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Kanani Titchen, MD, Pediatrics, San Diego, CA

KananiElaineTitchenMD

Pediatrics San Diego, CA

Adolescent Medicine

Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Academic General Pediatrics, Rady Children's Hospital and University of California, San Diego

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  • Office

    8110 Birmingham Way
    Bldg 28
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Phone+1 858-966-8493
    Fax+1 858-966-8818

Summary

  • https://pediatrics.ucsd.edu/divisions/adolescent-young-adult-medicine/faculty/kanani-titchen.html

    https://www.rchsd.org/doctors/kanani-titchen-md/

    https://aapca3.org/kanani-titchen-md-faap/
  • Human Trafficking

    In 2014, AMWA founded Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans (PATH) to help educate physicians, residents, and medical students about human trafficking.

    Doctors: Learn How To Recognize Victims of Child Sex Trafficking

    The American Medical Women's Association founded Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans to help educate healthcare providers about human sex trafficking.

    How to spot human trafficking | Kanani Titchen | TEDxGeorgeSchool

    The numbers associated with human sex trafficking are staggering, but the lives of victims and survivors are what stay with us.

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 2015 - 2018
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2015
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2012
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsPost-Bacc, Premedical Program, 2005 - 2007
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityBS, Psychology and Music (double major), Magna cum laude, 1992 - 1996
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityBS, Psychology and Music, Magna Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Hero Award Medelita, 2014
  • Jefferson/A.I. duPont Resident Humanitarian Award 2015
  • Edie Moore Travel Scholarship SAHM, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Impact of Human Trafficking Training on Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge and Attitudes  
    Lee H, Geynisman-Tan J, Hofer S, Anderson E, Caravan S, Titchen K, Med Educ Curric Dev, 5/17/2021
  • Educating paediatric health-care providers about human trafficking.  
    Coughlin CG, Greenbaum J, Titchen K, J of Paediatrics and Child Health, 8/20/2020
  • Sexting and young adolescents: associations with sexual abuse and intimate partner violence  
    Titchen KE, Maslyanskaya S, Silver EJ, Coupey SM, J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol., 1/12/2019
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Sexting and Teen Boys and Girls: Associations with Sexual Abuse and Violence.
    Titchen KE, Maslyanskaya S, Silver EJ, Hofer S, Coupey SM, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada; Albert Einstein College of Medicine Pediatric Research Day, Bronx, NY, 2018, 1/6/2018
  • Sexting and Adolescent Girls: Associations with Sexual Activity and Abuse.
    Titchen KE, Maslyanskaya S, Silver EJ, Coupey SM, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Meeting; J of Adolesc Health, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2018
  • Medical Student Knowledge and Confidence After a Brief Workshop on Sex Trafficking.
    Coughlin C, Titchen KE, Schoenbaum E, Pollack SE, North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Annual Meeting, West Palm Beach, FL, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Human Trafficking and Dentistry: Forging a PATH to Recovery. 
    NYU School of Dentistry, New York, NY - 1/26/2019
  • Strengthening Healthcare Responses for Survivors of Human Trafficking. 
    New York, NY - 1/24/2019
  • ACEs, Adolescent Cognitive Development, and Human Trafficking. 
    Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA - 1/18/2019
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Other

  • Contraceptive Options for the Teen Patient. 
    Titchen KE, SBH Podcast
    Bronx, NY - 1/12/2019
  • Human Trafficking and Health Care. (Interview) 
    Titchen KE, News 12
    Bronx, NY - 1/8/2019
  • Teen Dating Violence. (Interview) 
    Titchen KE, News 12
    Bronx, NY - 1/6/2019
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Authored Content

  • Case of a Girl with Chronic Abdominal Pain, Frequent Emergency Room Visits, and Opioid Abuse1/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Advocating for Survivors of Human Trafficking
    Advocating for Survivors of Human TraffickingMarch 2nd, 2021
  • 6th Annual Erlanger OBGYN Conference Set for Aug. 22-23
    6th Annual Erlanger OBGYN Conference Set for Aug. 22-23August 6th, 2019
  • 10 Questions: Kanani Titchen, MD
    10 Questions: Kanani Titchen, MDAugust 8th, 2014
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Committees

  • Advocacy Committee, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • Speaker, OrganonI am a speaker and trainer for Nexplanon.2019 - Present