Dr. Rebekah Fenton MD, MPH, FAAP (she/her) is a general pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist. She uses speaking, writing, and social media (@rfentonmd) content to educate and advocate on a variety of adolescent health topics through a lens of compassionate and culturally-sensitive communication. The effectiveness of healthcare interactions is often determined by providers’ communication with patients, families, and the public at large. The right words and approach, especially in challenging times, can make a huge difference. Dr. Fenton uses her love of words to teach healthcare providers how to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients so they feel empowered with knowledge about their health and confidence to care for themselves.
Speaking
Dr. Fenton has an extensive record of invited presentations at continuing education conferences and community events, both in-person and virtually. Whether speaking to providers, adults working with youth, or young people themselves, she always centers youth experiences and health equity. See speaking samples here.
Writing
Dr. Fenton has written for a variety of publications, ranging from The Washington Post and Forbes, to physician blogs like AAP Voices and Doximity. Her narrative-style writing employs personal and professional stories to teach lessons and promote change in healthcare experiences for patients and providers, especially from marginalized backgrounds. Find her previous work here.
Social Media
Dr. Fenton utilizes social media (@rfentonmd) to educate and empower adolescents to make the most of their healthcare experiences. She incorporates trends and common myths to convey accurate, evidenced-based information through short-form content on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. She also shares her personal and clinical insights in podcast and print media interviews.
About Me
Find more information about Dr. Fenton’s background and inspiration here.
Let’s Network!
Connect with Dr. Fenton on social media at the links below. For partnership or media inquiries, please send a direct inquiry via the contact page.
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