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Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

Medical School

Dartmouth Medical School

Hanover, NH

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

  1. Education as Advocacy to Improve Adolescent and Young Adult Health. J Adolesc Health. 2025 Apr 25. View Education as Advocacy to Improve Adolescent and Young Adult Health. Abstract

  2. Many Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows Are Not Ready to Graduate From Fellowship in 2 Years. Pediatrics. 2025 Apr 01; 155(4). View Many Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows Are Not Ready to Graduate From Fellowship in 2 Years. Abstract

  3. Bone Health: A Review. Pediatr Rev. 2024 Aug 01; 45(8):440-449. View Bone Health: A Review. Abstract

  4. Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Pediatric Fellowships: Facilitating the Process. Pediatrics. 2024 Jun 01; 153(6). View Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Pediatric Fellowships: Facilitating the Process. Abstract

  5. Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Post-insertion Visits: Outcomes over 1 Year. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2024 Aug; 37(4):438-443. View Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Post-insertion Visits: Outcomes over 1 Year. Abstract

  6. Analysis of fellowship program director opinions of entrustable professional activities in adolescent medicine fellowship. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2024 Jun 01; 36(3):237-242. View Analysis of fellowship program director opinions of entrustable professional activities in adolescent medicine fellowship. Abstract

  7. Relationship between long-acting reversible contraception and acne in a cohort of adolescents and young adults. Pediatr Dermatol. 2024 Jul-Aug; 41(4):628-634. View Relationship between long-acting reversible contraception and acne in a cohort of adolescents and young adults. Abstract

  8. Child Health Needs and the Adolescent Medicine Workforce Supply: 2020-2040. Pediatrics. 2024 Feb 01; 153(Suppl 2). View Child Health Needs and the Adolescent Medicine Workforce Supply: 2020-2040. Abstract

  9. Adolescent and young adult long-acting reversible contraception post-insertion visit attendance before and after COVID-19. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2024 Feb 01; 36(1):55-60. View Adolescent and young adult long-acting reversible contraception post-insertion visit attendance before and after COVID-19. Abstract

  10. Continuation rates of hormonal intrauterine devices in adolescents and young adults when placed for contraceptive and non-contraceptive indications. Contraception. 2024 01; 129:110304. View Continuation rates of hormonal intrauterine devices in adolescents and young adults when placed for contraceptive and non-contraceptive indications. Abstract

  11. Relationship between epa level of supervision with their associated subcompetency milestone levels in pediatric fellow assessment. BMC Med Educ. 2023 Oct 03; 23(1):720. View Relationship between epa level of supervision with their associated subcompetency milestone levels in pediatric fellow assessment. Abstract

  12. Advocacy: caring for teens beyond the bedside. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2023 08 01; 35(4):399-400. View Advocacy: caring for teens beyond the bedside. Abstract

  13. Long-acting reversible contraception in gender-diverse adolescents and young adults: Outcomes from a multisite collaborative. Contraception. 2023 Nov; 127:110131. View Long-acting reversible contraception in gender-diverse adolescents and young adults: Outcomes from a multisite collaborative. Abstract

  14. Contraceptive Implant-Associated Bleeding in Adolescent/Young Adult Clinical Practice: Associated Factors, Management, and Rates of Discontinuation. J Adolesc Health. 2023 04; 72(4):583-590. View Contraceptive Implant-Associated Bleeding in Adolescent/Young Adult Clinical Practice: Associated Factors, Management, and Rates of Discontinuation. Abstract

  15. Do Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients With Vitamin D Deficiency Have Worse Spine Fusion Outcomes? J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 03 01; 43(3):e209-e214. View Do Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients With Vitamin D Deficiency Have Worse Spine Fusion Outcomes? Abstract

  16. Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Follow-Up Care amidst a Global Pandemic. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2023 Feb; 36(1):51-57. View Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Follow-Up Care amidst a Global Pandemic. Abstract

  17. Editorial: A behavioral health crisis. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2022 08 01; 34(4):295-296. View Editorial: A behavioral health crisis. Abstract

  18. Amenorrhea Evaluation and Management-Reply. JAMA. 2022 03 01; 327(9):878. View Amenorrhea Evaluation and Management-Reply. Abstract

  19. Establishing psychological safety in clinical supervision: Multi-professional perspectives. Clin Teach. 2022 04; 19(2):71-78. View Establishing psychological safety in clinical supervision: Multi-professional perspectives. Abstract

  20. Adolescent/Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Experience from a Multisite Adolescent Medicine Collaborative. J Pediatr. 2022 04; 243:158-166. View Adolescent/Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Experience from a Multisite Adolescent Medicine Collaborative. Abstract

  21. Fellow Entrustment for the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities Across Subspecialties. Acad Pediatr. 2022 08; 22(6):881-886. View Fellow Entrustment for the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities Across Subspecialties. Abstract

  22. Evaluation and Management of Amenorrhea. JAMA. 2021 Nov 16; 326(19):1962-1963. View Evaluation and Management of Amenorrhea. Abstract

  23. Achieving Entrustable Professional Activities During Fellowship. Pediatrics. 2021 11; 148(5). View Achieving Entrustable Professional Activities During Fellowship. Abstract

  24. Editorial: COVID catastrophe. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2021 08 01; 33(4):343-344. View Editorial: COVID catastrophe. Abstract

  25. Continued Supervision for the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities May Be Needed Following Fellowship Graduation. Acad Med. 2021 07 01; 96(7S):S22-S28. View Continued Supervision for the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities May Be Needed Following Fellowship Graduation. Abstract

  26. Vitamin D levels and pain outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing spine fusion. Spine Deform. 2021 07; 9(4):997-1004. View Vitamin D levels and pain outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing spine fusion. Abstract

  27. Is Ovarian Reserve Impacted in Anorexia Nervosa? J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Apr; 34(2):196-202. View Is Ovarian Reserve Impacted in Anorexia Nervosa? Abstract

  28. Agreement of Program Directors With Clinical Competency Committees for Fellow Entrustment. J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2020 Jan-Dec; 7:2382120520936613. View Agreement of Program Directors With Clinical Competency Committees for Fellow Entrustment. Abstract

  29. Editorial: Confidentiality: opening the door to optimal adolescent healthcare. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2020 08; 32(4):453-454. View Editorial: Confidentiality: opening the door to optimal adolescent healthcare. Abstract

  30. Long-acting reversible contraception side effect management. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2020 08; 32(4):461-470. View Long-acting reversible contraception side effect management. Abstract

  31. Editorial: Media magic or mayhem? Curr Opin Pediatr. 2019 08; 31(4):433-434. View Editorial: Media magic or mayhem? Abstract

  32. Media magic or mayhem? Curr Opin Pediatr. 2019 Jun 10. View Media magic or mayhem? Abstract

  33. Sexual and Reproductive Health of Young Women With Cystic Fibrosis: A Concept Mapping Study. Acad Pediatr. 2019 04; 19(3):307-314. View Sexual and Reproductive Health of Young Women With Cystic Fibrosis: A Concept Mapping Study. Abstract

  34. Stemming the tide of abuse: clinicians' role in the #MeToo movement. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2018 08; 30(4):449-450. View Stemming the tide of abuse: clinicians' role in the #MeToo movement. Abstract

  35. Perspectives of adolescent girls with cystic fibrosis and parents on disease-specific sexual and reproductive health education. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2018 08; 53(8):1027-1034. View Perspectives of adolescent girls with cystic fibrosis and parents on disease-specific sexual and reproductive health education. Abstract

  36. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescent Health: An Interprofessional Case Discussion. MedEdPORTAL. 2017 Aug 09; 13:10615. View Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescent Health: An Interprofessional Case Discussion. Abstract

  37. Making the connection: the mental health needs of adolescents. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2017 08; 29(4):391-392. View Making the connection: the mental health needs of adolescents. Abstract

  38. Acceptability of peer clinical observation by faculty members. Clin Teach. 2018 08; 15(4):309-313. View Acceptability of peer clinical observation by faculty members. Abstract

  39. Investing in adolescent healthcare: reducing risk for global impact. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 08; 28(4):413-4. View Investing in adolescent healthcare: reducing risk for global impact. Abstract

  40. Case-Based Teaching for Interprofessional Postgraduate Trainees in Adolescent Health. J Adolesc Health. 2016 05; 58(5):567-72. View Case-Based Teaching for Interprofessional Postgraduate Trainees in Adolescent Health. Abstract

  41. Conversations with teens: keeping it in the comfort zone. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2015 Aug; 27(4):419-20. View Conversations with teens: keeping it in the comfort zone. Abstract

  42. Direct Versus Remote Clinical Observation: Assessing Learners' Milestones While Addressing Adolescent Patients' Needs. J Grad Med Educ. 2015 Jun; 7(2):253-5. View Direct Versus Remote Clinical Observation: Assessing Learners' Milestones While Addressing Adolescent Patients' Needs. Abstract

  43. Following the right pathway: evidence-based guidelines in adolescent healthcare. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2014 Aug; 26(4):405-6. View Following the right pathway: evidence-based guidelines in adolescent healthcare. Abstract

  44. Contraceptive counseling: does it make a difference? J Adolesc Health. 2014 Apr; 54(4):367-8. View Contraceptive counseling: does it make a difference? Abstract

  45. Percentage body fat by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is associated with menstrual recovery in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. J Adolesc Health. 2014 Jun; 54(6):739-41. View Percentage body fat by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is associated with menstrual recovery in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Abstract

  46. The authors reply. J Adolesc Health. 2013 Oct; 53(4):548-9. View The authors reply. Abstract

  47. A randomized clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation in healthy adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2013 May; 52(5):592-8. View A randomized clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation in healthy adolescents. Abstract

  48. Approach to the adolescent requesting contraception. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Jan; 97(1):9-15. View Approach to the adolescent requesting contraception. Abstract

  49. Advance provision of emergency contraception in an urban pediatric emergency department. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Dec; 24(6):392-6. View Advance provision of emergency contraception in an urban pediatric emergency department. Abstract

  50. Bone mineral density, fracture, and vitamin D in adolescents and young women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012 Feb; 25(1):23-6. View Bone mineral density, fracture, and vitamin D in adolescents and young women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate. Abstract

  51. Controversies in contraception. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2008 Aug; 20(4):383-9. View Controversies in contraception. Abstract

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

Tufts University

1979, Medford, MA, US

Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School

1983, Worcester, MA, US

Internship

Pediatrics

Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts-NEMC

1984, Boston, MA, US

Residency

Pediatrics

Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts-NEMC

1986, Boston, MA, US

Fellowship

Adolescent Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

1988, Boston, MA, US

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1999, Boston, MA

Medical School

New York Medical College

2003, New York, NY

Residency

Pediatrics

Hasbro Children's Hospital

2006, Providence, RI

Fellowship

Adolescent Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

2009, Boston, MA

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Medical School

New York University

2011, New York, NY

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

2012, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

2014, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Region 1 New England Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Amherst, MA

Graduate School

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Boston, MA

Medical School

University of Massachusetts School of Medicine

Worcester, MA

Residency

University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Baystate

Springfield, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

Barnard College, Columbia University

1984, New York, NY

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1988, Boston, MA

Internship

Pediatrics

Children's Hospital

1989, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1991, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Adolescent Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

1992, Boston, MA

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Virginia

1990, Charlottesville, VA

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

1994, Baltimore, MD

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Publications

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Iowa

2014, Iowa City, IA

Graduate School

University of Iowa

2016, Iowa City, IA

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