#StayWell: an Adolescent Well Visit Learning Collaborative

PLACE: Via Internet Enduring Material Activity

SPEAKER: Samantha Hill, MD, FAAP, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine

TOPIC: “LARC for the General Pediatrician”

Upon completion of this internet enduring material activity, participants will be able to:

• Recognize LARC as a first-line recommendation for contraceptives in adolescents

• Describe the benefits of the implant, estronorgestrel IUD, and copper IUD to patients for an appropriate recommendation

• Explain the benefits of LARC use

• Explain the risks and side effect profile of LARC

• Recognize patients with contraindications to LARC use

• Become better aware of biases/prejudices surrounding LARC use