Cynthia O. Field, MD

Assistant Professor

Department:
SOM-Peds-Child Development

Email:
cfield@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5239

Biography

Dr. Cynthia Field, a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, started her medical career in nursing. After graduating from The University of Southern Mississippi with Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Dr. Field went on to pursue a medical degree from The University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1990. She subsequently completed her residency in 1993 and fellowship in 1996 at The University of Mississippi School of Medicine. At the Child Development Clinic, Dr. Field works to help children and adolescents with a large variety of behavioral and developmental issues. Dr. Field also serves as a physician for The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s newly created Center for Advancement of Youth (CAY Clinic). She enjoys helping families of children with developmental and behavioral needs find services, therapies, and support needed for them to lead happy, successful lives.

Education

University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MD	1990
University of Southern Mississippi, BS, Nursing	1982
St. Mary's College	1980

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Pediatrics	12/2007 - Present
Certification, Pediatrics	2004 - Present
Certification, Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics	10/1993 - Present
Licensure, Medical Licensure	07/1991 - Present

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Assistant Professor, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Fellowship, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics	1994 - 1996
Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics	1991 - 1993
Internship, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics	1990 - 1991

Publications

Journal Article
Field, Cynthia Down Syndrome Healthy Baby Update. Volume 8, Number 3, December 1994.	1994
Abstracts
Field, C., Buttross, S., Senter, S., Biggs, J. Liver Function Tests in Pediatric Patients Treated with Clonidine. Journal of Investigative Medicine. Volume 44, Number 1, January 1996.	1996

Presentations

State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Autism Behavioral and Medical Treatment", Spring Into Awareness, Statewide Initiative: Early Identification and Treatment, Jackson MS	04/2006
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pay Attention!”, State AAP of Mississippi, Jackson, MS	09/2005
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Co-morbidities", Mississippi Chapter ADHD Workshop, Jackson, Mississippi	05/2004
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Treatment of ADHD and the ADHD Toolkit", Mississippi Chapter ADHD Workshop, Jackson, Mississippi	05/2004
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Chelation Therapy in Autism”, Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics	09/2001
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Medical Perspective on ADHD”, Mississippi State Department of Education, Biloxi, MS	06/2001
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Medical Perspective on the Pervasive Developmental Disorders”, Mississippi State Department of Education, Mississippi State Department of Education	06/2001
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Medical Perspective on the Pervasive Developmental Disorders”, Mississippi State Department of Education, Jackson, MS	03/2001
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Medical Perspective on ADHD”, Mississippi State Department of Education, Jackson, MS	03/2001
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Medical Perspective on ADHD”, Mississippi Association of Middle School Educators	10/2000
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Medical Perspective on the Pervasive Developmental Disorders”, Mississippi Association of Middle School Educators	10/2000
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Enuresis and Encopresis”: A Behavioral Perspective, American Academy of Pediatrics Mississippi Chapter, Jackson, Mississippi	10/1998
Pediatric Grand Rounds, "The Pervasive Developmental Disorders", University of Mississippi Medical Center	11/1996
“Chicken Pox-Current Issues", Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of Mississippi Medical Center, June 1993., “Chicken Pox-Current Issues", University of Mississippi Medical Center	06/1993

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi
The Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi

Professional Membership and Service

American Academy of Pediatrics, Member
Mississippi Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Member
National AAP Meeting, Attendee, Meeting	2006