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In his clinical work and his photography, David Rosen’s focus is on young people

Dr. RosenDavid S. Rosen, M.D., combines his career in medicine with his love of photography.

When David S. Rosen, M.D., graduated from medical school, his mother gave him a framed copy of a report he wrote in first grade about what he wanted to be when he grew up. (A doctor, of course!) Rosen, now a clinical professor in the departments of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, says his goal was always to become a physician. Yet, as a child, it wasn’t a stethoscope he wanted to play with. It was a camera.

Rosen has always enjoyed photography. He began developing film in his own darkroom at age 12. When he went to medical school, photography helped pay the bills. In earlier days, he preferred to take photographs on the street, capturing human subjects in day-to-day life. Now, he shoots portraits of kids.

It’s not surprising that his focus is on young people. Here at the Health System, he is section chief for the Teenage and Young Adult Health Program within the Department of Pediatrics. He is also the associate director of education within Pediatrics. As Rosen puts it, “Helping train an entire generation of residents not to be afraid of teenagers has been very rewarding.”

Adolescent health is a small field, but Rosen loves working with teenagers. The Teenage and Young Adult Health Program offers specialized care to patients on issues like eating disorders, mental health, learning, reproductive health, substance abuse and sports medicine.

“The patients are challenging, yet wonderful,” Rosen says. “They learn we’re here to help them, not judge or get them into trouble.”

One of Rosen’s goals is to partner with the Department of Psychiatry to develop a day program for eating disorder patients. Since these patients have medical, nutritional and mental health needs, the collaboration will allow for a best-in-class program.

Photography hasn’t faded from Rosen’s life. If you’re ever in the Department of Pediatrics, check out his portraits on display in the hallway—they are the kids of faculty members. —BJ

YOU CAN SEE DR. ROSEN’S PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE AT www.davidsrosen.net/blog.

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