ABP Adolescent case studies
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Adolescent medicine is an ABP subspecialty certification established through a collaboration among the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Family Medicine. It is intended for physicians who already hold a primary certificate in pediatrics, internal medicine, or family medicine and who have completed accredited fellowship training in adolescent medicine, and who want that subspecialty expertise recognized through board certification. The ABP Adolescent case studies are 5 cases and about 3,200 words.
1The Shortest Boy in Class: Constitutional Delay or Something More?
Marco is 13 years and 10 months old, seen for a well visit. His mother is worried because he is the shortest boy in his class and has not started shaving.
686 words, about 3 min2The Pre-College Visit: Vaccines, Confidentiality, and Screening
Nadia is 17 years and 9 months old and comes alone for a pre-college physical. She has no chronic conditions and takes no medications.
634 words, about 3 min3Cutting, Hopelessness, and a Plea for Secrecy
Daniel is 15 years and 3 months old, brought by his mother because his grades dropped from A/B to C/D this semester and he has quit the swim team. He sleeps 4-5 hours, has lost 3 kg, and is irritable at home.
626 words, about 3 min4Confidential Contraception for a 16-Year-Old
Jenna is 16 years old and comes alone to a clinic asking for 'the shot' because her friend got pregnant. She is sexually active with one male partner, uses condoms inconsistently, and has never had a pelvic exam.
621 words, about 3 min5Recurrent DKA, Insulin Omission, and Cannabis Use
Leah is 16 years and 6 months old with type 1 diabetes for 6 years on an insulin pump. A1c has risen from 8.1% to 10.9% over 9 months.
633 words, about 3 min