PAYAM Teen Advisory Council

Penn Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine (PAYAM) is a unique medical practice that focuses solely on the needs of young people ages 12 to 29. This specialized practice provides consultative and primary care in a comprehensive manner with a full understanding of the physical and psychological changes associated with transition to adulthood. PAYAM has represented the Philadelphia region in International Adolescent Health Week activities.

Who Should Apply? Philadelphia metropolitan area students ages 13 to 18 years, interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math), health, education or communications.

Your Commitment: Advisors will be required to attend monthly meetings in our Radnor office (following Covid guidelines) during the early evenings and work on PAYAM projects in between meetings from November 2022 to May 2023. These meetings may become virtual as needed due to Covid.

Advisors will work on….

> Creating and planning a fun, teen-focused event for International Adolescent Health Week
> Creating a teen health PSA video
> Providing input about what is important for Adolescent Health medical practices to do to make patients comfortable.

Advisors receive: A certificate of completion and a stipend of $150, distributed in 2 parts, midway and at the completion of your TAC responsibilities PLUS snacks during meetings, a chance to make new friends, and other tokens of appreciation.

Fully Completed Applications due October 10th.  Submit your 2022-23 Application Form to Pa******@pe**********.edu by October 10, 2022.