Conference Description

CONFERENCE FACULTY

Michael Cirigliano, MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine
Medical Correspondent, Fox 29 News
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Victoria L. Green, MD, MBA, JD
Conference Co-Chair
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emory University
Medical Director of Satellite Clinics
Director, Gynecology Comprehensive Breast Center
Georgia Cancer Center of Excellence
Atlanta, Georgia

Eva Martin, MD
Staff Gynecologist
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Anne Moore, APN, WHNP/ANP-BC, FAANP
Conference Co-Chair
Professor of Nursing
Vanderbilt University
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Nashville, Tennessee

John Phelps, MD, JD, LLM
Associate Professor
Director and Fellowship Director of The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

David Plourd, MD, FACOG
Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
OB/GYN Hospitalist
Scripps Hospital
Encinitas, California
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, California

Consistent with ACCME and ANCC policy, faculty for this educational activity are asked to disclose any commercial interests that may create or may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material they will be presenting, as well as limitations on clinical studies presented, and any "off-label" use suggestions for medical products. Additionally, Symposia Medicus Board, Planning Committee, and Staff members have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships that could pose a conflict of interest to the planning of this conference. This information is intended to assist you in forming your own judgments about content presented. Disclosure information will be included in your syllabus and/or verbally disclosed at the conference.

Monday, September 20

11:00am Registration & Check-in

Noon Welcome & Introduction
Victoria Green, MD, MBA, JD

12:15pm Cardiovascular Disease in the Female Patient (Rx = 20 minutes)
Michael Cirigliano, MD

1:00 Controversies in Hormone Therapy: Risks & Benefits 2010 (Rx = 20 minutes)
David Plourd, MD

1:45 Break

2:00 Questions & Answers/Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience

2:30 Diagnosis & Management of Infertility (Rx = 15 minutes)
John Phelps, MD, JD, LLM

3:15 Pap Smear Update 2010
Victoria Green, MD, MBA, JD

4:00 Vaginal Discharge: Pearls & Perils for Expert Clinicians (Rx = 20 minutes)
David Plourd, MD

4:45 Questions & Answers/Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience

5:30 Adjourn for the Day

Tuesday, September 21

8:30am Continental Breakfast

9:00 Adolescent GYN: Challenging Cases (Rx = 15 minutes)
Anne Moore, ANP, WHNP/ANP-BC

9:45 Management of Endometriosis (Rx = 10 minutes)
John Phelps, MD, JD, LLM

10:30 Break

10:45 Questions & Answers/Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience

11:15 Women & Exercise During Menopause
Eva Martin, MD

Noon Mood Disorders in Women: A Practical Approach (Rx = 25 minutes)
David Plourd, MD

12:45pm Questions & Answers/Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience

1:30 Lunch Break

3:00pm WORKSHOPS: Session One

A - Natural Treatments for Obesity & Elevated Cholesterol
Michael Cirigliano, MD

B - Office Management of Depression in Women
Victoria Green, MD, MBA, JD

C - Case Studies in Contraception
Anne Moore, ANP, WHNP/ANP-BC

D - Medical Malpractice: Issues for Obstetricians & Gynecologists
John Phelps, MD, JD, LLM

4:15 Break

4:45 Workshops: Session Two
(Session One Topics Repeated)

6:00 Adjourn for the Day

Wednesday, September 22

8:00am Continental Breakfast

8:30 Hereditary Risk Factors of Breast & Ovarian Cancers (Rx = 10 minutes)
Eva Martin, MD

9:15 Hypertension: Current Treatment Options (Rx = 25 mintues)
Michael Cirigliano, MD

10:00 Break (Hotel Check-Out if applicable)

10:30 Questions & Answers/Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience

11:00 Culturally Sensitive Medical Care: Video Presentation
Eva Martin, MD

Noon Recognizing Domestic Violence
Victoria Green, MD, MBA, JD

12:45pm Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Approach to Management (Rx = 20 minutes)
Anne Moore, ANP, WHNP/ANP-BC

1:30 Questions & Answers/Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience

2:15 Conference Adjourns

Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority will be granted for these sessions