Women’s Health for Primary Care

Women’s Health for Primary Care – 12 Credits 

Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Women’s Health for Primary Care, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Women’s Health with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information and updates in Women’s Health for Primary Care.

Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.

Topics and Objectives

Topics and Objectives

Contraception: Beyond Pills, Condoms, and Sterilization  
Objectives: 1) Describe principles of patient selection regarding contraceptives 2) Discuss the indications/ contraindications for various contraceptive methods 3) Appraise recommendations for use of long-acting reversible contraceptives 4) State the options and indications regarding methods of emergency contraception 

Management of Menopausal Symptoms  
Objectives: 1) Review the diagnosis of menopause 2) Discuss the management of vasomotor instability 3) Prepare a treatment regimen for women with atrophic vaginitis 4) State the risks and benefits of treatment with estrogen containing compounds

Choosing Wisely – First Doing No Harm!  
Objectives: 1) Locate the online presence of the Choosing Wisely Campaign 2) Explain the genesis of the Choosing Wisely Campaign 3) Summarize key statements produced by the field of family medicine in the Choosing Wisely Campaign4) Recognize the practical aspects of using the Choosing Wisely Campaign in educating patients about quaternary prevention.

Breast Disease/Cancer Screening  
Objectives: 1) Educate patients on when to seek medical attention for abnormalities indicated by a palpable breast lump or mass 2) Appraise current clinical practice guidelines and recommendations on screening mammograms and MRI for breast cancer 3) Discuss recommendation and benefit of screening for BRCA mutations in clinical practice 

Transgender Health Issues  
Objectives:1) Discuss the current trans nomenclature/terminology 2) Describe transgender health issues 3) Assess the potential complications and list the current monitoring of individuals on hormone therapy.     

Vaginitis: Tackling the Tough Cases 
Objectives: 1) Discuss the roles for and limitations of the tests currently available for the diagnosis of vaginal infections 2) Describe current recommendations and options for managing persistent and resistant vaginitis 3) Identify entities other than vaginitis that may be associated with vaginal symptoms 

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Simplified 
Objectives: 1) Describe the proposed pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 2) Identify management options for the gynecologic consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: irregular menses, hirsutism, and infertility 3) Identify management options for the metabolic effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 

Female Sexual Dysfunction 
Objectives: 1) Describe the current model of normal Female Sexual Response 2) Identify the diagnostic categories for Female Sexual Dysfunction and discuss possible etiologies for each 3) Discuss management options for each category of Female Sexual Dysfunction

Current Concepts in Chronic Pelvic Pain
Objectives: 1) Identify the most common etiologies for chronic pelvic pain in women 2) Describe findings in the history, physical exam, and additional testing useful for differentiating the etiology of chronic pelvic pain 3) Discuss medical, surgical, and psychological management of chronic pelvic pain.

Managing Menstrual Problems
Objectives: 1) Identify common causes of menstrual problems Describe office, laboratory, and additional evaluation of menstrual abnormalities 2) Identify management options for acute and chronic abnormal uterine bleeding.

The Current Epidemic in Sexually-Transmitted Infections
Objectives: 1) Identify recent guidelines for detection and management of chlamydia and gonorrhea infections 2) Identify recent guidelines for detection and management of the common viral STIs, HPV and HSV 3) Discuss current evidence for the efficacy of behavioral counseling in reducing STI risk.

Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information. Due to Covid-19, some presenters may be unable to travel and therefore would be required to present virtually. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility at this time and will communicate with all registered attendees via email if any changes are made to this program.