Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USA

11/25/2025

DSMIG-USA board member Yuriko Matsuo, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, recently traveled to Japan for the Japan Down Syndrome Association's annual conference to present a poster. It was great to connect with health professionals across the world and share DSMIG's research and mission to an international community!

11/18/2025

🎉 Happy anniversary, DSMIG-USA!
On this date in 1988, 14 health professionals met in Cincinnati, Ohio, to establish the organization that is now known as DSMIG-USA! Since then, DSMIG has grown into an international community committed to promoting the optimal health and wellness of individuals with across the lifespan. Learn more about DSMIG's history and mission at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/our-story

11/12/2025

Project ECHO returns next week! Join us on November 19 for a new presentation on "Obesity and Successful Weight Loss." Registration is open for all remaining 2025 sessions at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

11/06/2025

Are you or someone you know looking for a new way to get involved with DSMIG-USA? The Board of Directors is now accepting applications for trainees! Learn more about application requirements and apply before December 31 at

Dr. William I. Cohen (1946-2009) was a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician from the University of Pittsburgh who made monumental, multifaceted contributions to the care of people with Down syndrome through tireless work and his warm personality. We celebrate his contributions to the field of Down....

11/03/2025

DSMIG is currently accepting abstracts to present at the 2026 Annual Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Submissions are due November 15, so don't wait! To see a full list of application instructions and to submit your presentation, head to https://www.dsmig-usa.org/annual-symposium.

10/27/2025

Throughout the year, DSMIG-USA members conduct valuable research across a wide range of topics related to care and present their findings at the DSMIG Annual Symposium! This research provides new insights to medical professionals and inspires innovations in care practices. Check out this year's research highlights in the 2025 Poster Gallery: https://www.dsmig-usa.org/2025-as-poster-gallery

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Did you know?
DSMIG-USA DS-ASD Workgroup has published a guide to evaluating challenging behaviors in adults with which includes assessments and helpful strategies. Check out this and more resources at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/dsmig-resources

10/15/2025

The DSMIG-USA Speaker Series provides experts in Down syndrome care opportunities to share their knowledge and experience on relevant health topics through presentations with peers. Learn more about the Speaker Series and find out how to watch previous presentations at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/speaker-series

10/13/2025

Have you attended a Project ECHO presentation with DSMIG-USA? DSMIG's award winning ECHO program is designed to help health professionals share knowledge, support peers, and identify new strategies for care. Learn more at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo and join us on Wednesday for this month's session!

10/08/2025

Join us next week for the October Project ECHO presentation! This month, Shannon Frizzell, MS, RD, LDN, will lead a discussion on how malnutrition affects care. Register today at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

10/06/2025

What is DSMIG-USA?

DSMIG-USA is a group of health professionals committed to promoting the optimal health care and wellness of individuals with across the lifespan. We educate health care professionals, facilitate networking, spread awareness, and share best practices for care. Learn more at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/our-story