title: The foundations of interdisciplinary fellowship training in adolescent medicine in the United States.
abstract: The field of adolescent medicine, having developed from the specialty of Pediatrics, encompasses a holistic and developmental approach from its very origin. While its foundations were in medicine, early leaders in the field emphasized the importance of mental health care as well as nutrition, public health, and social justice. As the specialty became further established in the US with the creation of an academic society, board certification and training program accreditation, the interdisciplinary nature of adolescent medicine practice and training became formalized. This formal recognition brought with it strict guidelines with regards training and board certification. Despite the often Byzantinian training requirements, an interdisciplinary approach forms the core of adolescent medicine practice, and the incorporation of interdisciplinary training is a necessity for graduate medical education programs in the field of adolescent medicine.
authors.forename: Terrill
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bravender
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D000293:Adolescent; D000295:Adolescent Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D003479:Curriculum; D004493:Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D020380:Needs Assessment; D014481:United States