Miriam G. Blitzer, Ph.D.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
MIRIAM G. BLITZER, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
(Secondary appointments in Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, &
Reproductive Sciences and Dept of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Chief Executive Officer, American Board of Medical Genetics (Part-time, 70% effort))
Date October 2016
Personal Information
655 W. Baltimore Street, Room 07-039
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 706-4065
Fax: (410) 706-6105
E-mail:
EDUCATION
1970 -1974 B.A. in Chemistry, University of California, Irvine
1975 -1980 M.S. in Human Genetics, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health
1975 -1981 Ph.D. in Human Genetics, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1981 -1983 Postdoctoral Fellow in Ph.D. Medical Genetics and Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, LA
2000-2001 Fellow, Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women (ELAM)
CERTIFICATION
1984 Diplomate, American Board of Medical Genetics
(Ph.D. Medical Genetics; Clinical Biochemical Genetics)
[Lifetime (time-unlimited) certificate; meeting requirements of Maintenance of Certification 2010-2019]
FACULTY POSITIONS
1982 - 1984 Instructor, Departments of Pathology, Pediatrics, and Biochemistry
Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, LA
1983 - 1986 Assistant Professor, Departments of Biochemistry and Pediatrics
Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, LA
1986 - 1992 Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics; University of Maryland School of Medicine; Baltimore
1987 - 1992 Assistant Professor, secondary appt., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Maryland School of Medicine; Baltimore
1986 - 1991 Associate Member, Graduate Faculty; University of Maryland, Baltimore
1992 - present Regular Member, Graduate Faculty; University of Maryland, Baltimore
1992 - 2000 Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics (secondary in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences), University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
07/00 – present Professor, Department of Pediatrics (secondary in Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences), University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
10/07 – present Professor (Secondary appointment), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
OTHER PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
9/2009 - present Chief Executive Officer, American Board of Medical Genetics (70% effort via a contractual arrangement)
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
1978 – present American Society of Human Genetics
1993 – present American College of Medical Genetics, Founding Fellow
1985 – present Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (Elected membership)
1986 – present Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism
HONORS, AWARDS, SPECIAL FELLOWSHIPS
1982 - 1983 Nestle's Nutrition Fellowship Award
1984 - 1985 Charles E. Culpeper Fellowship in the Medical Sciences
1999 Invited speaker representing pre-clinical faculty, Third Annual White Coat Ceremony, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2000- present Life Member, National Registry of Who’s Who, Edition 2001, Ref. #138541
2008 Inaugural awardee/member, Carolyn J Pass, MD ‘66 and Richard J. Susel ’66 Academy of Education Excellence, University of Maryland School of Medicine (for excellence in medical school education)
2011 Marshall at School of Medicine Convocation (elected by graduating medical students), University of Maryland School of Medicine
MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC SERVICE/APPOINTMENTS – INSTITUTIONAL
1982 - 1986 Technical Director, Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, The Hayward Genetics Center, Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, LA
07/86 – present Director, Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (E. Strovel, PhD appointed director 7/07 with Blitzer as co-director)
07/87 – 2014 Director, Maternal Serum Screening/Alpha-fetoprotein Laboratory, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
07/92 – 08/99 Director, Graduate Program in Human Genetics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
1989 Member, Peer Review Committee, Medical School Year I Biochemistry Course, School of Medicine
1990 Faculty advisor, Graduate Student Research Day, Graduate School
1990 – present Faculty advisor for medical students, School of Medicine
1990 - 2002 Faculty facilitator at Human Dimensions in Medical Education; retreat for first year medical students
1990 – 1999 Chair, Curriculum Committee, Human Genetics Graduate Training Program
1990 – 1993 Ad hoc reviewer, Designated Research Initiative Fund - Special Research Initiative Support applications
1991 Consultant, "Brain and Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders" (P.I., Dr. HR Zielke)
1993 - 1996 Committee Member, Designated Research Initiative Fund - Special Research Initiative Support Committee
1995 Member, Search Committee, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Chair
1995 - present Member, Master’s in Genetic Counseling Program Advisory Committee
1996 Member, Intramural Grant Review Committee. School of Medicine
1996 Member, Committee for Review of Procedures for Defense of Dissertation, Graduate School
1995 - 1996 Member, Planning Committee and Preceptor, Ethical Issues in Research Workshop for Graduate Students
09/95 - 08/96 Acting Director, Division of Human Genetics, Departments of Pediatrics
03/97 - 06/98 and Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
1997 Member, Steering Committee, Symposium on the Human Genome Project: Reaching the Minority Communities in Maryland [program funded by DOE-ELSI]
1997 -1999 Graduate School Open House Planning Group
1998, 2000 Reviewer, research grants applications – Women’s Health Research Group
1998 Member, Leadership and Curriculum Development Team, Center of Excellence in Women’s Health.
10/98 – 10/99 Chair, Curriculum in Women’s Health Development Team, Center of Excellence in Women’s Health
05/98 – present Head, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics; University of Maryland School of Medicine; Baltimore
1998 – 1999 Member, Workshop Planning Committee, Shaping the Future: New Expectations for Undergraduate Education on Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology, University System of Maryland.
1998 - 2004 Member, Coordinating Committee on K-16 activities in Science, Univ. of MD, Baltimore
1998 – 2004 Higher Education Faculty Representative, High School Assessment (HSA) Program, Maryland State Department of Education.
1998 Member, Basic Science Departments and Graduate School Subcommittee; in preparation for the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation site visit, School of Medicine.
07/01 – 12/07 Director of Finance and Administration, Executive Council of Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
01/00 – 10/05 Acting Director, Graduate Program in Human Genetics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2003 Department Surplus Distribution Committee, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
2003 – 2007 Bicentennial Planning Committee, University of MD School of Medicine
2004 – present Member, Finance Subcommittee, Department of Pediatrics
2005 – 2009 Representative for the School of Medicine (elected), Graduate Council, University of Maryland Baltimore; Member, Long-Range Planning and New Programs Committee, 2005-2008; Chair, Graduate Faculty Committee 2008-2009
2005 – 2010 Secretary/Treasurer (elected), University of Maryland Pediatric Associates, P.A. (Corporation)
2005 – 2013 Member, Curriculum Committee, Graduate Program in Life Sciences, School of Medicine
2005 – present Member, Executive Committee, Program in Genetics and Genomic Medicine
2005 – present Chair, Education Subcommittee, Program Genetics and Genomic Medicine
2007 – present Member, IT Committee, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
2007 Chair, Educational Resources Subcommittee, LCME Accreditation Self-Study, School of Medicine
2007 – present Associate Chair for Philanthropy, Department of Pediatrics
March 2008 Chair, Grade Hearing Committee, Graduate School
2008 - 2009 Chair, Long-term Work Group, UMB Outreach Council (campus-wide), University of MD, Baltimore
2008 – 2010 Member, Pass and Susel Senior Student Research Initiative Committee, School of Medicine
2009 – 2013 Member, President’s Outreach Council, University of Maryland, Baltimore (Chair, 2009-2011)
2009 – 2013 Member, Science and Health Mentoring Group, UMB Outreach Council
2009 – 2013 Faculty representative (elected), Executive Committee, School of Medicine
2010 – 2011 Member, Planning Committee, the Henrietta Lacks Symposium, University of Maryland Medical Center and University of MD Baltimore, February 11, 2011
2011 – present Member, Steering and Work Groups, the Henrietta Lacks Biennial Conference, University of Maryland Medical Center and University of MD Baltimore.
2011 – 2016 Interviewer for Medical Student Applicants, Medical School Admissions
2012 Member, Search Committee for Assistant Dean for Public Affairs and Communications, School of Medicine
2012 – present Secretary, Pass and Susel Academy of Educational Excellence, School of Medicine
2012 – present Secretary-Treasurer, Bradley Society, Resident Alumni and Faculty Association, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
2013 – present Member, Year 1/Year 2 Medical School Curriculum Committee, School of Medicine
2013 – present Member, Medical School Curriculum Coordinating Committee, School of Medicine
2014-2015 Member, Education Subcommittee; in preparation for the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation site visit, School of Medicine.
2015 – present Head, Mario Garcia-Palmieri House for medical students, School of Medicine
MAJOR NATIONAL POSITIONS, CONSULTANT AND COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
1988 - 1996 Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Middle Atlantic Regional Human Genetics Network (MARHGN)
1989 - 1991 Member, Information and Education Committee, American Society of Human Genetics
1991 - 1993 Member, Steering Committee, Middle Atlantic Regional Human Genetics Network
1991 - 1996 Item Writer for Clinical Biochemical Genetics Examination, American Board of Medical Genetics
1992 - 1994 Ad hoc member, Information and Education Committee, American Society of Human Genetics
1994 - 1996 Member, Committee on the Economics of Genetic Services, American College of Medical Genetics
1995 - 1998 Chair, Information and Education Committee, American Society of Human Genetics
1999 - 2002 Ad hoc member, Information and Education Committee, American Society of Human Genetics
1996 – 2002 Scientific Advisor/ Lecturer, Genetics in the Courtroom, Einstein Institute for Science, Health and the Courts
1996 - 2001 Director, Board of Directors, American Board of Medical Genetics (elected)
1996 - 1999 Book Chief for Clinical Biochemical Genetics Examination, American Board of Medical Genetics
1997 Co-chair, Credentials Committee, American Board of Medical Genetics
1998 – 1999 Chair, Credentials Committee, American Board of Medical Genetics
1997 – 2000 Chair, Finance Committee, American Board of Medical Genetics
1997 - 1999 Treasurer, American Board of Medical Genetics
2000 Vice-President, American Board of Medical Genetics
2001 President, American Board of Medical Genetics
1997 Invited participant, Working Conference on Genetics Education in Primary Care Residency Training Programs, Bethesda, MD
1997 Participant, Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation Conference on Education of Health Professionals to Deliver Genetic Services; Williamsburg, VA
1997 Invited participant, Testing and Telling? Implications for Genetic Privacy, Family Disclosure and the Law, University of Maryland School of Law
1997 – 2001 Member, Steering Committee, National Coalition for Health Professional
Education in Genetics
1997 – present Voting representative for University of Maryland School of Medicine to the Association of Professors in Human and Medical Genetics
1997 - 2001 Chair, Liaison Committee to the National Board of Medical Examiners for evaluation of genetics content in USMLE examinations, Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics
1998 - 2001 Councilor, Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (elected)
1999 Member, Planning Committee on Health Professional’s Training on Human Genetics, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine
1999 – 2004 Member, Advisory Committee for the Genetics in Primary Care (GPC): A Faculty Development Initiative; [contract funded by MCHB and HRSA through the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine]
2000 Consultant and scientific advisor at public meeting: A Consultation on Genetic Testing”, Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing
2002 – 2004 Member, Biochemistry Test Committee and USMLE Step 1 Test Material Development Committee for Biochemistry, National Board of Medical Examiners
1/2002 – 12/2006 Board Member (elected), National Coalition for Health Professional
Education in Genetics (two terms)
Elected to Executive Committee 1/2005-12/2006
2001 - 2009 Member, Committee on the Economics of Genetic Services, American College of Medical Genetics
2001 – 2006 Member, Membership Committee, American College of Medical Genetics
2005 – 2009 Chair, Membership Committee, American College of Medical Genetics
2002 – 2008 Member, Publications and Communications Committee, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (two terms)
2002 –2008 Member, Committee on Certification, Subcertification, and Recertification, American Board of Medical Specialties (reappointed to second 3-year term)
2002 – 2014 Member, State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, State of Maryland (Chair 2010-2013)
2004 Member, Nominating Committee, American Society of Human Genetics
2005 Chair, Nominating Committee, American Society of Human Genetics
2005 Member, FASEB Journal Oversight Committee, FASEB
2005 - 2010 Member, FASEB Journal Editor-in-Chief Advisory Committee
2005 - 2010 Maryland representative, Newborn Screening Standardization Committee, New York-Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetic and Newborn Screening Services (NYMAC)
2006 – 2009 Member, Advisory Committee, “Geneticist-Educator Network of Alliances,” American Society of Human Genetics, NSF-funded Math and Science Partnership Award
2006 – present Co-Coordinator, International Tay-Sachs Testing: Quality Control and Data Collection Center, National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association, Inc.
1/2007 – 12/2009 Board Member (elected), American Society of Human Genetics
2009 – 2010 Consult and Content reviewer, “Genetic for Kids,” science curriculum supplement funded by the National Center on Research Resources (NCRR); awarded to KDH Research and Communication, Atlanta GA
7/2008 – 6/2010 President-Elect (elected), Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics
7/2010 – 6/2012 President, Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics
9/2009 – present Executive Director, American Board of Medical Genetics (60% effort, contract)
10/2009-1/2010 Member, Workgroup on Alternative Pathways for Eligibility for Initial Board Certification, American Board of Medical Specialties
3/2010-present Professional Advisor, “It’s in the Genes” educational project (http://test.hadassah.org/projects/geneticdisease/index.html), Women’s Health Division, Hadassah National Organization.
2011 – present Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association
2011 – present Board Member (elected), American Board of Medical Specialties
2013-2014 Member, Working Group for the Medical Biochemical Genetics Milestones Initiative, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Board of Medical Genetics
2015 – present Member (elected), Governance Committee, American Board of Medical Specialties
2015-2016 Member (appointed), Special Committee of Physician Executive/Administrative Leaders & Continuing Certification, American Board of Medical Specialties