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Long Branch, N.J.--Jonathan Teitelbaum, M.D.,
Section Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at The
Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, has been appointed
to The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and will be a Sub-board
member for Gastroenterology. The ABP strives to improve training,
establishes the requirements for certification, and sets the standards
for its examinations. Dr. Teitelbaum’s term on the board lasts
for six years beginning January 2009.
“I am delighted to be named to the ABP and look forward to
helping to create the certifying exams for general pediatricians
and pediatric gastroenterologists based on standards of excellence,”
says Dr. Teitlebaum. “The ABP's quest for excellence is evident
in its rigorous evaluation process and in new initiatives undertaken
that continually improve the standards of its certification and
advance the science, education, study, and practice of pediatrics.”
Founded in 1933, the ABP is one of the 24 certifying boards of the
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). It is an independent,
nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout
the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence
The ABP Board of Directors consists of distinguished pediatricians
in education, research, and clinical practice.
At the Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center Dr.
Jonathan Teitelbaum, who is board certified both in Pediatrics and
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, is the Section Chief of
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He cares for a group of
over 100 children with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has
started the first support group in New Jersey for children with
IBD and their parents. He is active in research and his work has
been published in medical journals and presented at national conferences.
He is also on the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Chapter of
the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
He completed his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine, and his residency in pediatrics at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. He then went on to complete his fellowship
at Harvard University’s combined program in pediatric gastroenterology,
hepatology and nutrition at The Children’s Hospital, Boston
and Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently he is Assistant Professor
at Drexel University School of Medicine and the Director of the
Pediatric Gastroenterology program at the Children’s Hospital
of Monmouth Medical Center where he has been the recipient of numerous
teaching awards. He has authored over 50 peer reviewed research
articles, abstracts, topic reviews, and book chapters on various
topics.
“Dr. Teitlebaum is an exceptional practicitioner and is dedicated
to excellence in the practice of pediatrics,” says Margaret
C. Fisher, M.D., FAAP, Medical Director of The Children’s
Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. “He will serve the ABP
well in his new capacity.”
The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center
More than 130 pediatricians are affiliated with the Monmouth Medical
Center’s pediatric attending staff; and more than half are
subspecialty trained. Through its Specialized Pediatric Ambulatory
Center, The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center
has extensive subspecialty outpatient services for children with
chronic illnesses such as thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, neurological
disorders, asthma and other respiratory problems. For a referral
to a pediatrician or specialist from The Children’s Hospital
Monmouth Medical Center, please call
1-888-SBHS-123.
CONTACT: Beth Salamon
(973) 322-4926
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