7 - What is PAG?

Dive into the fascinating world of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) with this week's guest, Dr. Lissa Yu from Seattle Children's Hospital. This conversation shatters common misconceptions about what PAG specialists actually do - far beyond just teen pregnancy and contraception.

Outline

• What is PAG? History and Scope
• Why Choose PAG as a Specialty?
• Common Conditions and Patient Care
• Research Opportunities and Typical Day
• Becoming a PAG: Training Pathways
• Professional Resources and Organizations

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What is PAG?
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to PAG Over Pastries
• 1:24 What is PAG? History and Scope
• 5:22 Why Choose PAG as a Specialty?
• 10:50 Common Conditions and Patient Care
• 15:43 Research Opportunities and Typical Day
• 21:24 Becoming a PAG: Training Pathways
• 26:15 Professional Resources and Organizations
• 29:12 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information