CURRICULUM VITAE
Name Rani Simon Gereige, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P.
Address Home: Work: 1900 N Bayshore Drive Nicklaus Children's Hospital Apt# 3402 3100 SW 62nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132 Miami, FL 33155-3009 Tel: (786) 693-2727 Ph: (305) 662-8327 Fax: (305) 669-6531 E-Mail: [email protected]
Place & Date of : Kousba, Lebanon. November 24, 1964. Birth
Nationality: Naturalized U.S. Citizen
Professional: October 15, 2012 – Present: Positions Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (Formerly Miami Children’s Hospital). 3100 SW 62nd Avenue. Miami, FL 33155
February 2010-Present: Director of Medical Education, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (Formerly Miami Children’s Hospital). 3100 SW 62nd Avenue. Miami, FL 33155
March 2007-January 2010: Assistant Medical Director, Children’s Medical Services (CMS) for Pinellas and Pasco Counties – Florida Department of Health.
June 29, 2001-January 2010: University of South Florida College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics. All Children’s Hospital, 801 6th St. S. P.O.Box 31020, St Petersburg, FL 33731-8920 - Professor of Pediatrics. - Associate Director - USF Pediatric Residency Training Program - April 1st, 2001 – August 14th, 2007. - Course Director for the EBM Med II Course - August 2004-2008. - Fellowship Director, General Academic Pediatric Fellowship Program – July 2007-January 2010 - Course Director for the Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (EBCP) course for Med II – August 2008-January 2010 - Director of the Sports Medicine and School Health Elective rotations for Residents and Medical Students. - Medical Director of the USF Medical Home Program for CSHCNs – March 2009-January 2010. - Interim Academic Division Co-Chief, General Academic Pediatric Division – October 2009-January 2010.
July 1, 1995-June 29, 2001: All Children's Hospital; a teaching affiliate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, 801 6th St.S. P.O.Box 31020, St Petersburg, FL 33731-8920 - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics- USF. - Associate Director - USF Pediatric Residency Training Program - April 1st, 2001 – August 14th, 2007. - Director of the Sports Medicine and School Health Elective rotations for Residents and Medical Students. - Pediatric Clerkship Director for USF Medical Students at All Children’s Hospital - September 1999 - May 1, 2001.
Academic : Clinical Professor – Department of Pediatrics. Nova Southeastern University College Appointments of Osteopathic Medicine. September 2012 - Present.
Clinical Professor – Department of Pediatrics. St. George’s University School of Medicine. February 1, 2011 – Present.
Clinical Professor, Volunteer Faculty – Department of Pediatrics. Florida International University College of Medicine. Miami, Florida. May 7, 2010 – Present.
Professor. Clinician Educator Pathway Core Faculty - Department of Pediatrics. University of South Florida College of Medicine - July 1, 2009-January 2010
Associate Professor. Clinician Educator Pathway Core Faculty - Department of Pediatrics. University of South Florida College of Medicine - July 1, 2003-June 30, 2009.
Assistant Professor. Clinician Educator Pathway Core Faculty - Department of Pediatrics. University of South Florida College of Medicine - June 29, 2001-June 30, 2003.
Assistant Professor. Courtesy Faculty - Department of Pediatrics. University of South Florida College of Medicine - July 17, 2000-June 29, 2001.
Clinical Assistant Professor - Volunteer Faculty. Department of Pediatrics. University of South Florida College of Medicine - Feb 1996-July 2000.
Post 1994-1995: All Children's Hospital; a teaching affiliate of the University of South Graduate : Florida College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, 801 Training 6th St. S. P.O.Box 31020, St Petersburg, FL 33731- 8920. - "Chief Resident"
1991-1994: All Children's Hospital; a teaching affiliate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, 801 6th St. S. P.O.Box 31020, St Petersburg, FL 33731-8920. - "Pediatric Residency".
Education : Spring 1995-Fall 1998 : & Degrees University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, Florida. - MPH Degree. Major: Maternal and Child Health, December 1998.
1985-1989: American University of Beirut, Faculty of Medicine, Bliss Street, Beirut, Lebanon. - M.D. Degree, June 1989.
1982-1985: American University of Beirut, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Bliss Street, Beirut, Lebanon. - B.S. Biology (with distinction), June 1985.
1976-1982: Secondary School of Sainte Thérèse, Amyoun-El-Koura, Lebanon. - Baccalaureate I and II (with distinction), June 1981, 1982.
1969-1976: Collège Des Frères de la Sainte Famille, Tripoli, Lebanon.
Off-Campus Pediatric in-patient elective at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa electives : City, U.S.A., Jan-Feb 89.
Awards & : Recipient of the AAP National Oral Health Service Award “For Working to Advance Honors Children’s Oral Health Through Education, Medical/Dental Collaboration, and Advocacy” – From the AAP Section on Oral Health - AAP, November 2018
Listed in the 2015 Best Doctors in America® database
Selected as one of 2014 America’s Top Pediatricians – Selected by Consumers Research Council of America
Listed in the 2014 Best Doctors in America® database
Listed in the 2013 Best Doctors in America® database
2012. Listed in A Guide to America's Top Pediatricians - 2012 Edition. Consumer Research Council of America.
Listed in the 2011 to 2012 Best Doctors in America®
Certificate of Achievement – MCH Employee Engagement Top Tier Leader – Miami Children’s Hospital – May 13th, 2011
Appointed by the National Consumers Survey to the 2011 book: Florida: Most Recommended Physicians – As Chosen by Their Peers and Point Ranking.
USF College of Medicine Dean’s Academic Performance Award – Academic Year 2008-2009.
Listed in the 2009 List on Best Doctors in America
USF Leadership Institute, Class of 2010 – June 2008-February 2010
AAP award for work on Oral Health and School Health in AAP Florida Chapter and nationally – May 2008
2007. Listed in A Guide to America's Top Pediatricians - 2007 Edition. Consumer Research Council of America.
Received the USF COM Dean’s “Platinum Award” to the Pediatric Department – August 2006.
Elected to the Barness/Behnke Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society; the USF Chapter - June 2004.
Doctors' Day ACH Docs Certificate of Appreciation - "Building Miracles Everyday" - In Recognition of Your Compassion, Dedication, and Contribution to Quality Health Care - March 30, 2004.
Nominated for the AAMC 2003 Humanism in Medicine Award by the University of South Florida College of Medicine Organization of Students Representatives (OSR). Announced in USA Today November 10, 2003.
Most Innovative Award: Reach Out Project. From Manatee KidCare Coalition. January 17, 2003
Listed in A Guide to America's Top Pediatricians - 2002-2003 Edition. Consumer Research Council of America.
Recipient of the 2002 Humanism in Medicine Award - In Recognition of Demonstrated Clinical Excellence, Outstanding Compassion in the Delivery of Care and Respect for Patients, their Families and Healthcare Colleagues, from the University of South Florida medical students class of 2002, the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey - May 2002.
Attending of the Year Award. For Outstanding teaching Ability and Dedication to Patient Care - From the USF Pediatric Residents - 1999-2000.
Faculty Special Appreciation Award. For Your Dedication to the Pediatric Residents for Developing a School Health Rotation. You Have Added Greatly to Their Education. USF Pediatric Residency Program. 1999-2000.
Faculty Involvement Award - For Support of the USF Pediatric Residency Program - 1998-1999.
Nominated for ACH Doctors' Honor Roll - Doctors day - March 1999.
Teacher of the Year Award: The William Morrow, M.D. Teaching Award For Outstanding Teaching Ability and Dedication to Patient Care - From the USF Pediatric Residents - 1997-1998.
Scholarships for "Outstanding Academic Achievement and Performance"- The University of South Florida College of Public Health - Committee on Admissions, Scholarships and Awards. - April 1, 1998. - December 7, 1998.
Teacher of the Year runner-up: Faculty Teaching Award: In Grateful Appreciation For Your Excellent Teaching Ability And Dedication To Patient Care - From USF Pediatric Residents - 1996-1997.
Inducted to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - University of South Florida Chapter - Since April 6, 1997.
Dean’s List of Scholars - University of South Florida College of Public Health. - Fall semester 1996. - Spring semester 1997. - Fall semester 1997. - Fall semester 1998.
Teacher of the Year Award: The William Morrow, M.D. Teaching Award for "Outstanding Teaching Ability and Dedication to Patient Care" - From the University Teaching Service Residents - All Children's Hospital - 1995- 1996.
Recognition for Service of Excellence - All Children’s Hospital - March 29, 1996.
Resident Teacher Award for "Outstanding Medical Student Teaching" - All Children's Hospital - 1993-1994.
Dean's Honor List, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut: - Fall 1983-1984. - Spring 1893-1984. - Spring 1984-1985.
American University Scholarships, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, 1983-1985.
American University Scholarships, Faculty of Medicine, 1985-1989.
Fares Foundation full tuition scholarship, 1989.
Professional: 1) Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Memberships - Council on Children with Disabilities. (Current) - Council on Community Pediatrics (Current) - Section on International Child Health. - Section on Computers and Other Technologies. - Council on School Health. (Current) - Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. - Section on Oral Health (Current) - Committee on Continuing Medical Education (Current) 2) Delegate of All Children's Hospital Residency Program in the Resident Section of the AAP 1994-1995. 3) American Public Health Association (APHA). 4) Council On Medical Students Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP) - September 1999-2001. 5) Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) - September 1999- 2001. 6) Academic Pediatric Association (APA) - November 1999- present. - Co-Chair - APA Community and School Health SIG – 2005-2008 - Faculty mentor – 2008-present - Education Scholars Program (ESP) National Faculty Advisor – 2008- present
Scholar/Mentee ESP Cohort Institution (Yrs) Noemi Adame, MD #3 (2009-2012) University of TX Health Science Center Sandra Arnold, MD #6 (2013-2016) University of TN Health Science Center Elizabeth Goodman, MD #6 (2013-2016) UMDMJ Jessica Goldstein, MD #8 (2016-2019) Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Ashlie Tseng, MD #9 (2019-2022) Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
- Member of the Educational Scholars Program (ESP) Research Committee – 2015-Present 7) The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - University of South Florida Chapter - Since April 6, 1997. 8) The Florida Pediatric Society / AAP Florida Chapter. 9) USF Alumni Association. 10) Association for Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) - May 2001-present. 11) Liaison of the AAP Section on Young Physicians to the Florida Chapter of the AAP. 2002-2005. 12) Chairman of the Committee on School Health and Sports Medicine- Florida Pediatric Society and Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. April 2002-2008. 13) Member of the AAP National Executive Committee of the Council on School Health - June 2003- June 2009 - Reviewed the Bright Future Guidelines on behalf of the COSH - AAP Council on School Health newsletter Co-editor - October 2004- 2009 - Represented the AAP COSH at the CDC School Health Policy and Procedure Study (SHPPS) environmental health expert panel - September 2004. 14) Member of the Hillsborough County Pediatric Society. April 2005-January 2010. 15) Alternate regional Representative for the AAP Florida Chapter – Region 5. July 2005-June 2006 16) Expert Panelist – Publication: Michael S, Dittus P, and Epstein J. Family and Community Involvement in Schools: Results From the School Health Policies and Program Study 2006. Journal of School Health. October 2007; 77(8): 567- 579. 17) Regional Representative for the AAP Florida Chapter – Region 5. June 2006- January 2010. 18) Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) - Member. Tampa Bay Chapter. January 2008-present. 19) Alternate Regional Representative for the AAP Florida Chapter – Region 8. June 2010-June 2012 20) Member of the AAP Section on Oral Health Executive Committee. December 1, 2010-October 31, 2016. Responsible for the Section H Program and Section Programs at NCE. 21) Regional representative for AAP Florida Chapter – Region 8. June 2012- August 2014. 22) Member of the Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) Board of Directors. July 11-2013 – October 2019. 23) Member of the AAP National Committee on Continuing Medical Education (COCME) – July 1 2017 – June 30, 2023. 24) Inducted as an Active Member in the American Pediatric Society (APS). January 1, 2019-Present.
Committee : Memberships HOSPITAL-BASED COMMITTEES:
Member of the Residency Steering Committee at All Children's Hospital, 1992-1995. Member of the Curriculum Committee at All Children's Hospital, 1993- 1995. Member of the Executive Committee at All Children's Hospital, 1994-1995. Physician Advisor and member of the Medical Care Evaluation Committee, All Children's Hospital, 1994-2002. Member of the Research Committee at All Children's Hospital, 1994-2001. Member of the Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference Steering Committee at All Children's Hospital, 1994-1995 and 1999-January 2010. Consultant for Children Medical Services, district IV since July 1995. Member of the Community and Acute Care Pediatrics Subcommittee – 1996- 2000. Member of the Florida Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition - 1995- January 2010. Member of the Physician Hospital Organization (PHO) Standards Committee, August 1996-January 2010. Member of the Medical Education and Library Committee at All Children's Hospital, December 1997-1999. Member of the Mock Code Committee at All Children’s Hospital, March 2000- January 2010. Chairman of the Division of General Pediatrics for All Children’s Hospital Medical Staff, January 2001-2005. Member of the Executive Committee at All Children’s Hospital, January - 2001-2005. Member of the Residency Oversight Committee (ROC), GMEC, and SSHE committee at the USF COM - April 1, 2001-January 2010. Member and Chair of the Curriculum Work Group on "Systems-Based Practice" for the residency program - July 1, 2001-2003. Member of the Physician Advisory Committee for Information Services at All Children’s Hospital- October 2001-January 2010. Member of the Work Hours Action Team (WHAT) - January 2003-August 2003. Member of the USF College of Medicine Honors Students Selection Subcommittee. April 2003-January 2010. Member and subgroup convener of the Project to Advance Clinical Education (PACE) curriculum workgroup, charged with revising the curriculum of Med III and IV. University of South Florida College of Medicine. 2004 Member of the USF College of Medicine Academic Performance Review Committee (APRC) - August 2004-January 2010. Team Leader for the New All Children's Hospital Design Team on Residents' areas and Medical Education. 2004. Member of the USF LCME Self Study Committee on Institutional Settings: Academic Environment: Clinical Departments and Residencies. Sept 2005- January 2010. Participated as Residency Director Reviewer for the USF Plastic Surgery Internal Review. February 6th, 2006. Participated in the USF Project World Health; a volunteer Medical Mission to Dominican Republic as a Faculty preceptor – June 2007 Chairman USF Pediatric Fellowship Oversight Committee. January 2008- January 2010. Participated in the USF Project World Health; a volunteer Medical Mission to Dominican Republic as a Faculty preceptor – April 6th-13th, 2008 Elected to the USF Physicians Group Board of Directors representing the Department of Pediatrics – October 2009-January 2010 Chairman of the Miami Children’s Hospital Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) – February 2010-Present. Chairman of the Miami Children’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee – February 2010 – Present. Member of the Miami Children’s Hospital Morbidity and Mortality Committee – January 2011-Present. Member of the MCH Physician Advisory Group to EMR Implementation – January 2011 – Present. Member of the MCH Evidence-Based Medicine Council to EMR order sets – January 2011 – Present. Chairman of the Miami Children’s Hospital Library Committee – January 2012 – December 2015. Member of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Library Committee and the Utilization Review Committee – January 2016 – Present
REGIONAL / NATIONAL COMMITTEES
Member of the Florida Pediatric Society / AAP Florida Chapter Committee on School Health, May 1997-January 2010. Member of the Florida School Health Education Consortium, February 2000-2010. Member of the Pfizer Children’s Hospital Program Directors Advisory Council - February 2002-2004. Chairman of the Committee on School Health and Sports Medicine- Florida Pediatric Society and Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. April 2002-present. Member of the Florida State School Health Advisory Council; a collaborative effort between the Florida Pediatric Society, the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Education. The council is formed at the request of the governor to address health related issues that affect children and education. March 2004-2008. Project Contributor: Ambulatory Pediatric Association (APA)’s Educational Guidelines Revision Project (2002-2004), grant award to the APA by Josiah Macy, Jr., Foundation (Project Director, Diane Kittredge) Member of the CDC Expert Panel for the 2006 School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) on the school environment. September 2004 - Washington, DC. Member of the USMLE Step 1 Standard Setting Panel – NBME. October 2-3, 2006. Member of the USMLE Step 2 Pediatrics Question Writing Committee – June 2007-2011. Represented the AAP in the MCHB Topical Fluoride Application: Recommendations for High-Risk Children Expert Panel. October 22-23, 2007, Washington, DC Represented the AAP in the Call for Action by MCHB for oral health for CSHCNs. April 14-15th, 2008. Washington, DC Represented the AAP at an Expert Meeting: The Concept of a Dental Home. Sponsored by MCHB. September 18-19, 2008. Washington, DC. Faculty Advisor. Academic Pediatric Association Faculty Scholars Program. 2008-present. Faculty Visiting Professor for the AAP Oral Health Risk Assessment Visiting Professorship Program – Oral Health Initiative o August 25 - 26 2008 – Visiting Professorship Program (visiting professor). Watonga Indian Health Services, Clinton, OK o Sep 30th - Oct 2nd, 2009 - Visiting Professorship Program (visiting professor). University of Wisconsin. Madison, WI o January 28-29th, 2010 – Visiting Professorship Program (visiting professor). Georgetown University, Washington, DC Appointed to the AAP Oral Health Integration Transition Team by the AAP Executive Committee – June 30th, 2010 – June 30th, 2013. Member of the AAP Section on Oral Health (Formerly known as the Section on Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health) Executive Committee. December 1, 2010- October 31, 2016. Responsible for the Section H Program and Section Programs at NCE. Appointed as an ACCME Surveyor. January 26, 2011-Present. Member of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) 2012 USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Interdisciplinary Review Committee (IRC). 2012 – Present. Member of the AAP NCE Planning Group – 2013-2018. Abstract Reviewer for the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Oral Health Annual 2014 meeting, San Diego, CA. Member of the ACGME Pediatric Residency Review Committee – January, 2015 – Present (RRC Vice-Chair) Member of the AAP National Committee on Continuing Medical Education (COCME) – July 1 2017 – June 30, 2023. Member of the NBME USMLE Scientific Abstracts Test Material Development Committee (TMDC) – 2021-2022
Licensure : Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since October 1994 (Last recertification March 27, 2008 – Expiration date 2015). Licensed in the State of Florida since 1993. Current PALS certification. Certified PALS instructor. Participated in the AAP Pediatric Leadership Alliance Training – November 2007
Hospital : Medical Staff privileges, Active- All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL - July Privileges 1994-January 2010.
Associate Staff privileges - St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL - December, 1996 - December 1998.
Medical Staff privileges - Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL - May, 1997 - December 2000.
Active medical staff membership- Tampa General Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Tampa, Florida - 7/31/01-01/15/2010.
Medical Staff privileges – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (Formerly Miami Children’s Hospital), Miami, FL – February 2010-Present
Papers & : 1. Gereige RS, Cimino D. Congenitally Acquired Chloroquine-Resistant P. Publications Falciparum Malaria in an Infant Born in the United States. Clinical Pediatrics. March 1995;34(3): 166-169.
2. Gereige RS, Cimino D. Letters to the editor (Reply). Clinical Pediatrics. November 1995;34:621-622.
3. Gereige RS, Washington KR. Pathological Case of the Month: Linear IgA Dermatosis of Childhood (Benign Chronic Bullous Dermatosis of Childhood). Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. March 1997;151:320-321.
4. Vargas FR, Roessler E, Gaudenz K, Belloni E, Whitehead AS, Kirke PN, Mills JL, Hooper G, Stevenson RE, Cordeiro I, Correira P, Felix T, Gereige R, Cunningham ML, Canun S, Antonarakis SE, Strachan T, Tsui L, Scherer SW and Muenke M. Analysis of the human Sonic Hedgehog coding and promoter regions in sacral agenesis, triphalangeal thumb, and mirror polydactyly. Human Genetics. 1998; 102:387-392.
5. Gereige RS, Tunnessen WW. Pediatric puzzler: A Stomach pain in a 3-year- old: Abdominal or Abominable?. Contemporary Pediatrics. February 1999;16(2):33-38.
6. Gereige RS, Struchen WL. Pinellas County Through the Eyes of Various States and Counties: A Look at the Reliability of Infant Mortality Rates (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 1999; 45(4): 102A. (Supplement).
7. Hagan DM, Ross AJ, Strachan T, Lynch SA, Ruiz-Perez V, Wang YM, Scambler P, Custard E, Reardon W, Hassan S, Muenke M, Nixon P, Papapetrou C, Winter RM, Edwards Y, Morrison K, Barrow M, Cordier-Alex MP, Correia P, Galvin-Parton PA, Gaskill Sgaskin KJ, Garcia-Minaur S, Gereige R, Hayward R, Homfray T, McKeown C, Murday V, Plauchu H, Shannon N, Spitz L and Lindsay S. Mutation Analysis and Embryonic Expression of the HLXB9 Currarino Syndrome Gene. American Journal of Human Genetics. 2000; 66: 1504-1515.
8. Gereige RS, and Barrios NJ. Treatment of Childhood Acute Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura with High-Dose Methylprednisolone, Intravenous Immunoglobulin, or the Combination of Both. Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal. March 2000; 19(1): 15-18.
9. Gereige RS. Sports Medicine: Is There a Value for a Structured Rotation to Pediatric Residents? (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2002; 51(4):72A (Supplement).
10. Gereige RS and Dabrow S. The Scope of Observation of Third Year Medical Students in the Pediatric Clerkship. (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2002; 51(4): 81A (Supplement).
11. Gereige RS and Dabrow S. Is the Videotaped History and Physical a Useful Exercise for Medical Students. (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2002; 51(4): 81A (Supplement).
12. Gereige RS, and Frias JL. Is it More Than Just Constipation? Pediatrics. May 2002; 109: 961-965.
13. Gemunder BA, and Gereige RS. A Project to REACH OUT to Uninsured Children in a Rural Setting – An innovative, Culturally-Sensitive Way of Overcoming the barriers. (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2003; 53(4):193A (Supplement).
14. Ruth AR, and Gereige RS. “What Makes School BackPacks a Pain?” – The Pattern and Determining Factors of BackPack Loads. (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2003; 53(4): 252A (Supplement).
15. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee and Section on School Health. Health Appraisal Guidelines for Day Camps and Resident Camps. Pediatrics. June 2005; 115(6): 1770-1773 (doi:10.1542/peds.2005-0692) http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/115/6/1770
16. Couluris M, Stadler LP, Spoto-Cannons A, and Gereige RS. “CATCH Us at Asthma Clinic”. (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2006.
17. Gereige RS., Spoto-Cannons A, and Theophilopoulos E. “Does a Rural Pediatric Clerkship Experience Have an Impact on Medical Student' Attitudes Toward Serving the Underserved?”. (Abstract). Pediatric Research. April 2006.
18. Straub DM, Zucker JE, GereigeRS, Dabrow S.“ High School Medical Needs Assessment: What Do They Have, Need, and Want? Pediatric Research. April 2006.
19. Pavan MH, Dabrow S, Takagishi J, Gereige RS, Ringenberg L. “Evidence-Based Developmental Screening: Does Focus on One Age Facilitate Resident Training in Continuity Clinic?” Pediatric Research. April 2006.
20. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and Council on School Health. Active Healthy Living: Prevention of Childhood Obesity Through Increased Physical Activity. Pediatrics. May 2006;117(5): 1834-1842 (doi:10.1542/peds.2006-0472) http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;117/5/1834
21. Gereige RS. Seeing Babies in a New Light: The Life of Hanuš Papoušek. Ambulatory Pediatrics. May-June 2006; 6(3): 183.
22. Pavan MH, Dabrow S, Takagishi J, Gereige R, and Ringenberg L. Does Focus on the 15 and the 18 Month Age Facilitate Training in Evidence-Based Developmental Screening?” Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. October 2006; 27(5): 446.
23. Gereige RS, Ringenberg L, Dabrow S, Straub DM, and Fleischer J. “Mobile Health Services in an Academic Setting”. Journal of Investigative Medicine. January 2007; 55(1): S278 (Abstract)
24. Straub DM, Zucker JR, Gereige RS, Dabrow SM. A High School Medical Needs Assessment: What Do They Have, Need, and Want? Journal of Adolescent Health, February, 2007.
25. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Abuse and Council on School Health. Testing for Drugs of Abuse in Children and Adolescents: Addendum—Testing in Schools and at Home. Pediatrics. March 2007; 119(3): 627-630 (doi:10.1542/peds.2006-3688) http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;119/3/627
26. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention and the Council on School Health. School Transportation Safety. Pediatrics. July 2007; 120(1): 213-220. (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-1278) www.pediatrics.org/cgi/doi/10.1542/peds.2007-1278
27. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health and Committee on Substance Abuse. The Role of Schools in Combating Illicit Substance Abuse. Pediatrics. December 2007; 120(6): 1379-1384 (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2905) www.pediatrics.org/cgi/doi/10.1542/peds.2007- 2905
28. Valdes MA, Marinkovic M, Benjamin H, and Gereige RS. The Scope of Oral Health Practice and Needs of Child Health Care Medical Providers in Florida. Journal of Investigative Medicine. January 2008; 56(1): 382-283 (Abstract)
29. Gereige RS and Pamela High, MD and the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Early Childhood Adoption, and Dependent Care and the Council on School Health. School Readiness. .Pediatrics. April 2008; 121(4): e1008-e1015 (doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-0079). www.pediatrics.org/cgi/doi/10/1542/peds.2008-079
30. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health – Role of the School Nurse in Providing School health Services. Pediatrics. May 2008; 121(5): 1052-1056. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-0382). http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/121/5/1052.full.html
31. Gereige RS (Lead Author) and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health. Medical Emergencies Occurring at School. Pediatrics. October 2008; 122(4): 887-894. (doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-2171) http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/122/4/887
32. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health. Disaster Planning for Schools. Pediatrics. October 2008; 122(4): 895- 901. (doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-2170) http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/122/4/895
33. Menchise AN, Knox B, Gereige R. Index of Suspicion: Chronic Pseudotumor Cerebri Associated with Lyme Disease. Pediatrics in Review; 2009 Sep;30(9):357-63. http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/30/9/357
34. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health Policy Statement—Guidance for the Administration of Medication in School. Pediatrics. October 2009; 124: 1244 - 1251. (doi:10.1542/peds.2009-1953). http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/124/4/1244
35. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health and Committee on Bioethics Policy Statement – Honoring Do-Not-Attempt- Resuscitation Requests in Schools. Pediatrics. May 2010; 125: 1073-1077. (doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-0452). http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/doi/10.1542/peds.2010- 0452
36. Gereige R and Kumar M. Bone Lesions: Benign and Malignant. Pediatrics in Review. September 2010; 31(9): 355-363. http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/31/9/355
37. Dabrow SM, Harris EJ, Maldonado LA, and Gereige RS. Two Perspectives on the Educational and Administrative Roles of the Pediatric Chief Resident. Journal of Graduate Medical Education. March 2011; 17-20. DOI: 10.4300/JGME-D-10-00039.1
38. Gereige R and Cunill-De Sautu B. Throat Infections. Pediatrics in Review. November 2011; 32(11): 459-469. (doi: 10.1542/pir.32- 11 -459) http://http//pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/32/11/459
39. Ananthanarayanan S, Gereige R. Index of Suspicion: Lymphadenopathy, Prolonged Hematuria, Proteinuria, and Weight Loss in a Teenage Boy. Pediatrics in Review. 2012 February; 33(2): 89-95. (DOI: 10.1542/pir.33-2-89) http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/33/2/89
40. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health Policy Statement – School-Based health Centers and Pediatric Practice. Pediatrics. February 2012; 129(2): 387-393. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3443). http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/129/2/387.full.html
41. Dandoy C, Gereige RS. Performance-Enhancing Drugs. Pediatrics in Review. June 2012; 33(6): 265-272. (DOI: 10.1542/pir.33-6-265) http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/33/6/265
42. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities and Section on Oral Health. Clinical report: Oral Health Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Pediatrics. March 2013; 131(3): 614- 619. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-3650). http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/3/614.full.html
43. Gereige RS, Laufer PM. Pneumonia. Pediatrics in Review. October 2013; 34(10): 438-456. (DOI: 10.1542/pir.34-10-438) http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/34/10/438. (PMID: 24085792)
44. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Oral Health. Clinical report: Management of Dental Trauma in a Primary Care Setting. Pediatrics. February 2014; 133(2):e466-e476. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-3792) http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/133/2/e466.full.html (PMID: 24470646)
45. Cunill-De Sautu B, Gereige RS. Knee Conditions. Pediatrics in Review. September 2014; 35(9): 359-370. (DOI: 10.1542/pir.35-9-359) http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/35/9/359
46. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Oral Health. Policy Statement: Maintaining and Improving the Oral health of Young Children. Pediatrics. December 2014; 134(6):1224-1229. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-2984) http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/134/6/1224.full
47. Gereige RS, Dhepyasuwan N, Garcia KL, Vasan R, Serwint JR, and Bernstein HH. Pediatric Residents’ Knowledge and Comfort with Oral Health Bright Futures Concepts: A CORNET Study. Academic Pediatrics. September 2015; 15(5): 551-556. (Published online (ePublished) in May 2015). (DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2015.04.036). PMID: 25998186
48. Kulkarni S, Perez C, Pichardo C, Castillo L, Gagnon M, Beck-Sague C, Gereige R, Hernandez E. Use of Pediatric Health Information System [PHIS] Database to study the trends in the incidence, management, etiology and outcomes due to Pediatric Acute Liver Failure in United States from 2008-2013. Pediatr Transplant. Dec. 2015; 19(8): 888-895. PMID: 26388211
49. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Oral Health. Lewis CW, Jacob LS, Lehmann CU, and the Section on Oral Health. Clinical Report: The Primary Care Pediatrician and the Care of Children With Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate. Pediatrics. April 2017; 140(2):e20171487. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-0628). PMID: 28860136 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/139/5/e20170628.long
50. Gereige RS and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Oral Health. Fisher-Owens SA, Lukefahr JL, Tate AR, the Section on Oral Health. Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect. Pediatrics. July 31st 2017; 140(2):e20171487. (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1487). PMID: 28771417 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/140/2/e20171487.long
51. Gereige R. AAP and America: Inclusive, Embracing, and Nurturing Community. Pediatrics in Review. October 2019; 40(Suppl. 1): 38. PMID: 31575696. https://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/40/Supplement_1/38.long
Book 1. Gereige RS and Dabrow S. (2016). Chapter 2: School Health and Medical Chapters Education, In: RS Gereige and EA Zenni (Eds). School Health Policy and Practice; 7th Edition. (pp. 23-34). Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.
Book Editing American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on School Health. Gereige RS & Zenni EA (Eds). (2016). School Health Policy and Practice (7th Ed). Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.
Electronic 1. Gereige, Rani (2003). Mike: A 16-year old Pre-Sports Physical Exam. In Publications CLIPP: Computer-assisted Learning in Pediatrics Project, eds. Fall and Berman (HRSA 1-D16-HP-00059-01). http://www.clippcases.org.
2. Gereige, Rani. The Humanistic Touch. White Coat Ceremony Address. University of South Florida College of medicine. August 30, 2002. Part I http://humanism-in-medicine.org/cgi- bin/htmlos.cgi/01495.4.5062082166086197600 and Part II: http://humanism-in- medicine.org/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/01495.4.4957554181986197600
3. Gereige RS. Evidence-Based Medicine Appraisal Companions. MedEdPORTAL; 2006. Available from: http://www.aamc.org/mededportal, ID = 334. (Peer-reviewed) Also available on: http://hsc.usf.edu/medicine/educationalaffairs/ed_ref_materials.html
4. Gereige, Rani. Coffee and Myocardial Infarction. USF’s Health Headlines Explained. July 18th, 2006.
5. Contributed to Document: Diane Kittredge, Constance Baldwin, Miriam Bar-on, Patricia Beach, and Franklin Trimm (Eds.). “APA Educational Guidelines for Pediatric Residency”. Available at Ambulatory Pediatric Association website, www.ambpeds.org/guidelines
6. Designed and created the USF Pediatric Evidence-Based Medicine website: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/pediatrics/ebm/index.htm. Also posted on: http://hsc.usf.edu/medicine/educationalaffairs/ed_ref_materials.html
7. Takagishi, J., Bonner, R., Matz, P., Bowers, L., Dabrow, S., Gereige, R., (2009). Business of Medicine Modules. MedEdPORTAL: http://services.aamc.org/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=16 49
8. Abstract Reviewer – “2008 ‘Must Read’ Papers for School Physicians” – Published on the American School Health Association Website – Physician Section: www.ashaweb.org/physician
9. Gereige RS. School Health Companions. AAMC MedEdPORTAL iCollaborative; 2014. Available from: https://www.mededportal.org/icollaborative/resource/2383, ID = 2383. (Non- peer reviewed)
10. Gereige RS. Journals Blog. “Before and After Irma”. American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrics in Review. October 9th; 2017. http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/10/09/Before-And-After-Irma- Pediatrics-In-Review-10-9-17
11. Behnam-Terneus M. and Gereige R. (2016) School Health: Policy & Practice Manual 7th Edition – Online Resources Webpage (Launched 2018); tools for Chapter 2: School Health and Medical Education. Itasca, IL. American Academy of Pediatrics. ISBN-13: 978-1-58110-8446
Non-Authored Abstracts Publications 1. Dhepyasuwan N, Serwint JR, Connors K, Bernstein H. Bright Futures and Oral Health Concepts for Pediatric Residents: Preliminary Findings from CORNET. Presented as a poster presentation at the 2009 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting. (Acknowledgement as participating provider/practice) 2. Bernstein H, Dhepyasuwan N, Connors K, Volkan K, Serwint JR. and the CORNET investigators. Evaluation of a National Bright Futures Oral Health Curriculum for Pediatric Residents. Presented as a platform presentation at the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting. (Acknowledgement as participating provider/practice) 3. Dhepyasuwan N, Connors K, Volkan K, Serwint JR, Bernstein H and the CORNET Investigators. How well do pediatric residents incorporate Bright Futures and oral health concepts during health supervision visits? Presented as a platform presentation at the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting. (Acknowledgement as participating provider/practice)
Manuscripts
1. Bernstein H, Dhepyasuwan N, Connors K, Volkan K, Serwint JR. for the CORNET investigators. Evaluation of a National Bright Futures Oral Health Curriculum for Pediatric Residents. Acad Pediatr. 2013 Mar;13(2):133-9. (Acknowledgement as participating provider/practice)
Research : 1. Gereige RS and Struchen WL. Pinellas County Through the Eyes of Various States and Countries: A Look at the Reliability of Infant Mortality Rates. Masters Degree Special Project. University of South Florida College of Public Health and Pinellas County Health Department. Presented as an abstract presentation at the Florida Annual Epidemiology Meeting,Tallahassee, Florida - July 30, 1998. Poster presentation at APA/ SPR meeting in San Francisco - May 1-4, 1999. Oral presentation at the APHA annual meeting in Chicago - November 7- 11, 1999.
2. Principal Investigator. Third Year Medical Students Attitudes on Working With Underserved Patient Populations. R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, A. Spoto-Cannons, M.D., and E Theophilopoulos, M.D. 2000- 2005.
3. Co-Investigator: Lessons Learned From Participants in a Child Advocacy Rotation. S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, R. Gereige, M.D., and J. Takagishi, M.D. 2001-2005.
4. Gereige RS. Sports Medicine: Is There a Value for a Structured Rotation to Pediatric Residents? University of South Florida Department of Pediatrics. Poster presentation at APA/ SPR meeting in Baltimore - May 4, 2002
5. Co-Investigator: Defining the Characteristics of the Continuity Research Network (CORNET) and Comparing These Characteristics to the Pediatric Research Office Settings (PRO) Network and to NAMCS Survey Data. S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, and R. Gereige, M.D., Co-Investigator. May 2002-2005.
6. Co-Investigator: What Makes School Backpacks a Pain: The Determining Factors of Backpack Loads. Anna Ruth, Principal Investigator, R. Gereige, M.D., Co-Investigator. Presented as a Poster at the 2003 Annual APHA meeting.
7. Takagishi J., Dabrow S., and Gereige R. Activity Companions as Tool for Resident Reflection and Systems-based Practice Documentation. University of South Florida. Poster presentation at APA/ SPR Advocacy SIG meeting in San Francisco - May 2004.
8. Co-Investigator: CORNET Study - Measuring the Quality of Care of Underserved Populations in Resident Continuity Practices. S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, and R. Gereige, M.D., Co-Investigator. May 2004-June 2004.
9. Principal Investigator: Hospitalist Rotation: An Innovative Trend in Medical Education. R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D. and L. Ringenberg, M.D., Co-Investigators. April 2004-September 2004.
Research Maternal and Child Health Bureau; Bernstein (PI) - 10/01/2005 – 09/30/2010 Participation Evaluation of a Bright Futures Oral Health Intervention for Pediatric Residents Role: Site Investigator
Sponsored 1. Co-Investigator: Evaluation of the Aerochamber with Mask and Expiratory Research Valve for the Administration of Albuterol to Toddlers with Asthma. Multicenter study. Monaghan Medical, 1995.
2. Co-investigator: "Post-Licensure Comparative Study of Unusual High- Pitched Crying (UHPC) and Prolonged Crying Following COMVAX and Placebo Versus PedvaxHIB and RECOMBIVAX HB in Healthy Infants." Merck & Co., 1999-2000
3. Co-investigator: Comparison of the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of 3 Consistency Lots of Frozen Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Vaccine (MMRV) in Healthy Children. Merck & Co., Inc., B. Pollara, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Investigator, L. Nelson, A.R.N.P., M.S.N., C. Jahrsdorfer, R.N., B.S.N., M. Cooper, M.D., S. Dabrow, M.D., R. Gereige,M.D., V. Jorgensen, M.D., C. Lilly, M.D., L. Maldonado, M.D., L. Ringenberg, M.D., L. Scalfano, M.D., E. Theophilopoulos, M.D., L. Weathers, M.D., 2000-Present.
4. Reach Out Project: A project sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Reaching Children: Building Systems of Care Program, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). $ 10,000 grant. September 2001-June 2003.
5. Co-Investigator: Administration of Frozen Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Vaccine (MMRV) to Healthy Children at 4 to 6 Years of Age. Merck & Co., Inc., B. Pollara, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Investigator, L. Nelson, A.R.N.P., M.S.N., C. Jahrsdorfer, R.N., B.S.N., L. Bowers, M.D., J. Cohen Takagishi, M.D., S. Dabrow, M.D., R. Gereige, M.D., C. Lilly, M.D., L. Maldonado, M.D., L. Ringenberg, M.D., L. Rodriguez, M.D., E. Theophilopoulos, M.D., L. Weathers, M.D., L. Dawson, R.N., T. Hesse, R.N., 2001-2003.
6. Co-Investigator: Safety and Efficacy of Pentavalent (G1, G2, G3, G4, and P1) Human-Bovine Reassortant Rotavirus Vaccine in Healthy Infants. Merck & Co., Inc., B. Pollara, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Investigator, L. Nelson, A.R.N.P., M.S.N., C. Jahrsdorfer, R.N., B.S.N., L. Bowers, M.D., J. Cohen Takagishi, M.D., S. Dabrow, M.D., R. Gereige, M.D., C. Lilly, M.D., L. Maldonado, M.D., L. Ringenberg, M.D., L. Rodriguez, M.D., E. Theophilopoulos, M.D., L. Weathers, M.D., 2001-2004.
7. Co-Investigator: CATCH Us At Asthma Clinic. Lejkowski M, Stadler L, Gereige RS, and Spoto-Cannons A. Faculty advisor. CATCH Grant. $3000. June 2003-2006.
8. Co-Investigator: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Trial to Assess Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of Influenza Virus Vaccine, Trivalent, Types A & B, Live Cold-Adapted (FluMist) and Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMRII) and Varicella (VARIVAX) Vaccines Administered Concurrently to Healthy Children. MedImmune Inc. B. Pollara, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Investigator, L. Nelson, A.R.N.P., M.S.N., C. Jahrsdorfer, R.N., B.S.N., L. Bowers, M.D., J. Cohen Takagishi, M.D., S. Dabrow, M.D., R. Gereige, M.D., C. Lilly, M.D., L. Maldonado, M.D., L. Ringenberg, M.D., L. Rodriguez, M.D., E. Theophilopoulos, M.D., L. Weathers, M.D., 2002-2005
Educational : 1. Co-Investigator. Residency Training in General Internal Medicine and General Grants Pediatrics Training Grant. HRSA Bureau of Health Professions. Principal investigator, Bernard Pollara, M.D,.PhD., R. Gereige, M.D., Co-investigator, Total Award for Grant Period 1999-2002: $ 1,200,000.
2. Reach Out Project: A project sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Reaching Children: Building Systems of Care Program, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, and B. Gemunder, M.D., Resident Investigator. This project trains local bilingual outreach workers from Manatee County to help enroll uninsured children into the SCHIP (Supplemental Child Health Insurance Program) at point of service at the Lawton and Chiles Family Health Center in rural Bradenton, Florida. $ 10,000 grant. September 2001- June 2003. Co- Investigator.
3. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, R. Gereige, M.D., L. Ringenberg, M.D., Co-Investigators. July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003 - $48,000.
4. Co-Investigator: CATCH Us At Asthma Clinic. Lejkowski M, Stadler L, Gereige RS, and Spoto-Cannons A. Faculty advisor. CATCH Grant. $3000. June 2003.
5. Co-Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, R. Gereige, M.D., D. Straub, M.D., Co- Investigators. July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004 - $48,000.
6. Co-PI. HRSA Residency Training Grant, Bureau of Health Professions. A training grant that focuses on mobile heath for CSHCN and youths at risk as well as Genetics curriculum. S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, R. Gereige, M.D., D. Straub, M.D., L. Ringenberg, M.D., B. Pollara, M.D., Co-PIs. July 2004-June 2007.
7. Principal Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D., D. Straub, M.D., Co- Investigators. July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005 - $52,500.
8. Principal Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D., D. Straub, M.D., Jennifer Takagishi, M.D., Co-Investigators. July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006 - $40,000.
9. Principal Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D., D. Straub, M.D., Jennifer Takagishi, M.D., Co-Investigators. July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007 - $50,000.
10. Co-Investigator: Mobile Miles for Healthy Smiles. Marinkovic M, Gereige RS, and Ringenberg L. Faculty advisor. CATCH Grant. $3000. January 2006.
11. Principal Investigator. Oral Health Risk Assessment Preceptorship. Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. March 2006.
12. Principal Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D., D. Straub, M.D., Jennifer Takagishi, M.D., Co-Investigators. July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 - $50,000.
13. Co-Investigator. Smoking Cessation Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). S. Dabrow, M.D., Principal Investigator, R. Gereige, M.D., J. Takagishi, M.D., M. Kumar. M.D. Co- Investigators. April 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 - $60,000.
14. Principal Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D., J Takagishi, M.D., Co- Investigators. July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 - $40,000.
15. Principal Investigator. Community Pediatrics Residency Training Grant. The University of South Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator, S. Dabrow, M.D., J Takagishi, M.D., Co- Investigators. July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 - $40,000.
16. Principal Investigator. Affordable Care Act: Primary Care Residency Expansion Program Grant. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to Variety Children’s Hospital dba Miami Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Residency Program). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator. September 30, 2010-September 29, 2015. Award No. T89HP20722-01-00. $2,861,568.00
17. Principal Investigator. Affordable Care Act: Primary Care Residency Expansion Program Grant. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to Variety Children’s Hospital dba Miami Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Osteopathic Residency Program). R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator. September 30, 2010-September 29, 2015. Award No. T89HP20763-01-00. $ 1,907,712.00
18. Principal Investigator. HRSA Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Grant Program. GME funding ~ $5.4 million per year. R. Gereige, M.D., Principal Investigator. 2011-Present.
19. Co-Investigator. Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to Variety Children’s Hospital. HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Principal investigator, Oscar Arevalo, DDS, ScD, MBA, MS., R. Gereige, M.D., Co-investigator, Total Award for Grant Period 7/1/2020-6/30/2025: $ 2,249,995. Award No. 1D88HP37560-01-00.
Book Edition Technical Reviewer: Review: American Academy of Pediatrics. Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide. 2nd edition. Aronson SS and Shope TR (editors). 2009. AAP. Elk Grove Village, IL (On behalf of the AAP Council on School Health)
Literature : Manuscript reviewer for Clinical Pediatrics. Review Manuscript reviewer for The Lebanese Medical Journal. Manuscript reviewer for Pediatrics Manuscript reviewer for Ambulatory Pediatrics Journal Manuscript reviewer for Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) – Invited Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Public Health Epidemiology Workshop and abstract reviewer for the Ambulatory Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2007 Workshop and abstract reviewer for the Ambulatory Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2008 Appointed to the Editorial Board of Pediatrics in Review in General Pediatrics – July 1, 2009- June 30, 2012. Manuscript reviewer for The Journal of Hospital Medicine Manuscript Reviewer for SciTechnol Manuscript reviewer for Pediatrics in Review – July 2009-Present Abstract Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2010 (Vancouver) Workshop reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2011 (Denver) Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2012 (Boston) Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2013 (Washington) Reappointed for a second term to the Editorial Board of Pediatrics in Review in General Pediatrics – July 1, 2012- June 30, 2015 Reappointed for a third term to the Editorial Board of Pediatrics in Review in General Pediatrics – July 1, 2015- June 30, 2018 Pediatrics in Review Associate Editor, CME – May 2016 – Present. Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2014 (Vancouver) Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2015 (San Diego) Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2016 (Baltimore) Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2017 (San Francisco) Speed Mentoring Session at PAS 2017 (San Francisco)- Participated as a Speed Mentor – May 2017 Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2018 (Toronto) Poster Facilitator – Pediatric Academic Societies – Quality Improvement: Education Posters - PAS annual meeting 2018 (Toronto) Abstract Reviewer – AAMC Learn Serve Lead 2019 Meeting – Medical Education Submissions. Learn Serve Lead 2019: The AAMC Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2019 (Baltimore) Poster Facilitator – Pediatric Academic Societies – Quality Improvement: Education Posters - PAS annual meeting 2019 (Baltimore) Abstract Reviewer – AAMC 2020 Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA) Regional Meeting – March 12-14; 2020. Atlanta, GA. Abstract and Workshop Reviewer for the Academic Pediatric Association – PAS annual meeting 2020 (Philadelphia)
Peer Grant : Grant reviewer for the Predoctoral Training in Primary Care Grant Program- Review Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)- Bureau of Health Professions; February 2001.
Grant reviewer for the Faculty Development in Primary Care Grant Program- Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)- Bureau of Health Professions; April 2002.
External June 10-13th, 2013 - Served as an invited External Examiner for the Final Year Examiner Pediatric Students’ OSCE and distinction VIVA at Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Languages : Reading, writing and speaking fluency in: French, English and Arabic.
Activities : American University Folk Dance Club member, 1982-1986.
Boy Scout member and Chief, 1972-1989, Lebanese National Scout.
Interests : Reading, theater, painting, arts, swimming, volley-ball, traveling, camping and drawing
Presentations: 1. June 15, 1995 - Post Resuscitation Stabilization and Transport – PALS Provider Course, Suncoast Pediatric Conference, All Children’s Hospital ECC, St Petersburg, Florida.
2. April 29, 1996 - Presentation to high school students on Substance Abuse Prevention: Dealing with the Pressures. Seminole High school, St. Petersburg, Florida.
3. June 20, 1996 - Post Resuscitation Stabilization and Transport lecture and Advanced Airway Practical Station - PALS Provider Course, Suncoast Pediatric Conference, All Children’s Hospital ECC, St Petersburg, Florida.
4. July 19, 1996 - Pediatric Grand Rounds at All Children’s Hospital: Sports Medicine in Your Practice: A Practical Approach to Common Athletic Injuries.
5. October 31, 1996 - USF Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds at Tampa General Hospital: Sports Medicine in Your Practice: A Practical Approach to Common Athletic Injuries.
6. January 27-31, 1997 - Wellness Week - Poster presentation on Athletic Injury Prevention and Anabolic Steroids - Northeast Highschool - St. Petersburg, Florida.
7. June 13, 1997 - Pinellas County Schools Medical Aspects of Handicapping Conditions program for Physical Education Teachers - Special Considerations for Special Athletes - Pinellas Park High School, St Petersburg, Florida.
8. February 9, 1998- Airway and resuscitation station- PALS recertification course- All Children’s Hospital ECC- St. Petersburg, Florida.
9. March 6, 1998- Pinellas County Schools - 3rd Annual Student Services Catalog of Choice Day: Supporting Success for Each Student - Special Considerations for Special Athletes - Palm Harbor University High School, Palm Harbor, Florida.
10. April 3, 1998- Issues and Advances in Pediatrics - "Issues in Adolescent Substance Abuse"- Moderator - University of South Florida Department of Pediatrics - Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, Florida.
11. October 16, 1998- Pinellas County Schools- Presentation for school nurses: Adolescent Normal Growth and Development - University of South Florida, Bayboro Campus, St. Petersburg, Florida.
12. November 23, 1998- All Children's Hospital Research Seminar series - Pinellas County Through the Eyes of Various States and Countries: A Look at the Reliability of Infant Mortality Rates- All Children’s Hospital CHC Auditorium- St. Petersburg, Florida.
13. March 13-14, 1999- Community-Based Care facilitator - Every Child Deserves a Medical Home - A pilot course sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics; The Medical Home Program - Shriners Hospital for Children -Tampa, Florida.
14. May 1, 1999 - Poster Presentation- "Pinellas County Through the Eyes of Various States and Countries: A Look at the Reliability of Infant Mortality Rates" - PAS, APA/ SPR Meeting- San Francisco, California.
15. June 26, 1999 - 23rd Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference - Nutritional Supplements: Science Versus Hype - All Children's Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine - TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida.
16. September 11, 1999 - Practical pediatrics Seminar - Common Acute Athletic Injuries: A Practical Approach - All Children’s Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine - University of South Florida, MDC 1096; Tampa, Florida.
17. November 10, 1999 - Oral Presentation- Pinellas County Through the Eyes of Various States and Countries: A Look at the Reliability of Infant Mortality Rates - APHA Annual Meeting- Chicago, Illinois.
18. November 17, 1999 - Post Resuscitation Stabilization and Transport - PALS Provider Course, All Children’s Hospital ECC, St. Petersburg, Florida.
19. December 3, 1999 - Teaching Pediatrics: A Mission of Fun, Challenges and Rewards. All Children’s Hospital Foundation - St. Petersburg, Florida.
20. December 7, 1999 - Wellness Week - Poster presentation on Athletic Nutritional Supplements and Anabolic Steroids - Northeast Highschool - St. Petersburg, Florida
21. December 14, 1999 and February 8, 2000 - Post Resuscitation Stabilization and Transport - PALS Provider Course, All Children’s Hospital ECC, St. Petersburg, Florida.
22. February 22, 2000 - Knee Injuries in the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete - All Children’s Hospital Outreach Grand Rounds - Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Florida.
23. March 15, 2000 - Knee Injuries in the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete - All Children’s Hospital Outreach Grand Rounds - St Joseph’s Hospital, Port Charlotte, Florida.
24. April 7, 2000 - Nutritional Supplements in Sports: Science versus Hype - All Children’s Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds - All Children’s Hospital ECC, St. Petersburg, Florida.
25. May 11, 2000 - Nutritional Supplements in Sports: Science versus Hype - Pediatric Grand Rounds - MacInnes Auditorium, Tampa General Hospital- Tampa, Florida.
26. February 19, 2001 - Play it Safe to Play it Well- Sports Readiness and Injury prevention for the School-Aged Athlete - A presentation for Pasco County School Nurses, a program sponsored by AHEC - Land O’lakes, Pasco County, Florida.
27. March 2, 2001 - Play it Safe to Play it Well- Sports Readiness and Injury prevention for the School-Aged Athlete- Pinellas County Schools Pro-Ed Day at All Children’s Hospital, ECC- St. Petersburg, Florida.
28. Member of the work group of SIG on Medical Student Education at the APA/ SPR annual meeting in Baltimore - April 28-May 1, 2001.
29. October 11, 2001- The Problem Learner- The Third Annual Teaching Made Easy: A Community Faculty Development Seminar - The Rusty Pelican, Tampa, Florida.
30. May 4, 2002- Poster presentation - "Sports Medicine: Is There a Value for a Structured Rotation to Pediatric Residents?"- APA/ SPR meeting, May 4, 2002 - Baltimore, Maryland.
31. August 2, 2002 - Minor Emergencies, From A to Z - Pinellas County Schools Wellness Expo 2002. Clearwater High School, Clearwater, Florida.
32. August 30, 2002 - The 2002 USF White Coat Ceremony - Keynote Speaker. Addressed the Class of 2006 on the significance of the White Coat and Humanism in Medicine. HSC Auditorium, USF College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida.
33. September 21, 2002 - Sports-Specific Common Overuse Injuries: What's the Name of the Game? - All Children's Hospital Lakeland Practical Pediatric Conference - Lakeland, Florida.
34. October 16, 2002 - Emerging Pediatric Morbidities for the Millennium - USF College of Medicine, Primary Care Week Sponsored by AMSA and AHEC (Pediatric Special Interest Group) - For Med I and II - Tampa, Florida.
35. November 14, 2002 - USF Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds at Tampa General Hospital: “Sports-Specific Common Overuse Injuries: What’s the Name of the Game?” - Tampa General Hospital, MacInnes Auditorium, Tampa, Florida.
36. January 24, 2003 - All Children's Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds: “Sports- Specific Common Overuse Injuries: What’s the Name of the Game?” - All Children's Hospital, Education and Conference Center, St Petersburg, Florida.
37. January 1, 2003-Present - Professional Education & Development Seminar Series (P.E.D.S.S.). Longitudinal seminars in scholarly development for the residents.
38. April 3, 2003- Evidence-Based Medicine for the Practitioner: A Workshop for learning and Teaching EBM- The Fourth Annual Teaching Made Easy: A Community Faculty Development Seminar - The Rusty Pelican, Tampa, Florida.
39. May 2, 2003. Poster Presentation – “Teaching the “Business of Medicine” Via Multi-Format Modules”. Takagishi J, Bowers L, Gereige RS, and Dabrow S. APPD annual Spring Meeting, May 1-3, 2003- Seattle, WA.
40. May 3, 2003. “Connecting” A Telephone Triage Resident Curriculum to the ACGME Competencies – It Can Be Done. Gereige RS, Dabrow S, and Amin D. Two hour workshop. APPD annual Spring Meeting, May 1-3, 2003- Seattle, WA.
41. May 3, 2003. Poster Presentation – “A Project to REACH OUT to Uninsured Children in a Rural Setting – An innovative, Culturally-Sensitive Way of Overcoming the barriers”. Gemunder BA, and Gereige RS. APA/SPR meeting May 3-6, 2003. Seattle, WA.
42. May 18, 2003 - All Children's Hospital and the Safe Kids Coalition - Play Safe - Win Safe: A Sports Safety Course for Coaches - "Sports Injury Prevention". All Children's Hospital Education and Conference Center, St. Petersburg, Florida.
43. June 20, 2003 – “Reach Out Program” – General Pediatric Update IX and Florida Chapter AAP Annual Business Meeting, Hilton, Walt Disney Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
44. June 29, 2003 – “Sports-Specific Common Overuse Injuries: What’s the Name of the Game?” – The 27th Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference, Sponsored by All Children’s Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
45. Academic Year 2002-2003 Residents Didactic lectures (ACH and TGH) on the following topics: Evaluation and Feedback (PEDSS), Head and Neck injuries, Journal Club Basics, Domestic Violence Screening I and II, Introduction to EBM, Telephone Triage, Creative Presentations (PEDSS), Teaching Residents to be Teachers (PEDSS), Preparticipation Physicals, and Senior Residents' Orientation.
46. September 3, 2003 - On Becoming a Pediatrician, presentation and discussion to the All Children's Hospital Medical Explorer's Program. All Children's Hospital Education and Conference Center, St. Petersburg, Florida.
47. September 12, 2003 - Minor Emergencies, From A to Z - Pinellas County Schools Wellness Expo 2003. Lakewood High School, St. Petersburg, Florida.
48. September 18, 2003 – Sports Injury Prevention: Developmental Approach to Sports Readiness. The Hillsborough County Pediatric Society meeting. Wyndham Westshore Hotel. Tampa, Florida.
49. November 6, 2003 – Sports Injury Prevention: Developmental Approach to Sports Readiness. Florida Recreation and park Association, District IV Meeting. North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center, Clearwater, Florida.
50. November 6, 2003 – Selected Sports Injuries: Prevention, Identification, Care, and Emergency Preparedness. Florida Recreation and park Association, District IV Meeting. North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center, Clearwater, Florida.
51. April 1, 2004 - USF Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds at Tampa General Hospital: “Skin in the Locker Room: Sports Medicine "Rash" Decisions made Right” - Tampa General Hospital, MacInnes Auditorium, Tampa, Florida.
52. May 4, 2004 - "S.O.S.S.?: Stepping-up Our Sports Medicine Socratics". McGregor R and Gereige R. Three hour workshop at the APA/ SPR annual meeting in San Francisco, CA. May 1-4, 2004.
53. June 10-13, 2004 - "Keeping up the Pace With the Sports Supplements' Race" - 28th Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Sponsored by All Children’s Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
54. Academic Year 2003-2004 Residents Didactic lectures (ACH and TGH) on the following topics: Journal Club Basics, Sports Readiness, PEDSS (Teaching Residents how to Teach), Overuse Injuries, Telephone Triage, EBM (PEDSS) on Etiology and Harm, PEDSS (The problem Learner), Sports Medicine Knee exam workshop, PEDSS (Professionalism), Sports Medicine Board Review, EBM weekly morning reports at TGH.
55. July 17th, 2004 – “Building Systems of Care: Pediatrician’s Involvement in SCHIP Outreach and Enrollment”. Presented at the 2004 Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) and Medical Home National Conference. Chicago, July 15-17, 2004.
56. July 29th, 2004 - "Play It Safe to Play It Well: Important Aspects of Sports Safety", and "Selected Sorts Injuries". Training for Hillsborough County Coaches at Jefferson Highschool. Tampa, Florida.
57. August 2nd, 2004 - "Play It Safe to Play It Well: Important Aspects of Sports Safety", and "Selected Sorts Injuries". Training for Hillsborough County Coaches at King Highschool. Tampa, Florida.
58. October 10, 2004 - Poster Presentation. "A Teaching Tool for Training Residents in School Health: Meeting the ACGME Competencies". Gereige RS, Takagishi J, and Dabrow, S. AAP 2004 national Conference and Exhibition, Section on School Health, San Francisco, CA.
59. October 19, 2004 - Childhood Obesity: Emerging Pediatric Morbidity for the Millennium - USF College of Medicine, Primary Care Week Sponsored by AMSA and AHEC (Pediatric Special Interest Group) - For Med I and II - Tampa, Florida.
60. March 5-9, 2005 - AAP PREP The Course Faculty member - An Intensive Board Review Course Sponsored by the AAP - Miami, Florida.
61. May 13, 2005 - "A Teaching Tool for Training Residents in School Health: Meeting the ACGME Competencies". Gereige RS, Takagishi J, and Dabrow, S. Curriculum Task Force Workshop: Exploration of Curricular Tools and Ideas for Practice Based Learning and Improvement and Systems Based Practice. APPD 2005, Washington, DC.
62. May 13, 2005 – The Price is Right: Teaching the Business of Medicine via Multi- format Modules. Takagishi, J. Gereige RS, and Bonner R. Workshop presentation. APPD meeting. Washington, DC
63. May 13, 2005 - Poster Presentation. "A Teaching Tool for Training Residents in School Health: Meeting the ACGME Competencies". Gereige RS, Takagishi J, and Dabrow, S. APPD 2005 meeting. Washington, DC.
64. May 17, 2005 - Oral Presentation. "A Teaching Tool for Training Residents in School Health: Meeting the ACGME Competencies". Gereige RS, Takagishi J, and Dabrow, S. APA Community and School health SIG. SPR meeting 2005. Washington, DC
65. May 2005 - Dabrow S., Gereige R, Maldonado L. ADHD Quality Improvement Project in a Residency Program—Does it Make a Difference? Presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ Plenary Session. Washington, D.C.
66. June 10th, 2005 – “Mom! Going to School Makes Me Sick!: Environmental Health Issues in Schools” - 29th Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Sponsored by All Children’s Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
67. Academic Year 2004-2005 Residents Didactic lectures (ACH and TGH) on the following topics: AAP and You, Sports Preparticipation, Telephone Triage, PEDSS (Abstracts/posters/short presentations), Sports Medicine Residents Board review, Evidence-Based Medicine, Splinting Workshop, and PEDSS (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), PEDSS (Professionalism), and EBM weekly morning report at TGH.
68. September 9-14th, 2005 - AAP PREP The Course Faculty member - An Intensive Board Review Course Sponsored by the AAP – Portland, Oregon.
69. September 17, 2005 – “Performance Enhancers and the Teenage Athlete: The Truth About Anabolic Steroids and Creatine”. Issues and Advances in Adolescent Medicine. University of South Florida. Quorum Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
70. March 16, 2006 – “Sports Nutritional Supplements: The Good, The Useless, and The Dangerous and Deadly”. The Hillsborough County Pediatric Society meeting. Wyndham Westshore Hotel. Tampa, Florida.
71. March 17, 2006. Poster Presentation – “Does a Rural Pediatric Clerkship Experience Have an Impact on Medical Student' Attitudes Toward Serving the Underserved?”. Gereige RS., Spoto-Cannons A, and Theophilopoulos E. COMSEP meeting March 16-18, 2006. Salt Lake City, UT.
72. April 29, 2006. Workshop (3 hours) – “Effective Management of Chronic Disease in Schools”. Grant L, Frankowski B, and Gereige RS. PAS Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006. San Francisco, CA.
73. April 29, 2006. “A Residents’ Curriculum in Telephone Triage: Can Competency Be Heard?” – APA Telephone Care SIG. PAS Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006. San Francisco, CA.
74. April 30, 2006. “Sports Medicine: Caring for the Young Athlete” – PAS Minicourse. McGregor R, Gereige RS, Metzl J, and La Bella C. PAS Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006. San Francisco, CA.
75. May 1, 2006. Poster Presentation – “CATCH Us at Asthma Clinic”. Couluris M, Stadler LP, Spoto-Cannons A, and Gereige RS. PAS Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006. San Francisco, CA.
76. May 1, 2006. Poster Presentation – “Does a Rural Pediatric Clerkship Experience Have an Impact on Medical Student' Attitudes Toward Serving the Underserved?”. Gereige RS., Spoto-Cannons A, and Theophilopoulos E. PAS Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006. San Francisco, CA.
77. May 2, 2006. Moderator - “Building Coalitions”. APA School and Community Health SIG. PAS Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006. San Francisco, CA.
78. May 24, 2006. “Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine”. Grand Rounds. Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital, Bay Pines, St. Petersburg, Florida.
79. June 6, 2006. “School Wellness Policy: An Opportunity to Link the Medical and Educational Homes”. Pediatric Department CME Program. North Collier Hospital Healthcare System. Naples, Florida.
80. Academic Year 2005-2006 Residents Didactic lectures (ACH and TGH) on the following topics: The AAP and You, Humanism in Medicine, Sports Injuries (two lectures), Telephone Triage, PEDSS – Professionalism, PEDSS – Effective Presentations, Oral Health (Two lectures), Nutritional Supplements, Sports Injuries (Two lectures), Sports Medicine Residents Board review, EBM Weekly Morning Report at TGH.
81. July 20, 2006. “Sports Head and Neck Injuries”. USF Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Tampa General Hospital, MacInnes Auditorium, Tampa, Florida.
82. September 16-18, 2006. Poster Presentation. “Does Focus on 15 and 18 Months Visits Facilitate Training in Evidence-Based Developmental Screening?” Pavan MH, Dabrow SM, Takagishi J, Gereige R, Ringenberg L. Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.
83. October 7th, 2006. Ringenberg, L, Dabrow, S, Gereige, R. Care Mobile School Health in an Academic Setting. AAP National Conference and Exhibit, Council on School Health Program. Atlanta, GA.
84. January 19th, 2007. “A Nurse in Every School and a School for Every Doctor”. Keynote Speaker, opening session. The Florida Association of School Nurses 12th Annual Conference: “School Nursing: Quest for Excellence”. Quorum Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
85. January 23rd, 2007. “School Health in the New Millenium”. A Call for Action for Student Health. Pinellas County Schools. Largo, Florida.
86. October 7th, 2006. Ringenberg, L, Dabrow, S, Gereige, R, Straub DM, and Fleischer J. Care Mobile School Health in an Academic Setting. AAP National Conference and Exhibit, Council on School Health Program. Atlanta, GA.
87. February 2007. Ringenberg, L, Dabrow, S, Gereige, R, Straub DM, and Fleischer J. “Mobile Health Services in an Academic Setting”. Oral presentation. Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR)/ APA. New Orleans, LA.
88. March 28-31, 2007. Poster Presentation. “A High School Needs Assessment: What Do They Have, Need, and Want?”. Straub DM, Zucker JE, Gereige RS, and Dabrow SM. Society for Adolescent Medicine meeting, Denver, CO.
89. May 4, 2007 – Workshop (2 hours) – “Making Evidence-Based Practice Work for You and Your Learners”. Gereige RS and Campbell KA. APPD Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada.
90. May 5, 2007 - Moderator – “Emergency Preparedness”. APA School and Community Health SIG. PAS Meeting, May 4-May 8, 2007. Toronto, Canada.
91. May 7, 2007 – Poster Presentation. “Care Mobile Miles for Healthy Smiles: An Oral Health Outreach and Training Curriculum for Pediatric Residents”. Marinkovic M, Benjamin H, Rippel S, Ringenberg L, and Gereige RS. PAS Meeting, May 4-May 8, 2007. Toronto, Canada.
92. May 8, 2007 – Moderator: “Hot Topics: Medical Education Potpourri”. PAS Meeting, May 4-May 8, 2007. Toronto, Canada.
93. June 15-17, 2007 – “Say Cheese!! Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”: Two break-out sessions. The 31st Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, Florida.
94. June 15-17, 2007 – Lunch Round-Table with the Specialist: General Pediatric and Sports Medicine. The 31st Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, Florida.
95. June 30, 2007 - “Say Cheese!! Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”. Florida Pediatric Society/ Florida Chapter of the AAP Annual Business Meeting. Hilton Hotel, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida.
96. August 17, 2007 – Medical Conditions and Sports. Pinellas County Coaches’ Training by the USF SMART Institute. Northeast High-School, St. Petersburg, Florida.
97. October 4th, 2007 – “Teaching Proficiency and the Art of Feedback and Evaluation”. Clinical Research Methods Course. USF Department of Internal Medicine. USF COM, MDL 1005. Tampa, Florida.
98. October 28th, 2007 – “Training Residents in School Health: Tools and Opportunities”. Educational Program H of the Council on School Health. AAP NCE. San Francisco, CA.
99. November 6, 2007 - “Say Cheese!! Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”. Sacred Heart Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds. Nemours Children’s Hospital. Pensacola, FL.
100. November 8, 2007 - “Say Cheese!! Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”. Turley Family Health Center. USF Family Medicine Residency Program. Clearwater, Florida.
101. December 20, 2007 - “Say Cheese!! Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”. Training for the Children’s Medical Services Nurses. CMS building, Tampa, Florida.
102. January 14, 2008 – “International Pediatrics: Volunteering for Medical Missions”. Invited speaker for the USF medical students’ Pediatric Interest Group. USF College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida.
103. February 21, 2008 – Poster Presentation. “The Scope of Oral Health Practice and Needs of Child Health Care Medical Providers in Florida”. Valdes MA, Marinkovic M, Benjamin H, and Gereige RS. American Federation for Medical Research, Southern Regional Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
104. February 22, 2008 – Poster Presentation. “The Scope of Oral Health Practice and Needs of Child Health Care Medical Providers in Florida”. Valdes MA, Marinkovic M, Benjamin H, and Gereige RS. USF Research Day, 2008.
105. February 28, 2008 - “Say Cheese!! Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”. Lawton Chiles Community Health Center. Bradenton, FL
106. April 24, 2008 – “Approach to Common Sports and Playground Injuries in Children”. All Children’s Specialty Care of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL.
107. May 4, 2008 – Platform presentation. “The Price is Right: Teaching the Business of Medicine Via Multi-Format Modules”. Takagishi J, Boner R; Katz P, Bowers L, Dabrow S and Gereige RS. PAS meeting, Honolulu, HI
108. May 6, 2008 – Platform Presentation (Abstract) - Valdes MA, Marinkovic M, Benjamin H, and Gereige RS. The Scope of Oral Health Practice and Needs of Child Health Care Medical Providers in Florida. APA School and Community Health SIG. Honolulu, HI
109. June 12-15, 2008 – “The ABC’s of Splinting in Athletic Injuries” – A hands-on workshop. Break-out Sessions. 32nd Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, FL.
110. June 15th, 2008 – “Pediatric Sports Medicine “SEE IT!”: Sports Exam Evaluation of Injuries and Treatment”. Plenary Session with demonstration of the exam on a live model with videofeed. 32nd Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, FL.
111. July 29th, 2008 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment for the Child Health Professional”. Florida Association of Public Health Nurses Annual Meeting. Omni Champions Gate Hotel. Orlando, Florida.
112. August 23rd, 2008 – ACH Practical Pediatrics on Sports Medicine. Program Chair and Faculty. “Primary Care Sports Medicine Case Studies”. All Children’s Specialty Care of Brandon. Brandon, Florida.
113. August 25, 26 2008 – “AAP Oral Health Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish Hands-on Application” – Visiting Professorship program. Watonga Indian Health Services, Clinton, OK
114. September 17th, 2008 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish Application” – Hillsborough County Health Department, Tampa, Florida
115. October 2nd, 2008 – “ Sports Medicine for Children with Special Health Care Needs: The Ability to Overcome Disability” – USF Pediatrics Grand Round, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida
116. October 10th, 2008 – Poster Presentation. “From a Pediatrician’s Desk to State Wide Oral Health Impact: The Power of Collaborative Initiatives”. Gereige RS. - 2008 AAP NCE Peds21 Oral Health Symposium “Something to Smile About”. Boston, MA.
117. October 13th, 2008 - Poster Presentation. “The Scope of Oral Health Practice and Needs of Child Health Care Medical Providers in Florida”. Valdes MA, Marinkovic M, Benjamin H, and Gereige RS. Council on Community Pediatric educational program. 2008 AAP NCE. Boston, MA
118. October 12th, 2008 – “Emergencies in the Office or School Setting”. Educational Program H of the Council on School Health. AAP NCE. Boston, MA.
119. October 21st, 2008 – “Sports Medicine for Children with Special Health Care Needs: The Ability to Overcome Disability” – Sarasota Memorial Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds. Sarasota, Florida
120. December 6th, 2008 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment: Show What You Know”. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH). AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
121. December 6th, 2008 – “What to do When your State Does not Reimburse”?. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH) two concurrent breakout sessions. AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
122. December 6th, 2008 – “Building Collaborative Relationships to Ensure Your Patients’ Access to a Dental Home”. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH). AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
123. February 27th, 2009 - A Medical Home for CSHCNs: Weaving an EHR Web to Link with Hospital and Community”. Gereige RS, Ringenberg L, and McCormick J. - AAP Future of Pediatrics Conference. Anaheim, CA.
124. February 28th, 2009 – Poster Presentation. “From a Pediatrician’s Desk to State Wide Oral Health Impact: The Power of Collaborative Initiatives”. Gereige RS. - AAP Future of Pediatrics Conference. Anaheim, CA.
125. March 24th, 2009 – “Sports Injury Prevention: Play it Safe to Play it Well” – Two classes taught in athletic training to highschool students. East Lake Highschool. Tarpon Springs, Florida.
126. April 30, 2009 – Workshop (1 ½ hours). "Case-Based Approach to Teaching and Evaluating Proficiency in Evidence-Based Medicine Across the Continuum of Medical Education." Kersten HB, Spector ND, Frohna J, Guralnick S, Giudice E, Thompson ED, and Gereige RS. (A collaborative workshop between Drexel University, University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin, Stony Brook University, and University of South Florida). APPD/COMSEP meeting. Baltimore, MD
127. May 2, 2009 – Workshop (3 hours). "Implementing a Tobacco Cessation Curriculum-Not Just Blowing Smoke". Dabrow S, Gereige RS, Takagishi J, and Harris E. PAS meeting. Baltimore, MD
128. May 4, 2009 - Workshop (3 hours) - "Case-Based Approach to Teaching and Evaluating Proficiency in Evidence-Based Medicine Across the Continuum of Medical Education." Kersten HB, Spector ND, Frohna J, Guralnick S, Giudice E, Thompson ED, and Gereige RS. (A collaborative workshop between Drexel University, University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin, Stony Brook University, and University of South Florida). PAS meeting. Baltimore. MD
129. June 11, 2009 - “The ABC’s of Splinting in Athletic Injuries” – A hands-on pre- conference workshop. 33rd Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, FL.
130. June 11, 2009 – “Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Office”. A pre-conference workshop. 33rd Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, FL.
131. June 14th, 2009 – “Pediatric Sports Medicine “SEE IT!”: Sports Exam Evaluation of Injuries and Treatment – Part II”. Plenary Session with demonstration of the exam on a live model with videofeed. 33rd Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Hilton, Clearwater Beach, FL.
132. October 1st, 2009 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment and Approaches for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.” – Part of the AAP visiting professorship program in oral health - University of Wisconsin Pediatric Grand Rounds. Madison, WI http://videos.med.wisc.edu/videoInfo.php?videoid=11585
133. November 7th, 2009 - Poster Presentation. “The Price is Right: Teaching the Business of Medicine to Pediatric Residents via Multi-format Self-Study Modules”. Takagishi, J., Bonner, R., Matz, P., Bowers, L., Dabrow, S., Gereige, R. MedEdPORTAL Poster Session at the AAMC 2009 Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
134. November 13th, 2009 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment: Show What You Know”. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH). AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
135. November 14th, 2009 – “What to do When your State Does not Reimburse”?. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH) two concurrent breakout sessions. AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
136. January 29th, 2010 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment and Fluoride Varnish Application for the Primary Care Health Professional.” – Part of the AAP visiting professorship program in oral health – Georgetown University Pediatric Grand Rounds. Washington, DC
137. April 23rd, 2010 – “Sports Medicine for Children with Special Health Care Needs: The Ability to Overcome Disability” – Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds. Miami, Florida
138. May 2nd, 2010 – Workshop (3 hours) – “How to Build an Academic General Pediatric Fellowship: A Practical Guide for Hospitalist and Ambulatory Models”. Shah N, Ottolini M, Stucky E, Maniscalco J, Gereige RS, and Manicone P. (A collaborative workshop between Washington National Children’s Hospital, San Diego Children’s Hospital, LA Children’s Hospital, and Miami Children’s Hospital). PAS meeting. Vancouver, Canada
139. May 4, 2010 - Workshop (3 hours) - "Case-Based Approach to Teaching and Evaluating Proficiency in Evidence-Based Medicine Across the Continuum of Medical Education." Kersten HB, Spector ND, Frohna J, Guralnick S, Giudice E, Thompson ED, and Gereige RS. (A collaborative workshop between Drexel University, University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin, Stony Brook University, and Miami Children’s Hospital). PAS meeting. Vancouver, Canada.
140. May 4th, 2010 – “Qualitative Research Methods in Project Evaluation” – Part of the Academic Pediatric Association Educational Scholars Program. PAS meeting. Vancouver, Canada.
141. June 26th, 2010 – “Pediatric Sports Medicine “SEE IT!”: Sports Exam Evaluation of Injuries and Treatment”. Plenary Session with demonstration of the exam on a live model with videofeed. 34th Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference. Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, FL.
142. July 28th-31st, 2010 – “Evaluation of Knee Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete”. 1er Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria. West Bay, Roatan, Honduras.
143. November 5th, 2010 – “Oral Health Risk Assessment: Show What You Know”. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH). AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
144. November 5-6th, 2010 – “Coding for Oral Health Services”?. Chapter Advocate Training on Oral Health (CATOOH) two concurrent breakout sessions. AAP Headquarter, Elk Grove Village, IL
145. March 6th, 2011 – “Test Your Knowledge – Audience Response System Interactive Practice Test Questions”. Miami Children’s Hospital 14th Annual Pediatric Board Review Course. Intercontinental Hotel, Miami, FL
146. March 9th, 2011 – “Top Ten 2010 Pediatric Publications that May Change the Way You Practice (.. or Not)”. The Miami Children’s Hospital 46th Annual Pediatric Post Graduate Course “Perspectives in Pediatrics”. Intercontinental Hotel, Miami, FL
147. May 3rd, 2011 – Poster Presentation. “Can 15 Minutes Improve Sign-Outs? An Objective Evaluation of a New Sign-Out Tool and Training Module”. Nimeh JW, Dabrow SM, Ford RA, and Gereige RS. PAS Meeting. Denver, CO.
148. May 3rd, 2011 – Poster Presentation. “Applying Lean Initiatives to Inpatient Rounds to Improve Discharge Delays”. Cunill-De Sautu B, Dandoy C, Granados A, Mestre M, Rodriguez A, Sanchez-Rubiera N, Soto M, and Gereige RS. PAS Meeting. Denver, CO.
149. June 28th, 2011 – Workshop – “Successful Integration of Comprehensive Oral Health into a School-Based Health Center”. Gereige RS, Lear J, and Vodicka P. National Assembly on School-Based Health Care (NASBHC) National School- Based health Care Convention. Chicago, IL.
150. July 30th, 2011 – Workshop – “Fellowships in Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A Practical Guide for Development”. Shah N, Gereige RS, Fisher ES, Ottolini M, Maniscalco J, Fine B, Ittersum WV. 2011 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference. Kansas City, MO.
151. October 7th, 2011 – “Sports Nutritional Supplements: The Good, The Useless, and The Dangerous and Deadly”. Miami Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Grand Round, Miami, Florida
152. April 19-20, 2012 – Workshops – Faculty at the ACCME 2012 CME as a Bridge to Quality Accreditation Workshop – Moderated Breakout Sessions in: Activity Planning, Strategies for Change and Improvement, Standards for Commercial Support and Round Table Q&A. Chicago, IL
153. May 1st, 2012 – Workshop (3 hours) - "You Got EBM in my QI Process! No, You Got QI in My EBM Pocess: Two Great Processes that Integrate Together." Kersten HB, Frohna J, Giudice E, Thompson ED, Gereige RS, and Cooperberg D. (A collaborative workshop between Drexel University, University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin, and Miami Children’s Hospital). PAS meeting. Boston, MA.
154. July 21st, 2012 – Workshop – “Fellowships in Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A Practical Guide for Development”. Shah N, Gereige RS, Fisher ES, Bauer B, Maniscalco J, Chase L, Ittersum WV. 2012 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
155. September 20th, 2012 – “Addressing Oral Health Disparities Through the Medical Home” – USF Pediatrics Grand Round, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida
156. September 20th, 2012 – “Mentoring Trainees in Their QI Projects: Improving the Quality of Quality Improvement Projects” – A Faculty Development Workshop for USF Pediatrics Faculty. USF South Tampa Center – Tampa, Florida.
157. September 21st, 2012 – “Addressing Oral Health Disparities Through the Medical Home” – All Children’s Hospital, John’s Hopkins Medicine – St. Petersburg, Florida.
158. October 20th, 2012 - “Addressing Oral Health Disparities Through the Medical Home” – Selected Short Subjects – AAP National Conference & Exhibit (NCE) – New Orleans, LA.
159. January 11, 2013 – Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Grand Round: “Skin in the Locker Room: Sports Medicine "Rash" Decisions made Right” – Miami Children’s Hospital Main Auditorium, Miami, Florida.
160. May 5th, 2013 – Workshop (3 hours) - "You Got EBM in my QI Process! No, You Got QI in My EBM Process: Two Great Processes that Integrate Together." Kersten HB, Thompson ED, Giudice E, Gereige RS, and Cooperberg D. (A collaborative workshop between Drexel University, University of Maryland, and Miami Children’s Hospital). PAS meeting. Washington, DC.
161. June 13th, 2013 – Workshop – “The Art of Giving Feedback and Evaluation” – An invited workshop as part of the “Second Pediatric Medical Education Workshop: Issues in Communication and Evaluation”. Kuwait University, Department of Pediatrics, Abdulrazzak Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Medicine. Kuwait.
162. August 1-2, 2013 – Workshops – Faculty at the ACCME 2013 CME as a Bridge to Quality Accreditation Workshop – Moderated Breakout Sessions in: Activity Planning, Strategies for Change and Improvement, Standards for Commercial Support and Round Table Q&A on Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS). Chicago, IL
163. August 1-4, 2013 – Poster Presentation. “Clinical Learning Environment: A Sponsoring Institution’s Experience in Meeting the CLER Focus Areas by Learning to S.O.A.R.” Gereige RS, Cunill-De Sautu B. Gabay M, and Duva M. 2013 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference. New Orleans, LA.
164. February 14, 2014 – “Challenges in Residents/Fellows Education and ABP Recertification: New ACGME and MOC Requirements” – 61st Annual Congress Excellence in Pediatrics – Puerto Rico Pediatric Society. Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center. San Juan, PR.
165. February 15, 2014 – “Sports Readiness and Injury Prevention” - 61st Annual Congress Excellence in Pediatrics – Puerto Rico Pediatric Society. Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center. San Juan, PR.
166. March 1st, 2014 – “Pre-Participation Clearance for Young Athletes” – MCH 49th Annual Pediatric Post-Graduate Course: Perspectives in Pediatrics. Intercontinental Hotel, Miami, FL.
167. April 4th, 2014 – “Sports Readiness and Injury Prevention: Play it Safe to Play it Well” – Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Grand Round. Miami, FL.
168. April 4th, 2014 – Poster Presentation. “Clinical Learning Environment: A Sponsoring Institution’s Experience in Meeting the CLER Focus Areas by Learning to S.O.A.R.” Gereige RS, Cunill-De Sautu B. Gabay M, and Duva M. 2014 Annual Association of Pediatric Program Directors’ Meeting. Chicago, IL.
169. May 3rd, 2014 – Session Moderator. “Quality Improvement: Better Process of Care”. 2014 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting. Vancouver, Canada.
170. May 14th, 2014 – “Pre-Conference Session: Biostatistics and EBM for the Boards” – 17th Annual MCH Pediatric Board Review Course. Miami Beach Convention Center. South Beach, Miami, FL
171. June 17th, 2014 – Moderator – “Short Stature Summit: Charting Our Progress Towards an Early Diagnosis and referral of Children with Short Stature”. Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida
172. August 14-15, 2014 – Workshops – Faculty at the ACCME 2014 CME as a Bridge to Quality Accreditation Workshop – Moderated Breakout Sessions in: Activity Planning, Strategies for Change and Improvement, Standards for Commercial Support and Round Table Q&A on GME/ Faculty Development. Chicago, IL
173. October 23-26, 2014 – Poster Presentation (Abstract 285). “Trends in Incidence, Management, Etiology, and Death [TIMED] due to Pediatric Acute Liver Failure in the United States: National Pediatric Health Information Systems 2008-2013”. Kulkarni S; Perez C; Pichardo C; Castillo L; Gagnon M; Beck-Sague C; Hernandez E; Gereige RS. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHN) Conference - Atlanta, GA.
174. October 23-26, 2014 – Poster Presentation (Abstract 432). “Short term outcomes and complications of acetaminophen induced pediatric acute liver failure (APAP ALF from 2008 to 2013 using the Pediatric Health Information System [PHIS] Database.” Pichardo C, Kulkarni SS, Castillo L, Perez C, Gagnon M, Beck-Sague C, Gereige R, Hernandez E. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHN) Conference - Atlanta, GA.
175. November 7-11, 2014 - Poster Presentation. “Trends in Incidence, Management, Etiology, and Death [TIMED] due to Pediatric Acute Liver Failure in the United States: National Pediatric Health Information Systems 2008-2013”. Kulkarni S; Perez C; Pichardo C; Castillo L; Gagnon M; Beck-Sague C; Hernandez E; Gereige RS. American Association for Study of Liver Diseases meeting – Boston. MA
176. March 19th, 2015 – “The General Pediatrician’s Approach to Common Upper Extremities Sports Injuries in the Young Athlete” – The First Annual Bernard Pollara, MD, PhD Resident Lectureship – USF Pediatrics Grand Round, Tampa General Hospital -Tampa, FL. http://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2015/03/25/usf-pediatrics-hosts-inaugural-dr- bernard-pollara-lecture-dr-rani-gereige-first-speaker/
177. March 19th, 2015 – “Approach to Common Lower Extremity Sports Injuries” – USF Pediatrics Residency Program – Residents’ Lecture – Tampa General Hospital – Tampa, FL
178. April 26th, 2015 – Poster Facilitator- Medical Education: Technology II. The 2015 Pediatric Academic Societies – San Diego, CA.
179. May 1st, 2015 – “Shoulder Injuries in Athletes and Prevention” – DOing Pediatric Education Together: Keeping Our Children Safe. A Joint CME Conference of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Osteopathic Pediatricians – Westin Beach Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
180. December 3rd, 2015 – “Innovation in Knowledge Transmission – Continuing Medical Education in the Next Decade”. Evolution or Revolution? Disruptive Thinking, Technology, & Innovation in the Treatment of Pediatric Heart Disease. The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL.
181. February 19th, 2016 – “The Truth Behind Nutritional Supplements in Sports” – The 51st Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course “Perspectives in Pediatrics”. February 17-20; 2016. Intercontinental Hotel, Downtown Miami, Florida.
182. March 9th, 2016 – “Evidence-Based Medicine and Scholarship”. A 4 hours workshop on Evidence-Based Medicine, Study Design, and Scholarship and Publications. Part of (Leadership Executive Academic Development) LEAD II. The Pediatric Residency program, All Children’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine – St. Petersburg, Florida.
183. April 30-May3; 2016 – Poster Facilitator: Medical Education. The 2016 Pediatric Academic Societies – Baltimore, MD.
184. August 4-5, 2016 – Workshops – Faculty at the ACCME 2016 CME as a Bridge to Quality Accreditation Workshop – Moderated Breakout Sessions in: Activity Planning, Strategies for Change and Improvement, Standards for Commercial Support. Chicago, IL
185. August 22nd, 2016 – “Oral Health Disparities”. Faculty at the IPA (International Pediatric Association) 2016 Conference – The 28th International Congress of Pediatrics. August 17-22nd, 2016 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
186. December 9th, 2016 – “Addressing Oral Health Disparities Through the Medical Home” – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Grand Round – Main Auditorium – Miami, Florida.
187. April 26th, 2017 – Gereige RS, Passiment M, and Fowler J. Workshops – “CME for CLER: Addressing the Clinical Learning Environment” – Workshop presented twice at the ACCME 2017: Evolution, Innovation, Alignment Conference. Loews Chicago Hotel; Chicago, Illinois.
188. April 30th; 2017 – “Shoulder and Upper Extremity Injuries for the General Pediatrician” – 15th Annual Pediatric Conference for Physicians and Nurses – Sponsored by Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Lee Health – Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa; Fort Meyers, Florida.
189. September 27th; 2017 – Gereige RS and Cunill-De Sautu B. Workshop. “A Structured QI Curriculum That Works for Trainees and Faculty Alike”. Workshop presented at the ABMS 2017 Conference. September 25th -27th; 2017. The Westin Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.
190. November 11th; 2017 – “Sports Medicine for Children with Special Healthcare Needs” – The 2017 Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Sports Health Symposium Injury Prevention and Return to Sport for the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Auditorium – Miami, Florida.
191. January 25-26; 2018 – Gereige RS and Cunill-De Sautu B. Workshop. “Preparing for your Self-Study” – GME Program Director Workshop – University of South Florida. Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). Tampa, Florida.
192. February 16th; 2018 - – “Sports Medicine for Children with Special Healthcare Needs” – University of Miami Physical Therapy Sports Residency Program. University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
193. March 2; 2018 - Gereige RS and Cunill-De Sautu B. Workshop. “Calling Your S.W.O.T. Team: Getting Ready for the Self-Study Visit – Lessons Learned from the Field” – Workshop, ACGME Annual Education Conference – March 2-4; 2018 - Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Florida.
194. April 17th, 2018 – Gereige RS, and Passiment M. Workshops – “Connecting GME and CME to Address Organizational Priorities Together” – Workshop presented twice at the ACCME 2018: Building an Educational Home Together. Hyatt Regency Chicago; Chicago, Illinois.
195. May 7th, 2018 – Poster Facilitator- Quality Improvement: Education. The 2018 Pediatric Academic Societies – Toronto, Canada.
196. June 26th-27th; 2018 - Poster Presentation. “Increasing MOC Portfolio Program Sponsorships: leveraging GME, Faculty Professional Development, CME, &MOC Linkages. Gereige RS & Cunill-De Sautu B. Pediatric Portfolio Sponsor Meeting. American Board of Pediatrics, DoubleTree Suites Hotel, Durham, NC.
197. November 17th; 2018 – “Medical Management of the Adaptive Athlete” – The 2nd Annual Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Sports Health Symposium: Longevity in Sports Performance, Considerations from Elementary to Post Professional – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Auditorium – Miami, Florida.
198. January 8th; 2019 – “Play it Safe to Play it Well: Important Aspects of Playground Safety & Safe Sports Participation” – A lecture for parents. Lectures and Lattes; Kendall Christian School. Miami, Florida.
199. February 6th; 2019 – “Play it Safe to Play it Well: Important Aspects of Playground Safety & Safe Sports Participation” – A lecture for parents. Lectures and Lattes; Temple Judea School. Miami, Florida.
200. March 8; 2019 - Gereige RS and Cunill-De Sautu B. Workshop. “Process Improvement of GME QI Curriculum: Leveraging the GME, MOC, & CME Connections” – Workshop, ACGME Annual Education Conference – March 7-9; 2019 - Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Florida.
201. May 1st; 2019 – Gereige RS & Llizo A. Workshop (1 hour). “Who is on My Team?? – The Role of Technology & Web Design in Your CME Program’s Process Improvement”. ACCME 2019 Meeting – April 29-May 2; 2019 – Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL.
202. April 30th - May 2nd; 2019 – Gereige RS. Homeroom Facilitator. ACCME 2019 Meeting – April 29-May 2; 2019 – Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL.
203. June 13th; 2019 – Moderator: “What’s Your Story?” – ABP Pediatric Portfolio Sponsor Meeting. Durham, North Carolina.
204. June 19th; 2019 – Gereige RS, Huang J, and Turner T. Workshop: “Spice It Up: Adding Flavor to Your CME Activity”. A professional development workshop for the AAP Sections & Council CME staff.
205. July 31-August 2, 2019 – ACCME 2019 Accreditation Workshop – Served as Faculty at the ACCME 2019 Accreditation Workshop. Chicago, IL. Moderated Breakout Sessions in: Activity Planning Strategies for Change and Improvement Standards for Commercial Support SCRUM (repeated twice) on “Achieves Outcomes: Improves Healthcare Quality (C37)” 206. September 5th; 2019 – “Sports Supplements: Science versus Hype?” – Department of Pediatrics Lecture – American University of Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon.
207. February 12th; 2020 – “Play it Safe to Play it Well: Important Aspects of Safe Sports Participation” – A lecture for parents. Lectures and Lattes; Saint Louis Covenant School. Pinecrest, Florida
208. February 28th; 2020 – “Top Published Articles in 2019 that May Change Your Practice” – The 55th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course – 2/28/2020-3/1/2020 – Diplomat Beach Resort; Hollywood, Florida
209. April 24th; 2020 – “Top Articles Published in 2019 that May Impact the Pediatric Practice” - Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Virtual Pediatric Grand Round – Miami Florida.
210. June 2020 – “Basic Biostatistics, Research Methods & EBM” – The Virtual General Pediatrics Review and Self-Assessment Course” (A Board Review Course) – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
211. August 7-August 8, 2020 – ACCME 2020 Accreditation Workshop; Virtual Edition – Served as Faculty at the ACCME 2020 Accreditation Workshop. Chicago, IL. Moderated Breakout Sessions in: Activity Planning Standards for Commercial Support Assessment and Evaluation & Accreditation with Commendation
Media : Morning Around the Bay - WTSP Channel 10 (CBS) - Boys and Puberty – July Interviews 3, 2003. St. Petersburg, Florida
Bay News 9. Health Team 9 Investigates – Keeping Up With the Class. Residents Work Hour Rules. October 21, 2003. St. Petersburg, Florida.
Commentary on Chicken Pox "A Generation is Spared the Chickenpox". St. Petersburg Times Newspaper. February 18, 2004.
Commentary on Otitis Media AAP Guidelines: "Earache? drugs not guaranteed" - St. Petersburg Times Newspaper. Tuesday March 9, 2004.
"Back to School Immunizations" - Interview with WFLA Radio station. July 27, 2004.
Commentary on the Meningococcal vaccine for college students - St Petersburg Times Newspaper - August 19. 2004 –
When Your Child is Too Sick to Go to School - Parenting Magazine - October 2004.
“Summer Camp Safety Tips” – Greenville News, SC – June 2005.
“Wipe Away Kindergarten Fears” – Consumers Digest Magazine – October 2005.
Channel 8 Health Report with Irene Mayer - “School BackPack Safety” – September 2005.
Illness Etiquette and Your Child: Learn When you Go Out and When You Stay In. An electronic article published by Babyzone.com. January 2006. http://babyzone.com/features/content/display.asp?TopicID=&ContentID=2002
Bay News 9. “Shot Shortage”. Tuesday May 30th, 2006. http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2006/5/30/161341.html
Copley News. “Back to School. Study Time: A Good Homework Environment is Elementary”. Reporter: Paul R. Huard. June 9, 2006.
Back to School Issue - What can parents do at home about common school illnesses? Family Circle Magazine. October 2006.
MarketWatch.com. “When the school nurse isn’t in. Shortage of on-site help calls for parents, kids to make back-up plans”. September 2006. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/school-nurse-shortage-leaves-more- kids/story.aspx?guid=%7B0661EE72-EFB4-4871-AC7E-D6042C2F57DE%7D
Instructor Magazine. “Back to School – What Teachers Need to Know About Children With Chronic Illnesses?”. September 2006. http://teacher.scholastic.com
Instructor Magazine. “Your Easy Guide for Stopping Classroom Bugs”. 2006. http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=8133&printable=true
St. Petersburg Times. “School Crisis: Too Few Nurses”. Quoted on January 24th, 2007. http://www.sptimes.com/2007/01/24/Northpinellas/School_crisis__too_fe.shtml
PTO Today Magazine. “Shop Smart for Back to School: Is there anything I should keep in mind when looking for a new backpack for my elementary schooler?”. June 2007. http://www.back2school2007.com/content/view/64/159/1/4/
Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “When is My Child Ready to Play Sports?”. June 30th, 2007.
Scripps Howard News Service – “Back to School: BackPack Safety”. Vero Beach, FL. August 2007.
Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “How Can My Child and I Prepare for Kindergarten?”. August 18th, 2007.
American Dental Association (ADA) Back to School Satellite Media Tour. Participated on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). August 23, 2007. Satellite Media Tour included the following programs:
. WWOW-AM – Cleveland, OH . WGVU-NPR – Grand Rapids, MI . KVUE-ABC – Austin, TX . WOHI-AM – Pittsburgh, PA . KEZI-ABC – Eugene, OR . USA Radio – National . Good News Broadcast – National, Internet . WSUA-AM – Miami, FL (Spanish) . WADO-AM – New York, NY . KCSO (T) – Sacramento, CA (Spanish) . CNN Radio Espanol – National (Spanish) . Bay News 9 – Tampa, FL (Spanish) . CNN Espanol – National (Spanish) . KFLC-AM – Dallas/National (Spanish) Seen in the following websites: http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/532788/ http://www2.associatedcontent.com/article/360193/a_dental_visit_is_important_part_of.html http://www.orthodonticproductsonline.com/news/2007-08-30_01.asp http://www.ada.org/public/media/releases/0708_release04.asp
Pediatric News – Quoted in article titled “Task Force Endorses Schoolwide Antiviolence Programs” – October 2007. http://www.pediatricnews.com/article/PIIS0031398X07706665/fulltext Tampa Bay News Channel 10 – “Baseball Kills Boy” – Eleven O’clock news. November 2nd, 2007. http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=66856 Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “When is My Child Too Sick for School?”. December 7th, 2007. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/dec/07/when-my-child-too-sick-school/?life- health Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “What Does My Child’s Smile Have to Do With Health?”. April 5th, 2008. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/apr/04/what-does-my-childs-smile-have-do- health/ Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “How Can I Help My Child be More physically Active?”. July 26th, 2008. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jul/24/how-can-i-help-my-child-be-more- physically-active/ AAP News. Statements sound alarm on importance of school planning for emergencies. AAP News Vol. 29(10). October 2008; p. 1 Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “How Can I Keep My Child Safe on the Playground?”. November 12th, 2008. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/nov/12/how-can-i-keep-my-child-safe-on- the-playground/ Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “What Can I Expect as My Child Loses Baby Teeth?” February 28th, 2009. Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “How can I keep my child safe in the pool?”. June 9th, 2009. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jun/09/how-can-i-keep-my-child-safe-in-the- pool/ Tampa Tribune – 4 YOU Health Column. Ask the Expert. “When Should I Start Potty Training My Child?”. October 29th, 2009. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/oct/29/when-should-i-start-potty-training- my-child/ Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) – Video Interview – “Using CME to Engage Community Physicians in Quality and Teaching. October 26, 2012. http://www.accme.org/education-and- support/video/interview/using-cme-engage-community-physicians-quality-and- teaching Huffington Post – “Is A 4-Year-Old Girl Really ‘Addicted’ To Her iPad?” – Posted 4/29/2013 5:06pm. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/29/ipad- addiction-children_n_3164345.html WIOD Radio Interview – “Children and the Media”- Run date 5/4/13 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 5 pm News Breaks NBC News – “Dirty dogs: Homes with pooches loaded with bacteria”- 5/21/13 - http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/22/18427037-dirty-dogs-homes-with- pooches-loaded-with-bacteria#comments MSN News (Canada) – “Dirty dogs: Homes with pooches loaded with bacteria”- 5/21/13 – http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/dirty-dogs-homes-with- pooches-loaded-with-bacteria Media Interview - “ADHD Meds May Not Up Drug Abuse Risk in Adulthood”. May 29, 2013. WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood- adhd/news/20130529/adhd-meds-dont-raise-risk-of-drug-abuse-in- adulthood-review MSN: http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/adhd-meds-dont- raise-risk-of-drug-abuse-in-adulthood-review U.S. News & World Report: http://health.usnews.com/health- news/news/articles/2013/05/29/adhd-meds-dont-raise-risk-of-drug- abuse-in-adulthood-review Newsday, NY: http://www.newsday.com/news/health/adhd-meds-don-t- raise-risk-of-drug-abuse-in-adulthood-review-1.5363545 Health Magazine: http://news.health.com/2013/05/29/adhd-meds-dont- raise-risk-of-drug-abuse-in-adulthood-review/ US HHS: http://healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=676810 HealthDay: http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676810 NBC Colorado: http://www.koaa.com/news/adhd-meds-dont-raise-risk- of-drug-abuse-in-adulthood-review/ Media Interview – “Comment on the AAP Policy Statement on Retail-Based Clinics”. WIOD Radio NewsTalk. February 26th, 2014. Media Quote – “Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC” – April 8th, 2014. MSN: Too many younger teens still getting pregnant: CDC Yahoo News: Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC | Yahoo Health U.S. News & World Report: Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC - US News Newsday, NY: Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC - Newsday Philadelphia Daily News, PA: Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC U.S. HHS: healthfinder.gov - Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC Healthcast: Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC - The Health Cast RadioMD: Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC AAP SmartBrief – April 9th, 2014 The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your- health/wp/2014/04/08/teen-birth-rates-have-plunged-but-many- concerns-remain-about-15-to-17-year-olds/ Doctors Lounge: http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/45812 Modern Healthcare: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20140408/NEWS/304089939/ younger-teens-still-account-for-1-in-4-teen-births Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145569.html Also In: Drugs / Winnipeg Press / Medical Xpress...and more. Blog Interview. Speak Now For Kids: “The Mouth Matters” by Patrice Pascual – February 18, 2015 - http://www.speaknowforkids.org/the_mouth_matters
Mentoring/ Member of the Scholarship Oversight Committee of the Following Fellows: Scholarship 1. Nicole Greenwood, MD – Adolescent Medicine Fellow (2011-2013) Oversight 2. Rosa Gomez de Jesus, MD – Adolescent Medicine Fellow (2011-2014) Committee 3. Enrique Oliver Aregullin, MD – Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2011-2014) 4. Eva Nunlist, DO – Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2011-2014) 5. Maria Demma Cabral, MD – Adolescent Medicine Fellow (2012-2015) 6. John Dykes, MD – Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2012-2015) 7. Sherrie Baysa, MD – Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2012-2015) 8. Tuan Nguyen, MD - Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2013-2016) 9. Natasha Noel, MD - Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2013-2016) 10. Michael Fundora, MD - Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2014-2017) 11. Michael Lopez, MD - Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (2014-2017)
References : Robert Nelson, Jr., M.D. - Lewis Barness Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle, 5th Floor. Tampa, FL 33606.
Lynn Ringenberg, M.D.; Professor and Division Chief, General Academic Pediatric Division, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida College of Medicine; 2 Tampa General Circle, 5th Floor. Tampa, FL 33606.
Dipti Amin, M.D.; Former Associate Director Pediatric Residency Program; All Children's Hospital; University Teaching Service; 801 6th St.S. P.O.Box 31020, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-8920.
Jack Hutto Jr., M.D.; Director Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Former Vice President of Medical Staff Affairs; All Children's Hospital; 801 6th St.S. P.O.Box 31020, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-8920.
David Cimino, M.D.; Former Director Division of Adolescent Medicine; Former Assistant Director Pediatric Residency Program, All Children's Hospital, 801 6th St.S. P.O.Box 31020, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-8920.
Paul Welty, M.D.; Former Director of Children Medical Services-District IV, Former Assistant Director Pediatric Residency Program, All Children's Hospital, 801 6th St.S. P.O.Box 31020, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-8920.
Daniel McClenathan, M.D.; Faculty Advisor during Pediatric Residency, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 480 7th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Camille F. Nassar, PhD; Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, American University of Beirut, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Richard Andersen, M.D.; Children Hospital of St. Paul, Division of Infectious Diseases, 345 North Smith Avenue, CHI-Medical Education, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102.