Charles N. Oberg, M.D., M.P.H
Associate Professor, Div. Epidemiology & Community Health
Associate Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
- B.A. Child Pychology, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota;
- M.D., University of Minnesota Medicial School; Post-graduate Residency Department of Pediatrics University of Minnesota;
- M.P.H. in Maternal & Child Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
Courses
Fall 2012
PUBH 6355 Pathophysiology Human Disease (Section 001)
PUBH 6355 Pathophysiology Human Disease (Section 002)
PUBH 6630 Foundations of MCH Leadership (Section 001)
Research Interests:
Health Disparities, Childhood Poverty, Health Care Access
Mailing Address:
Div. Epidemiology & Community Health
1300 S. 2nd Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone (Work): 625-6616
Or: Jan Pearson, 626-8644, pears014@umn.edu
Email: oberg001@umn.edu
Website: http://www.epi.umn.edu/mch
Selected Publications:
Oberg CN: Charity Care in Crisis? Reclaiming a Lost Professional Ethic. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 2004; 13(3): 315-326
Oberg CN and Zastrow C: Pediatrics and Social Policy: Advocating for Children's Rights. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 2004; 34(8): 286-30
Oberg CN: Income and health gaps persist among Minnesota children. Minnesota Medicine, 2004; 87: 36-37
Gentile DA, Oberg CN, Sherwood NE, Story M, Walsh DA; Hogan M: Pediatricians? Knowledge and Implementation of Recommendations Regarding Children?s Media Use. Pediatrics, 2004; 114(5): 1235-1241
Parker DL, Leinberger A, & Oberg CN: Child labor, gender & health. Public Health Reports 2005; 120(6): 642-647.
Oberg CN & Rinaldi M: Pediatric Health Disparities. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 2006; 36(7) pp. 251-268
Oberg CN: Children of genocide—A legacy of lost dreams. Pediatrics, 2008; 121: 611
Trasande L, Ziebold C, Schiff JS, Wallinga D, McGovern P & Oberg, CN: The Environment in Pediatric Practice in Minnesota: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices towards Children’s Environmental Health. Minnesota Medicine, 2008; 36: 91
Oberg CN: Genocide in the 21st Century—Four case studies of Sub-Sahara Africa, Forum on Public Policy-online, spring 2009; 5:1
Cutuli, JJ, Herbers, JE, Rinaldi, M, Masten, AS, Oberg CN: Asthma and behavior in homeless four to seven year olds, Pediatrics, 2010; 125: 142
Professional Experience:
Academic Appointments
1994-present Adjunct Professor of Child Psychology, Institute of Child Development, College of Education & Human Development, University of Minnesota
1992-present Associate Professor, The Department of Pediatrics & the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, University of Minnesota
1988-1992 Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School
1987-1988 Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School
1982-1984 Pediatric Ambulatory Fellowship, Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
1979-1982 Pediatric Internship/Residency, Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
Previous Administrative and Clinical Appointments
1997-2002 Chief of Pediatrics, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1997 Deputy Medical Director, Hennepin County Medical Center & Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Hennepin Faculty Associates
1988-1995 Medical Director, Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless, Hennepin County Community Health Department, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1986-2004 Medical Director, Teen-Tot Clinic, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1992-1994 Director of Primary Care Training, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
1983-1987 Medical Consultant, Development Services Committee, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1982-1984 Pediatrician, Southeast Asian Refugee Project, Minneapolis Health Department, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1982-1983 Emergency Room Physician, Minneapolis Children's Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honors:
2006 Leonard M. Schuman Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
2005 Child Advocacy Award, American Academy of Pediatrics-Minnesota Chapter
2002 Health Policy Scholar in Residence, Ithaca College
1998 Abraham H. Finkelstein Memorial Lecture, University of Maryland
1997 Max Seham Award in Social Medicine, University of Minnesota
1996 US PHS Primary Care Policy Fellowship
1994 The Albert Justus Chesley Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Public Health, Minnesota Public Health Association
1992 Betty Hubbard MCH Leadership Award, Minnesota Department of Health
1991 Minnesota Medical Association Community Service Award
1990 University of Minnesota??s Outstanding Pediatric Educator Award
1986 Delta Omega Society
1985 Congressional Science Fellowship, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society for Research in Child Development
1984 Phi Kappa Phi
1981 Bush Foundation, Career Growth Fellowship in Early Education
1975 Summa cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa