The goals for the mandatory rotation in adolescent medicine are designed to enable pediatric trainees the opportunity and educational experience to recognize normal and abnormal growth and development in adolescent patients.

The residents are expected to acquire the following knowledge/skills during their rotation:

• Normal pubertal growth and development and the associated physiologic and anatomic changes
  
  
• Health promotion, disease prevention, and anticipatory guidance of adolescents
  
  
• Common adolescent health problems, including chronic illness, sports- related issues, motor vehicle safety, and the effects of violence in conflict resolution
  
  
• Interviewing the adolescent patient with attention to confidentiality, consent, and cultural background
  
  
• Psychosocial issues, such as peer and family relations, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicide, and school performance
  
  
• Male and female reproductive health, including sexuality, pregnancy, contraception, and STDs