I am a member of SAHM because...
“I need a professional home and community of colleagues with shared interests and values to do my best work.” - Dzung Vo, BC Children's Hospital University of British Columbia
“SAHM is the organization that is best suited to advocate for the needs of adolescents and young adults and to educate patients and other providers about these needs.” - Larry D'Angelo, MD, MPH Children's National Hospital
“It’s the best organization for researchers who are interested in adolescent health issues.” - Holly Fontenot, PhD, RN/NP; University of Hawaii at Manoa
“I've attended the annual meeting for the past 8 years and have found it an excellent opportunity for learning and networking. I appreciate the direction SAHM is taking to stay ahead of the curve (investing in DEI and its intersection with AH, bringing youth voices into our work, etc.). As a non-clinician, I believe SAHM's commitment to interdisciplinary approaches is important, and I advocate for this continued expansion.” - Jenni Lane, Weitzman Institute/Community Health Center, Inc.
“It is the largest association in my subspecialty.” - Jorge L. Pinzon Alberta Children's Hospital and the Cummings School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.
“I have seen the power and influence of SAHM in local, national, and international efforts to protect the health of youth.” - Jack Rusley, Brown/Hasbro Children's Hospital
“The organization strongly supports the mission of developing healthier adolescents through education, public and management policies and the support of like-minded colleagues. - Scott J Spear, MD, FAAP, FACHA University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine