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Ariel White
Physician- Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Dr. Ariel White is the Associate Medical Director at American University's Student Health Center. She has held this position since October 2022, after serving as the University Physician from January 2021 to October 2022.2
Education and Training
Dr. White received her medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, earning her Doctor of Medicine degree.12 She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, followed by an Adolescent Medicine Fellowship at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC.1
Board Certifications and Expertise
Dr. White holds three board certifications:
- Adolescent Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017)
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics, 2018)123
Her areas of expertise include adolescent medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She has subspecialty training in trauma-informed care, sexual and reproductive health, eating disorders, LGBTQ care, and substance abuse.1
Professional Experience
Before joining American University, Dr. White worked at Children's National Hospital in various roles:
- Adolescent Medicine Physician (July 2019 - January 2021)
- Adolescent Medicine Fellow (July 2017 - June 2019)2
At Children's National, she supervised medical students and residents in a high-volume primary care clinic and was part of a multidisciplinary team addressing cases of minor sex trafficking.1
Additional Information
Dr. White grew up in Washington, DC, not far from the American University campus. She is a member of the DC chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics board.1 In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and traveling.1
