SAHM News
The Journal of Adolescent Health (JAH), the official publication of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), has steadily risen through the rankings of medical journals and is now 5th out of 120 pediatric journals, up two slots from last year.
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In a new position paper published in the June issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, SAHM makes a strong case for free, easily-accesible condoms in secondary schools.
The spring issue of SAHM Matters, SAHM's quarterly newsletter for SAHM members, is available on SAHM's website. Articles include reflections on the successful 2017 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, columns from the president and editor, a SAHM advocacy update and much more. Not a member? Join today!
SAHM is now accepting applications to win a visit from the 2018 Iris F. Litt Visiting Professor in Adolescent Health Research and Adele D. Hofmann Visiting Professor in Adolescent Medicine and Health.
We invite trainees and professionals in adolescent and young adult health and medicine to submit proposals for scientific research presentations, which include the following: platform research oral presentations, research poster presentations, and poster symposium presentations.
SAHM 2018 Annual Meeting
Now accepting educational and scientific research proposals!
March 14-17, 2018
Westin Seattle
Seattle, WA, USA
Too many adolescents and young adults throughout our world encounter great challenges in attaining health, safety, well-being, and their full human potential. What existing structures within and between countries contribute to these challenges? How can we positively change and create new structures that result in respect, dignity, and equity for all? In this meeting, diverse multidisciplinary adolescent health professionals from throughout the world will assemble to share, discuss, critique, and generate strategies that ensure that all young people have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to achieve healthy, productive, and meaningful lives.