University of Washington Program

Overview

The Adolescent Medicine Fellowship at the University of Washington is a comprehensive program that emphasizes strong training across various clinical settings targeting diverse populations of adolescents and young adults. Established in the mid-1970s, the fellowship is notable for its focus on serving underserved populations, providing exposure to critical areas such as gender clinic, eating disorder care, reproductive health, and gynecology.

Clinical training involves rotations that cover a range of settings including inpatient services and community-based care. This immersive experience prepares fellows to deal effectively with a variety of adolescent health issues.

Curriculum and Clinical Training

The curriculum of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship is designed to foster excellence in clinical competencies, research skills, and leadership in adolescent health. The fellowship features structured clinical rotations at Seattle Children's Hospital as well as various community healthcare sites.

Clinical rotations take place at:

• Children's Hospital, which includes various specialty clinics like the Adolescent Medicine specialty clinic, reproductive endocrinology clinics, and sports medicine clinics.
• Community health setups, including juvenile detention center clinics, public STD clinics, and school-based health clinics, allowing fellows to interact with adolescents in multiple healthcare scenarios.

Research Training

The research component of the fellowship emphasizes public health, behavioral, and epidemiologic areas. Each fellow is encouraged to formulate a unique research interest and can collaborate with a team of mentors. Notably, fellows have the option to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a Master’s in Science (MS) in health services or epidemiology.

Participating in research conferences and potentially engaging in T32 fellowships provide deeper insights and mentorship opportunities for those inclined towards scholarly work.

Didactic Components

The program includes a robust didactic framework consisting of lectures, seminars, and case conferences led by board-certified faculty and guest experts. Opportunities for fellows to lead their own lectures on adolescent health topics are encouraged, and developing a teaching portfolio is part of the fellowship experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Washington, diversity is a fundamental element of excellence. The program actively promotes a respectful and welcoming environment and places significant emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the fellowship setting.

Application Requirements

The fellowship is open to individuals who have completed residencies in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine, with board eligibility being a requirement. Importantly, due to funding constraints, the program only accepts applicants holding U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status; sponsorship for J-1 or other visa types is not available.

Applicants must submit:

• A completed application
• A personal statement detailing their interest in adolescent medicine and potential research areas
• A CV
• A medical school transcript
• Three letters of recommendation

Core Training Sites

The primary training site for the fellowship is Seattle Children’s Hospital, known for its comprehensive services as both a community hospital and a referral center for pediatric care across the Northwest.

Additional training sites include:

• King County Juvenile Detention Clinic
• Kaiser Permanente Washington
• Echo Glen Children's Center
• School-Based Health Clinics operated by NeighborCare
• Various other sites including sports medicine clinics and research institutes.

Fellowship Leadership

The fellowship is guided by a dedicated team of faculty members who bring a rich array of expertise in adolescent medicine, ensuring fellows receive comprehensive mentorship and support throughout the training period.