Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USA

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays! The DSMIG-USA board and staff wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. As a reminder, the DSMIG-USA office will be closed from 12/24 - 1/2. We can't wait to reconnect in 2026!

12/18/2025

Project ECHO registration is NOW OPEN for all 2026 sessions! There is a new process for registration next year as we transition to the iECHO platform. DSMIG members can see your email inbox for more information or head to https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo to register for all sessions today.

12/10/2025

The final Project ECHO session of 2025 is almost here! Join us next week for a new presentation on and Alzheimer's Disease from Seth M. Keller, MD. Register online at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

12/02/2025

This , please consider making a donation to DSMIG-USA! Your donation is vital to bringing health providers from around the world together to improve the medical care of all people with Down syndrome. Donate today: https://www.dsmig-usa.org/donate

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