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Ian Paul, MD, Pediatrics, Hershey, PA

Ian M Paul MD


Professor, Pediatrics, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine; Chief, Division of Academic General Pediatrics; Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Pediatrics

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  • 500 University DrHershey, PA 17033

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Summary

  • Dr. Ian Paul is a pediatrician based in Hershey, PA, affiliated with Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine where he is the University Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health Sciences. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Duke University Hospital after earning his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and a B.A. in Chemistry from Franklin & Marshall College. Additionally, he holds an M.Sc. in Health Evaluation Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. His areas of expertise include pediatrics, clinical research, newborn care, respiratory tract infections, and childhood obesity. Dr. Paul has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed publications in renowned journals while participating in multiple clinical trials such as the INSIGHT Study. He also led the development of the Newborn Weight Tool (Newt), publicly available at www.newbornweight.org. This tool is used daily across the world to assist with newborn care. His achievements have been recognized through awards, including the Academic Pediatric Association's Research Award and the MCHB Director's Award from the United States Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Education & Training

  • The Pennsylvania State University
    The Pennsylvania State UniversityM.Sc., Health Evaluation Sciences, 2001 - 2003
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Franklin & Marshall College
    Franklin & Marshall CollegeB.A., Chemistry (with Honors), Cum Laude, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1998 - 2001
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Award Academic Pediatric Association, 2022
  • MCHB Director’s Award Maternal and Child Health Bureau, United States Health Resources and Services Administration, 2019
  • Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Franklin & Marshall College, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of a Responsive Parenting Educational Intervention on Childhood Weight Outcomes at 3 Years of Age  
    Ian M Paul, Jessica S Beiler, JAMA
  • Fathers Make a Difference: Positive Relationships with Mother and Baby in Relation to Infant Colic  
    Ian Paul, MD, Child: Care, Health and Development
  • Association Between Unit of Measurement Used and Parent Medication Dosing Errors  
    Yin HS, Dreyer BP, Ugboaja DC, Sanchez DC, Paul IM, Moreira HA, Rodriguez L, Mendelsohn AL, Pediatrics, 1/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Pediatric Exposures to Cough/cold Medications: Characterization of Accidental Unsupervised Ingestions
    Espinoza IC, O’Neil KL, Reynolds, KM, Kile DA, Dart RC, Green JL, Pediatric Cough/Cold Medication Surveillance Team [Paul IM], North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 10/17/2014
  • Characterizing Non-fatal Adverse Effects Associated with Pediatric Exposures to Single Ingredient Dextromethorphan Cough/cold Products
    Reynolds KM, Kile DA, Dart RC, Green JL, Pediatric Cough/Cold Medication Surveillance Team [Paul IM], North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 10/17/2014
  • Pediatric Exposure to Cough/cold Medications: Understanding Contributing Factors to Medication Errors
    Nguyen L, O’Neil KL, Reynolds KM, Kile DA, Dart RC, Green JL, Pediatric Cough/Cold Medication Safety Surveillance Team [Paul IM], North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 10/17/2014

Lectures

  • The Cough and Cold Medicine Controversy: What Should We Do This Winter? 
    Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA - 11/11/2014
  • Recent Activities of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs 
    York, PA - 7/8/2014
  • Lessons Learned in Clinical Trials Designed for the Primary Prevention of Obesity among Children Aged 0-3 Years 
    Bethesda, MD - 11/1/2013

Other

  • Placebo May Aid Baby’s Cough 
    New York Times
    11/3/2014
  • A Spoonful of Medicine May Put Children at Risk 
    New York Times
    7/15/2014
  • Is Honey Better Than Sugar? Honey Has More Nutrients, but Health Benefits Are Mostly Unproven 
    Wall Street Journal
    12/26/2013

Press Mentions

  • Responsive Parenting Can Help Counter Childhood Obesity
    Responsive Parenting Can Help Counter Childhood ObesityMarch 12th, 2025
  • The Lasting Impact of Early-Life Responsive Parenting on Childhood Weight
    The Lasting Impact of Early-Life Responsive Parenting on Childhood WeightMarch 12th, 2025
  • Early-Life Responsive Parenting Intervention Yields Lasting but Diminishing Benefits on Child Weight
    Early-Life Responsive Parenting Intervention Yields Lasting but Diminishing Benefits on Child WeightMarch 10th, 2025

Grant Support

  • Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children in Northern AppalachiaPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR2022–2029
  • Preventing Obesity through Intervention during InfancyPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR2011–2025

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