Adolescent Medicine

This peds/IM/FM sub specialty seems very under-discussed on SDN. Since the peds and IM forums seem dead and FM is running slow, I reckoned I'd plonk this here, so med students and any lurking residents/attendings might share some experiences or perspectives on the field.

I'm interested because I have enjoyed tutoring middle/high school kids and I like working with the population, at least in that capacity. From what little I can find, there appear to be many issues unique to the patient pop., i.e. puberty and sex/gender identity issues and sociopsychological considerations. Also, an educational conponent, opportunities for advocacy and a broad set of patients, from "kids" around 12 to emerging adults in the early 20s.

I'd appreciate anyone who could shed more light on this specialty and add to the little bit there is on the forums.

Thanks!

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Adolescent Medicine