PAG Nurses

Why the World Congress of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Matters for PAG Nurses

As a Nurse Clinical Lead in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and a proud attendee of NASPAG’s annual clinical and research meeting (ACRM) for the past four years, I can confidently say that World Congress of PAG will be an invaluable experience — not just for PAG surgeons and adolescent medicine specialists, but especially for Registered Nurses who are deeply involved in PAG care.

Each year, I bring a team of 4–5 dedicated PAG nurses to the conference, and they consistently return energized, inspired, and more connected to the broader PAG community.

The World Congress of PAG will offer a unique opportunity for nurses to:

Network with PAG providers from across the U.S. and around the world
Learn from other institutions about procedures, pain management strategies, and clinical innovations
Engage with fellow nurses and advanced practice nurse practitioners who share their passion for pediatric and adolescent health
Explore best practices and program models that elevate the standard of care

As a member of the NASPAG Program Committee for the past three years, I’ve seen firsthand how NASPAG values not only its physician members, but also the essential contributions of support staff — especially RNs. The World Congress is more than a meeting; it’s a celebration of collaboration, learning, and shared purpose among our closest PAG colleague and friends.

Whether you’re new to PAG or a seasoned nurse in the field, the World Congress of PAG is a place to grow, connect, and be inspired. We hope you’ll consider attending!

Natalie Alexander RN, BSN
Clinical Leader, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Physicians: please consider sharing this great opportunity with your nursing colleagues—their participation enriches the dialogue and strengthens the entire PAG community!

We have a robust program planned – with roundtables, workshops, and plenary speakers. Here are a few of the sessions that might be of interest to nurses:

Thursday 4/23/2026

Round Table Session 1:

11 Second: Fostering Compassionate Communication and Connection
Versed Sedation for in Office Procedures
My Sex Matters: Supporting Safe Sex Practices for Sexual Minority Adolescents
Cannabis Conversations: Integrating Current Recommendations and supportive adolescent neurobiology into your counseling and practice setting

Plenary 1: Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, “Breaking Barriers, Building Access: The Joury of Aid Access in Advancing Global Reproductive Justice”

Workshop Session 1:

Taking Care of Physicians and Health Care Workers: Bringing Healthcare onsite
We’re in this Together: optimizing treatment of PCOS through patient-centered care
Female Genital Cutting
Global Perspectives on addressing sexual violence among adolescents and young adults.
Jumpstarting a Vulvar Dermatology Clinic: Benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of pediatric and adolescent vulvar skin conditions

Plenary 2: Dr. Jonathan Klein, “Shaping the Future: New International Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Health Care”

Workshop Session 2:

Hormonal Contraceptives and mood effects in adolescent exploring the evidence
Global Perspectives on Menstrual Equity: Bridging gaps across resource settings
Defining a 6^thgrade reading level: How to talk to our patients and their families about medical conditions without clear answers- A critical discussion about PCOS treatment, fertility preservation, and Surgical treatment for Endometriosis
Identification and Response to Sex Trafficking Survivors in Primary Care, or OB/GYN Clinics
The Dynamic Vulvar Biome: Understanding what’s normal and restoring health in the setting of Vulvar infections and inflammation

Plenary 3: Dr. Mitchell Creinin, “Mastering IUDs and Progestins: World-Leading Insights from the Forefront of Adolescent Reproductive Health”

Friday 4/24/2026

Round Table Session 2:

Bringing PAG to Your Institution: Lessons from Early Adopters in a Growing Subspeciality: “Building PAG where there was none before”
Filling in the Gaps: Coordination and Transition of care in a multidisciplinary clinic
Managing the Flow: Menstrual Health and Hygiene in Adolescents
Beyond Instagram: Navigating your teens social apps and sexual health
The Oncofertility Blueprint: Strategies for Program Development
Melanin Matters: Recognizing Vulvar Dermatoses Across the Spectrum

Plenary 4: Dr. Kelly Wright, “Leading the Charge: Call to the Medical Community for Sustainable Practices”

Workshop Session 3:

Contraceptive Update 2026: A global perspective on trends and Developments in Contraception
Communicating with Confidence: A crash course in Talking to Teenagers
Multidisciplinary Care of the Sporty Spice Patient: Gynecology, Sports med, and nutrition
Expanding your Took Kit: Non hormonal Management Options for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Adolescents
Family Feud: Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Child Abuse Pediatrics Face off (Or team up) to solve cases
The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents: Implications for mental health, sexuality, and social development
Creating Space: Interdisciplinary support for patients who are dilating

Plenary 5: Dr. Suzie As-Sanie, “Breaking the Silence: Revolutionizing Endometriosis Care for Adolescents and Beyond”

Workshop Session 4:

Growing a Thriving PAG practice in your community
Ouch! That hurts: Improving In office procedure pain management for the AYA population
Creating Comfort: Lessons from a Child Life Specialist on Ensuring Emotional and physical safety for children and Adolescents during gynecological examinations and procedures
The Teen Menstrual Clinic- Empowering Adolescent Health: A holistic approach to teen menstrual Care
Multi-level strategies to improve HP vaccination uptake in adolescents and young adults

Plenary 6: Dr. Judy Simms-Cendan, “Modern Menstruation: Influencers, Inequities, and Innovations”

Saturday 4/25/2026

Round Table Session 3:

From Words to action: How experiential learning and communication can transform patient, nurse, and physician experience during Gyn procedures
Improving Patient experiences with IUD pain management
Micro moments in DSD Care: Empowering patients through trauma responsive language, coaching, informed strategies, and collaborative education
Navigating weight, nutrition, and Exercise in PCOS: A multidisciplinary approach to patient care
A yogi, osteopath, and gynecology walk into a bar…A Holistic approach to a patient with pelvic pain- a review of the literature, yoga postures, and a DO’s approach to an abdominopelvic exam
Empowering Adolescent Endometriosis Care: Integrating Pain management and psychosocial support for young patients
Re-thinking the “teen pregnancy prevention” paradigm: challenging everything we’ve been told about adolescent pregnancy and parenting
When the Bleeding Won’t stop: Tackling Break through bleeding in contraceptive users

Plenary 7: Timothy Caulfield JD, “Navigating the Infodemic: Empowering Physicians to Combat Reproductive Health Misinformation for Adolescents and Families”

Plenary 8: Dr. Iris Gumark-Little, “From Diagnosis to Adulthood: Blueprint for Optimizing Turner Syndrome Care Across the Lifespan”

Plenary 9: Drs. Kirsten Kluviers, Rene Wenzl & Katharina Rall, “Global Innovations in Vaginoplasty: Surgical Panel – Mastering Davydov, Sheares-George, and Vecchietti Techniques”

Workshop Session 5:

From Clinic to Clicks: How PAG providers can heal through online content
Depo Provera beyond the basics: Global use of an increasingly complex contraceptive
Beyond the Binary and the BMI: Affirming culturally aware approaches to eating disorders in Gender Diverse Youth
Weight, Weight, don’t tell me! Combatting weight stigma in clinical care

Workshop Session 6:

Using Crucial Conversations to Navigate and Achieve what you need in practice and in life.
My birth control does what? Debunking myths and diving deep into the non- contraceptive actions of hormones
Comprehensive Support of Patients choosing to pursue vaginal dilation: the Ins and Outs of a multidisciplinary approach
Vaginal Vexations! Learning Hands on procedures for Teen patients in PAG Deserts
Avoid Oversharing! Navigating patient privacy and EHRs with the SAHM HER committee