Terrill Bravender MD, MPH

Terrill Bravender, MD
David S Rosen M.D.
Legacy Professor of Adolescent Medicine
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Division Director, Adolescent Medicine
Associate Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Medical School
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University of Michigan
Pediatrics
1500 E. Medical Center Dr, #D2103
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5718
[email protected]
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Terrill Bravender MD, MPH
Terrill Bravender, MD
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  • About

    Terrill Bravender, MD, MPH is the David S Rosen MD Legacy Professor in Adolescent Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Psychiatry, and the Division Director of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He is the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program, Co-Medical Director of the University of Michigan Adolescent Health Initiative, and also serves as the Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Bravender is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Harvard University, and previously held faculty appointments at Harvard, Duke, and Ohio State University. He has published more than 100 articles, book chapters, and books in the field of adolescent health and eating disorders. Dr. Bravender is active in the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, the Society for Pediatric Research, and the American Board of Pediatrics.

    Qualifications

    • Residency
      Duke University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, Durham, United States
      Residency
    • Chief Residency
      Duke University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, Durham, United States
      Chief Resident
    • Fellowship
      Boston Children's Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, Boston, United States
      Clinical Fellowship
    • MPH
      Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
      1997 - 1999
    • MD
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      1987 - 1992
    • BS
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      1984 - 1990

    Research Overview

    Medical management of adolescent eating disorders
    Treatment outcomes in adolescent eating disorders
    Workforce equity in healthcare

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Management of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Adolescents and Young Adults
      Nguyen NK, Bravender T, Goldman PN. Journal of Pediatrics, 2026 Apr 1; 291: DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114966
      PMID: 41429285
    • Journal Article
      Multidisciplinary Inpatient Care for Medically Compromised Youth and Young Adults With Eating Disorders
      Pierce J, Stoody VB, Cwynar C, Khan S, Bravender T. Psychiatric Times, 2024 Dec 9; 41 (11): 43 - 47.
    • Journal Article
      Advancements in Inpatient Medical Management of Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents with Restrictive Eating Disorders
      Stoody VB, Garber AK, Miller CA, Bravender T. Journal of Pediatrics, 2023 Sep 1; 260: DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113482
      PMID: 37196778
    • Journal Article
      78. Estimating Goal Weights in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa: Comparison of the Median BMI and Historical BMI Percentile
      Jary JM, Winnie SL, Bravender T, Prohaska N, Van Huysse JL. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2023 Feb 18; 72 (3): s46 DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.11.099
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Estimating Goal Weights in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa: Comparison of the Median BMI and Historical BMI Percentile
      Jary JM, Winnie SL, Bravender T, Prohaska N, Van Huysse JL. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2023 Mar 7; 72 (3): S46 - S46.
    • Journal Article
      50 Years Ago in THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS: Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: 50 Years of Partnering for Children's Health
      Wagner J, Bravender T. Journal of Pediatrics, 2023 Jan 1; 252: 75 DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.11.004
      PMID: 36521975
    • Journal Article
      Adolescent eating disorder treatment outcomes of an in-person partial hospital program versus a virtual intensive outpatient program
      Van Huysse JL, Prohaska N, Miller C, Jary J, Sturza J, Etsell K, Bravender T. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023 Jan 1; 56 (1): 192 - 202. DOI:10.1002/eat.23866
      PMID: 36444727
    • Additional Scholarship
      50 Years Ago in THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS: Mobile Health Care for At-Risk Youth: Still a Road Less Traveled
      Stoody VB, Bravender T. Journal of Pediatrics, 2022 Nov 1; 250: 37 DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.08.048
      PMID: 36376009

    Featured News & Stories

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    Health Lab

    What is looksmaxxing?

    A Q&A with Dr. Bravender discussing what looksmaxxing is. Along with the true dangers of it, what parents should know, and when to intervene.
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    Health Lab

    When an eating disorder becomes a medical emergency

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    Department News

    Multidisciplinary inpatient care for medically compromised youth with eating disorders

    COVID-19 drove a surge in child ED hospitalizations. A new multidisciplinary CPG guides stabilization, family support, and care access despite barriers.