David L. Hill

• American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine. #2893. November 2024 to present.
• American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics #67348. October 1999. Re-certified October 2016 to present
• American Board of Internal Medicine #188180. September1998 to September 2008
• North Carolina Medical Board #95-01553. June 1995 to present
• US Drug Enforcement Agency #BH5957955. August 1998 to present
• Novant New Hanover Health Network Senior Attending Physician. July 2002 to present
• UNC Health Wayne Attending Physician. December 2018 to present

UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill and Wilmington, NC 2008 to present

• Adjunct Associate Professor, Pediatrics
• Precept students at residents on pediatric inpatient and outpatient rotations in Wilmington and Goldsboro, NC
• Deliver quarterly Advocacy lecture for pediatrics students and residents in Wilmington and Chapel Hill, NC

Campbell University of Osteopathic Medicine, Buies Creek, NC 2018 to present

• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
• Precept students on pediatric inpatient rotations in Goldsboro, NC.

• American Academy of Pediatrics, 1994 to present
• North Carolina Pediatric Society, 1994 to present
• New Hanover/Pender County Medical Society, 2002 to present

• Holroyd-Sherry Award, AAP Council on Communications and Media 2023
• David Tayloe, Sr. Award for Outstanding Community Service, North Carolina Pediatric Society 2022
• Digital Health Award, Bronze 2021
• Steve Shore Service Award, North Carolina Pediatric Society 2018
• Airkeeper Award, Clean Air Carolina 2018
• National Health Information Silver Award for Health Promotion 2016
• National Health Information Silver Award for Patient Education Information 2016
• Benjamin Franklin Book Award Gold Medal, IBPA 2013
• Living Now Book Award Silver Medal 2013

Books

• Altman TA, Hill D, editors. Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to age5. 8th edition. AAP Publishing. 2024.
• Hill D. Pediatricians as Advocates, why not? In: Fifty Years of Advocacy: The North Carolina Pediatric Society. The North Carolina Pediatric Society;2023:194-198.
• Blackstone J, Hill D. Co-parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Putting your children first. AAP Publishing; May 2020.
• Altman TA, Hill D, editors. Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to age5. 7th edition. AAP Publishing. 2019.
• Hill D. Foreword. In: Hargis A. Baby’s First Year Milestones. Rockbridge Press; 2018.
• Hill D. Dad to Dad: Parenting like a pro. AAP Publishing; 2012.

Journal Publications

• Parga-Belinkie J, Cosmini M, Hill D, Berk J, Lockwood K, Patrick M, Novak C, Tarchichi TR. Medical Education Podcasts Hit Adulthood – How Do We Transition? Pediatrics. 2023;152(5).
• Hill D. Social Media and Safety: Anticipatory Guidance. Pediatr Rev. 2020;41(3):112-119. doi:10.1542/pir.2018-0236.
• Hill D, Moreno MA. Influenza prevention. JAMA Pediatr. 2020;174(1):108. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.4646.
• Hill D. Update on adolescents and social media. AudioDigest Pediatrics. 2019;65(47):December 21.
• Council on Communications and Media. Media and young minds. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20162591.
• Council on Communications and Media. Media use in school-aged children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20162592.
• Chassiakos LYR, Radesky J, Christakis D, Moreno M, Cross C; Council on Communications and Media. Children and adolescents and digital media. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20162593.
• Hill D. School notes: managing infectious diseases in school and childcare settings. North Carolina Med J. 2016;77(5):355-358.
• Council on Communications and Media. Virtual violence. Pediatrics. 2016;138(2):e20161298.
• Council on Communications and Media. Children, Adolescents, and the Media. Pediatrics. 2013;132(5):958–961.
• Brown A, Council on Communications and Media. Media use by children younger than 2 years. Pediatrics. 2011;128(5):1040-1045.
• O’Keefe GS, Clarke-Pearson K, Council on Communications and Media. The impact of social media on children, adolescents, and families. Pediatrics. 2011;127(4):800-804.

• Panel Moderator, "Pediatrics On Call Live." American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, September 29, 2024.
• Keynote Address, “Kids and Social Media: What can we say now?” North Carolina Pediatrics Collaborative: Updates in Primary Care, February15, 2024.
• Panel Moderator, "Pediatrics On Call Live." American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, October 22, 2023.
• CME Presentation, “Pediatrics on Call: The Top 5 Articles 2023.” North Carolina Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, September 10, 2023.
• Keynote Address, “Cyberbullying.” University of Tennessee Memphis College of Medicine Annual Pediatric Meeting and Etteldorf Symposium, May 5, 2023.
• Master Class, “Teens, Screens, and Mental Health.” Summus Global Health, February 28, 2023.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Bronchiolitis Severity Scoring.” UNC Health Wayne, January 17, 2023.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Engaging the Media for Advocacy.” University of Texas El Paso Medical School, January 11, 2023.
• CME Presentation, “The Top 5+ Articles in Pediatrics on Call for2022.” North Carolina Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, August 29, 2022.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Screen Media and Child Health: What do we know now?” University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, March 16, 2022.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Evaluation and Management of the Febrile Newborn 8 to 60 days Old.” UNC Health Wayne, November 30, 2021.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Case Presentation: Monoarticular Arthritis.” UNC Health Wayne, October 12, 2021.
• CME Presentation, “Social Media and Child Health: Scope of the Issue.” Common Problems in Pediatrics, Intermountain Health, June 8, 2021.
• CME Presentation, “Social Media and Child Health: How Providers Can Respond.” Common Problems in Pediatrics, Intermountain Health, June 8, 2021.
• Webinar, “Engaging Print and Broadcast Media.” NC Pediatric Society Spring Webinar Series. April 12, 2021.
• Workshop, “Engagement and Storytelling.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Workshop, “Engagement and Storytelling.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Workshop, “High Yield: Print Media.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Q&A, “Telehealth: Communications of Today.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Workshop, “Print Media.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Panel Discussion, “High Yield: Keeping Your Cool When Things Heat Up.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Workshop, “Challenges Encountered with the Media and Media Research.” AAP Harnessing the power of traditional and social media in health care, February 18, 2021.
• Workshop, “Exam Room Communication.” AAP Harnessing the Power of Traditional and Social Media in Healthcare Conference. February 18, 2021.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Technology, Gaming and Distance Learning.” Moses Cone Hospital, February 10, 2021.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Screen Media and Child Health: What do we know now?” University of Texas San Antonio, January 22, 2021.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Social Media: Pandemic Friend or Foe?” New Hanover Regional Medical Center, January 4, 2021.
• Workshop, “Media Training for AAP Leadership.” Florida Chapter of the AAP Leadership Meeting. December 8, 2020.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Social Media and Child Health: What do we know now?” WakeMed, November 18, 2020.
• CME Presentation, “Social Media: Pandemic friend or foe?” Yale Pediatric Update. November 13, 2020.
• CME Presentation, “Technology, Gaming, and Distance Learning.” Pinehurst Pediatric Symposium, November 7, 2020.
• Invited Presentation, “My Daddy Loves Me: Building Resilience One Page at a Time.” Reach Out and Read Network Leadership Call, October 30, 2020.
• Workshop, “Media Training for AAP Leaders.” American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum, August 17, 2020.
• Keynote Address, “Effects of Social Media on the Pediatric and Adolescent Child.” WellStar Health New Horizons in Pediatrics, April 18,2020.
• Keynote Address, “Effects of Social Media on the Pediatric and Adolescent Child.” WellStar Health New Horizons in Pediatrics, April18, 2020.
• Invited Presentation, “Navigating Divorce for Children.” WellStar Health New Horizons in Pediatrics, April 18, 2020.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “The Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens.” Columbus Regional Medical Center, February 27, 2020.
• Keynote Address, “The Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens.” Novant Health Pediatric Symposium, February 8, 2020.
• CME Presentation, “New Research in Communication Countering Vaccine Hesitancy.” North Carolina Pediatric Society Winter Open Forum, January 25, 2020.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “The Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens.” Duke University, December 17, 2019.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Congenital HSV Infection.” UNC Health Wayne, December 17, 2019.
• CME Presentation, “The Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens.” The Hospitals of Providence 31st Annual Pediatric Symposium, September 20, 2019.
• CME Presentation, “Kids and Screen Time: What Do We Do Now?” Tennessee Chapter of the AAP State Pediatric Conference, September 14, 2019.
• CME Presentation, “Screen Time and the Developmental Implications on Children/Adolescents.” New Horizons in Pediatrics, Children’s Healthcare Atlanta. April 27, 2019.
• Invited Presentation, “Social Media Technology and Child Health.” International Pediatric Association Congress, Panama City, Panama, March 19, 2019.
• Workshop, “Mastering the Media: Tools for Effective Communication.” American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum, March 14, 2019.
• Keynote Presentation, “Technology and Behavioral Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown.” Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations Annual Conference, December 12, 2018.
• Workshop, “From Tweets to Soundbites: Media Training for Every Pediatrician.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, November 4, 2018.
• Invited Presentation, “Context Clues: Working Digital Literacy into the Classroom.” The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA, October 31, 2018.
• Invited Presentation, “Avoiding the Battle Royale: Achieving Digital Peace in Less than a Fortnite.” The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA, October 30, 2018.
• Invited Presentation, “Becoming a Digital Dietitian: Helping Guide Your Child’s Media Consumption.” The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA, October 30, 2018.
• Keynote Address, “Using Social Media to Market Your Practice.” NYU Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association Annual Dr. William R. Lynch Alumni Symposium, October 20, 2018.
• Panel Discussion, “FOSI Briefs the Hill on Kids, Screen Time, and ‘Tech Addiction.’” Family Online Safety Institute, Washington, DC, May 29, 2018.
• Invited Presentation, “Proactively Manage Your Online Reputation.” Office Practicum 2018 Users Conference, April 13, 2018.
• Invited Presentation, “Be First, Be Right, Be Credible: The Role of Social Media in Crisis Communications.” American Academy of Pediatrics Executive Directors’ Steering Committee, March 15, 2018.
• Workshop, “Mastering the Media: Tools for Effective Communications.” American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum, March 15, 2018.
• CME Presentation, “Connected: Social Media Use in Kids.” Pinehurst Pediatric Symposium, November 4, 2017.
• Invited Presentation, “Kids and Media: What Do We Do Now?” North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Fall Child Health Meeting, Webinar, October 26, 2017.
• Keynote Address, “Protecting Children from Screen Assault.” WellStar Health System Youth Protection Seminar, October 13, 2017.
• Keynote Address, “Protecting Children from Screen Assault.” Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Seminar, October 13, 2017.
• Invited Presentation, “Negative Effects of Media on Brain Development, Social Skills, and Behaviors.” Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Seminar, October 13, 2017.
• Workshop, “Using Social Media to Market Your Practice.” North Carolina Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, August 19, 2017.
• Webinar, “Medication Safety 101: Important Information for Parents.” HealthyChildren.org, May 24, 2017.
• Panel Discussion, “Family Panel Discussion.” Reach Out and Read Carolinas 2017 Literacy Summit. May 5, 2017.
• Workshop, “Social Media Training.” NC Pediatric Society Spring Open Forum, April 29, 2017.
• Invited Presentation, “When Trolls Attack: Defending Your Practice from Social Media Assault.” Office Practicum Users Conference, April 13, 2017.
• Workshop, “Media Training: Interactive Leadership Session.” AAP Annual Leadership Forum, March 9, 2017.
• Moderator, “Peds21 2016, The Medium Is the Message: How Electronic Media Are Transforming Our Patients’ World, Moderator.” AAP National Conference and Exhibition, October 21, 2016.
• Keynote Address, “Beyond 2 &2: What’s Next for Kids and Media.” Tennessee State Pediatric Conference, September 17, 2016.
• Panel Discussion, “Preterm Birth Complications.” Health Connect South. Atlanta, GA, September 21, 2016.
• Invited Presentation, “Children and Digital Media: Finding a Healthy Balance.” Canterbury School, March 17, 2016.
• Workshop, “Media Training: Interactive Leadership Session.” AAP Annual Leadership Forum, March 12, 2016.
• Plenary Address, “E-Promoting and E- Protection for Your Practice: Facebook Twitter, WebPages and More.” Puerto Rico Pediatric Society 63rd Annual Congress, February 13, 2016.
• Q&A, “In Conversation: Dr. David Hill, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Stephen Balkam, Family Online Safety Institute.” Family Online Safety Institute Annual Meeting, November 18, 2015.
• Moderator, “AAP Growing Up Digital Research Symposium.” American Academy of Pediatrics, May 2-3, 2015.
• Keynote Address, “Social Media Dangers.” Navicent Pediatric Conference, Mercer College of Medicine, March 20, 2015.
• Invited Presentation, “Social Consciousness.” Navicent Pediatric Conference, Mercer College of Medicine, March 20, 2015.
• Workshop, “Lights, Camera, Action!” AAP Annual Leadership Forum, March 12, 2015.
• Moderator, “Are Tablets APP-propos for Toddlers?” AAP National Conference and Exhibition, October 13, 2014.
• Media Visiting Professorship, Duke University Pediatric Residency Program. Presented Grand Rounds, Residents Report, Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship lectures during a 2-day visit to Duke University Medical Center, April 22-23, 2014.
• Invited Presentation, “Children, Adolescents, and the Media.” AAP Annual Leadership Forum, March 13, 2014.
• CME Presentation, “Why Bother? Screen Use Screening and Counseling in the Well Child Exam.” Pinehurst Pediatric Symposium, November 16, 2013.
• Moderator, “How the Pros Do It: Secrets of Corporate Health Messaging and Lessons For Pediatricians.” American Academy of Pediatrics 2013 National Conference and Exhibition, October 26, 2013.
• Keynote Address, “The Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents: What Do We Know?” North Carolina PTA Parent Education and Leadership Conference, May 31, 2013.
• Workshop, “Will You Be My Friend? Using the Internet and Social Media for Patient Education and Practice Promotion.” American Academy of Pediatrics Districts V and X Combined Leadership Meeting, April 29, 2013.
• CME Presentation, “The Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents: What Do We Know?” American Academy of Pediatrics Practical Pediatrics New Orleans, April 12-14, 2013.
• Workshop, “Will You Be My Friend? Using the Internet and Social Media for Patient Education and Practice Promotion.” American Academy of Pediatrics Practical Pediatrics New Orleans, April 14, 2013.
• CME Presentation, “Attention! What Role Does Media Exposure Play in Attention Deficit Disorder?” American Academy of Pediatrics Practical Pediatrics New Orleans, April 13, 2013.
• CME Presentation, “’I’ve Been Doing Some Research...’ Dealing with Families with Info From The Internet.” American Academy of Pediatrics Practical Pediatrics New Orleans, April 12, 2013.
• Invited Presentation, “Pediatricians’ Newest Battle: Parenting in the Digital Era. American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum, March 14, 2013.
• CME Presentation, “Got media? They do.” North Carolina Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, July 30, 2010.
• CME Presentation, “Air Quality and Children’s Health. New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society CME by the Sea, October 3, 2009.
• Invited Presentation, “A Shot in the Harm: A history of the vaccine/autism controversy.” UNC Pediatric Residents Lecture, September 27, 2008.

• Business Certificate
• University of North Carolina Wilmington
• Business for Physicians
• May2016

Symposium Co-Organizer

• 2024 AAP Annual Leadership Conference
• 2023 AAP Annual Leadership Conference
• 2016 AAP Peds21 Conference
• 2015 AAP Growing Up Digital Research Symposium

Candidate

• American Academy of Pediatrics President Elect 2023

Peer-Reviewed Articles for: 

• Pediatrics

InJoy Publications 2016 to present

• Physician Consultant. Edit content for educational books, videos, and handouts distributed to families at hospitals and physicians’ practices to help them understand pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.

WellCare of North Carolina 2021 to2023

• Utilization Management Advisory Committee and Physician Advisory Committee. Evaluate and advise on patient care and reimbursement policies for premiere Medicaid managed care organization in North Carolina.

GoodRx 2021 to2022

• Author/editor. Produce and edit medical content on pediatric topics for a consumer readership.

Parents Magazine/Parents.com 2012 to2023

• Expert Review Board, Board of Advisors, contributor. Provide original content for leading national parenting publication. Winner,2016 National Health Information Silver Award in Patient Education Information.

Institute of Digital Media and Child Development 2015 to2016

• Scientific Advisory Board. Assisted the Institute in its missions of fostering research in the field of media and child health, serving as a central resource for parents, media, researchers, and policy makers, collaborating with industry to develop socially responsible media, and advocating for social policies that protect children.

Fatherhood with Hank Azaria 2014

• Disney/AOL/Mom.me online documentary. On-screen fatherhood expert, multiple episodes.

Pediatric News 2010 to2014

• Editorial Board, Blogger. Helped determine editorial focus, wrote top-viewed weekly medical humor blog, “Needles.”