Education

The UCSF Adolescent Medicine Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited three-year program, which enables physicians to meet the eligibility criteria for Adolescent Medicine certification by the American Boards of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine. Our major objective is the development of regional, national, and international leaders in Adolescent Medicine. To achieve this goal, we have assembled a multidisciplinary team of educators and mentors to provide comprehensive training in the areas of clinical medicine, research, education, public policy, and quality improvement.

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About the Program

The program emphasizes the need for expertise in caring for the complex medical problems of adolescents and young adults. As fellows spend time in our Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, on our inpatient consultative service and inpatient eating disorder service, and a variety of community-based electives, they are exposed to a wide range of medical conditions facing adolescents and young adults, including reproductive issues, substance abuse, sports medicine, mental health, and eating disorders.

UCSF is the top public recipient of NIH research funding for the 6th consecutive year, and we provide rigorous training in research. We offer formal coursework through the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Fellows' College of the Department of Pediatrics. Research mentoring begins from day one of the fellowship, and research progress is overseen from within the division and by the Scholarship Oversight Committee. Fellows are expected to present their research findings at both regional and national meetings and submit their completed work for publication.

Our multidisciplinary faculty currently consists of nine physicians (7 pediatricians and 1 Internal Medicine/Pediatrician, and 1 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist/Pediatrician), 4 psychologists, 1 nutritionist, 1 social worker, 2 doctors of public health, 1 nurse, and 1 nurse/biostatistician. In addition, we have associated faculty members in psychiatry, public health, addiction medicine, and sports medicine. Our faculty has been in leadership positions in every facet of adolescent medicine, both nationally and internationally, since the late 1970s.

Goals and Objectives

The UCSF Adolescent Medicine Fellowship aims to:

• Cultivate clinical excellence in caring for adolescents and young adults with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
   
• Provide rigorous, mentored research training to prepare fellows for academic and policy leadership roles.
   
• Support fellows in becoming effective educators and advocates in adolescent health.
   
• Offer interdisciplinary training that reflects the full spectrum of adolescent care, from primary to subspecialty services.
   
• Prepare fellows to engage in health equity work, public health, and systems-level transformation.
   

Our ultimate goal is to graduate physicians who will advance adolescent health through compassionate care, scholarship, and advocacy — locally, nationally, and globally.

For additional information, please see the links to Program Goals and Application Process.

How to Apply

We accept fellowship applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for Adolescent Medicine.

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed residency in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Med-Peds), or Family Medicine prior to fellowship start.

For more information or application assistance, please contact:
Dr. Matthew Meyers, Program Director — [email protected]

Click here to learn more about the application process

Curriculum

Our comprehensive three-year curriculum blends clinical immersion with scholarly development, education, training, and public health engagement.

Clinical Training

Fellows rotate through:

• Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic (primary and subspecialty care)
   
• Inpatient consult services
   
• Inpatient eating disorder care
   
• Community-based electives in mental health, sports medicine, school-based health, LGBTQ+ care, substance use programs, and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health
   

Trainees gain extensive experience managing a diverse range of conditions and develop strong interprofessional collaboration skills alongside psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, and public health experts.

Research & Scholarship

UCSF is the nation’s top public recipient of NIH funding, and we are committed to fostering the next generation of physician-scholars.

Fellows receive structured mentorship from day one and can pursue formal coursework in:

• Clinical research (through UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics)
   
• Public health
   
• Health equity
   
• Education research
   

Fellows present at national meetings and are supported to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals. Many graduates go on to hold academic, research, and leadership positions nationwide.

Education & Teaching

Fellows actively engage in medical education through:

• Teaching medical students and residents
   
• Participating in the Department of Pediatrics’ Fellows' College
   
• Leading adolescent-focused teaching sessions
   
• Receiving training through UCSF’s Center for Faculty Educators

Program Leadership

Current Fellows