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Women's Health Annual Visit

Date: September 11, 2009 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
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Tuition

There is no charge for this event.

Course Description

This complimentary full-day CME activity is intended to provide women’s healthcare providers with the latest information on the evolving Women’s Health Annual Visit and is designed to broaden the continuum of care. The faculty includes thought leaders who will address a variety of clinically relevant and controversial topics facing female patients of all ages and their healthcare providers today.

Number of Credits*

Maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

Program Schedule*

7:15 – 7:45 AM
Registration and Breakfast

7:45 – 8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions

8:00 – 8:45 AM
HPV DNA Testing and Counseling: Why Are We Still Talking About This?

8:45 – 9:30 AM
Immunization Practices: Taking Control of Disease Prevention

9:30 – 10:15 AM
Acute Migraine: Exposing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges

10:15 – 10:25 AM
Question and Answer Session

10:25 – 10:55 AM
Break and Exhibits

10:55 – 11:40 AM
Vaccination Against HPV: Where Do We Stand After Three Years?

11:40 – 12:25 PM
Screening and Early Detection of Breast and Ovarian Cancer

12:25 – 12:35 PM
Question and Answer Session

12:35 – 1:20 PM
Lunch

1:20 – 2:05 PM
Recent Developments and Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening

2:05– 3:05 PM
Addressing Urinary Incontinence and Improving Patient Quality of Life

3:05– 3:50 PM
Endometriosis: Obstacles to Diagnosis and Treatment

3:50 – 4:00 PM
Question and Answer Session

4:00 PM
Program Adjourns

Interested in earning additional credits?

Attend our Hands-on Workshop
Female Incontinence and Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Click here for details!

Featured Faculty*

Brian McDonough, MD
Clinical Professor of Family Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Chairman, Department of Family Medicine
St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington, DE

Steven T. Nakajima, MD
Chief
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sujatha Reddy, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

Andrea J. Singer, MD
Associate Professor
Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC

Sandip Vasavada, MD
Co-Head, Section of Female Urology and Voiding Dysfunction
Glickman Urological Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Objectives

Employ HPV DNA testing in the recommended manner, apply testing to the screening of women 30 years and older, and utilize the knowledge of the natural history of HPV to improve clinical outcomes and effectively counsel patients

Review the etiology of immunizations relative to adolescent and adult patients focusing on prevention and recommended schedules in order to reduce the outbreak of preventable clinical conditions

Assess the frequency and stages of acute migraine attacks in order to provide and employ a patient specific treatment and management plan

Utilize recommendations from the ACIP and ACOG to vaccinate for HPV and examine data from new clinical trials in men and older women who fall outside the ACIP recommended target to reduce the risk of cervical disease in the target population and beyond

Utilize knowledge from the recent FDA and CDC safety reviews to improve counseling of patients seeking HPV vaccination

Discuss various breast and ovarian cancer screening methods and select the most effective modality to facilitate early detection, increase prevention among at-risk patients and initiate appropriate follow up procedures

Counsel patients on the applicable risk factors and the strengths and limitations of new and established colorectal screening modalities in order to select an optimal patient specific screening method

Appraise the methods and tools employing the diagnostic algorithm for the effective treatment and management of bladder health issues in the clinical practice setting

Outline the etiologies and make an appropriate evaluation of a patient presenting with endometriosis in order to select treatment and manage symptoms

Target Audience

This course is designed to meet the Continuing Medical Education needs of the practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Family Physician, Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant.

Accreditation

Omnia Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Omnia Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Commercial Support Statement

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Abbott Laboratories, Astellas Pharma US, Inc., CooperSurgical, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc., Myriad Genetic Laboratories and QIAGEN Inc.

ADA Statement

Omnia Education fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of support services, please notify Omnia Education at 800.889.4944 in order to receive service.

Room Accomodations

Omnia Education does not offer a discount conference room rate. To make reservations please contact the hotel directly at 312.464.1000.

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