Review Article

What Physicians Should Consider When Moving Academic Institutions

There is limited information and guidance for physicians transitioning from one academic institution to another. The following recommendations serve as a resource for academic faculty interested in moving to a different academic institution. The advice falls into three categories of preparation: self-reflection and discernment to determine personal preferences and professional…

Posted in: academic medicine 7 faculty 3 transition 3

Original Article

Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in a Rural Community: Are They Ready to Transition to Adulthood?

Objectives: Most patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) survive to adulthood; however, young adults with SCD have high rates of morbidity and mortality and may struggle in the transition to a healthy adulthood. The purpose of this study was to determine the readiness of a rural SCD population for the…

Posted in: adolescents 13 medical home 2 sickle cell disease 28 transition 3 young adults 4

Expired CME Article

Transition Medicine: A Review of Current Theory and Practice

Every year more than 500,000 children with special health care needs (CSHCN), patients who need more consistent medical care or face significant consequences and complications, transition to adult-oriented providers. Yet these patients may encounter even greater difficulty in transitions of care than healthy adolescents and young adults, whether it is…

Posted in: adolescence 3 transition 3 young adults 4
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