Cathleen Adams

Cathleen Adams, MD serves as an Assistant Professor in both the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State College of Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical work through Penn State Health and maintains a research focus on adolescent health issues.

Dr. Adams' research interests center around chronic illness management in youth, with particular emphasis on positive youth development approaches. Her work explores how adolescents with chronic conditions can develop resilience and positive health outcomes through structured programs. The research fingerprint indicates strong connections between chronic illness, adolescent development, and school-based healthcare interventions.

With an h-index of 37 according to Scopus metrics, Dr. Adams has made notable contributions to the field of adolescent medicine. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on improving healthcare outcomes for youth with chronic conditions, particularly examining how school environments can support positive development in this population.

Dr. Adams completed her medical education at Penn State College of Medicine in 2007, followed by a residency in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, completed in 2012. Her clinical practice appears to integrate both pediatric and psychiatric perspectives in treating adolescent patients.