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Forward21st Annual Women's Health Conference
The Annual Women's Health Conference is a CME accredited program through MCW, ACOG, and AAFP. The Women's Health Conference, held by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, gives you information on current women's health.
Target Audience
- Obstetricians / Gynecologists
- Internists
- Family Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Certified Nurse Midwives
- Registered Nurses
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:
- Identify common reasons for back pain and treatment options for the obstetric patient
- Review and discuss new recommendations on postpartum care
- Identify and review appropriate pain management strategies for your laboring patient
- Discuss and reflect on implicit bias and how it impacts health care provision
- Understand second victim syndrome and how it can impact your wellbeing as a health care provider
- Understand when estrogen use is contraindicated for the gynecologic patient
- Review controversies in breast and gyn malignancy screenings and recommend best practices
Agenda & Speakers
Friday, April 12, 2019
All sessions include 5-10 minute Q & A following each topic
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:50 | Peripartum and General Back Pain in Women Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC |
| 8:50 - 9:40 | How to Handle Labor Pain: The Myths and The Reality Meredith A, Albrecht, MD, PhD |
| 9:40 - 10:10 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 10:10 - 11:00 | Exploring the Impact of Unconscious Bias in Medicine Brian E. Gittens, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | Controversies in Appropriate Screening Options for Gyn Malignancies Denise Uyar, MD Benign Breast Disease and Controversies in Screening Anna C. Purdy RN, MSN, APNP |
| 11:50 - 12:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
| 12:35 - 1:25 | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: 20 Minute Reboot Benjamin Beran, MD Prescribing Estrogen Containing Contraception to Women with Medical Comorbidities Kourtney Dropps, MD |
| 1:25 - 2:15 | Finding Equanimity in Medicine Catherine Ferguson, MD |
| 2:15 - 2:45 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 2:45 - 3:35 | Secondary Traumatic Stress in OBGYN: Provider Experience and Programmatic Needs Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD |
| 3:40 - 4:30 | Postpartum Success begins Antepartum Sarah Mess, CNM Kirby Curby-Warner, CNM |
Location:
Harley-Davidson Museum®
500 West Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Museum Website
Phone: 877-436-8738
Parking:
On-site parking is complimentary. Conference room is in the Garage. Guests may use angle parking or the North or South Parking Garden. See parking-info-2017 for detailed parking information.
Jessica Francis, MD
Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following person: None.
In accordance with the ACCME® standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 6.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 6.75 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.