Clinical Chats: a Podcast for Sexual and Reproductive Health Professionals

Adolescent Health in Title X: Supporting Healthy Development

In this episode of Clinical Chats, part of the Adolescent Health in Title X series, host Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson and guest Rachel Whitfield, APRN, MSN, discuss the foundational elements of providing high-quality care to young people. The conversation addresses the unique challenges Title X clinicians face in balancing confidentiality, legal requirements, and adolescents' developmental needs. This episode covers body literacy, menstrual health, consent, healthy relationships, and navigating contraception and fertility planning for this population.Learn more about this topic at Rachel Whitfield's 2026 National Reproductive Health Conference Plenary: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in the Adolescent Population.

Chronic Pelvic Pain - Early Detection, Pain Management, and Fertility Goals

In this episode of Clinical Chats, part two of the Managing Common Gynecological Problems series, host Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson speaks with Dr. Anita Nelson to discuss the complexities of Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP). Designed for sexual and reproductive health professionals, this conversation moves beyond the "one-size-fits-all" approach to explore the multifactorial nature of CPP. This episode provides Title X clinicians with the tools to reduce diagnostic delays and initiate effective, compassionate care for patients experiencing life-altering pelvic pain.

Menstrual Health and Fertility in Title X Care

In this episode of the Clinical Chats, host Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson is joined by Dr. Anita Nelson to discuss the critical role of menstrual history as the "fifth vital sign" in reproductive health. Part one of the Managing Common Gynecological Problems series, the conversation provides Title X clinicians with a structured approach to identifying and diagnosing abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) using modern terminology and the PALM-COEIN system.

First Steps in Fertility: Talking, Screening, and Testing

In this episode of Clinical Chats, the CTC-SRH speaks with Jennifer Karlin, MD, PhD, to discuss how Title X and primary care clinicians can integrate fertility care into their practice. The conversation focuses on person-centered approaches to initial fertility conversations, basic screenings, and the importance of normalizing the family-building process.

STI Express Visits

In this episode of Clinical Chats, the CTC-SRH speaks with Amy Weber, WHNP, to discuss the Denver Sexual Health Clinic’s approach to STI express visits for patients. They explore how the clinic streamlines STI testing, result management, and treatment supported by Title X funding, while also addressing implementation challenges and space for future innovations.

Burnout and Resilience in SRH Settings

In this episode of Clinical Chats, the CTC-SRH team speaks with Anna Newton-Levinson, PhD, MPH, and Marilyn Johnson, MBA, presenters at the 2025 National Reproductive Health Conference, about burnout and resilience in sexual and reproductive health settings.

Anal Pathology in Title X Settings

In this episode of Clinical Chats, our CTC-SRH hosts speak with Jonathan Baker, PA-C, MPAS, one of the speakers for the 2025 Virtual National Reproductive Health Conference, to discuss the importance of addressing anal health in Title X settings. The conversation focuses on anal pathology and provides an introduction to what Title X clinicians should know about this topic, including anal cancer screening guidelines, sample collection methods, and strategies for discussing risk factors with patients.

Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Adolescents

This Clinical Chats podcast episode features Dr. Aletha Akers, a national expert in adolescent sexual and reproductive healthcare, with hosts Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson and Dr. Tammy Bennett. In this episode, Dr. Akers provides insights into best practices for healthcare providers when caring for adolescents, including making practices adolescent-friendly, navigating confidentiality, and utilizing screening tools and scripts. This episode aims to enhance the knowledge of sexual and reproductive health professionals, particularly Title X clinicians.

Clinical Chats Season 2 Minisode

In this episode, the CTC-SRH welcomes you to a new season of Clinical Chats. The CTC-SRH Program Director, Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson, and Associate Director, Dr. Tammy Bennett, introduce themselves as the new hosts of clinical interviews with experts across the sexual and reproductive health field. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to info@ctcsrh.org with topics or questions they would like to hear discussed in the upcoming season.

The Current State of Contraceptive Access and Equity

The CTC-SRH speaks with one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming National Reproductive Health Conference, Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, CEO of Power To Decide, about contraceptive access and equity in the US today.