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Dennis "Denny" Drotar (1945-2017).

Tonya Palermo1, Terry Stancin2

  • 1Seattle Children's Hospital.

The American Psychologist
|July 13, 2018
PubMed
Summary

This obituary honors Dennis "Denny" Drotar, a foundational figure in pediatric psychology. His extensive publications and leadership roles significantly advanced the field.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Dennis
  • Denny
  • Drotar (1945-2017) was a highly influential scholar in pediatric psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To commemorate the life and significant contributions of Dennis
  • Denny
  • Drotar to the field of pediatric psychology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Drotar's scholarly works, including over 350 papers and eight books.
  • Documentation of his leadership positions in professional organizations.
  • Chronicle of his academic and clinical career in pediatric psychology.

Main Results:

  • Drotar authored a substantial body of work forming the foundation of pediatric psychology.
  • He held key leadership roles, including Editor of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and president of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP).
  • His career spanned prestigious academic medical centers, impacting research and training.

Conclusions:

  • Dennis
  • Denny
  • Drotar's legacy is cemented through his prolific scholarship and dedicated service to pediatric psychology.
  • His work continues to influence the practice and understanding of child psychology and development.

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