Adolescent Medicine Fellowship

The University of Rochester (UOR) , Division of Adolescent Medicine offers two fellowships: ACGME Medical Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine and a Maternal Child Health Bureau Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH), one of only seven in the country. The Medical Fellowship encompasses the LEAH curriculum allowing all MDs and DOs to obtain LEAH Certification. Candidates applying for the ACGME Medical Fellowship do not need to also complete the LEAH application.

Our Strengths

  • Home of the Engel's Biopsychosocial Model, we emphasize a comprehensive approach to research and clinical practice throughout training programs.
  • Faculty within UOR, Department of Pediatrics has a solid reputation of providing national leadership and strong liaisons with Community and Preventive Medicine and the Center for Community Health.
  • Medical and LEAH Fellows have the opportunity to train in child advocacy and participate in our Advocacy Training Program (PLC), whose founder, Dr. Jeffrey M. Kaczorowski, is a national representative in Advocacy Training for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • Our location enables training in urban, suburban and rural settings providing experience in caring for a culturally and geographically diverse population.
  • Consistent faculty mentorship across departments and various health care disciplines to foster professional development.