Adolescent Medicine Presentations 

The Sexual History Taking and Physical Examination in Adolescents

Dr. Mac Donald graduated from McGill University Medical School following a Bachelors Degree in Physiology at the same University. She did 3 years core pediatric residency training at McGill University/Montreal Children's Hospital followed by a 2 year fellowship in adolescent medicine and pediatric emergency medicine at the same site. She is an assistant professor of pediatrics in the discipline of adolescent medicine. She is an associate member of McGill's University's Institute for Health Sciences Education and the Division Educational leader (McGill Department of Pediatrics) for the division of Adolescent Medicine

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss confidentiality and consent, as it pertains to taking a sexual history and performing a physical exam and testing for their teenage patients
2. Use the HEADS mnemonic and the 7- P mnemonic to help set the stage for a conversation about sexual health
3. Have an approach to asking the adolescent patient the more sensitive questions on history, specifically while taking a sexual history and to discuss priorities of the physical exam and testing

E-cigarettes, Vaping and Adolescents

Dr. Kopel is a pediatric respirologist practicing at the Montreal Children's Hospital since 2015. She completed residency training at the Montreal Children's Hospital and fellowship training at Boston Children's Hospital. She is the co-program director of pediatric respirology at the Montreal Children's Hospital and is a board member of the RCPSC pediatric respiratory medicine examination. Her interests include the pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, and asthma.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define vaping and recognize various types of vaping devices
2. Describe the contents of most vaping devices
3. Describe differences between combustible vs. electronic cigarettes
4. Understand prevalence of vaping among Canadian/Quebec youth
5. Be aware of concern that vaping may lead to a new generation of nicotine addiction and/or act as a gateway to combustible cigarettes