New Jersey Regional Chapter

The New Jersey Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine is a multidisciplinary organization comprised of physicians, social workers, nurses, psychologists and students. We are devoted to improving adolescent health in New Jersey. The Chapter was reorganized in 1998. We have had a spring and fall meeting each year, and hold an additional meeting at the national SAHM conference in March. We welcome all New Jersey professionals interested in adolescent medicine; you can join the local chapter without being a member of the national SAHM. Dues are $25.00 per year.

Objectives

To foster and stimulate the highest quality of healthcare for adolescents and young adults; to increase understanding of the adolescent period of growth and development
To promote adolescent health care, foster communication among professionals who care for adolescents and young adults, and encourage cooperative projects in healthcare delivery, continuing professional education, and clinical research.
To act as a source of information and referral for adolescent health care, education, and advocacy in New Jersey.
To provide a network for referral of adolescents for health care.
To collaborate with other regional professional organizations and national SAM on issues related to adolescent health care delivery.

Officers for 2006-2007

Susan R. Brill, MD, FSAHM, President
Ram Chandra, MD, Vice-President
Mr. Denard Coleman, Secretary-Treasurer

Prior Meetings Have Included:

“Listening, Learning, and Limit Setting”
“Substance Abuse-Perspectives from Recovering Teens”
“Smoking Cessation in Adolescents – Alternative Therapies”
Cummins Endowment Lecture by Dr. Ken Ginsburg

Future Meeting Topics Planned:

Human Papilloma Virus Infections and HPV Vaccine
Adolescent Immunization Update

For more information on how to attend meetings or join New Jersey SAM, please contact

Ram Chandra, MD, MRCP (UK)
Attn: SAHM
P.O.Box 26
Avenel, NJ 07001
Phone: 973.980.8307
E-address:rcthediamong-md@yahoo.com