Jill J. Fussell

Jill J. Fussell, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, specializing in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. She serves as Vice Chair for Fellowship Education and Director of the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program. Her clinical and research expertise focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pediatric Medical Education. Dr. Fussell has held leadership roles nationally, including on the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics board and as Chair of the National Council of Pediatric Subspecialties Executive Committee. She is an Alpha Omega Alpha honor society member and maintains clinical practices at the James L. Dennis Developmental Center and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Education: Medical School at UAMS (MD), Fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Medical University of South Carolina. Professional certifications include American Board of Pediatrics in General and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

Research interests emphasize diagnostic approaches for autism and optimizing medical education curricula. Recent work explores fellowship training readiness and interdisciplinary diagnostic practices. Her leadership contributions have shaped national pediatric subspecialty education policies.