Stars Common Clinical Situations

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews (AM:STARs) is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Adolescent Health. This issue is designed as a high-yield, question-based learning resource to support clinicians in assessing their knowledge of adolescent medicine and preparing for subspecialty board certification. Using a format aligned with the American Board of Pediatrics Content Specifications, it emphasizes clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice across the full scope of adolescent health care.

Key Features:

• Includes 80 board-style questions covering a broad range of adolescent medicine topics.
• Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and a detailed explanation, including why incorrect options are wrong.
• Structured according to the American Board of Pediatrics Content Specifications for Adolescent Medicine.
• Comprehensive topic coverage, including gynecology/STIs, psychiatry, endocrinology, infectious diseases, sports medicine, cardiology, and more.
• Ideal for self-assessment, exam preparation, and reinforcement of clinical decision-making.
• Valuable resource for clinicians in adolescent medicine practice and those preparing for subspecialty board examinations.