Division of Adolescent Medicine

Programs

• Adolescent Medicine Consult Clinic – patients are referred for evaluation and limited follow-up of complex conditions occurring during adolescence such as treatment of chronic illnesses, poor school performance, ADHD and learning disabilities, depression and anxiety, substance misuse, obesity and eating disorders, and contraception (including placement of Nexplanon).
• Burke School-based Clinic – students enrolled at Burke High School or Simmons Pinckney Middle School can be seen at a weekly clinic located at the school. Signed parental consent is required prior to first visit. Services include management of chronic illnesses (such as ADHD and asthma), treatment of acute illnesses, sports preparticipation physicals, and telemedicine. Contraceptive services are not provided.
• MUSC Health Center for Eating Disorders – patients are seen for evaluation, counseling and medical treatment, using a Family-based Treatment approach. Services includes a weekly appointment as well as an Intensive Outpatient Treatment program with 3 appointments a week and a partial hospitalization program with care 5 days a week.
• The MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) is a statewide leader in school-based health promotion and prevention. Established in 2010, BCCW’s mission is to support schools in the adoption of proven strategies that promote optimal health and well-being for all. The Center’s work aims to improve child health outcomes by embedding evidence-based health and wellness strategies into schools and communities, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and social emotional wellness. BCCW is housed within the MUSC Department of Pediatrics and is led by an experienced interdisciplinary team with expertise in public health, pediatrics, education, behavioral health, and program evaluation.