Jeffrey P. Brosco, MD, PhD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Director, Clinical Services
Adjunct Associate Professor of History

tel: 305-243-7570
fax: 305-243-7572

Education

Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami Miami, FL	Fellowship		1997
Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL	Residency	Pediatrics	1995
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA	Ph.D.	History of Medicine	1994
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA	M.D.		1992
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA	Undergraduate	History of Science	1985

Dr. Brosco completed an M.D. and a Ph.D. in the history of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania .  He served as chief resident after training in pediatrics at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and he is board-certified in Pediatrics and in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.  He completed his tenure as a Robert Wood Johnson Generalist Faculty Scholar in 2003, and he continues to teach and practice both general pediatrics and developmental pediatrics.  Dr. Brosco's previous research includes an analysis of the history of health care for children, and his current project focuses on social history and public policy trends in health care for persons with developmental disabilities.  As part of a clinical research team, Dr. Brosco works with a network of child care centers to improve the health and development of young children.  Dr. Brosco is also responsible for directing medical student education regarding ethics and professionalism.

Clinical Specialties

ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, mental retardation, other developmental and behavioral disorders

Research Interests

1. History and health policy, particularly regarding child health and developmental disabilities

2. Role of health and health care providers in improving child development and family functioning

3. Screening for school academic problems and for behavioral problems

4. Medical student and resident education, particularly regarding ethics and behavioral sciences

Publications

List of publications by Jeffrey P. Brosco, MD, PhD

Awards & Recognition

• Top Pediatrician
  
• Best Doctors
  
• Super Doctors