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Adolescent Medicine
Division of Adolescent Medicine
Delivering specialized youth care, training and research excellence.
Established in 2014, the U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics Division of Adolescent Medicine is dedicated to providing specialized care tailored to the unique needs of adolescents. Our team comprises highly trained faculty, advanced practice providers, and nurses experienced in addressing various adolescent health concerns, including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, menstrual issues, sports medicine and complex chronic illnesses.
Honoring the Lasting Legacy of David S. Rosen, MD, MPH: From 1990 until 2013, the name David S. Rosen, M.D., M.P.H. was synonymous with the words “adolescent medicine” at Michigan Medicine. Accounts from patients, family members, colleagues, and friends are unanimous in underscoring Rosen’s extraordinary dedication.
Dr. Rosen was instrumental in founding the Division of Adolescent Medicine and developing the university’s eating disorders treatment program.
Clinical Care
In addition to our full-service adolescent health clinic, we participate in a number of multidisciplinary programs at U-M, including the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program and Gender Services Program.
We also provide medical management consultation alongside other pediatric specialists for adolescents with complex conditions who are currently hospitalized at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and see patients at a number of area schools through the Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools initiative.
Nationally Ranked for Pediatric Adolescent & Behavioral Health
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's best for pediatric adolescent and behavioral health by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.
Education
All residents in pediatrics and internal medicine-pediatrics spend at least one month working with the division during their required Adolescent Medicine rotation.
We offer a medical student elective in adolescent medicine. Weekly educational sessions are provided and clinical learning experiences are hosted in the Mott Hospital Outpatient Clinic, the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program and Mott Hospital inpatient consults.
Division Director Dr. Bravender is the co-medical director of the Adolescent Health Initiative, which sponsors numerous regional and national advocacy and educational activities.
Research
Members of the division participate in a variety of research endeavors, including work involving outcome predictors for recovery from anorexia nervosa, national collaborative quality improvement efforts related to the treatment of eating disorders in adolescents and the promotion of patient-centered communication in primary care for adolescents. Additional research involves adolescent use of social media for health promotion and bullying prevention.
Opportunities for Excellence
The Department of Pediatrics includes 17 clinical divisions and over 300 faculty members. Join our dynamic team dedicated to advancing pediatric care, education and research.
Your Gift is Invaluable
Adolescence is a time of physical, mental, and emotional change. Your gift helps us deliver patient-centered care and compassionate support to help patients and families navigate this important time.
Division Leadership
Terrill Bravender MD, MPH
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Division Director, Adolescent Medicine
Associate Chair, Department of Pediatrics
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