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Faith A. Coleman MD
returns 06/01/2012
Expertise
No questions are off-limits. My strengths are understanding what questioners are really trying to ask, knowing the right questions to get to useful answers, and putting complicated, subject-specific words and concepts into language accessible to lay-persons. The topic is fascinating and can be surprising, the opposite of what might logically seem expected of giftedness. I am skilled in identifying giftedness very early in life.
Experience in the area
Children constitute about one-third of the patients in a Family Medicine practice. I was Director of Children's and Women's Public Health Education Programs with the Northeast Texas Public Health District. I have two highly gifted children, one of whom attended Roeper School, listed first in this site's Sponsored Links. I was the health expert for Roeper's board of directors; I maintain contacts there. I'm on the board of directors of several organizations of which I'm a member. I spent a summer as the Medical Director of a camp for kids with ADD, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders. Editor, Medical Economics Publishing Co. licensure to teach K-12 in Oklahoma, with added qualification in Journalism
Organizations
Champions for Children: Advocacy, resources, quality assessment, for early childhood daycare (Board of Directors). American Academy of Family Physicians. Michigan Academy of Family Physicians Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. READ: Advocacy, education, resources for teaching and encouraging literacy in adults. East Texas Network for Children (Planning Board).
Publications
Journals: Medical Economics, Contemporary OB/Gyn, Diagnostic Medicine. Albuquerque Journal Daily, Tyler Daily News, New Mexico Daily Lobo, New Citizen Weekly, Alpena News, daily.
Education/Credentials
BA, Journalism MD University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Internship, Detroit Medical Center. Family Practice Residency, Top-100 Hospital - Beaumont. Clinical Faculty appointments to three medical schools. Faculty, Family Practice Residency, Detroit area.
Awards and Honors
Two official commendations awarded by United States Army for service and contributions to young soldiers and families. Publishing Internship, Medical Economics Publishing Company. Research Internship, Hastings Institute of Society, Ethics, and the Life Sciences. Woman Medical Student of the Year. Numerous others.
Past/Present Clients
As above in experiences, publications and awards. Many thousands of patient/family encounters.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marisol | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I truly appreciate an honest and direct ..... |
| Joseph | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your help |
| sandy | 05/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the information ..... |
| Ardent | 05/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. I didn't have ..... |
| Indu | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dr. Coleman, Thank you so much for ..... |
Recent Answers from Faith A. Coleman MD
2012-05-21 Gifted or Smart?:
The style of your communication tells mean that you are "smart" and that increases the probability that your son is gifted. At your son's age there aren't criteria for assigning the name of "gifted."
2012-05-21 IQ and Achievement testing:
I think you are right, the recent score was not significantly enhanced by the practice of two years ago. In the practice of medicine we have a saying,"A test is a test is a test is a test," meaning that
2012-05-20 IQ and Achievement testing:
I'd like to understand better by asking a couple questions, which you are not required to answer. What lead to your son seeing a psychologist and testing? I'm wondering why you believe its important
2012-05-06 Lack of motivation and giftedness:
Hi, I'd like to ask you a few questions , if I may, I'd like to understand better. You ask about what options are there for you? Options for what? Career? school? family? boredom? Let's try putting
2012-05-02 Increasing a childs i.q..:
I'm glad you asked. The media can be very irresponsible, especially when reporting matters of health. It is not true that there is nothing that can affect the IQ that is present at birth. In fact, so
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