Internationally known developmental-behavioral pediatrician with over 25 years of leadership experience at the forefront of advancements in child development, psychopharmacology, child/adolescent/young adult mental health, child abuse prevention and family support. Thought leader and consultant to numerous pharmaceutical companies. Experienced clinical researcher and author of scientific publications. Ten years of experience on Tufts Medical Center's Institutional Review Board (IRB), reviewing and monitoring all research with human study subjects to assure their protection and to support investigators in the maintenance of safe and ethical clinical research standards. Recipient of 5-year Clinical Investigator Development Award from NINDS (NIH), which funded both research on children with learning/attentional disorders and additional statistical and developmental neuropsychological training at the Ph.D. level. Invited reviewer for fifteen pediatric, psychiatric, child development and pharmacology journals, and Editorial Board member for the Journal of Attention Disorders. Founding Board member of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), and has served in a variety of leadership positions in the organization. Certified examiner for Major-Minor League Baseball and the National Football League. Dr. Busch is a Trustee Emerita of Tufts University and is on the Board of Advisors for the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship & Public Service at Tufts University. She served for 25 years as a gubernatorial appointee to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Children’s Trust, a private-public partnership dedicated to preventing child maltreatment. Her work in this area was recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds when she was honored with the 2015 Ray E. Helfer, M.D. Award.Specialties: Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and young adults; psychopharmacology; academic problems and learning disorders; common mental health problems in children and young adults; effective child-rearing education for parents; family support and child abuse prevention. Non-profit volunteer in education, public policy, child abuse prevention, advancement of research & management of ADHD.
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Volunteer ReviewerCummings FoundationPoway, Ca, Us
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Trustee Emerita, Tufts UniversityTufts University Nov 2021 - Present -
TrusteeTufts University Nov 2011 - Nov 2021Medford, Boston And Grafton, MaFiduciary and administrative oversight of all University activities at 8 undergraduate and graduate/professional schools across 3 campuses in Massachusetts; responsible for hiring and dismissal of University President. Academic Affairs Committee, 2011-present; Honorary Degree Committee, 2014-present; Board of Advisors, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship & Public Service, 2014-present. Past President, Tufts Medical Alumni Association.
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Consulting Physician - Expertise In Adhd, Psychopharmacology, Special Education, Learning ProblemsDevelopmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 1993 - PresentGreater Boston Area
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Member, Board Of DirectorsAmerical Professional Society For Adhd And Related Disorders (Apsard) Jan 2007 - Present
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Board Member (Gubernatorial Appointment)Ma Children'S Trust (Formerly Ma Children'S Trust Fund) 1998 - PresentBoston, Ma
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SecretaryAmerican Professional Society For Adhd And Related Disorders (Apsard) Jan 2011 - Jan 2018APSARD is an international organization consisting of a broad spectrum of physicians and allied health experts working to improve the quality of care for patients with ADHD through the exchange of research, best practices and evidence-based insights. We welcome professionals from psychiatry, neuropsychology, advanced-practice nursing, family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychology, education, and other professionals who work with individuals who have ADHD. Our focus tends to be on… Show more APSARD is an international organization consisting of a broad spectrum of physicians and allied health experts working to improve the quality of care for patients with ADHD through the exchange of research, best practices and evidence-based insights. We welcome professionals from psychiatry, neuropsychology, advanced-practice nursing, family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychology, education, and other professionals who work with individuals who have ADHD. Our focus tends to be on adolescent and adult ADHD, but we are interested in ADHD throughout the lifespan. Show less
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Chair, Program Development And Evaluation CommitteeMa Children'S Trust 2000 - Jan 2013Boston, MaThe MCT Program Development & Evaluation Committee oversees all MCT programs and programmatic initiatives. It promotes and oversees independent, evidence-based evaluations to ensure that both private and public MCT funding is effectively mobilized to increase positive outcomes for children and families.
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Founding Clinical Director, Center For Children With Special NeedsTufts Medical Center 1989 - 1993Responsible for hiring multidisciplinary staff from 9 different disciplines, developing policies and procedures for multidisciplinary patient evaluations, follow-up visits and overseeing clinical, teaching and administrative duties for a staff of 16 professional and support staff. Patient care, coordination and follow-up for children & adolescents with high-frequency, low-severity developmental disorders. Research on ADHD and developmental assessments of children with developmental… Show more Responsible for hiring multidisciplinary staff from 9 different disciplines, developing policies and procedures for multidisciplinary patient evaluations, follow-up visits and overseeing clinical, teaching and administrative duties for a staff of 16 professional and support staff. Patient care, coordination and follow-up for children & adolescents with high-frequency, low-severity developmental disorders. Research on ADHD and developmental assessments of children with developmental difficulties, funded by Clinical Investigator Development Award from NINDS (NIH). Show less -
Developmental Pediatrician, Division Of General PediatricsTufts Medical Center Jul 1981 - Aug 1989BostonCreated a School Problems Clinic for children with learning disorders and/or ADHD. Staff Attending Physician for child-adolescent patients hospitalized at Tufts Medical Center. Taught child development to medical students and residents at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and Tufts Medical Center. Participated in establishing Problem-Based Learning program at TUSM. Many invited speaking invitations from public and private schools, parent support organizations, professional… Show more Created a School Problems Clinic for children with learning disorders and/or ADHD. Staff Attending Physician for child-adolescent patients hospitalized at Tufts Medical Center. Taught child development to medical students and residents at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and Tufts Medical Center. Participated in establishing Problem-Based Learning program at TUSM. Many invited speaking invitations from public and private schools, parent support organizations, professional organizations. Show less
Betsy Busch, M. D. Education Details
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Harvard University & Boston University -
Children'S Hospital-BostonSubspecialty Fellowship (3 Years)
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Children'S Hospital-BostonInternship & Residency
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B.A.
Frequently Asked Questions about Betsy Busch, M. D.
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Betsy Busch, M. D. works for Cummings Foundation
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Betsy Busch, M. D.'s current role is Volunteer Reviewer.
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Betsy Busch, M. D. attended Tufts University School Of Medicine, Harvard University & Boston University, Children's Hospital-Boston, Children's Hospital-Boston, Barnard College.
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