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Child Protection

The Child Protection program represents a service focusing on children who are suffering from all forms of neglect and abuse. This comprehensive program includes research, teaching and patient care.


Howard DubowitzHoward Dubowitz, M.D., M.S.
Professor of Pediatrics; Chief, Division of Child Protection; Director, Center for Families
Special Interests: Child abuse and neglect, child advocacy, prevention, pediatrics.
Medical Degree: University of Cape Town, South Africa, M.D.; Harvard School of Public Health, M.S. Residency: Boston City Hospital, Pediatrics
Fellowship: Children's Hospital, Boston, Child abuse and neglect
Certification: Pediatrics
410-706-1703 appointments, academic office


Charles I. Shubin, M.D. Charles I. Shubin, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Childrens Health Center, Mercy FamilyCare
Special Interests: Health care for the underserved, Child Maltreatment
Medical Degree: M.D. Temple University
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics


Cindy Weisbart, PsyD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Special Interests: Child Abuse and Neglect; Domestic Violence
Medical Degree: Wright State University (Doctorate in Psychology)
Residency: Women's Therapy Center, Philadelphia
Certification: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
410-706-4869/appointments
410-706-1703/academic office


Wendy G. Lane, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Special Interests: Epidemiology and prevention of child abuse; identification and reporting of maltreatment
Medical Degree:
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, M.D.; University of North Carolina School of Public Health, M.P.H.
Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals, Pediatrics; University of Maryland School of Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Child Abuse and Neglect; University of Maryland, National Research Service Award Primary Care Research Fellowship
Certification: Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine
410-706-5176; 410-706-5289/appointments
410-706-5289/academic office


This page was last updated on: March 21, 2008.

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