Only in the last two decades have we started to realize the importance of pediatric
and adolescent gynaecology (PAG) care provided by specialists trained in this area.
Obstetricians and gynaecologists (Ob/Gyns) have been caring for women for many years;
however, the care of young women and children with gynaecological issues has been
provided by health care providers from different specialties with no, little, or variable
PAG training. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) has Objectives
of Training and one Entrustable Professional Activity for achieving competency in
PAG during an Ob/Gyn residency. There is a paucity of data in Canada on who provides
care to the PAG population and how these providers are trained. With this letter,
our team explored the topics of care provision, health care providers’ self-perceived
competence, and desire for and method of delivering PAG training to future and current
Canadian Ob/Gyns. Like any budding field, time is required for clinical and educational
research to catch up with that of other well-established subspecialties.
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References
- The current state of pediatric and adolescent gynecology residency training in Canada: a needs assessment from program directors.J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021; 34: 787-792.e1
- The current state of pediatric and adolescent gynecology residency training in Canada: summary of educational resources to enhance the achievement of pediatric and adolescent gynecology objectives.J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021; 34: 793-798.e1
- Pediatric and adolescent gynecology practices: a national survey of Canadian gynecologists.J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.010
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Published online: March 16, 2022
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