There are increasing numbers of training opportunities in Adolescent/Young People's Health across the UK. This section details some of the key areas that may be relevant for students and trainees looking for further training as well as trainers looking to increase the opportunities for learning around and young people’s health within their workplace:
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Postgraduate Training in Adolescent Health
Whilst there are a few formal training posts in Adolescent Medicine across the UK, many general paediatric training posts offer trainees important experience in working with young people as their patients. Work is continuing to develop curricula and competencies that will give all trainees a core framework of knowledge, skills and attitudes for working with young people.
An article by Hergenroeder 2010 published in the Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine considers the development of the Adolescent Medicine workforce in the US.
Undergraduate Core undergraduate curricula
Members of the YPHSIG are undertaking work to look at the extent to which Adolescent/Young People's Health is present in undergraduate curricula in medical schools across the UK.
Optional Selected Modules
Undergraduate students at all medical schools have an opportunity to chose a number of optional modules in which to participate (SSC / SSM). A number of medical schools have developed the option of a placement in Adolescent/Young People's Health. Examples of undergraduate modules are detailed below
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Adolescent Health Project  One of the most exciting developments is the RCPCH / e-Learning for Healthcare Adolescent Heath Project. This e-learning project covers over 70 different modules related to Adolescent Health. It is available to for free to anyone with a GMC number or Nurses PIN number. For more details and to register go to the
For the latest news on the Adolescent Health Project visit Helena Gleeson's blog page. Helena is the new National Champion for the AHP and is working with the RCPCH to increase access and uptake of the excellent modules available on the AHP.
HEEADSSS Assessment and Motivational Interviewing
Dr Katie Knight, Foundation Doctor and YPHSIG member has developed a training package for the HEEADSSS assessment and Motivational Interviewing with young people. The site was created for doctors, nurses, medical students and other healthcare professionals working with adolescents. It is designed to provide an introduction to essential communication skills that can be used in consultations with teenagers.
The HEEADSSS and motivational interview package can be found at www.motivationalinterview.webs.com
Courses There are a number of training courses in Adolescent/Young People's Health on offer across the UK and Europe.
Association for Young People's Health
The Association for Young People’s Health organise regular courses www.youngpeopleshealth.org.uk
 EuTeach runs an annual one-week Summer School in Lausanne, Switzerland for trainers in Adolescent Health.
To read more about the 2010 summer school or to download a programme and application form visit the EuTEACH website.
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