (Departments of Mental Health, Public Health & Juvenile Justice), Frankfort, KY. 10/28/2003 Contraceptive update, Kentucky Teen Pregnancy Coalition Fall Meeting, Louisville, KY. 10/27/2003 Protective factors for adolescent risk taking, Kentucky Teen Pregnancy Coalition Fall Meeting, Louisville, KY. 10/17/2003 Youth suicide and depression, Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine annual conference, Morgantown, WV. 07/31/2003 Youth suicide: epidemiology, prevention and treatment. Buffalo Trace Adolescent summit, Maysville, KY. 05/31/2003 Adolescent depression & suicide, at "Contemporary pediatrics for the practicing physician and other health care providers", Lexington, KY 3/29-31/03. 05/30/2003 Contraceptive Update, at "Contemporary pediatrics for the practicing physician and other health care providers", Lexington, KY 3/29-31/03. 02/19/2003 Teen suicide, KY Association of student assistance professionals and KY adolescent substance abuse consortium conference, Lexington, KY. 11/14/2002 What are KY teens up to? Youth Empowerment Network Conference, Monticello, KY. 11/06/2002 Youth violence, presentation to the meeting of the Youth Service Centers Coordinators, Lexington, KY. 09/19/2002 Contraceptive Update, 45th Maternal & Child Health Conference, September 18-19, 2001 Louisville, KY. 09/19/2002 Health promotion in Middle Schools, KY Coalition on Teen Pregnancy Fall Meeting, Louisville, KY. 09/18/2002 Reproductive issues in disabled teens, 45th Maternal & Child Health Conference, September 18-19, 2001 Louisville, KY. 08/19/2002 Conditions that mimic sexual abuse, two-hour teleconference to regional Child Advocacy Centers in central and eastern Kentucky. 07/18/2002 Adolescent risk-taking and school-based health promotion centers, 7th annual Kentucky coordinated school health institute, Richmond, KY. 05/20/2002 Female Athlete Triad and Eating Disorders, 33rd Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 05/17/2002 Working with high risk youth, at "Risky business: working with high risk/sensation seeking youth"; CME conference, Lexington, KY 5/17/02. 04/12/2002 Perils in pediatric and adolescent gynecology at "Contemporary pediatrics for the practicing physician and other health care providers", Lexington, KY 4-11-13/02. 03/28/2002 Teen Pregnancy Prevention in real life, Kentucky Public Health Association, KY Association of School Health and KY Coalition on Teen Pregnancy combined conference, Louisville, KY. 03/27/2002 School-based risk assessment and intervention, Kentucky Public Health Association, KY Association of School Health and KY Coalition on Teen Pregnancy combined conference, Louisville, KY. 03/25/2002 Adolescent Violence, Kentucky School Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY. 03/06/2002 Teen suicide, Ridge Hospital System Regional CME Conference, Lexington, KY. 02/25/2002 Female Athlete Triad, 33rd Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 02/25/2002 Eating Disorders, 33rd Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 11/05/2001 Female Athlete Triad, 33rd Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 11/05/2001 Eating Disorders, 33rd Annual Family Medicine Review, Lexington, KY. 11/02/2001 Cultural issues in health care, Annual Clinical Meeting, Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine, Cleveland, OH. 10/26/2001 Sexuality in adolescents with special health care needs, The Elliot Podoll Lectureship Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

10/06/2001 Transitioning of adolescents with disabilities to adulthood, 1st Kentucky Family-provider Retreat, Jenny Wiley State Park & resort, Prestonsburg, KY, October 5-7, 2001. 10/06/2001 Reproduction and sexuality in adolescents with disability, 1st Kentucky Family-provider Retreat, Jenny Wiley State Park & resort, Prestonsburg, KY, October 5-7, 2001. 09/18/2001 Adolescent violence and suicide, 44th Maternal & Child Health Conference, September 17-20, 2001 Louisville, KY. 09/17/2001 Islamic culture in relation to women's health, Grand rounds, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. 09/17/2001 Sexually Transmitted Infections, prevention, diagnosis & treatment, 4-hour training for medical providers, 44th Maternal & Child Health Conference, September 17-20, 2001 Louisville, KY. 07/19/2001 Adolescent Mortality & Morbidity and risk assessment, 6th Annual Coordinated School Health Institute, Bowling Green, KY. 07/16/2001 Sexuality and disabled teens, workshop for teens with disability, Shriner's Hospital, Lexington, KY. 06/06/2001 Health Issues for Young Women, 2-hour workshop for the Annual State-wide Girl Scout Staff Conference, Louisville, KY. 05/09/2001 Adolescent Violence and Suicide, 3-hour training for workers of the Cabinet for Families and Children, Lexington, KY. 04/30/2001 Adolescent Violence and Suicide, Annual Teen Pregnancy Conference for Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY. 04/30/2001 Adolescent Contraception, Annual Teen Pregnancy Conference for Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY. 04/30/2001 Update on Sexually transmitted Infections, Annual Teen Pregnancy Conference for Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY. 04/23/2001 Adolescent Violence and Suicide, Annual Teen Pregnancy Conference for Central Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 04/23/2001 Adolescent Contraception, Annual Teen Pregnancy Conference for Central Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 04/23/2001 Update on Sexually transmitted Infections, Annual Teen Pregnancy Conference for Central Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 12/02/2000 Transitions, (Co-presenter: Patti Hackett), at the American Academy of Pediatrics training program: Every Child Deserves a Medical Home, workshop repeated twice, at Shriner's Hospital; Lexington, KY. 11/08/2000 The Menstrual Cycle: Physiology and Pathology, 2 hour workshop, 31st Annual Family Medicine Review, Nov. 5-10, 2000, Lexington, KY. 10/20/2000 Talking to Teens or Listening to Them, 2-hour Workshop at the "Prevention Strategies for Adjudicated Youth" Conference, Bowling Green, KY. 10/03/2000 Stop Youth Suicide, Press Conference, Lexington/Fayette Urban Government, Lexington, KY. 09/14/2000 Adolescent contraception, Maternal and Child Health Conference, September 13-15, 2000 Louisville, KY. 06/22/2000 Adolescent Mortality & Morbidity and risk assessment, 5th Annual Coordinated School Health Institute, Richmond, KY. 06/09/2000 Adolescent Risk-Taking: Strategies for Detection, Prevention and Intervention Reproductive Care for adolescents with physical/mental disability. Full day conference, Shriner's Hospital, Lexington, KY. 06/02/2000 Adolescent issues at "there is no place like home for sexuality education", Teen Pregnancy Coalition in School Health conference, Lexington, KY. 05/22/2000 Reproductive Care for adolescents with physical/mental disability, 2-hour workshop for nurses of the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs, Lexington, KY. 05/21/2000 Adolescent Menstrual Disorders, 2 hour workshop, 31st Annual Family Medicine Review, May21-26 Lexington, KY. 05/12/2000 Adolescent Risk-Taking: Strategies for Detection, Prevention and Intervention. Full day conference, Lexington, KY. 05/05/2000 Sexuality in Disabled Teens, (2 hours) Workshop for Parents and Providers, West Virginia Annual Family Conference, May 5-May 7, 2000, Davis, WV. 05/05/2000 Teen Sexuality 2 hour Workshop for Disabled Teens, West Virginia Annual Family Conference, May 5- May 7, 2000, Davis, WV. 05/03/2000 Teen Suicide, Workshop for High School Students, Henry Clay High School, Lexington, KY. 04/28/2000 Cervical Pathology in Adolescents at the Annual Spring Meeting, Department of Pediatrics and Kentucky Pediatric Society, Lexington, KY. 04/26/2000 Adolescent Risk-Taking: Strategies for Detection, Prevention and Intervention. Full day conference, Bowling Green, KY.

03/16/2000 Sex: Why should I say no, two workshops at the teen conference 2000+ Leading Teens Into the New Millennium, Lexington, KY.02/07/2000 Conditions that mimic sexual abuse, two-hour teleconference to regional Child Advocacy Centers in central and eastern Kentucky. 11/30/1999 Reproductive issues in disabled teenagers, Continuing Nursing Education, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. 11/09/1999 Teen Pregnancy Prevention, presented before the Fayette County Schools Task Force on Teen Pregnancy, Lexington, KY. 10/29/1999 Reproductive care in adolescents with physical/mental disability, Adolescent health conference, Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. 09/09/1999 Adolescent Risk and Assessment, Maternal and Child Health Conference, September 8-10, 1999, Louisville, KY. 06/23/1999 Adolescent development and risk taking, Annual Kentucky School Health Conference, Richmond, KY. 05/14/1999 Adolescent interviewing and risk assessment. At "Contemporary pediatrics for the practicing physician", 5/13-5/15, 1999, Sheraton Suites, Lexington, Ky. Workshop repeated twice. 10/24/1998 Sexuality and adolescents, workshop for parents of adolescents with disabilities, Fifth Annual Families Conference, Davis, WV. 10/24/1998 Teen Track, workshop for disabled teenagers about reproductive issues, Fifth Annual Families Conference, Davis, WV. 10/16/1998 Working with the physicians in the fight to prevent child abuse and neglect, workshop for state prosecutors at the Annual Conference for Prosecuting Attorneys, Morgantown, WV. 10/09/1998 Date rape, 14th Annual Oktoberfest (regional CME Conference), Morgantown, WV. 10/09/1998 Evaluating the sexually assaulted adolescent, 14th Annual Oktoberfest (regional CME Conference), Morgantown, WV. 10/09/1998 Sexual abuse workshop, 14th Annual Oktoberfest (regional CME Conference), Morgantown, WV. 09/10/1998 Sexual abuse evaluation, workshop for non-medical professionals, Sixth Annual Children’s Justice Task Force Conference, Child Abuse in West Virginia, Morgantown, WV, 9/9-10/98. 06/08/1998 Reproductive issues in adolescents, case-based discussion, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX. 05/02/1998 Menstrual disorders in adolescents, Annual meeting of the American College of Physicians, Wheeling, WV. 03/27/1997 Gynecologic emergencies in children and adolescents, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. 03/25/1998 Medical evaluation of child sexual abuse, Weirton Grand Rounds, Weirton Hospital, Weirton, WV. 03/12/1998 Medical evaluation of child sexual abuse, Wheeling Grand Rounds, Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. 10/15/1996 Adolescent sexuality, in-service education series, HealthSouth MountainView Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown, WV. 09/17/1996 Adolescent development, in-service education series, HealthSouth MountainView Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

National/International:

10/27/2017 Office Pediatric Gynecology, Workshop, Perspectives in Pediatrics conference, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 10/27/2017 Youth Suicide Prevention, Keynote Speaker, Perspectives in Pediatrics conference, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 10/11/2017 Mental Rehab, The 7th Jordanian & the 10th Pan-Arab Congress in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation “New Horizons in Rehabilitation Medicine,” Amman, Jordan. 10/5-15/2017 Visiting Professor, Arabian Medical Relief Agency and Zaatari Refugee Camp, Amman, Jordan. Providing guidance and training and helping to set up Health promotion center for children and adolescents. 08/5-12/2017 Visiting Professor, Arabian Medical Relief Agency and Zaatari Refugee Camp, Amman, Jordan. Providing guidance and training and helping to set up Health promotion center for children and adolescents. 05/19/2017 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children and adolescents, Training for Providers at Arab Medical Relief Agency, Amman, Jordan.

05/19/2017 Use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents, Training for Providers at Arab Medical Relief Agency, Amman, Jordan. 05/17-30/17 Visiting Professor, Arabian Medical Relief Agency and Zaatari Refugee Camp, Amman, Jordan. Providing guidance and training and helping to set up Health promotion center for children and adolescents. 02/07-18/17 Visiting Professor, Arabian Medical Relief Agency and Zaatari Refugee Camp, Amman, Jordan. 01/25/2017 Omar, Hatim. “Holistic approach to Teens.” Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Reproductive Health Division Seminar. Atlanta, GA. 11/30-12/09/16 Visiting Professor, Arabian Medical Relief Agency and Zaatari Refugee Camp, Amman, Jordan. 10/31/2016 Community Forum on youth suicide leading speaker, Eastern Tennessee University medical school, Johnson City, TN 10/31/2016 Youth suicide prevention, Grand Rounds, Eastern Tennessee University Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, Johnson City, TN 10/14/2016 Briggs, Alissa, Udechukwu, Nneka S, Duffin, Paul M, Omar, Hatim. “Improving Human Papillomavirus Immunization Rates in Kentucky.” Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine Conference, Columbus, Ohio. 07/22/2016 Youth Suicide Prevention at the College Level, St. Margaret’s College, University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand 07/15/2016 Navigating Life as a College Student, St. Margaret’s College, University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand 07/15-26/16 Visiting Professor, St. Margaret’s College, University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand; multiple workshops on youth issues. 05/12/2016 Building a better future for young people: The role of prevention programs, Keynote lecture, International Conference on Building a Better Future for Youth People: The Role of Positive Youth Development, Family and Community, Hong Kong, China, 05/12-05/13/2016. 05/10/2016 Reproductive health in adolescents with intellectual disabilities, Guest Lecture, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong 05/10/2016 Youth suicide prevention, Guest lecture, Society of Adolescent Health, Hong Kong 06/25/2015 Health Master Class, Creating an Inclusive Society For All: Improving Access and Building Capacity, International Conference on Disabilities, Lagos, Nigeria, 06/22-06/25/2015. 06/23/2015 Addressing Issues of Discrimination Amongst Persons With Disabilities, Creating an Inclusive Society For All: Improving Access and Building Capacity, International Conference on Disabilities, Lagos, Nigeria, 06/22-06/25/2015. 06/22/2015 Reproductive Health Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults with Disabilities, Creating an Inclusive Society For All: Improving Access and Building Capacity, International Conference on Disabilities, Lagos, Nigeria, 06/22-06/25/2015. 05/03/2015 Youth suicide prevention, St. Margaret college, Otago University, New Zealand 06/11/2014 Adolescent Developmental Issues In the International Context, Keynote lecture, International Conference on Positive Youth Development and the Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project, Shanghai, China. 04/25/2014 Plenary Session IV: The Sir John Dewhurst Lectureship at 28th Annual Clinical & Research Meeting on the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA, 04/23-26/2014 04/24/2014 The Top 3 Papers of the Past Year in Adolescent Medicine at 28th Annual Clinical & Research Meeting on the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA, 04/23-26/2014 03/08/2014 Understanding Teens, Keynote lecture, Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics Annual CME Conference, Cincinnati, OH. 10/28/2013 Reproductive health in children & adolescents with special health care needs, National Conference and Exhibition, American Academy of Pediatrics, Orlando, FL 09/23/2013 Young People Issues, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. 05/18-19/2013 Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop at St. Margaret’s College, Dunedin, New Zealand. 05/17/2013 Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop at Council Chambers, Rotorua, New Zealand. 05/16/2013 Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop at Sports and Events Centre, Tokoroa, New Zealand. 05/15/2013 How Can The Community Reduce Suicide – A Community Workshop at Rotorua District Council Chambers, Rotorua, New Zealand. 05/15/2013 Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop at Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton, New Zealand. 05/14/2013 Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop at St. Timothy’s Church Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand. 05/09-22/13 Visiting Professor, Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC), New Zealand; multiple workshops on youth issues.

04/18/2013 Growing Up, Moving On: Transitioning PAG patients to Adult Care at 27th Annual Clinical & Research Meeting on the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, San Diego, CA, 04/18- 20/2013. 12/05/2012 Workshop on teen sexuality, at The Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman 3rd International Conference on Pediatric Chronic Diseases, Disability and Human Development, Jerusalem, Isarel, 12/2-12/5/2012. 12/05/2012 Global care for adolescents to insure our future, at The Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman 3rd International Conference on Pediatric Chronic Diseases, Disability and Human Development, Jerusalem, Isarel, 12/2-12/5/2012. 05/02/2012 Teen issues in global perspective, at “Positive Youth Development in global perspective” conference, Hong Kong. 04/20/2012 Pediatric & adolescent gynecology for the Primary Care Provider, North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Annual Clinical Meeting, Miami, FL 4/19-21/2012. 11/06-25/11 Fulbright Specialist Visiting Professor, Hamilton, New Zealand; Training and workshops in 8 different communities for program development on youth suicide prevention. Total: 8 workshops, 2 public lectures and 2 hands on training days. 11/19/2011 Stop Youth Suicide for The Collaborative for Research and Training in Youth Health and Development, New Zealand 09/27/2011 Teen sexual practices and adolescent substance abuse; Medical University of Silesia, Institute of Psychology, Katowice, Poland. 04/15/2011 Moderator/Chair: Plenary and research presentations morning sessions, North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Annual clinical meeting, Chicago, Il. 11/17-12/1/10 Visiting Professor, Waikato Institute of Technology, School of health, Hamilton, New Zealand. Visit included program development and training including: 11/27/2010 Understanding teens and youth suicide prevention, WINTEC, Cawrao, New Zealand, 4 hour workshop. 11/26/2010 Understanding teens and youth suicide prevention, WINTEC, Hamilton, New Zealand, 4 hour workshop 11/25/2010 Understanding teens and youth suicide prevention, WINTEC, Te Quiti, New Zealand, 4 hour workshop. 11/24/2010 Understanding teens and youth suicide prevention, WINTEC, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2 hour Public Lecture. 11/23/2010 Understanding teens and youth suicide prevention, WINTEC, Huntley, New Zealand, 4 hour workshop. 11/22/2010 Understanding teens and youth suicide prevention, WINTEC, Hamilton, New Zealand, 4 hour workshop. 9/22-10/8/2010 Visiting Professor, Bir Zeit University, Palestine, Lectures: STI’s, Contraception, Menstrual disorders, Depression & Suicide, Adolescent development. 10/06/2010 Reproduction & chronic illness, Keynote lecture, 5th Annual conference on disabilities, Tel Hashomer, Israel. 04/7-4/14/2010 Visiting Professor, 2nd Department of Pediatrics, University of Athens, Athens, Greece. 04/08/2010 Chair, session on self-harm in adolescents. 3rd State of the Art Course in adolescent medicine, Athens, Greece, April 7-9, 2010. 04/17/2010 Moderator & Organizer, Adolescent Health Debate, North American Society for Pediatric * Adolescent Gynecology, Las Vegas, NV, April 15-17, 2010. 04/11/2010 Human Papilloma Virus, 2nd Department of Pediatrics, University of Athens, Athens, Greece. 04/10/2010 Comprehensive adolescent care, Grand Rounds, 3rd Department of Pediatrics, University of Athens, Athens, Greece. 04/8/2010 Teen pregnancy and teen mothers, Keynote lecture, 3rd State of the Art Course in adolescent medicine, Athens, Greece, April 7-9, 2010. 04/08/2010 Holistic adolescent Medicine, Keynote lecture, 3rd State of the Art Course in adolescent medicine, Athens, Greece, April 7-9, 2010 04/08/2010 Chair, session on self-harm in adolescents. 3rd State of the Art Course in adolescent medicine, Athens, Greece, April 7-9, 2010. 02/08/2010 Menstrual disorders in adolescents: a practical approach. Lecture to the Palestinian pediatric society and the Palestinian Society for obstetrician/gynecologists. 1/28-2/10/2010 Visiting Professor, Birzeit University, Palestine. Visiting at the Institute of Community & Public Health and the School of Nursing & Allied Health at the University. Lectures included long term hormonal contraceptives, weight gain and bone density issues. 10/11-10/16/09 Visiting Professor, Upper Silesia, Poland. Including: Medical University of Silesia, Institute of Psychology and the Partner Center for Training. Lectures included: Child sexual abuse, adolescent development, teen sexual practices, Teen substance abuse and Teen mental health issues. 04/29/2009 Adolescent health: a public health concern. University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.

04/14/2009 Moderator & Organizer, Adolescent Health Debate, North American Society for Pediatric * Adolescent Gynecology, San Antonio, TX, April 14-16, 2009. 03/22/2009 Chair, session on ethical issues when treating obesity in adolescents. 2nd State of the Art Course in adolescent medicine, Athens, Greece, March 20-22, 2009. 03/22/2009 Holistic approach to adolescent health, Keynote lecture, 2nd State of the Art Course in adolescent medicine, Athens, Greece, March 20-22, 2009. 12/12/2008 Impact of poor quality of life on adolescents in rural Kentucky. International conference on human development and the environment: Advances in quality of life studies. Hong Kong, December 12-13 2008. 08/16/2008 Keynote lecture: Evidence-based holistic health, 8th international conference of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacy, Kuantan, Malaysia. 08/15/2008 Holistic health approach to adolescents with chronic illness, 8th international conference of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacy, Kuantan, Malaysia. 08/14/2008 Sex education begins at home, International Islamic University School of Pharmacy & School of Medicine, Kuantan, Malaysia. 05/04/2008 Chair, Adolescent Medicine Poster Symposium; 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Hawaii May3-7, 2008. 05/03/2008 Menstrual Disorders: Adolescent Medicine mini-symposium; 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Hawaii May3-7, 2008. 04/18/2008 Moderator, Adolescent Health Debate, 21st Annual Clinical Meeting of the North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Newport Beach, CA. 10/28/2007 PATHS (Prevention & awareness of teen hardships & suicide). American Academy of Pediatrics, National Conference and Exhibition, San Francisco, CA, October 26-31, 2007. 04/21/2007 Moderator, Adolescent health panel, 21st Annual Clinical Meeting of the North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Atlanta, GA, April 19-21 2007. 04/19/2007 Prepubertal genital anatomy, workshop, 21st Annual Clinical Meeting of the North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Atlanta, GA, April 19-21 2007. 11/19/2006 Growing up with disability, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark, November 17-19 2006. 11/19/2006 Session Chair, Good clinical practice, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark, November 17-19 2006. 11/18/2006 Session Chair, The nature of man in health & disease, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark, November 17-19 2006. 11/18/2006 Session Chair, Graduate students program, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark, November 17-19 2006. 11/17/2006 Session Chair, Holistic health, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark, November 17-19 2006. 11/17/2006 Evidence based holistic health, 3rd International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark, November 17-19 2006. 10/26/2007 Youth depression & suicide: an epidemic. The 6th international conference on adolescent health and welfare and the world youth forum, London, UK; October 25-27, 2007. 10/25/2007 Session Chair: Youth minorities and cultures, aliens in their own lands. The 6th international conference on adolescent health and welfare and the world youth forum, London, UK; October 25-27, 2007. 10/25/2007 Male adolescent Gynecomastia. The 6th international conference on adolescent health and welfare and the world youth forum, London, UK; October 25-27, 2007. 05/21/2006 Youth Depression, suicide and other mood disorders, North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Annual Clinical Meeting, Orlando, FL. 10/08/2005 The changing face of mental health: Youth depression & suicide; National Convention & Exhibition, American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, D.C. 04/22/2005 Holistic approach in adolescent medicine, 2nd international conference of the International Society of Holistic Health, Sunbolden, Norway. 04/16/2005 Reproductive care for disabled youth, presentation for parents, teens and providers, organized by Shriner’s Hospital, Chicago, IL. 03/4-3/14/2005 Visiting Professor, Santa Casa University, Sao Paolo, Brazil. 03/14/2005 Youth depression & suicide, Santa Casa University pediatric grand rounds, Sao Paolo, Brazil. 03/11/2005 Issues in Pediatric & adolescent gynecology, presentation to the Youth service providers (over 1000 participants), Governor’s Palace, Sao Paolo, Brazil. 03/10/2005 Interacting with adults, presentation for disadvantaged youth and teen mothers, Sao Paolo, Brazil. 03/09/2005 Understanding adolescents, Sao Paolo adolescent taskforce, Sao Paolo, Brazil. 11/01-2/2004 Chair, 2 scientific sessions, 1st International Conference in Holistic Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark 11/1- 2/2004.

11/02/2004 Health care in the USA, 1st International Conference in Holistic Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark 11/1- 2/2004. 11/01/2004 Holistic approach in adolescent medicine, 1st International Conference in Holistic Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark 11/1-2/2004. 08/18/2004 Adolescent Male Gynecomastia, at “Restoring Youth to Harmoney”, Youth Support Conference Jamaica 2004, Kingston, Jamaica. 08/20/2004 Adolescent suicide prevention, at “Restoring Youth to Harmoney”, Youth Support Conference Jamaica 2004, Kingston, Jamaica. 08/19/2004 Adolescent risk-taking behavior, at “Restoring Youth to Harmoney”, Youth Support Conference Jamaica 2004, Kingston, Jamaica. 08/19/2004 Chair, Session on “Youth in Poverty”, at “Restoring Youth to Harmoney”, Youth Support Conference Jamaica 2004, Kingston, Jamaica. 08/18/2004 Adolescent Bereavement, Keynote lecture, at “Restoring Youth to Harmoney”, Youth Support Conference. Jamaica 2004, Kingston, Jamaica. 07/26/2004 Transitioning adolescents with disabilities to adulthood. The 5th Annual conference on developmental disabilities, by CDS & National Institute on Birth Defects & Developmental Disabilities, Washington, DC. 03/20/2003 Youth suicide Prevention: Involving the community. 2-hour workshop, Society for Adolescent Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March 19-22/03. 03/04-14/2003 Visiting Professor, Institute of Sterility, assisted reproductive technology and pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Sofia, Bulgaria. 03/11/2003 Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding, Keynote Lecture at the 4th International congress on sterility, contraception and hormone replacement therapy, Borovetz, Bulgaria (March 10-13, 2003). 10/25/2002 Chair, session on Prejudice and culture, 4th international conference on adolescent health and welfare, London, UK, 10/23-25/02. 10/24/2002 Chair, session on Homeless, rootless an stateless youth, 4th international conference on adolescent health and welfare, London, UK, 10/23-25/02. 06/08/2002 Cultural sensitivity as it relates to pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Workshop at the 16th Annual meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Miami Beach, FL. 03/08-16/2002 Visiting Professor, Institute of Sterility, assisted reproductive technology and pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Sofia, Bulgaria. 03/12/2002 Gynecologic issues in the female athlete, Keynote lecture at the 3rd International congress on sterility, contraception and hormone replacement therapy, Borovetz, Bulgaria (March 10-13, 2002). 05/19/2001 Cultural Issues in Health Care, Workshop at the 15th Annual meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Toronto, Canada, May 18-20, 2001. 03/02-10/2001 Visiting Professor, Institute of Sterility, assisted reproductive technology and pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Sofia, Bulgaria. 03/12/2001 Fostering contraceptive success in teens, Keynote lecture at the 2nd International congress on sterility, contraception and hormone replacement therapy, Borovetz, Bulgaria (March 11-14, 2001). 01/04-15/2001 Visiting Professor, Khabarovsk, Russia for helping to train personnel to establish a Women's Wellness Center in Peryaslavka, Russia. Sponsored by the American International Health Alliance and United States Agency for International Development. 01/12/2001 Rare conditions in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 1-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/12/2001 Diagnosing vaginal infections: Hands on Training, 2-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/12/2001 Domestic Violence, 1-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/11/2001 Depression, 1-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/11/2001 Adolescent Sexuality, 2-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/11/2001 Contraception, 3-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/10/2001 Cervical Pathology, 3-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/10/2001 Menstrual Disorders, 3-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 01/09/2001 Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 3-hour workshop for health care providers, Peryaslavka, Russia. 10/26-11/01/00 Visiting Professor, Dubna, Russia for evaluating local Women's Health Center, Sponsored by the American International Health Alliance and United States Agency for International Development. 04/14/2000 Fostering contraceptive success in adolescents, 90 minute presentation at the 14th Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Atlanta, GA, 4/14-16, 2000. 03/25/2000 Youth in a violent age, 2-hour workshop at the Annual meeting of the Society of Adolescent Medicine, Washington, DC, 3/21-26,2000; Co-presenter, Diana Birch: workshop leader.

11/17/1999 Adolescent violence as viewed by high school students, International Seminar: Violence and Adolescence, Jerusalem, Israel, Nov. 16-18/99. 06/04/1999 Teen/Tot Programs, 90 minute presentation at the 13th Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, New Orleans, LA, June 4-6, 1999. 05/01/1995 Mechanisms of hypoxia and reoxygenation in calf coronary arterial smooth muscle. At the First International Conference on Cardiovascular Research and Signal Transduction, Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou, PR China. (This presentation was awarded the Certificate of Honor). 04/17/1999 Vascular effects of progesterone in the human utero-placental circulation. At the minisymposium on "Nongenomic effects of gonadal steroids on vascular tone" at the Experimental Biology 1999, Washington, DC; April 17-21, 1999. 04/18-05/06/95 Visiting Scientist/Clinician, Dept. Physiology & Children's Hospital, Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/28/1995 Progesterone as tone regulator in human placental vessels, Zhejiang Medical University, Department of Physiology, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/27/1995 Approach to vascular research, Zhejiang Medical University, Department Physiology, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/26/1995 Changes in oxygen tension and their effect on human placental vascular tone, Zhejiang Medical University, Department of Physiology, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/25/1995 Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, Zhejiang Medical University, Department of Physiology, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/24/1995 Inhaled nitric oxide in the treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension, Zhejiang Medical University Children's Hospital, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/22/1995 HELLP Syndrome and associated neonatal problems, Zhejiang Medical University Children's Hospital, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/21/1995 Urinary tract infections in children, Zhejiang Medical University Children's Hospital, Hangzhou, PR China. 04/20/1995 The febrile infant, Zhejiang Medical University Children's Hospital, Hangzhou, PR China.

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03/26/2018 After Son's MS Diagnosis, UK Doctor Advocates for Awareness and Change, article on UKNow http://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/after-sons-ms-diagnosis-uk-doctor-advocates-awareness-and-change 03/03/2018 OP-ED: Addressing Root Causes of Youth Violence, article on WestKentuckyStar.com. http://news.doximity.com/entries/11340709?_show_reg=0&user_id=695663 03/02/2018 Our nation needs to address root causes of youth violence, article in The Paducah Sun http://www.paducahsun.com/opinion/columnists/our-nation-needs-to-address-root-causes-of-youth- violence/article_d9bf4fa1-742b-5fd9-9bcb-9bf76e9a9808.html 01/26/2018 School hosts suicide prevention workshop, article on Stuff news site https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/100839745/school-hosts-suicide-prevention- workshop 10/11/2017 Nearly One in Five Teen Births Are Repeat Births – But a Program in This State Is Trying to Change That, article on Rewire News https://rewire.news/article/2017/10/11/nearly-one-five-teen-births-repeat-births- program-state-trying-change/ 09/18/2017 Teen suicide is preventable: Here’s how you can help, article on UKHealthcare Adolescent Medicine Blog http://ukhealthcare.net/blog/dr-hatim-omar-prevent-teen-suicide/ 02/17/2017 A team approach to helping students succeed, article in Kentucky Teacher Newsletter http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2017/02/a-team-approach-to-helping-students-succeed/ 04/29/2016 Fire-setting Behaviors, Interview with CFAX 1070 Radio, Victoria, B.C. 01/2016 Positive Adolescent Training Through Holistic Social Programs, article in Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 01/03/2016 Chronic disabilities add to challenge of growing up, article in Lexington Herald Leader 11/2015 Taking a new approach to adolescent health in Kentucky, article in UKHealthcare On-Call 11/04/2015 Caring for Teens at the Core of the UK Stop Youth Suicide Conference http://uknow.uky.edu/content/caring-teens-core-uk-stop-youth-suicide-conference 08/16/2015 Why the HPV vaccine should be addressed as cancer prevention, article in Lexington Herald Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2015/08/16/3990853_why-the-hpv-vaccine-should-be.html?rh=1 07/13/2015 Kentucky to start new campaign encouraging that children get HPV vaccine, article in Lexington Herald Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2015/07/13/3943323_kentucky-to-start-new-campaign.html?rh=1

04/18/2015 What Every Teen Needs, TV Documentary on Kentucky Educational Television http://www.ket.org/health/what-does-every-teen-need/ 11/13/2014 UK Adolescent Medicine Brings School-Based Health to Harrison County, article on UKNow http://uknow.uky.edu/content/uk-adolescent-medicine-brings-school-based-health-harrison-county 10/23/2014 Schools put last year’s talk into action with program, article in The Cynthiana Democrat. http://www.cynthianademocrat.com/content/schools-put-last-year%E2%80%99s-talk-action-program 09/29/2014 Long-acting reversible contraceptives best for teens: pediatricians. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/30/us-teen-contraception-idUSKCN0HP06520140930 09/26/2014 UK Adolescent Medicine Reaches Rural Teens through Health Clinics in Schools, article on UKNow http://uknow.uky.edu/content/uk-adolescent-medicine-reaches-rural-teens-through-health-clinics-schools 09/13/2014 Health Matters Dr. Hatim Omar Show, interview with WMKY. http://wmky.org/post/dr-hatim-omar-show 02/16/2014 Forum looks at ways to stop youth violence, article in Louisville Courier-Journal 02/15/2014 Symposium talks youth issues, ways to prevent violence, article on courier-journal.com http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014302150041&nclick_check=1 02/15/2014 Youth forum aims to win war against violence, article on WHAS11.com http://www.whas11.com/home/Youth-forum-aims-to-win-war-against-violence-245699031.html 02/15/2014 Violence prevention forum held at Louisville college, article on WLKY.com http://www.wlky.com/news/local-news/louisville-news/violence-prevention-forum-held-at-louisville- college/24506524 11/21/2013 School forum an important step forward, article in The Cynthiana Democrat http://www.cynthianademocrat.com/content/school-forum-important-step-forward 11/08/2013 Youth Suicide, interview with WTVQ, Channel 36, Lexington, KY. 11/08/2013 Youth Suicide, interview with WUKY 11/08/2013 Youth Suicide, article on surfky.com http://surfky.com/index.php/component/content/article/303-local-lexington-top-news/40689-stay-alive- kentucky-2013-creates-awareness-of-teenage-suicide 11/05/2013 Youth Suicide, article in The Cynthiana Democrat 06/18/2013 Recognize and Treat Internet Addiction http://uknow.uky.edu/content/recognize-and-treat-internet-addiction 06/16/2013 Recognize and Treat Internet Addiction, article in Lexington Herald Leader 05/29/2013 Teenage Pregnancy and the Media’s Influence on Today’s Youth http://www.divinecaroline.com/life-etc/teenage-pregnancy-and-media%E2%80%99s-influence- today%E2%80%99s-youth 05/24/2013 US suicide prevention expert backs initiative, article in South Waikato News. 05/23/2013 Youth Suicide Expert in Hamilton, article in Waikato Institute of Technology. http://wintec.ac.nz/news/youth-suicide-prevention.aspx 05/21/2013 Grassroots bid to cut suicide rate, article in South Waikato News. 05/21/2013 Youth suicide expert brings prevention message to Waikato, article in The Waikato Independent. http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/2013/05/youth-suicide-prevention-expert-inspires-waikato- workers/13532/ 05/17/2013 Youth suicide prevention, Interview with NZTV1 05/17/2013 Youth suicide prevention, Interview with Maori News, NZTV1 05/15/2013 Suicide not a taboo subject, article in Rotorua Review. http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/rotorua-review/8673308/Suicide-not-a-taboo-subject 05/14/2013 Expert aiming to stop youths killing themselves, article in Waikato Times, page 4. http://readnow.isentia.com/ArticlePresenter.aspx?GUID=3d5a3aa6-ad41-44d5-b40b- e953d374c8e8&serID=66220&ArticleID=193907024&output=pdfsearchable 05/09/2013 Youth suicide targeted, article in Rotorua Daily Post. http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/youth-suicide-targeted/1861273/ 05/02/2013 Youth suicide expert in Hamilton http://www.primarymentalhealth.org.nz/page/39338/youth-suicide-expert-in- hamilton/?contentType=466§ion=9064 05/02/2013 Youth Suicide Expert In Hamilton http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1305/S00011/youth-suicide-expert-in-hamilton.htm 11/01/2012 Learn the Signs of Suicide, Suicide is Preventable, talk to your teen today, article in Kentucky Living, kentuckyliving.com, November 2012, Vol.66, No.11 10/27/2012 Lexington block party celebrates teen's life, raises money for suicide prevention, article in the Lexington Herald Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2012/10/27/2386984/lexington-block-party- celebrates.html#wgt=rcntnews

09/29/2012 Father hopes teen parents will learn from son’s suicide, article in the Lexington Herald Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2012/09/29/2354600/father-hopes-teen-parents-will.html#storylink=misearch 09/24/2012 Teens share struggles at conference on youth in crisis, article in the Lexington Herald Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2012/09/24/2349174/teens-share-struggles-at-conference.html#storylink=cpy 09/21/2012 Youth Suicide, WNPR Richmond KY 09/21/2012 Youth Suicide, Chanel 36, WTVQ, Lexington 09/06/2012 Bullying in schools, Channel 36, WTVQ, Lexington, KY 08/31/2012 Raising your teen, Channel 27, WKYT, Lexington, KY 08/08/2012 KY.com, Do you have a Teenager? Article in the Lexington Herald Leader. http://m.kentucky.com/Lexington/db 295584/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3P6doePd&full=true#display 06/13/2012 Ceremonial first pitch at Lexington Legends game, Interview with ESPN Radio 1300 live on youth suicide 04/17/2012 The disturbing rise of the deadly childhood 'choking game'. http://theweek.com/articles/476390/disturbing-rise-deadly-childhood-choking-game 04/16/2012 Looking for a Rush, Kids Play the Deadly Choking Game http://abcnews.go.com/Health/study-percent-kids-play-choking-ame/story?id=16144299#.UaYWO9j05CM 02/29/2012 “Doctor Leads anti-suicide initiative”, interview; KY Kernel, Lexington, KY 11/30/2011 Expert says talk about suicide, South Waikato News interview 11/21/2011 Youth suicide, NGA LWI FM radio, NZ, Live interview 11/21/2011 Youth suicide, Live interview, Coromandel FM, NZ 11/17/2011 Approach to youth suicide prevention, Waikato News, NZ 11/17/2011 Time to speak up to save kids, Waikato times, NZ 11/16/2011 Opening up on youth suicide, key to prevention, TV News, NZ 11/16/2011 Preventing teen suicide, live interview, TV3 NZ, Breakfast TV 11/15/2011 Youth suicide concerns, Waitomo news, NZ 11/09/2011 Youth suicide issues studied, South Waikato News, NZ 11/07/2011 HPV vaccine, Louisville Courier Journal interview 10/27/2011 HPV vaccine for male adolescents, Interview with KY Public Radio 10/21/2011 Youth suicide expert to visit, Waikato Times, NZ 10/21/2011 Suicide prevention study, Waikato Times, NZ 08/24/2011 Dangerous games teens play; one hour live talk show with Jack Patti, WVLK 590 AM, Lexington, KY 07/11/2011 Deadly chocking game moves teen to action, The Lexington Herald Leader 06/06/2011 Parents Ally on Social Media: Doctors http://internetsafetyforkidstoday.com/2011/06/06/parents-ally-on-social-media-doctors/ 06/02/2011 Doctors urge parents to monitor kids' Facebook activity. The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY 02/11/2011 Teen suicide, one hour live talk show on Kruser & Crew, WVLK 590 AM, Lexington, KY 02/2011 Why and how to talk to your teens about sex and pregnancy, Family Circle Magazine interview 10/2010 Falling age of puberty in girls raises health, social concerns; Advances & Insights, Pediatrics 12/2010 Teenage pregnancy and the media. Interview with: Parenting magazine 12/01/2010 Youth Suicide, Interview with TV3, New Zealand 12/01/2010 Youth Suicide, Interview with WorldNet Radio, New Zealand 11/30/2010 Youth Suicide, Interview with Radio New Zealand 11/28/2010 Youth Suicide, Sunday Star Times, New Zealand 11/27/2010 Secrecy & youth suicide, Waikato Times, Hamilton, New Zealand 07/2010 Eating disorders and young teens, Scholastic Choice magazine 06/17/2010 Activists partner to address suicide among gay teens. Interview with the Lexington Herald Leader 5/17-5/21/2010 Daily feature * interviews on teen issues, Channel 36, Lexington, KY 04/05/2010 UK program helps teen parents succeed, Feature, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY 01/25/2010 Eating disorders, live on Channel 36, Lexington, KY 01/23/2010 Teen pregnancy prevention and YPP. Channel 36, Lexington, KY; interview 10/18/2009 Youth suicide prevention, Lexington Herald Leader (Column) 07/03/2009 Al-Fajr TV, Tulkarm, Palestine, one hour Medical Magazine on adolescent health issues 06/30/2009 Al-Wattan TV, Ramallah, Palestine, interview on medicine for adolescents 05/2009 newspostonline.comWeight worries make teens more vulnerable to suicide attempts (Hatim Omar, M.D), also featured on dnaindia.com, smashits.com, duniyalive.com, littleabout.com, wbir.com, Worries about weight are tied to teen suicide tries, Worries about weight are tied to teen suicide tries health.msn.com, healthscout.com, dailynewscentral.com, newswise.com, ajc.com, news4jax.com, ktvn.com, empowher.com, 05/18/2009 Pediatrics on call, Channel 36, WTVQ, Lexington, KY; interview. 05/18/2009 Study Finds Higher Suicide Risk in Teens Who See Themselves as Overweight http://www.tammyshealtharticles.com/study-finds-higher-suicide-risk-in-teens-who-see-themselves-as- overweight/

04/2009 Is my ….normal? Interview with Glamour magazine 02/16/2009 Anorexia aftermath, interview with the Lexington Herald Leader 12/2008 Understanding adolescents, Interview with MD News 11/6/2008 Adolescent issues, KY Public Radio, 10/02/2008 Adolescent care, interview with the Louisville Courier Journal, 08/2008 Pregnant on purpose. Cosmo girl magazine, by Nancy Redd. Interview 11/25/2007 Collaboration for child health. Interview with Lexington Herald Leader, Lexington, KY 10/26/2007 Youth suicide prevention, Channel 18, WLEX, Lexington, KY 10/19/2007 Youth Suicide, Channel 27, WKYT, Lexington, KY 06/17/2007 Living life as a 12 year old, interview with St. Joseph News-Press, St Joseph, Missouri 02/21/2007 HPV, the disease & the prevention, WRFL radio 02/20/2007 HPV vaccine, Lexington Herald Leader interview 09/20/2006 Teen problems, WNPR 06/05/2006 Interacting with teens, Doctor/patient magazine, June 05 04/27/2005 Live chat, KY.com 02/24/2004 Youth Health Issues, 1hour call in show (State of Affairs), WFPL, public Radio, WWW.WFPL.com 05/07/2003 Mental health month/Suicide prevention week, Channel 36, WTVQ, Lexington, KY 01/22/2003 Teen suicide prevention, Channel 36, WTVQ, Lexington, KY 12/23/2002 Adolescent issues, WKET, Public Radio, Richmond, KY 12/11/2002 Let us do lunch: Tattooing and body piercing, on Channel 18 (WLEX) Lexington, KY 11/25/2002 Youth suicide prevention WAVE channel 3, Louisville, KY, 10/30/2002 Let’s Do Lunch, Channel 18 (WLEX) Lexington, KY, Topic: Teen suicide 09/23/2002 Let’s Do Lunch, Channel 18 (WLEX) Lexington, KY, Topic: Anorexia Nervosa 08/20/2002 Back to school, teen anxiety, Channel 36, WTVQ, Lexington, KY 08/14/2002 Let’s Do Lunch, Channel 18, WLEX, Lexington, KY, Topic: Teen Pregnancy 07/23/2002 Young Parent/ Teen/Tot Program, Channel 18, WLEX, Lexington, KY 07/08/2002 Chocking Game, Channel 18, WLEX, Lexington, KY 07/10/2002 Let’s Do Lunch, Channel 18, WLEX, Lexington, KY, Topic: Huffing 07/10/2002 Tattooing, Channel 36, WTVQ, Lexington, KY 11/22-23/2001 Youth Suicide Series, Channel 27, WKYT, with Jennifer Nime, Lexington, KY 10/22/2001 Youth suicide prevention, interview with the Lexington Herald-Leader 07/2001 Counseling teens on Depo-Provera, Ob/Gyn News, July 2001 04/17/2001 Let us do lunch: Live call-in show, Topic: Youth Suicide Prevention, on Channel 18 (WLEX) Lexington, KY 04/16/2001 Teen Suicide, Interview with 106.3 FM, Lexington, KY 03/27/2001 Huffing: a major headache, Interview with Kentucky Radio Network (~100 radio stations) 02/2001 Teen Suicide, interview with Kentucky Living Magazine 11/20/2000 Let us do lunch: Live call-in show, Topic: Youth Suicide Prevention, on Channel 18 (WLEX) Lexington, KY 10/13/2000 Stop Youth Suicide, Press Conference, Lexington/Fayette Urban Government, Lexington, KY 09/00-pres Kentucky.com/realcities/stopyouthsuicide/ chairman of suicide prevention campaign and in charge of the website 09/11/2000 Adolescent Suicide, Interview on Channel 27, WKYT, News Health Beat with Jerry Sander, Lexington, KY 12/23/1999 Parents perception of their adolescents risk behaviors, interview with WEKY Public Radio, Richmond, KY 11/05/1999 Adolescent Substance Abuse, The Afternoon Show, Channel 27, WKYT, Lexington, KY 10/22/1999 Inhalant abuse, silent but dangerous epidemic, interview with the Lexington Herald Leader Lexington, KY 10/21/1999 The new epidemic, inhalant abuse in adolescents, Interviews with Channel 27, WKYT, and Channel 7, Lexington, KY 10/17/1999 Adolescent inhalant abuse, interview with WVLK, AM 590, Lexington, KY 10/1999 Caffeine use in adolescents, interview for EFIT.com, site for teenagers 10/1999 Teen Hygiene, interview for EFIT.com, site for teenagers 07/1999 Teen issues in "All about You", a magazine for teenagers; answering questions from readers 04/21/1999 Adolescent Violence, evening news on Channel 18 (WLEX) Action News, Lexington, KY 04/1999 Several segments on Channel 18 (WLEX) Action News addressing several adolescent issues, Lexington, KY 02/1999 Several segments on Channel 27, WKYT, News Health Beat with Jerry Sander, Lexington, KY 02/27/1999 Adolescent Medicine, Health First Magazine with Jerry Sander, Channel 27, WKYT, Lexington, KY 10/09/1998 Better recognition of child abuse and neglect, interview with WBOY-TV, Channel 12, Clarksburg, WV 10/09/1998 Fighting child abuse and neglect, interview with WV Public Radio, Charleston, WV 02/05/1998 Teens at Risk, “Doctors on Call” (live call-in medical show), WBOY, WV Public Television, Morgantown, WV

Administration:

11/16-17/2017 Program Chairman and moderator, Staying Alive KY 2017 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/16/2017 Program Organizer, Evening with Teens, Staying Alive KY 2017 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/4/2016 Program Chairman and moderator, Staying Alive KY 2016 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/3/2016 Program Organizer, Evening with Teens, Staying Alive KY 2016 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/6/2015 Program Chairman and moderator, Staying Alive KY 2015 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/5/2015 Program Organizer, Evening with Teens, Staying Alive KY 2015 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 2015-present Member, Strategic Planning for the Healthcare Aspect of SOAR project 11/13-14/2014 Program Chairman and moderator, Staying Alive KY 2014 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/13/2014 Program Organizer, Evening with Teens, Staying Alive KY 2014 Youth Summit, Lexington KY 11/08/2013 Program Chairman, Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine and Staying Alive KY combined Conference, Lexington KY 09/21/2012 Program Chair, Staying Alive KY 2012 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 11/02/2011 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2011 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 11/12/2010 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2010 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 10/02/2009 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2009 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 11/07/2008 Program Chairman, Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine Conference, Lexington KY 09/24-26/2008 Program Chairman, 4th International Conference on Holistic Health, Lexington, KY 02/21/2008 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2008 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 02/23/2007 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2007 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 11/04/2005 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2005 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 11/12/2004 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2004: Part II Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 11/02/2004 Member, Scientific Committee, 1st International Conference in Holistic Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark 03/2000-present Campaign Chairman, Stop Youth Suicide, teen suicide prevention campaign for Central Kentucky, 02/26-27/2004 Program Chairman, Staying Alive KY 2004 Youth Summit, Lexington, KY 01/04-2017 Member, Steering Committee, Commonwealth of KY Suicide Prevention Planning Group 12/02-12/2003 Chairman, Steering Committee, Commonwealth of KY Suicide Prevention Planning Group 03/02-12/2003 Member, Planning and training committees, Commonwealth of KY Suicide Prevention Planning Group 11/00-10/2001 Chairman, Planning Committee, 1st Kentucky Family-provider Retreat, Jenny Wiley State Park & resort, Prestonsburg, KY, October 5-7, 2001 10/1999-10/01 Member, Planning Committee, "Every child deserves a home training program", American Academy of Pediatrics, for training in Kentucky 10/1999 Program Chairman, Annual Meeting of the Ohio Chapter of Society for Adolescent Medicine, Columbus, Ohio 07/97-11/1998 Director, Child Advocacy Program, WVU Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 1998 Activity Director, 14th Annual Oktoberfest (regional CME Conference), Morgantown, WV – planning and carrying out the conference 11/98-Present Director, Adolescent Medicine, Dept. Pediatrics, UK 11/98-Present Director, Young Parent Program, Pediatrics, UK

Community Service:

• 12/2002–12/2003 Chairman, Steering Committee, Commonwealth of KY Suicide Prevention Planning Group • Member, Steering Committee, Commonwealth of KY Suicide Prevention Planning Group, 1/2004-Present • Member, Planning and training committees, Commonwealth of KY suicide prevention program 3/2002-12/2003 • Campaign Chairman, Stop Youth Suicide, teen suicide prevention campaign for Central Kentucky, 10/3/2000- present • Member, subcommittee on prevention, Lexington-Fayette County Child Fatality Team, 11/1999-12/2003.

• Member, Planning Committee, Every Child Deserves a Home in Kentucky (Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Shriner's Hospitals 1999-2000 • Co-Chairman, Sub-committee on Transition, Every Child Deserves a Home in Kentucky (Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Shriner's Hospitals 1999-2000 • Member of the Board of Directors, Lexington Planned Parenthood, INC. 9/1999-12/00 • Adolescent needs in School Health, Testimony before the Legislative Research Council, Task Force on Adolescent Health 3/1999 • Charter Member, Kentucky Youth 2000

• Member, Task Force on Adolescents for the Kentucky Youth 2000 Project. • Serving as expert witness in sexual-abuse cases for the State Prosecutor’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, West Virginia. • Public service/Outreach Clinic: Teenage Clinic at Morgantown Health Right to provide family planning and health maintenance to under-served teenagers. Shared with Dr. Kathaleen Perkins (one half-day per week)

Teaching Assignments:

• Staff teaching clinics • Adolescent Medicine Rotation Supervisor for pediatrics, med/peds, triple board, family medicine and psychiatry residents • Supervision for 4th-year medical student elective in adolescent medicine, Peds 879 • Supervising 3rd-year medical students in adolescent and YPP clinics • Real life interaction with adolescents: one full day of interaction between 3rd year medical students and high school students during bimonthly visit to a high school in the area

Teaching Lectures/Workshops: (sample listing from 1992-2000, Lectures to UK students and residents not listed after 2000)

10/26/2001 Difficult cases in adolescent medicine, noon conference for pediatric residents, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 12/04/2000 Youth Suicide and Depression, noon conference for residents, Departments of Pediatrics, Medicine and Ob/Gyn., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 11/22/2000 Adolescent Medicine, Introductory 3-hour workshop for Family Medicine Residents, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 11/06/2000 Adolescent Contraception; Part 2, noon conference for residents, Departments of Pediatrics, Medicine and Ob/Gyn., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 10/02/2000 Adolescent Contraception; Part 1, noon conference for residents, Departments of Pediatrics, Medicine and Ob/Gyn., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 08/07/2000 Evaluating the Rape Victim, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 06/05/2000 Board review, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 05/08/2000 Depression in adolescents, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 03/06/2000 Menstrual disorders review, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 11/03/1999 Sexually transmitted diseases update, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 10/04/1999 Dealing with adolescents, 3-hour workshop for medicine and med/peds residents, Department of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 08/04/1999 Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 06/02/1999 Vulvovaginitis and Board Exam Review, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 05/03/1999 Pelvic Inflammatory disease in Adolescents, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 04/05/1999 Presentation of vaginal bleeding in female adolescents with mental disability, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 03/03/1998 46XY sex reversal, case discussion, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 02/17/1999 Male hypogonadism, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 07/24/1998 Sexual-abuse evaluation in children, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV

06/19/1998 Adolescent Medicine Topics, noon conference for residents, Dept. Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 06/12/1998 Primary amenorrhea and related topics, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 04/28/1998 Interviewing and initial evaluation of the sexually-abused child, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morgantown, WV 02/16/1998 Medical evaluation of child sexual abuse, Part II, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 01/09/1998 Medical evaluation of child sexual abuse, Part I, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 10/31/1997 Gynecologic pathology Part II in the pediatric and adolescent age group, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 10/01/1997 Gynecologic pathology Part I in the pediatric and adolescent age group, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 09/12/1997 Normal gynecologic exam in the pediatric and adolescent age group, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 09/05/1997 Adolescent development, lecture to third year medical students, WVU, Morgantown, WV 03/25/1997 Gynecologic emergencies in children and adolescents, Emergency Department, noon conference, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 02/14/1997 Sexually transmitted diseases in children and adolescents, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 11/08/1996 Normal development in adolescence, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 06/21/1996 Contraception, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 06/14/1996 Adolescent sexuality, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 09/18/1995 Gynecologic emergencies in children, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 09/29/1994 Pediatric gynecology, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 09/01/1994 Fragile X syndrome, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 05/18/1994 Ectopic pregnancy, noon conference for residents, Department of Pediatrics, WVU, Morgantown, WV 04/20/1994 Safety of Adenosine in Pregnancy, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 03/11/1993 Cystenosis: overview and case presentation, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV 12/02/1992 Developmental milestones, noon conference for residents, WVU Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, WV

Mentorship/Advisorship:

July 2016-May 2017: Mentor, Hannah Latta; Gaines thesis 2016: Mentor: Arti Patel, Psychiatry fellow 2016-Present: HHS 102 Survey of Health Professions II: Shadowing Experience 2015: Mentor: Michael Kindred, Addiction fellow April-September 2015: Mentor: Hannah Harrison, Undergraduate research June 2015-May 2016: Mentor, Krystal Boone, MD; Volunteer and research June 2015-May 2016: Mentor: Megan M Rajagopal, Medical student research January-May 2015 Mentor: Sara Le Brun, public health undergraduate internship April 2014-December 2015:

Mentor: Maya Todd, Research Medical Student March 2014-December 2014 Mentor: Nneka Udechukwu, Research Medical Student November 2013-2017: Mentor: Anna Iddings, Medical Student Research August 2013-April 2014 Mentor: Leslie Davidson, Postgraduate Research June-August 27, 2013: Mentor: Julia Springate, Undergraduate Research January-April 27, 2013: Mentor: Dijana Manojlovic, Nurse Practitioner Program student January-March 2013: Outside Examiner, Ph.D. and final dissertation exam/defense March 29,2013 for Carrie Bowling, School of Psychology June 2012-December 2013: Mentor, Meredith Feck, Doctorate Psychology student June 2011-June 2013: Mentor, Rebecca Myers, Undergraduate research February 2009-June 2013: Mentor, Leslie Robin, undergraduate research 10/2008-10/2009: Mentor, Wafa Al-Romaih, Fellow in adolescent medicine Spring Semester 2008: Mentor, Valerie Jones, Research 2008-Present: First Year Medical Students Shadowing Program 2008-Present: Nursing Students Shadowing Program 2007-2008: Mentored student award recipients: Research projects Abdel Gafar Salous Melania Panooch Spring semester 2007: Mentor, Valerie Jones, Research June-August 2006: Mentor, Melissa Linton, research project for the University of Kentucky Outreach Research June-August 2005: Mentor, Valerie Jones, undergraduate research practicum May-August 2004: Mentor: Amy Fowler in Graduate Studies practicum and research (Student in the School of Public Health) July 2003-June 2005: Mentor: Megan Taylor (Peds resident) for the duration of her residency June-August 2003: Mentor: Stephanie Logsdon, research project for the University of Kentucky Outreach Research June-December 2002: Mentor: Rana Zakaria, summer and fall semesters research elective June-July 2000: Mentor, Amy Fowler in 8-week research project for the University of Kentucky Outreach Research Program July 2000-June 2004 Mentor, Rose Devasia (Med/Peds resident) for the duration of her pediatric residency July 1999- July 2002-June 2006 Mentor, Deanna Todd (Med/Peds resident) for the duration of her pediatric residency July 1999-June 2002: Mentor, Brian Gillespie (Peds resident) for the duration of his pediatric residency July 1999-June 2000: Co-Advisor for the senior residents Child Advocacy Group February 1994-November 1998:

Mentor, Jelica Arsic, Postdoctoral Fellow in pediatric physiology research June-August 1996: Mentor, Michael Yo, Minority Student research project October 1993-September 1997: Advisor, Rolando Ramirez, guided student through his Masters then PhD program in vascular physiology successfully including theses and graduating to a PhD.

Rabbi Marc Aaron Kline J.D. YourthAlert! (YA!) Board Term Expires July 30, 2019 Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls, new Jersey, 07724 [email protected]

Ordained in 1995, Rabbi Marc Aaron Kline serves Monmouth Reform Temple with a passion for tradition and social justice. His deeply rooted faith and love for Torah fits well in our community bent on service and creating relevant Jewish experiences. Prior to entering Hebrew Union College (seminary), Rabbi practiced law in Little Rock Arkansas. He says that he is still practicing law, only for a higher class client … God. Before coming to MRT in 2014, Rabbi Kline served at Temple Adath Israel in Lexington, KY (11 years) and before that at Beth Israel Congregation in Florence, SC (8 years).

Rabbi Kline has taught Ethics, Philosophy, Religion and Government courses at the high school, college, and graduate school level for most of the last fifteen years. In Lexington, Rabbi Kline served as an adjunct instructor at the Disciples of Christ Lexington Theological Seminary (Pastoral Care and Diverse World Cultural Worship), Transylvania University (Jewish - Christian Relations), at the University of Kentucky (Jewish Thought and Culture), and Eastern Kentucky University (Religion). At Temple, he teaches in our Religious school, joins Cantor Clissold tutoring and mentoring each Bar/Bat Mitzvah student, and regularly runs diverse adult education programs.

Rabbi Kline currently serves on the Executive Board of the Heart of New Jersey Board of Rabbis, on the Red Bank Human Relations Advisory Committee, is a founding member of the New Jersey Interfaith Coalition, the area’s full weekend celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (beginning at MRT and ending at Pilgrim Baptist Church), “It’s About Time” (race relations community interest organization), the Core Team of the NJ Prophetic Agenda, and serves on the Board of Monmouth County Family and Children Services. Since moving to New Jersey, Rabbi has served as a Keynote Speaker at Rutgers University’s annual celebration of the Prophet Mohammed, actively taught and spoken in local churches, at community gatherings, and Monmouth University. On behalf of the Jewish Federation of the Heart of New Jersey, Rabbi has led 2 interfaith clergy trips to Israel (Jewish, Christian, and Moslem clergy). He also serves as the Interfaith Coordinator for the Federation.

In previous years, he served as Chair of the Lexington Fayette County Urban Government Human Rights Commission, where he uncovered and remedied racially motivated disparate lending practices at local banks. He co-lead the march on Columbia, South Carolina in 2000 to bring the Confederate Battle Flag from atop the Statehouse dome. His commitment to diversity sees him serving internationally on the Board of Directors of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), where he is involved in the pluralism and peace process politics in Israel. Rabbi Kline has extensive Chaplaincy experience, and has devoted a great deal of time to community service in local and national organizations.

Rabbi Marc publishes a weekly Torah Commentary to an international E-mail list and a weekly digital periodical. He holds a deep commitment to fostering Interfaith relationships, mentors other clergy in pastoral care, and consults with religious, public, and private organizations, and schools on matters of leadership, diversity, social justice, and long range planning.

Previously widowed, he is married to Lori Bernard. They have seven children between them: Diogo, Doug, Corey (married to Adam with one grandchild- Jacob), Joshua (married to Emily), Danielle, Ilana, and Rachel (who still lives here with Rabbi and Lori).