Section Highlights
- The section increased total clinical visits to nearly 13,700 and grows revenue by over 6 percent, reflecting rising demand and the team's ability to expand access to high-quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- The Adult Developmental Medicine Fellowship program continues to grow, expanding from two to four fellows for the upcoming academic year and training future leaders in IDD care.
- The section secures nearly $800,000 in external research funding to support projects focused on improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with IDD.
- Project ECHO, a new educational lecture series addressing healthcare for individuals with IDD, launches successfully and receives continued funding to expand its impact beyond Baylor.
- Adult Transition Medicine delivers hands-on, interdisciplinary training to medical, nursing, and social work learners, reinforcing compassionate, patient-centered care through real-world clinical experiences.
The Adult Transition Medicine Clinic at Baylor is truly an incredible place! As a medical learner, I love working in the Adult Transition Medicine Clinic, meeting the amazing patients, and learning about their complex medical care needs!
Chief's Message
View a message from Chief, Section of Adult Transition Medicine, Dr. Ellen Fremion, M.D.
Education
We provide elective rotations for residents, medical students and nurses, and internship opportunities for social work students. We also offer a fellowship in Developmental Medicine.
Research
The Section of Adult Transition Medicine focuses its research on improving methods of delivery of care and support for young adults transitioning out of pediatric care.
Healthcare
The Adult Transition Medicine Clinic is home to a strong group of healthcare providers that specialize in care for adults with developmental disabilities.
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