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Congratulations to Dr. Leslie A. Rubin the 2012 Recipient of the American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) Calvin C. J. Sia, MD Community Pediatrics Medical Home Leadership
& Advocacy Award.
Leslie A. Rubin, MD recieves the AAP's Carl Sia MD Award
Congratulations to Dr. Leslie A. Rubin the 2012 Recipient of the American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) Calvin C. J. Sia, MD Community Pediatrics Medical Home Leadership
& Advocacy Award.
Dr. Rubin has served children with special healthcare needs for over 34 years, in
Cleveland, Boston, and, for the last 17 years, in Atlanta. In each setting, he has
established effective models of interdisciplinary, culturally sensitive, coordinated
clinical care, embodying the tenets of the medical home; thus, endearing him to his
patients, and garnering the respect and accolades of his professional colleagues.
He currently provides this model of care for children with developmental disabilities
in busy clinical practices at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding,
and at Developmental Pediatrics Specialists of Sandy Springs. Children and families
from across the State of Georgia seek his services and loyally follow his guidance.
ABOUT THE AWARD
Named in honor of Calvin C J Sia, MD, FAAP, the Calvin C J Sia Community Pediatrics
Medical Home Leadership & Advocacy Award recognizes pediatricians who have demonstrated
clinical excellence, community action, and advocacy for children. This award honors
those pediatricians who have exemplified leadership and excellence by advocating for
and providing a medical home for all children, especially children with special health
care needs.
The award is presented to community pediatricians who:
• Implement AAP policy related to community pediatrics and the provision of medical
homes
• Provide culturally competent care through the recognition of cultural, spiritual,
economic, environmental, and political forces that have an impact on the health of
children
• Partner with families in the provision of medical homes for their children
• Provide leadership in the community to improve child health outcomes
• Commit to continuous improvement in the delivery of care in a medical home
• Show clinical excellence in community pediatrics
This award is made possible by the generous support of the Dyson Foundation.