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The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine offers this award to provide an educational experience in adolescent medicine to a group of healthcare providers who may not otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from the professor's expertise. The designated professor will spend 2-4 days at a selected institution, offering training, guidance or expertise to enhance the knowledge and skills of clinical or academic staff within the host institution.

The Visiting Professorship in Adolescent Medicine and Health was named after Adele D. Hofmann in 2003 to honor her contributions to the field of adolescent medicine and health. During her 45-year career, she made profound contributions in such areas as: the legal rights of minors, teenage sexuality, adolescent behavior and the treatment of high-risk youth.

Learn more about the application requirements and procedures, and download the 2020 Adele D. Hofmann Visiting Professor nomination form.

You may nominate more than one individual for any award, but please submit a separate nomination form (completed in full) for each. All nominations are due in to the SAHM office by September 5, 2018. Download and complete the nomination form and submit it to Gabrielle Jacobson, SAHM administrative director.The SAHM Visiting Professor in Adolescent Medicine was established in 1986 with the first award being given in 1987. The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine offers this annual event to provide an educational experience in adolescent medicine to a group of healthcare providers who may not otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from the Professor's expertise.