Drop In Active Learning Sessions (DIALS) are dynamic, virtual, 60-minute educational activities developed by the CTC-SRH to offer clinicians quick and convenient learning opportunities about new and emerging topics in the field. Developed by national subject matter experts, these highly interactive sessions allow clinicians to become active collaborators in the teaching-learning dynamic. Participants do not need to commit to a series of sessions and it is assumed that most will attend as and when their busy schedules allow.
The DIALS sessions are designed to be a participant-managed form of learning that encourages engagement around problems being addressed by individuals in the field in real-time. They provide a semi-structured space to combine evidence-based practice with feedback and peer learning.
DIALS is based on the model of Action Learning, first developed as an in-person, corporate problem-solving vehicle. It uses the experiences and needs of the learners, rather than the knowledge of the teacher, to address real-life problems and tasks in complex situations and conditions.
The CTC-SRH typically offers a DIALS session every 4 to 6 weeks. You can find the next DIALS session on the Calendar or sign up for our newsletter to be alerted about an upcoming session.
In this DIALS, recorded on November 21st, 2024, CDC representatives Kate Curtis, PhD and Antoinette Nguyen, MD, MPH discuss the 2024 updates to the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (U.S. SPR), which provides guidance on how to use contraceptive methods safely and effectively once they are deemed to be medically appropriate.
In this DIALS, recorded on October 24th, 2024, CDC representatives Kate Curtis, PhD and Antoinette Nguyen, MD, MPH discuss the 2024 updates to the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC), which provides recommendations on safe use of contraceptive methods for women with various medical conditions and other characteristics.
Recorded on October 1st, 2024, the CTC-SRH's own Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson, Tammy Bennett, and Denise Raybon provide a comprehensive overview of the Syphilis Toolkit, followed by a discussion of practical applications of the toolkit resources.
In this DIALS, recorded on September 26th, 2024, industry experts Dolores Connelly DeWitt and Sara Flubacher outline the current state of Mpox, as well as ACIP recommendation, the indications, and the availability of the vaccine, Jynneos.
In this DIALS, recorded on August 28th, 2024, Dr. Juliana Raymaker and Dr. Bree Harbin give an overview of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and a new BV management drug, XACIATO™. This session provides background information and research about the product, as well as indications for use, availability, and cost.
In this DIALS, recorded on August 15th, 2024, Denise Raybon gives an overview of the new Vasectomy Toolkit resource from CTC-SRH. Dr. Grace Shih and Dr. Joshua Yap answered questions about implementation of vasectomy services.
In this DIALS, recorded on May 17th, 2024, Dr. Amanda Morgan and Dr. Cheryl Radeloff discuss the current state of sex work in the US, cover priority health needs and strategies for meeting unmet needs of sex workers, and discuss client-led counseling and education approaches for people involved in sex work.
In this DIALS, recorded on April 23rd, 2024, Mikayla Bobrow, Anna Brittain, and Glorimar Irizarry presented the Q4T package from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NAHC). This package was made to identify actionable strategies to fill the gap in adolescent SRH care.
In this DIALS, recorded on 1/9/2024, Sarah Diemert provided an overview of the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) mobile app and went through case studies using the app to determine appropriate next steps for various pap smear results. She also provided an overview of the guidelines most commonly followed in the United States, published by ASCCP, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
In this DIALS, recorded on 11/27/23, Dr. David Turok and Dr. Hilary Reno discussed emerging research that supports emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Studies have shown that PEP and EC are appropriate for prophylaxis following unprotected intercourse. Additionally, doxy PEP shows promise as a preventive measure for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
This DIALS, recorded on 11/1/2023, featured Dr. Angeline Ti and Dr. Lauren Thaxton. It provides an overview of the research that supports extended use for most methods of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) available in the U.S., followed by a discussion about techniques for client-led education and counseling for potential extended use LARC.
This DIALS, recorded on 8/30/2023, featured Stephanie Arnold Pang and Dr. Joseph Cherabie. It provides an overview of Expedited Partner Therapy and the strategies to mitigate legal, medical, practical, and administrative barriers to its implementation.
