Pamela C High MD

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Professor of Pediatrics, Brown University

593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903
Phone+1 401-444-5440
Fax+1 401-444-8488

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Summary

Pamela High, MD, is a pediatrician based in Providence, RI, with subspecialization in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. She completed her medical studies at the University of Florida College of Medicine, with residencies at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at UCSF/Mount Zion. Dr. High holds multiple roles, including Program Director at Rhode Island Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Brown Leadership Education in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics training Programs. She is Professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Dr. High recently co-authored the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Policy Statement and Technical Report on Literacy Promotion, an Essential Component of Pediatric Primary Care. Her research includes studies of early childhood behavioral issues such as colic, sleep and feeding concerns, developmental and behavioral screening, as well as her work in addressing the interrelationship of medical and psychological issues in childhood. She has also contributed to the community, including providing mentorship for young families and child health professionals, promoting literacy in pediatric primary care, and serving on the Rhode Island Early Learning Council and the boards of Rhode Island Kids Count, and Reach Out and Read Rhode Island. Dr. High was recognized with the C. Anderson Aldrich Career Achievement Award in Child Development presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for her contributions to the field.

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)/Mount ZionFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1980
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1978
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1976
University of WashingtonMSc, Zoology, 1972

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1977 - Present
RI State Medical License 1993 - 2028
MA State Medical License 1996 - 2010
PA State Medical License 1991 - 1994
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fleet Scholar in Social Pediatrics Brown University School of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, 1996-2005
Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Teaching in BIOL 3674 IMS III: Human Reproduction, Growth and Development 2011-2012
Top Doctor US News & World Report and Castle Connolly Medical Limited, 2011

Clinical Trials

The Early ABCs Study Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Prevalence of Facial Petechiae in Infants Evaluated for Excessive Crying.
Heather L Edward, Jessica Moore, Phinnara Has, Stephanie M Ruest, Amy P Goldberg
Pediatric Emergency Care. 2025-10-01
6 citations
Pediatric Fellows and Their Ability to Meet Minimum Supervision Levels at Graduation.
Pnina G Weiss, Alan Schwartz, Donald L Boyer, Patricia R Chess, Jill J Fussell
Pediatrics. 2025-07-01
8 citations
Many Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows Are Not Ready to Graduate From Fellowship in 2 Years.
Sarah Pitts, Alan Schwartz, Melissa L Langhan, Pamela High, Scott H James
Pediatrics. 2025-04-01

Journal Articles

Why Should I read to my Baby?
High, P, Zero to Three Journal on Early Brain and Child Development (EBCD), 9/1/2013
AAP Policy Statement: Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children
Pinzon JL, Jones VF, theCommittee on Adolescence and Committee on Early Childhood(High PC, chair), Pediatrics, 11/26/2012
AAP Policy Statement: Health Care of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Council of Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care(High PC, member), Pediatrics, 11/26/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Identifying and Addressing Developmental-Behavioral Problems: A practical Guide for Medical and Non-medical Professionals, Trainees, Researchers and Advocates
Chapter: "North American Models for Prevention, Early Detection, Intervention, and Professional Training" Chapter 17
Bogin J, Dworkin P, Ciborowski-Fahey J, Glascoe F, Hagan J, Herrera P, High P, et alEditors: Glascoe FP, Marks KP, Poon JK, Macias MM.PEDSTest.com, LLC2013
Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Chapter: Development, Learning and Behavior Section
High P and Yatchmink Y (Section Editors)Editors: AY Elzouki.Springer Publishers, Verlag Berlin HeidelbergEdition 2nd,2012
Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Chapter: "Behavior Management of Medical Problems" Chapter 352
Howe Y, Mehlenbeck R, Nassau J and High PEditors: AY Elzouki.Springer Publishers, Verlag Berlin HeidelbergEdition 2nd,2012

Abstracts/Posters

Is maternal depression associated with increased behavioral/developmental problems in toddlers? (Poster Presentation)
PC Wu, H Kim, S Viner-Brown,P High, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Peds 21Promoting Early Brain and Child Development (EBCD): Building Brains, Forging Futures, Washington, DC, 2013; Orlando, FL, 2013, 10/25/2013
Is maternal depression associated with increased behavioral/developmental problems in toddlers?
PC Wu, H Kim, S Viner-Brown,P High, Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 5/4/2013
Barriers to Funding for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training
S Kho, C Weitzman, B Dreyer, N Roizen, P High, Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 5/4/2013

Lectures

Symposium on Toxic Stress
Washington, DC - 4/28/2013
Early Brain and Child Development: Implications for the Life Course and Opportunities for Advocacy
Multiple locations, 2011, 2011, 2012, 2013 - 3/15/2013
A Family Centered Approach to Cry and Sleep Problems in Infancy and Early Childhood
Providence, RI - 2/22/2013

Other

Early Brain and Child Development: Language Delay
Lopez M, D’Sa V, Fussell J,High P
http://www.pedialink.org
9/1/2012
Shh, Shh, It's Okay: Coping With Crying in Babies and Toddlers
High, P
http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/shh-shh-its-okay-cop
9/10/2011
Module 4: Making an Autism Diagnosisand reviewer for Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum interactive teaching modules
High P
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/ACT/class.html
6/22/2011

Press Mentions

Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Policy StatementOctober 1st, 2024
The Games Our Children Now PlayMay 6th, 2019
At Age 2: Toddlers Understand More Than Mom Thinks (20 Things)January 30th, 2019