Ryan Residency Training Program Didactic Curriculum 2025-2026

Module I: An Introduction to Reproductive Justice
2 Topics
The History of Reproductive Justice
The Urgency of Intersectionality
Module I: Structures & Self: Advancing Equity and Justice in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
4 Topics
Own Our Legacy
Recognize Structures of Oppression
Check Yourself
Take Action
Module I: Sex & Gender 101: The First Steps to Creating Trans Inclusive Care
6 Topics
Sex and Gender
Gender Beyond the Binary
Understanding Identity: The Gender Opossum
Spectrums of Identity
Language and Impact
Do’s and Don’ts
Module II: Overview of Abortion Care
9 Topics | 1 Quiz
Abortion in the International Context
Abortion Disparities, A Public Health Approach
Decision Counseling for Positive Pregnancy Test Results
Counseling for Pregnancy Ambivalence
Informed Consent, Decision Assessment, and Counseling in Abortion Care
The Framework: The Patient Has the Answer
EXPLAINED: Turnaway Study Lecture
When Abortion is Not Available: Healthcare Provider Responsibilities – Ryan Curriculum
When Abortion is Not Available: Abortion is Essential Healthcare – Ryan Curriculum
Overview of Abortion Care Post Quiz 2025-26
Module III: First-Trimester Uterine Aspiration Abortion and Second-Trimester Dilation and Evacuation
12 Topics | 1 Quiz
Uterine Aspiration Abortion – Ryan Curriculum
Pain with Uterine Aspiration Abortion
Overview of Abortion Care After the First Trimester
Medication Abortion Care After the First Trimester
Procedural Abortion Care After the First Trimester
Cervical Preparation with Osmotic Dilators
Dilation and Evacuation Animation
Complications of Procedural Abortion & Prevention Strategies
Managing Complications of Procedural Abortion
Cannula Test Animation
Cervical Laceration Animation
Foley Balloon Animation
First-Trimester Uterine Aspiration Abortion and Second-Trimester Dilation and Evacuation Post Quiz 2025-26
Module IV: Medication Abortion up to 28 Weeks Gestation
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Medication Abortion – Ryan Curriculum
When Abortion is Not Available: Self-management of Abortion – Ryan Curriculum
When Abortion is Not Available: Caring for Patients After Self-management of Abortion – Ryan Curriculum
Patient Decision Making about Abortion after the First Trimester
Medication Abortion up to 28 Weeks Gestation Post Quiz 2025-26
Module V: Early Pregnancy Loss Management
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Early Pregnancy Loss – Evaluation and Diagnosis
Counseling and Decision-making for EPL Management
Overview of EPL Management Options
Early Pregnancy Loss – At-home Care Principles
Early Pregnancy Loss – Medication Management
Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss
Early Pregnancy Loss Management Post Quiz 2025-26
Module VI: Contraception
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Contraception 101 – Ryan Curriculum
getLARC Training
Initiation of Shared Decision Making Process
LARC Insertion: Immediate Postpartum Period
Immediate Post-Placental IUD Insertion Video
Contraception Supplemental Quiz 2025-26
Career Planning Resources
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Abortion Disparities, A Public Health Approach

Ryan Residency Training Program Didactic Curriculum 2025-2026 Module II: Overview of Abortion Care Abortion Disparities, A Public Health Approach

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Video Lecture Presented by:

University of California, San Francisco, Departments

Click here to download this video lecture  
Lecture can be viewed with subtitles in Spanish or French. French translation was made possible by the Safe Abortion Action Fund and International Planned Parenthood Federation. Click the Closed Captions button on video lectures to access subtitles. 

Abortion Disparities, A Public Health Approach Slide Set

Week5-AbDisparities (Dehlendorf)

Slide Set from Video Lecture Presented by:

Christine Dehlendof, MD, MAS
University of California, San Francisco

Click to download Abortion Disparities: A Public Health Approach (pdf)

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