Rebecca A. Baum

Rebecca A. Baum, MD, FAAP is a developmental behavioral pediatrician, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr Baum began her career as a general pediatrician, where her interest in child development, behavior, and mental health emerged.  She has led several clinical, educational, research, and quality improvement efforts at the state and national levels aimed at improving care for children with behavioral health conditions. Dr Baum currently serves on the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Healthy Mental and Emotional Development. Her clinical practice involves the care of children with developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral/mental health conditions.