THE SOCIETY FOR ADOLESCENT MEDICINE was organized on April 28, 1968, in Washington, D.C., to foster the development of special services for adolescents and to encourage research and training relevant to their care. Membership in this society will be opened to qualified physicians who devote a significant portion of their time to this age group. During its first year Dr. J. Roswell Gallagher, Yale University School of Medicine, will serve as president; Dr. Felix Heald, George Washington University School of Medicine will serve as vice president; Dr. Andrew Rigg, Children's Hospital of Washington, D.C. will serve as treasurer; Dr. Dale C. Garell, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles will serve as executive secretary, and Drs. Henry Cooper of Denver, Joseph Michelson, Brooklyn, and Joseph Rauh, Cincinnati will serve as members of the executive council.