WOMEN'S HEALTH CONFERENCE Perception, Prevention and ...

WOMEN’S HEALTHCONFERENCEPerception, Prevention and PracticeMAY 5-7, 2010Sheraton HotelBurlington, Vermont

Course DescriptionThe complexity of issues surrounding women's health care makes itincreasingly difficult for practitioners to remain current. Mammogramscreening recommendations, Pap smear guidelines, urinary incontinence,bone density, elective deliveries, cancers of the breast andovaries, and peripartum mood disorders are a few prominent concernsin the unique health care issues of women.This conference is designed to bring together experts from a varietyof disciplines to discuss advances in women's health care in oneconcise meeting. Primary care physicians, and other health careproviders involved in caring for women, will benefit from participatingin this cutting-edge conference.Course Objectives- Understand current screening recommendations in Women's Healthin the area of Pap Smears.- Understand the debate regarding the new recommendations formammograms.- Understand preventive and therapeutic measures in bone density,wound healing, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and urinary incontinence.AccreditationThe University of Vermont is accredited by the Accreditation Councilfor Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical educationfor physicians.The University of Vermont College of Medicine designates this educationalactivity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1Credits TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate withthe extent of their participation in the activity.Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academyof Family Physicians, and with the American College ofObstetricians and Gynecologists. Determination of credit is pending.This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 13.25Nursing Contact Hours.** The University of Vermont Office of Continuing Medical Education is anapproved provider of continuing nursing education by the Vermont StateNurses' Association, Inc., an accredited approver by the American NursesCredentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FACULTYRoger Young, MD, PhDCOURSE DIRECTORProfessor, Obstetrics and GynecologyDirector, Obstetric and Gynecologic SpecialtiesDirector, Colposcopy ClinicStephen Brown, MDAssociate Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyPeter Cherouny, MDProfessor, Obstetrics & GynecologyBerta Geller, EdDResearch Professor, Family Medicine and RadiologyTed James, MD, FACSAssistant Professor, SurgeryChristine Jones, MDAssistant Professor, Medicine, RheumatologyJulie LaCombe, MDAssistant Professor, Obstetrics and GynecologyDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryCharlotte Ladd, MD, PhDAssistant Professor, PsychiatryDirector, Mood and Anxiety Disorders ClinicFletcher Allen Health CareMelissa Pugliano-Mauro, MDAssistant Professor, Medicine, DermatologyEmmanuel Soultanakis, MDAssistant Professor, Obstetrics and GynecologyDivision of Gynecologic OncologyCheung Wong, MDAssociate Professor, Obstetrics and GynecologyDirector, Gynecologic Oncology, Fletcher Allen Health CareMarie Wood, MDProfessor, Medicine; Interim Director, Hematology/Oncology;Director, Familial Cancer Program, Fletcher Allen Health Care

WEDNESDAY, MAY 512:00PMRegistration12:55 Welcome - Roger Young, MD, PhD1:00 Urinary Incontinence/Pelvic RelaxationJulie Lacombe, MD2:00 Change to 39 Weeks for Elective DeliveriesPeter Cherouny, MD2:20 Pap Smear Screening UpdateRoger Young, MD, PhD2:40 Break3:00 Assessing Risk and Screening for Breast CancerMarie Wood, MD4:00 Genetic Cancer Screening. What You See isWhat You Get; Why There Will Be No AdditionalGenetic Tests for CancerStephen Brown, MD4:30 AdjournTHURSDAY, MAY 67:30AMContinental Breakfast8:00 Patient Scenario8:20 Pre-Test8:30 In Favor of the New Breast ScreeningRecommendationsBerta Geller, EdD9:15 Against the New Breast ScreeningRecommendationsTed James, MD10:00 Voting and Submission of Comments10:10 Break

10:30 Voting Results and Reporting of Comments10:45 Explanation of Small Group Problem SolvingMethods and Presentation of Problem 1Roger Young, MD, PhD11:00 Small Group Session, Problem 112:00PM Lunch1:00 Report on Problem 11:45 Small Group Session, Problem 22:45 Report on Problem 23:00 Post Test3:05 Break3:20 Applications of Robotic Surgery in GynecologyEmmanuel Soultanakis, MD4:00 AdjournFRIDAY, MAY 77:30AMContinental Breakfast8:00 Welcome & Report of Pre/Post TestsRoger Young, MD, PhD8:15 Ovarian Cancer Risk-Reduction SurgeryCheung Wong, MD9:00 Wound HealingMelissa Pugliano-Mauro, MD9:45 Break10:05 Beyond Calcium: A Look at Bone Density IssuesRelated to Use of Dietary SupplementsChristine Jones, MD11:00 Treating Peripartum Mood and Anxiety DisordersCharlotte Ladd, MD, PhD12:00PMConference Adjourns

Conference LocationThe conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and ConferenceCenter in Burlington, VT. The Sheraton/Burlington exit is 14-W onInterstate 89.A limited number of rooms with reduced rates has been reservedfor conference registrants at the Sheraton. Please make your hotelreservations directly with the hotel (800-325-3535) prior to April 4, andindicate your participation in this conference to receive special rates($98 single or double occupancy per room, per night). Roomscannot be guaranteed after April 4, 2010.RegistrationTuition: $375 Physicians (postmarked by April 5)$275 Non-physicians (postmarked by April 5)The course fee includes tuition, comprehensive course syllabus, coffeebreaks, continental breakfasts and lunch on Thursday for registrants.Refunds: Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $50, will be madeonly if notice of cancellation is received in writing by April 16, 2010.Recreation and Family ActivitiesBurlington is ideally situated on the shores of Lake Champlain, thesixth largest freshwater lake in the U.S. It offers easy access to theAdirondack and Green Mountains, great shopping and excellentrestaurants. The Burlington Community Boathouse has boats for rentand an adjacent bike path explores several miles of the lakeshore.Bicycles are available to rent nearby. Echo Lake Aquarium andScience Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is just acrossthe street offering fun learning activities for children on the ecology,history and culture of Lake Champlain. Within an hour's drive are theBen & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, UVM Morgan Horse Farm, and toursof the world's largest granite quarry.Flash Drive vs SyllabusPlease indicate on the registration panel if you wish to receive a FlashDrive with pdf versions of the presentations, or if you wish to receivethe traditional syllabus binder with printed handouts. (If you chooseflash drive, then you will be required to bring your laptop. Extra bookswill not be available.)COURSE #10-801-57

R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R MWomen’s HealthOn Line: http://cme.uvm.eduName (As you would like it to appear on Nametag & Certificate)Degree: MD DO PA NP RN OtherAddressCity State ZipPhoneSpecialtyEmail___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___InitialsLast 4 digits of SSN (For CME tracking purposes)Registration Fee:$375 Physicians$275 Non-Physicians$125 Residents (Verification by Program Director Required)Add $50 if postmarked after April 5, 2010$ Total DueFlash Drive vs. Syllabus (Choose only one)I wish to receive a Flash Drive and will bring my laptop.I wish to receive a typical Syllabus binder with printed handouts.Payment Method Check (payable to The University of Vermont) Visa MasterCard American ExpressCard No.Exp.Name as it appears on the credit cardBilling address, if different from address above:Mail to: UVM Continuing Medical Education128 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 100Burlington, VT 05401Phone: (802) 656-2292 Fax: (802) 656-1925