Special Interest GroupsSpecial Interest Groups (SIGs) bring together members with shared clinical or professional interests to network, exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and foster innovation. SIGs are an excellent way to get involved in NASPAG, build relationships, and contribute your expertise in an area you're passionate about, and are a great addition to a C.V. Members are Welcome to join our Special Interest Groups: Adolescent Medicine (Professional Development Group) This Professional Development Group brings the Adolescent Medicine community of NASPAG together at the annual meeting, with the potential for ongoing activity and support throughout the year. We work to identify the needs of NASPAG that adolescent medicine specialists are in a unique position to address, including supporting adolescent medicine professionals who are interested in becoming more involved in the organization. We also use the forum to discuss current challenges we share in the provision of sexual and reproductive health care to adolescents and young adults, and the education of pediatric and adolescent medicine trainees on these issues. Led by Sarah Pitts and Cindy Holland-Hall. To join the Adolescent Medicine SIG, contact [email protected]. Clinicians Caring for Adolescents with DisabilitiesFocuses on advancing care, sharing resources, and advancing best practices for adolescents with disabilities within PAG. Our group is dedicated to improving education, advocacy, and clinical care for this population by increasing awareness among healthcare professionals and expanding access to practical resources. This year, our goals include launching a podcast to highlight key topics, patient experiences, and expert perspectives; hosting a webinar through NASPAG to provide evidence-based education and promote discussion among clinicians; and developing physician resource pamphlets to support providers in delivering informed, compassionate, and comprehensive care for this population. This group is led by Dr. Susan Ernst and Dr. Monica Rosen. We welcome new members to help us with any of the above! Please contact [email protected] to join. ContraceptionThe NASPAG Contraception Special Interest Group is a multidisciplinary forum for learning about approaches to adolescent contraception care; understanding innovations in implementation, drug development, and use of contraceptives - especially as they relate to adolescents; and consideration of polices that impact adolescents access to and use of contraceptives. We are guided by the principles of reproductive justice and human rights. All are welcome to join. Led by Lauren Wozniak. To join the Contraception SIG, contact [email protected]. DSD (Differences of Sex Development)Promotes collaboration, education, and discussion around the care and management of patients with differences of sex development. This year, our goals are to recruit members, create a listserve for clinical and research collaboration and support, identify needs of NASPAG members who specialize in DSD care, and create a referral network. Led by Gnendy Indig and Melina Dendrinos. Please contact [email protected] to join. Fertility PreservationAs of 2025, the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group (SIG) will no longer operate under NASPAG. GenderSupports education, collaboration, and best practices in providing inclusive, affirming care for gender-diverse youth. Led by Frances Grimstad and Andrew Lupo. To join, contact [email protected] and [email protected]. NursingThe purpose of the nursing SIG is to serve as group for nurses to connect and share resources and knowledge. We welcome all nurses and allied health professionals. We collaborate at the nursing SIG and outside of the national meetings. We have worked on key issues, such as producing a nursing triage book published October 2020. We work to disseminate information on guidelines, research projects, and education materials relevant to nurses and/or their patients. We offer mentorship to nurses in their role to teach, coach, individualize, and intervene in applying evidence based practice. We support systematic evaluation and dissemination of practical and actionable standardized or targeted interventions for this unique patient population that is provided by nurses. Led by Jeanette Higgins. To join the Nursing SIG, contact [email protected]. Pediatric Energy and MetabolismExplores the intersection of metabolism, nutrition, and reproductive health in pediatric and adolescent populations. Welcome to Pediatric Energy and Metabolism SIG! We are a new SIG looking to provide up to date information and support for those whose practice focuses on states of excess or decreased energy availability including PMOS, obesity, RED-S, eating disorders and more! We would love for you to join and help define the future goals and activities for our SIG! Led by Lauren Kanner and Megan Sumida. Please contact [email protected] to join. Physicians in TrainingFocuses on raising awareness of PAG and provide mentorship and education for OB/Gyn trainees. Goals for the upcoming year: Increase awareness of PAG as a subspecialty and career pathway; Provide mentorship and career guidance to trainees; Offer accessible educational programming on clinical care, advocacy, and research; Promote early engagement with NASPAG and leadership development; In-person session at the NASPAG ACRM to review PAG scope of practice, fellowship training, and career paths: current PAG fellow panel; Mentor matching (resident/medical student with 1 or more PAG fellows); fellowship preparation session; fellow Q&A; Case-based education; discussion on multidisciplinary care and advocacy; Panel on research, advocacy, and research involvement within NASPAG. Led by Tazim Dowlut-Mcelroy and Maggie Dwiggins. Professional Development (including Private Practice)Supports career growth, leadership development, and mentorship across all stages of a PAG career. Now a committee! Coming Soon...EndometriosisComing Soon. Will focus on advancing education, research, and clinical care for adolescents with endometriosis. Led by Alla Vash Margita.
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