Leadership

DSMIG-USA 2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DSMIG-USA Trainee Board Internship

Applications are now open! 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!

As part of the role, interns should expect to: 

• Participate in major board meetings (virtually)
• Participate in 3-5 subcommittee meetings (virtually)
• Help develop a Meet & Greet for Trainees at the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium. 
• Attend the 2026 DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium (will be eligible for scholarships). 

Applicants will be required to submit a brief letter of interest, their CV, and a letter to support from a mentor. If you have a commitment to DSMIG-USA and are willing to invest time and energy in helping to make a difference, such as being an active DSMIG member and participating in a DSMIG workgroup or committee, please complete this application no later than December 31, 2025. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Andrew McCormick. 

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Awards and Recognitions

WILLIAM I. COHEN, MD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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 syndrome with this award and also recognize the dedication, commitment and contributions of others.

In 2016, the Board of Directors of DSMIG-USA established the William I. Cohen, MD Distinguished Service Award to honor a member for major contributions to the mission of DSMIG-USA by promoting the health and wellness of individuals with Down syndrome. 

Past Awardees

• 2016 Co-recipients Kim McConnell, MD and George Capone, MD
• 2018 Co-recipients Brian Chicoine, MD and Dennis McGuire, PhD
• 2022 recipient Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE
• 2023 recipient Marilyn Bull, MD
• 2025 recipient David Smith, MD