Trauma-Sensitive Care in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Clinical Applications Within a Trauma-Informed Framework

The North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) is committed to advancing medical education that embeds trauma-sensitive and healing-centered principles into the training of health care professionals, particularly in the field of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) and Adolescent Medicine, where sensitive exams and care decisions often intersect with histories of trauma, systemic inequity, and developmental vulnerability. Accordingly, this advocacy statement provides concrete guidance for medical schools, residencies, fellowships, and health systems on training, assessment, and policy.