Deborah Shropshire, MD
Children's Hospital
940 N.E. 13th
Room 1B 1306
Oklahoma City, OK 73104 |
Oklahoma
Dr. Deborah Shropshire believes strongly that child abuse and neglect
can be prevented with the right supports for children and services
for their families. Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma
School of Medicine, Dr. Shropshire intended to be an emergency room
pediatrician until she attended a class focusing on child abuse and
neglect and developed a commitment to child abuse and neglect
prevention.
Currently, Dr. Shropshire serves as an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma, and as the Medical
Director for the Children and Family Services Division of the Oklahoma
Department of Human Services. As Medical Director and pediatrician
for the children placed in the Department's emergency shelter, she
examines and provides medical care for the children who, in addition
to being in a crisis situation, frequently have had little regular medical
care. Dr. Shropshire also acts as a readily available resource for staff
and foster parents in addressing medical concerns for children in the
Department's custody.
In 2006, Dr. Shropshire proved instrumental in establishing and now
continues in the capacity of staff member of the Fostering Hope Clinic,
a medical home for children in foster care in Oklahoma County and a
model of coordinated medical services for children in the child welfare
system. Often a presenter, she speaks enthusiastically and passionately
about the child welfare system and its staff, emphasizing the importance
of coordinated medical services for children.
At this time, Dr. Shropshire is completing a master's degree in health
administration and policy. A member of the Oklahoma Child and Family
Services Statewide Assessment Committee, she also will serve as
a reviewer during the Oklahoma Child and Family Services Review in
August.
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