UCCH Resident Rotation

Goals & Objectives

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.

Adolescent Health Curriculum

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 download the entire guide.

Additional Articles

Abnormal Pap Smears in Adolescents

Acne Treatment

Adolescent Gynecology

Adolescent Sexually Transmitted Infections

Testing for STIs

Vaginitis

Breast Concerns in the Adolescent

Cardiac Risk Factors

College Readiness

Confidential Health Care of the Adolescent

Contraception

Chicago Public Schools Sex Education

Emergency Contraception

HPV

IUD use in Adolescents

Overweight Adolescents

PCOS

Pubertal Disorders

Sexual Orientation

Transition to Adult Care for Adolescents with Special Needs

Schedule:

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

Contact:

Nancy Fritz, MD

teendrnan@gmail.com