Dr. Jill Plevinsky is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a pediatric psychologist in the Pediatric Transplant Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science after completing her predoctoral residency in pediatric psychology and the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. Prior to starting her career at CHOP, she completed an NICHD T32 fellowship in Pediatric Adherence and Self-Management at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Plevinsky has published 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts and authored two book chapters reviewing adherence and self-management in pediatric populations and psychosocial aspects of pediatric chronic illness. She is active in the Society of Pediatric Psychology, a member of IPTA and SPLIT, and the founding chair of the recently established SPLIT Psychology Committee.
From Pediatrics to Adulthood: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Transitioning Transplant Care
Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 3:00pm
There are several critical aspects related to the successful transition of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients to adult care, requiring a collaborative effort from the multi-disciplinary team involved. During this discussion, we will review a specific case study that illustrates how challenging the transition can be and demonstrates how each role – including pediatric psychology, social work, and medicine – works together to move patients and families through the transition process.