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Dr. Romina Paola Kulberg

Romina Paola Kulberg

Assistant Professor of Preclinical Science and Behavioral Science, Pediatrician, Child Development Specialist
Qualifications: MD
School/Division: School of Medicine
Email: rkulberg@stmatthews.edu
Courses: Behavioral Science, Patient-Doctor I, Patient-Doctor II, Patient-Doctor III, Introduction to Clinical Medicine

Credentials

Read about the achievements of our Faculty Member

Romina P. Kulberg, MD has experience working as an educator, organizing programs for clinicians, teachers, other health professionals, and parents in primary health care. In addition, she has spent many years as a university professor teaching students, Pediatric residents, and Psychiatry pediatric residents.

She received her Medical Doctor degree from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in Argentina. After completing her Pediatric Residency at J.P. Garrahan Children’s Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s largest and most prestigious pediatric hospital, she was chief resident and participated in the education committee in Garrahan Children’s Hospital.

She did a two-year Master’s degree course at the University of Buenos Aires, obtaining a degree in Children’s Development.

Dr. Kulberg has strong and wide experience in coordinating interdisciplinary teams with health associate professionals, therapists, and psychologists, treating children with developmental disorders and delays.

She has a particularly strong interest in preventative mental health and children’s development, providing teaching tools and strategies for care and for early diagnosis so that children are able to experience productive and meaningful lives. She has trained teachers to detect and refer children with challenges in their development, which will contribute to early detection and diagnosis.

  • Preclinical Science Educator
  • Behavioral Science Educator
  • Pediatrician
  • Child Development Specialist

  • April 2018. 3rd Argentine Congress of Disability in Pediatrics
  • Paper: “Late Preterm Infants: epidemiological study and neurodevelopmental follow-up during the first year of life”. November 2017. Premature Scientific Conference. Award Winner in the category: Research in preventive care in development
  • 2010. Herpes Simplex Type 1 Encephalitis in Pediatrics: Revision of clinical symptoms. V Investigation Conference of Residents and Interns of Juan P. Garrahan Hospital. Award Winner in the category: Research Project in Pediatrics Clinical Medicine

  • April 2018. 3rd Argentine Congress of Disability in Pediatrics. Paper: “Late Preterm Infants: epidemiological study and neurodevelopmental follow-up during the first year of life.” November 2017. Premature Scientific Conference
  • September 2017. 38° Argentine Pediatrics Congress. Córdoba, Argentina. Paper: “Late Preterm Infants: epidemiological study and neurodevelopmental follow-up during the first year of life” 2016
  • Participation in the book “Autismos y otras problemáticas graves en la infancia.” (Autism and other serious problems in childhood). Gisela Untoiglich, Silvia J. Benasayag, Liora Stavchansky, María José Fattore, Romina Kulberg, Romina Carla Flores, María Martha Panizza, Verónica Spinelli, Christine Davoudian, Carla Biancha Angelucci, Erika Pisaneschi Sotilli

  • How to improve behavioral impact in children’s education
  • Improve quality in educational programs for medical students

  • November 2019. V Argentine Congress of Outpatient Pediatrics “Broad thinking for a complex reality”. Argentine Pediatrics Society. Member of the Board.
  • July 2018. Training Session: Monitoring development of children under 4 years in the education sector. San Isidro City Council. Hours: 8. Speaker.
  • April 2018. 3rd Argentine Congress of Disability in Pediatrics.Paper: “Late Preterm Infants: epidemiological study and neurodevelopmental follow-up during the first year of life”.November 2017. Premature Scientific Conference. Hours: 7.
  • September 2017. 38° Argentine Pediatrics Congress. Córdoba, Argentina. Paper: “Late Preterm Infants: epidemiological study and neurodevelopmental follow-up during the first year of life”.
  • May 2017. CAT – CLAM. Juan P. Garrahan Hospital. Coordinator.
  • Participation in the book “Autismos y otras problemáticas graves en la infancia.” (Autism and other serious problems in childhood)
  • October 2016. 1st Seminar of Pediatric Rehabilitation. CEREPIN. Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Speaker.
  • June 2015. International Congress of Problems in Education and Health: What do children and teenagers need from adults today?
  • Paper: Paper: “Research on Child Development in Nursery Schools. Screening for Psychomotor Development Problems”
  • May 2015. Interdisciplinary Training Session: Development of children from 0 to 3 years.San Isidro City Council. Speaker.
  • October 2014. 1st Premature Scientific Conference. El Nido – Center Specialized in Child Development and Infant Stimulation. Hours: 8. Coordinator.
  • May 2013. Training Session: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and disruptive conduct.
  • March 2012. VI Investigation Conference of Residents and Interns of the Juan P. Garrahan Hospital. Coordinator.
  • February 2011. Herpes Simplex Type 1 Encephalitis in Pediatrics: Revision of clinical symptoms. The 1st Global Congress of Consensus in Pediatrics & Child Health. Paris, France 2010
  • V Investigation Conference of Residents and Interns of the Juan P. Garrahan Hospital

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