Meredith Close

Meredith Close is the Director of the Down Syndrome Program and an Attending Physician in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. She holds an academic appointment as a Medical Educator at Harvard Medical School.

• Education:
  • MD from the University of Arizona (2016)
  • Pediatrics residency at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital/MSU (2019)
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital (2022)

Her research interests focus on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome. She has contributed to studies on parental perceptions of meaningful outcomes in autism research. Her clinical work integrates interdisciplinary care for developmental and behavioral conditions.

Recent publications highlight trends in autism research, emphasizing parental perspectives on developmental outcomes. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her role in training programs and clinical research demonstrates leadership in developmental medicine.

She actively participates in clinical training initiatives, including the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship and Psychology Fellowship programs at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her affiliations include the Down Syndrome Program, Autism Spectrum Center, and broader interdisciplinary teams in the Division of Developmental Medicine.