Section of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
The Section of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine within the Department of Pediatric Medicine at Carilion Children’s specializes in supporting the physical and emotional health of adolescents and young adults through comprehensive medical care and counseling.
About
Department specs
Services
- Acute illness treatment
- Contraception
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Immunizations
- Mental health counseling
- Minor injury treatment
- Physical exams
- School, sports and camp physicals
- Wellness visits
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal pain
- Asthma
- Attention and behavioral problems
- Chronic diseases
- Constipation
- Ear, nose and throat conditions
- Fever
- Hay fever
- Infectious diseases
- Respiratory issues
- Sinusitis
- Skin conditions
- Sleep issues
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Faculty
Faculty
Education
Overview
As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.