Education

Undergraduate School

Yale University
1984 New Haven CT

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine
1989 New York NY

Internship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
1990 Philadelphia PA

Residency

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
1992 Philadelphia PA

Fellowship

Clinical and Research Boston Children's Hospital
1995 Boston MA

Fellowship

Rabkin in Medicine Education -Scholars in Medicine Program Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2003 Boston MA

Publications

  1. Disease-Tailored Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Among Youths With Chronic Medical Conditions: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 01; 7(7):e2419858. View Abstract
  2. Optimizing the Transition and Transfer of Care in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2023 09; 52(3):629-644. View Abstract
  3. Infusion Appointment Self-Management Among Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 03 01; 76(3):319-324. View Abstract
  4. Putting the Good in Goodbye: The Pediatrician's Role in Framing a Positive Transition to Adult Care. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2022 10; 61(10):669-673. View Abstract
  5. Contrasting Social Media Use Between Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Type 1 Diabetes: Cross-sectional Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2022 Apr 25; 5(2):e34466. View Abstract
  6. Validation of the RAISE (Readiness Assessment of Independence for Specialty Encounters) Tool: Provider-Based Transition Evaluation. J Pediatr Nurs. 2021 Jul-Aug; 59:103-109. View Abstract
  7. Safety Protocols for Adolescent Substance Use Research in Clinical Settings. J Adolesc Health. 2021 05; 68(5):999-1005. View Abstract
  8. Perceived effect of pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases on academics, college planning, and college adjustment. J Am Coll Health. 2022 04; 70(3):940-947. View Abstract
  9. Impact of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis on exercise and sports participation: Patient and parent perspectives. World J Gastroenterol. 2019 Aug 21; 25(31):4493-4501. View Abstract
  10. Screening and Counseling for Alcohol Use in Adolescents With Chronic Medical Conditions in the Ambulatory Setting. J Adolesc Health. 2019 06; 64(6):804-806. View Abstract
  11. Recommendations for Successful Transition of Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases to Adult Care. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 02; 18(2):276-289.e2. View Abstract
  12. Master Educator Award 2018: B U.K. Li, MD. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 03; 68(3):295. View Abstract
  13. Sequence of acquisition of self-management skills to follow a gluten-free diet by adults with celiac disease. Dig Liver Dis. 2019 08; 51(8):1096-1100. View Abstract
  14. Creation of Experience-based Celiac Benchmarks: The First Step in Pretransition Self-management Assessment. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 07; 67(1):e6-e10. View Abstract
  15. Use of Social Media for Health-Related Tasks by Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Step in the Pathway of Transition. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2018 05 18; 24(6):1114-1122. View Abstract
  16. Reality check: What happens when patients with anorectal malformations grow up? A pilot study of medical care transition from the adult patient perspective. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Sep; 53(9):1722-1726. View Abstract
  17. The Transition of the Gastrointestinal Patient from Pediatric to Adult Care. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2017 06; 64(3):707-720. View Abstract
  18. The Case-Based Collaborative Learning Peer Observation Worksheet and Compendium: An Evaluation Tool for Flipped Classroom Facilitators. MedEdPORTAL. 2017 May 17; 13:10583. View Abstract
  19. Twelve tips on writing a discussion case that facilitates teaching and engages learners. Med Teach. 2017 Feb; 39(2):147-152. View Abstract
  20. Are Expectations Too High for Transitioning Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Examining Adult Medication Knowledge and Self-Management Skills. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 11; 63(5):494-499. View Abstract
  21. Transitions in Pediatric Gastroenterology: Results of a National Provider Survey. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 11; 63(5):488-493. View Abstract
  22. Pediatric Orthopaedic Providers' Views on Transition From Pediatric to Adult Care. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Sep; 36(6):e75-80. View Abstract
  23. Self-management in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: strategies, outcomes, and integration into clinical care. Clin Exp Gastroenterol. 2016; 9:259-67. View Abstract
  24. Transition and transfer of childhood cancer survivors to adult care: A national survey of pediatric oncologists. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2017 02; 64(2):346-352. View Abstract
  25. A Novel Service-Oriented Professional Development Program for Research Assistants at an Academic Hospital: A Web-Based Survey. JMIR Med Educ. 2015 Nov 02; 1(2):e13. View Abstract
  26. Perceptions of gender equality in work-life balance, salary, promotion, and harassment: results of the NASPGHAN task force survey. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015 Apr; 60(4):481-5. View Abstract
  27. Functional significance of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the lactase gene in diverse US patients and evidence for a novel lactase persistence allele at -13909 in those of European ancestry. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015 Feb; 60(2):182-91. View Abstract
  28. Passing the baton: The pediatric surgical perspective on transition. J Pediatr Surg. 2015 Jul; 50(7):1196-200. View Abstract
  29. Transition of the patient with IBD from pediatric to adult care-an assessment of current evidence. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2014 Aug; 20(8):1458-64. View Abstract
  30. Provider awareness alone does not improve transition readiness skills in adolescent patients with inflammatory bowel disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Aug; 59(2):221-4. View Abstract
  31. Transition of pediatric patients to adult care: an analysis of provider perceptions across discipline and role. Pediatr Nurs. 2014 May-Jun; 40(3):113-20, 142. View Abstract
  32. Transition and transfer of adolescents and young adults with pediatric onset chronic disease: the patient and parent perspective. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2014; 7(1):43-51. View Abstract
  33. Referral patterns and perceived barriers to adult congenital heart disease care: results of a survey of U.S. pediatric cardiologists. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Dec 11; 60(23):2411-8. View Abstract
  34. When independent healthcare behaviors develop in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2012 Dec; 18(12):2310-4. View Abstract
  35. Medication knowledge: an initial step in self-management for youth with inflammatory bowel disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2011 Dec; 53(6):641-5. View Abstract
  36. Self-management of older adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease: a pilot study of behavior and knowledge as prelude to transition. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2010 Dec; 49(12):1129-33. View Abstract
  37. Lack of utility of abdominal x-rays in the evaluation of children with constipation: comparison of different scoring methods. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2010 Aug; 51(2):155-9. View Abstract
  38. Fellow perceptions of training using computer-based endoscopy simulators. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Jul; 72(1):13-8. View Abstract
  39. Clinical scenario--an 18-year-old with acute dysphagia and meat impaction. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Jul; 7(7):721-4. View Abstract
  40. Transition of adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease from pediatric to adult care: a survey of adult gastroenterologists. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2009 Jan; 48(1):61-5. View Abstract
  41. A faculty development program to train tutors to be discussion leaders rather than facilitators. Acad Med. 2007 May; 82(5):486-92. View Abstract
  42. Educate, communicate, anticipate-practical recommendations for transitioning adolescents with IBD to adult health care. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2006 Jan; 12(1):70-3. View Abstract
  43. Increased prevalence of constipation and fecal soiling in a population of obese children. J Pediatr. 2004 Aug; 145(2):253-4. View Abstract
  44. Trends in referral to a single encopresis clinic over 20 years. Pediatrics. 2003 May; 111(5 Pt 1):e604-7. View Abstract
  45. Early constipation and toilet training in children with encopresis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2002 Apr; 34(4):385-8. View Abstract

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