[FIGO Workshop] Masterclass in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology: essential tools and skills for success

The workshop will be administered by expert paediatric and adolescent gynaecologists from all continents. 

It’s goal is to:

• Advance the understanding and practice of pediatric and adolescent gynaecology in different settings.
• Enhance communication skills of healthcare professionals regarding sexual and reproductive health issues in Generation Alpha and Z.
• Provide practical tools for evaluation and management of gynecologic conditions in adolescents.
• Provide tools for incorporation of  paediatric and adolescent gynaecology training in undergraduate and graduate medical education.

Program:

• Introduction to paediatric and adolescent gynaecology: How to talk to Generation Alpha and Z (Yasmin Jayasinghe, Gabriele Tridenti, Dr Marisa Labovsky, Argentina)
• Period poverty: Economic Barrier or Sociocultural? Managing unmet needs of young women with heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmennorrhoea (Professor Angela G. Sison-Aguilar, University of the Philippines College of Medicine)
• Long Acting Reversible Contraception in adolescents – use above and beyond contraception (Prof Nichole Tyson, USA)
• How to manage sexual abuse and deliver trauma informed care (Dr Judith Simms Cendan, USA)
• Spot Diagnoses Vulval skin conditions in children (Prof Zuzana Niznanska, Slovak State)
• Management of amenorrhoea and pubertal induction (Prof Ani Amelia Zainuddin, Malaysia)
• How to set up a paediatric gynaecology program  (Prof Anna Torres, Poland)
• Fireside chat and audience participation  (Jane MacDougall, Paul Wood)
• PAG priorities in Africa (Susan Adongo Africa, Bashir Isaak Africa)
• FIGIJ Pecha Kucha style rapid fire session with a view to supporting LMIC: FIGIJ mission values goals, Resources, IFEPAG, Bursary, FIGIJ Advocacy goals and statements

This is part of the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics