Resources

The Society for Adolescent Medicine

SAM is a multi-disciplinary organization of health professionals who are committed to advancing the health and well-being of adolescents. Through education, research, clinical services, and advocacy activities, members of the Society for Adolescent Medicine strive to enhance public and professional awareness of adolescent health issues among families, educators, policy makers, youth-serving organizations, students who are considering a health career as well as other health professionals.

Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine (choose via ScienceDirect)

Depression in the Primary Care Setting

UCCH Resident Rotation

Goals & Objectives

Online Handbook

Authored by Anjana Chandran, MD and Claire Najim, MD, the online handbook helps the resident approach common issues in caring for adolescents. Users** may review individual topics below or download the entire guide.

Table of Contents

The Adolescent History and Physical

Puberty

Illinois Consent and Confidentiality Laws

Contraception

Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Treatment

Teen Pregnancy

Acne

Menstrual Disorders

Depression in Adolescents

Eating Disorders

Substance Abuse

Obesity in Adolescents

**These topics are intended for pediatric residents at University of Chicago Children’s Hospital for use in their care of adolescent patients. Please note that these are general reviews and that all information regarding medical evaluation and treatment should be discussed with an attending physician. For further information, please refer to the websites and references listed.

Schedule:

Schedule will be arranged on a monthly basis and will be distributed before the start of the rotation.

Contact:

Marta Killner, MD

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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Director, Adolescent Medicine Program