Contraceptive Technology

CONTRACEPTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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Boston - Thursday, March 6 San Francisco - Thursday, April 3 (ACPE #263-000-08-871-01-P - 6 Contact Hours/.6 CEU’s)
7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	Program Overview and Objectives Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH Susan Wysocki, RNC, NP, FAANP
8:10	How Far We’ve Come (or Not)! A Look Back at 20 Years of Contraceptive Technology Deborah Kowal, MA, PA
8:40	Still Afraid of the IUD? Overcoming Myths and Barriers Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS ( =.25 hr.)
9:15	20 Important Questions (and Answers) on Pills, Patches and Rings Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH ( = .5 hr.)
9:50	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:30	Understanding and Explaining Contraceptive Risk to Patients James Trussell, PhD ( = .5 hr.) (Curriculum developed by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals and Planned Parenthood® Federation of America, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ortho Women’s Health and Urology.)
11:00	What’s New, What’s Next? Contraceptives in the Pipeline * Carrie Cwiak, MD, MPH ( = .5 hr.) ** Alison Edelman, MD, MPH
11:30	Questions and Discussion ( = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	CONFERENCE LUNCHEON & DR. FELICIA H. STEWART MEMORIAL LECTURE (CE credit will be awarded. Attendance is optional and requires a reservation. Click here for details.) In Boston Abstinence-Only Education: Moral Triumph or Public Health Catastrophe? John Santelli, MD, MPH In San Francisco Science vs. Politics: Women’s Health on the Frontline David A. Kessler, MD
1:45	Managing Menopause Symptoms: How Should New Evidence Impact Your Practice? Michael Policar, MD, MPH ( = .25 hr.)
2:30	“Not Tonight, Honey”: Sexuality Issues As Couples Age Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP
3:10	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:50	Quick Start, Extended Regimens and Shortened Pill-Free Interval: New Products and Protocols for Contraceptive Management and Menstrual Suppression Anita L. Nelson, MD ( = .5 hr.)
4:30	Questions and Discussion ( = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
5:00	Adjourn
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.	20th Anniversary Reception


ACPE # - Refers to credit for Pharmacists. Concurrent Sessions provide 1 hour. = Pharmacology credit for Advanced Practice Clinicians.
Boston - Friday, March 7 San Francisco - Friday, April 4 During each Concurrent Session, 6 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order registrations are received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form. ++ = “Back to Basics” for new family planning clinicians.
7:00 a.m.	Exhibits
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
11 ++	Reproductive Physiology 101 and the Pharmacology of Hormonal Contraception Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH (ACPE #263-000-08-872-01-P) ( = .5 hr.)
12	Contraceptive Considerations for Obese Women Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS James Trussell, PhD ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-873-01-P)
13	Evaluating and Managing Chronic Pelvic Pain Anita L. Nelson, MD ( = .25 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-886-04-P)
14	Rings and Patches: Clinical Update and Prescribing Tips * Carrie Cwiak, MD, MPH ** Alison Edelman, MD, MPH ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-874-01-P)
15	Vulvovaginal Dilemmas: Challenging Case Studies Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH ( = .5 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-875-04-P)
16	Helping Patients Make Lifestyle Changes to Improve Health: Action Planning, Goal Setting and the Power of Self-Management Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP
9:00	Session Change
9:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
21++	So Many Methods, So Little Time: Practical Strategies for Counseling Patients About Contraception * Karen Y. Caponi, RNC, NP ** Sally A. Strom, BSE, OGPA
22	Managing STD’s: A Case-Based Approach Willard Cates, Jr., MD, MPH * Laura J. Mulcahy, MSN, C-FNP ** Gail Bolan, MD ( =.5 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-876-04-P)
23	Abnormal Pelvic Exam Findings in Older Women: Fine-Tuning Your Assessment Skills Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP
24	Drug Interactions with Contraceptives: Evidence-Based Medicine or Urban Legend? Michael Policar, MD, MPH ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-877-01-P)
25	Alternative Therapies for Women’s Health * Annekathryn Goodman, MD ** Ellen Hughes, MD, PhD ( =.5 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-878-01-P)
26	Case Dilemmas in IUD Management * Alisa B. Goldberg, MD, MPH ** Karen R. Meckstroth, MD, MPH ( = .25 hr.)
10:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:45	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
31++	Emergency Contraception: Ask the Expert James Trussell, PhD ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-879-01-P)
32	Herpes Update: New Testing and Treatment Modalities * Laura J. Mulcahy, MSN, C-FNP ** Gail Bolan, MD ( = .25 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-880-04-P)
33	Mood Disorders in Women: PMS, PMDD and Depression * Mary Jane Minkin, MD ** Faina Novosolov, MD ( = .5 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-881-01-P)
34	Current Issues in Contraception: The Pharmacology of the Right Fit Susan Wysocki, RNC, NP, FAANP ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-882-01-P) (Curriculum developed by NPWH, supported by an educational grant from Ortho Women’s Health.)
35	Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Making Sense Out of a Complex Condition * Anita L. Nelson, MD ** Ellen Hughes, MD, PhD ( = .25 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-883-04-P)
36	Challenging Clinical Dilemmas in Contraceptive Management: Case Studies Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-884-01-P)
11:45	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
41++	The Every Day Challenges of Providing Contraception: Choosing, Initiating, Missed Pills, Late Shots and Loose Patches * Karen Loeb Lifford, MD, ScD ** Patricia Geraghty, MS, RN, FNP ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-885-01-P)
42	Abnormal Breast Findings in the Family Planning Setting: When To Follow, When To Refer Anita L. Nelson, MD
43	Re-Thinking Prenatal Care Visits: Changing Our “Routines” Michael Policar, MD, MPH
44	Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Too Much or Too Little! Lee P. Shulman, MD ( = .25 hr.)
45	Contraceptive Options for Women Over 0: Case Studies * Mary Jane Minkin, MD ** Janis Luft, MSN, NP ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-887-01-P)
46	News and Breakthroughs: The 10 “Must Read” Women’s Health Articles of 007 Deborah Kowal, MA, PA
2:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
2:30	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5
51++	Strategies for Managing the Side Effects of Contraception * Deborah Bartz, MD, MPH ** Patricia Geraghty, MS, RN, FN ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-888-01-P)
52	Working with Culturally Diverse Women: Making A Difference * Dharma E. Cortés, PhD ** LaRhonda Crosby-Johnson, BSW
53	Understanding Quick Start, Extended Regimens and Shortened Hormone-Free Interval: A Case-Based Approach Susan Wysocki, RNC, NP, FAANP ( = 1 hr.) (ACPE #263-000-08-889-01-P)
54	Evaluating Genetic Predisposition to GYN Cancer Lee P. Shulman, MD
55	Clinical Cases in Advanced Colposcopy: New Guidelines, New Answers Michael Policar, MD, MPH
56	A Clinical Update on Intrauterine Contraception: Insertion Training (This session is limited to 40 people and will run until 4:00 p.m. Register early! It will reach capacity!) Anita L. Nelson, MD Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP Sally A. Strom, BSE, OGPA * Wendy Grube, MSN, CRNP ** To Be Announced ( = .5 hr.) (Curriculum developed by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals.)
3:30	Adjourn

Boston - Saturday, March 8 San Francisco - Saturday, April 5 (ACPE #263-000-08-890-01-P - 1.5 Contact Hours/.15 CEU’s)
8:00 a.m.	Late Breakers: Technological Innovations in Reproductive Health (Hear the latest in what’s new and exciting in women’s health!) James Trussell, PhD - Moderator ( = .25 hr.)
9:00	Our Newest Option: The Single Rod Implant Lee P. Shulman, MD ( = .5 hr.) (Curriculum developed by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Organon USA, Inc.)
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	HIV Prevention: The Agony and the Ecstasy Willard Cates, Jr., MD, MPH
10:45	Beyond “Abnormal Discharge”: Maintaining and Restoring Vaginal Health Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH ( = .25 hr.)
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Conference Summary/Evaluation
12:30	Adjourn
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.	SPECIAL SESSION IMPLANON™ Clinical Training (Registration is required and space is limited. See description below.)

Special Session Boston - Saturday, March 8 San Francisco - Saturday, April 5 IMPLANON™ Clinical Training • 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Register early! This session will reach capacity quickly! Join your colleagues for a clinical training on the newest method of birth control, IMPLANON™, an implantable, progesterone-only contraceptive. You will learn key clinical data about IMPLANON™ as well as important elements for patient counseling pre- and post-insertion. This session includes a hands-on training using specially designed model arms, and techniques for localizing placement and location will be discussed. Ordering and billing information for IMPLANON™ will also be covered. This session, sponsored by Organon USA Inc., is not accredited for continuing education credit and is limited to 63 attendees. The training is open to clinicians only and only those who have not attended a previous IMPLANON™ training may register. Students may not register for this session. California-licensed NPs and CNMs must have a furnishing number to participate and must provide it on the Registration Form. Advanced practice clinicians from other states must have prescriptive privileges and be permitted to perform contraceptive implant insertions according to state practice guidelines. Attendees are expected to attend the entire program. Certificates of attendance will not be issued to those who arrive late or leave early. The tuition fee will be used by Contemporary Forums to offset administrative expenses.

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