Adolescent Medicine and Gynecology

Approach to Adnexal Torsion in Children and Adolescents

This podcast presents an approach to adnexal torsion in children and adolescents. In this episode, listeners will learn about the anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of torsion. The podcast was developed by Damian Feldman-Kiss in collaboration with Dr. Jason Wale, an Emergency Physician in Victoria and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC.


Female Genital Cutting

This podcast presents an overview of female genital cutting, or FGC, from a pediatrics perspective. In it, the listener will learn to discuss what FGC is, where and why it is performed, the complications of FGC, how FGC is addressed in Canadian law, an approach to discussing FGC with patients and their families, and an approach to a pelvic exam in a child who has been cut. The podcast was developed by Dora Gyenes, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cathy Flood, a urogynecologist at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.


Le counseling auprès des adolescents et des parents au sujet du cannabis: une introduction pour les professionnels de la santé – Baladodiffusion SCP

Ce podcast révisera le point de pratique de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie intitulé: Le counseling auprès des adolescents et des parents au sujet du cannabis : une introduction pour les professionnels de la santé, publié en juin 2020. Ce podcast a été créé par Olivia Lemire, étudiante en médecine de 3e année à l’Université d’Ottawa, et Dr Richard E Bélanger, Professeur agrégé, médecin de l’adolescence et pédiatre au Centre mère-enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec - Université Laval.


Counselling adolescents and parents about cannabis: A primer for health professionals – CPS Podcast

This podcast reviews the recent CPS practice point on “Counselling adolescents and parents about cannabis: A primer for health professionals” published in June 2020. The podcast was developed by Dr. Jen Mooney, a pediatric resident at Memorial University, in collaboration with the co-authors of this CPS statement, Dr. Christina Grant (McMaster’s Children Hospital) and Dr. Richard Bélanger (Laval University).


Adolescent Pregnancy

This podcast presents an overview of the topic of adolescent pregnancy. In this episode, listeners will learn about the epidemiology, identification and management of adolescent pregnancy. This podcast was developed by Delphine Hansen, a third-year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr Giuseppina Di Meglio, adolescent medicine physician and pediatrician at the Montreal Children Hospital and professor at McGill University Faculty of Medicine.


Contraception Care for Youth

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on providing contraception care in youth. It provides a visual overview of recommended options for contraception, along with tips for counselling patients. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Giuseppina Di Meglio, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Montreal Children's Hospital. 

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Transgender Health: Transitioning with a Focus on Hormone Replacement Therapy

This podcast on transgender health brings in personal stories and experiences with a focus on hormone replacement therapy.  This podcast was developed by Linden, Jenn Bhatla a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Simone Lebeuf, an adolescent medicine pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Jorge Pinzon, an adolescent medicine pediatrician at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.


Transgender Health: Tips for Inclusive Care

This podcast on transgender health brings in personal stories and experiences and provides tips for inclusive care.  This podcast was developed by L.A. Jennings, Jenn Bhatla, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Simone Lebeuf, a pediatrician and an adolescent medicine fellow at Sick Kids, and Dr. Jorge Pinzon, an adolescent medicine pediatrician at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.


Gender Dysphoria

This podcast covers gender dysphoria in adolescents and general principles of care for transgender youth. This podcast was developed by Dr. Ashlee Yang, a pediatrics resident physician at CHEO in Ottawa, Dr. Stephen Feder and Dr Amy Robinson from Adolescent Medicine at CHEO and Dr. Karine Khatchadourian from Pediatric Endocrinology at CHEO, and Dr. Melanie Lewis from General Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 


Adolescent Substance Use

This podcast gives an overview of substance use prevalence in Canadian adolescents as well as the risk factors, management and potential complications of substance use in youth. It was created by Dr. Megan Howlett, a first year Psychiatry resident at the University of Calgary, and Dr. Karen Leslie, Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Adolescent Medicine.


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