Calendar of Events
Sumana Koduri, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ drops (prolapses) from its normal spot in your lower belly. We will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments for pelvic organ prolapse.
Sumana Koduri, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on various bladder problems, focusing on incontinence. Normal anatomy and physiology will be reviewed and conditions that cause common bladder problems will be discussed. Non-surgical and surgical treatments options will be reviewed.
Sumana Koduri, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on various bladder problems, focusing on incontinence. Normal anatomy and physiology will be reviewed and conditions that cause common bladder problems will be discussed. Non-surgical and surgical treatments options will be reviewed.
Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) has been shown to be an effective pregnancy prevention strategy for women’s health in other communities. Could greater LARC utilization lead to better health outcomes for women and children in Milwaukee?
Join health practitioners and diverse stakeholders in women and children’s health to further our collective understanding of the science, learn about successful models of LARC implementation in other communities, and explore the best strategies for Milwaukee.
Panelists Include
Renaisa Anthony, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor Department of Health Promotion and Social and Behavioral Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health
Kathy King, MD
Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor, Department of OBGYN, Medical College of Wisconsin
Sumana Koduri, MD, urogynecologist, will be presenting on the various types of incontinence that women experience and what can be done about it.
Learn More about the Annual Women’s Health Conference
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:50 | Psychological Perspectives on Perinatal Anxiety Disorders Abbey Kruper, PsyD |
| 8:50 - 9:40 | Controversies in Menopause Management Vanessa M. Barnabei MD, PhD |
| 9:40 - 10:10 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 10:10 - 11:00 | Care for Transgendered Patient: Providing Competent and Compassionate Care During a Time of Transition Jessica Francis, MD |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | Diagnosis and Therapy of Chronic Vulvovaginal Symptoms Kelly Rae Hodges, MD |
| 11:50 - 12:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
| 12:35 - 1:25 | Best Practices in Opiate Prescribing Cresta Jones, MD |
| 1:25 - 2:15 | Lifestyle Recommendations for Breast and Endometrial Cancer Prevention Liz Gorecki, RD, CSO, CD, CNSC Clinical Dietitian |
| 2:15 - 2:45 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 2:45 - 3:35 | The Many Faces of Eating Disorders Keisha Adams, MD and Tasneem Alaqzam, MD Adolescent Medicine Fellows |
| 3:35 - 3:40 | DRAWING FOR GIVEAWAYS |
| 3:40 - 4:30 | Safe in Pregnancy Kate Dielentheis, MD |
| 4:30 | DRAWING FOR GIVEAWAYS & WRAP UP |
We have multiple faculty who will be presenting their research posters at MCW’s 2017 Innovations in Medical Education Conference.
- Kristina Kaljo PhD, Robert Treat, PhD, Lauren Hanley, MD and Cresta Jones, MD
Targeting the Needs of Multiple Providers: Measuring the Efficacy of a Breastfeeding Educational Symposium - Kristina Kaljo PhD, Matthew Tews, DO, Robert Treat, PhD
Expansive Horizons: Understanding the Experiences and Insights of Medical Students Participating in a New Distance Learning Environment
- Raj Narayan, MD, Kristina Kaljo, PhD, Rahmouna Farez, MD, Michael Lund, MD, Andrew Kastenmeier
Reinforcing Skills of the Novice Surgeon through Online Learning, Video Recording, and Self-Assessment - Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD and Kristina Kaljo, PhD
Residents as Educators: Understanding the Role in Medical Student Education
Care of transgender patients requires providers to be aware of issues specific to this population. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for a safe and effective transition. This symposium addresses the counseling, hormone treatment as well as surgical options available to transgender patients.
The symposium’s objectives:
- Identify guidelines for establishing care of transgender patients
- Identify special considerations for health screening for transgender patients
- Identify options for transition with medical and surgical interventions
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Introduction and Case Discussions |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Loren S. Schechter, MD - "Surgical Aspects of Transgender Care" Board Certified plastic surgeon specializing in Gender Confirmation Surgery |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Pat Connors, MA, LMFT, LCSW - Mental Health Care |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Jessica Francis, MD and Raj Narayan, MD - Hormone Therapy |
Women in Science Series Features Highly Accomplished Local Researchers and Physicians
The Medical College of Wisconsin invites the public to attend the Women in Science (WIS) Series. Women in Science is an opportunity to meet outstanding female scientists and physicians and learn about their cutting-edge research.
The Women in Science Series is a membership program with five enlightening presentations, in lay language, designed to draw attention to scientific research projects at MCW as well as generate support for female scientists who serve as role models and mentors.
The successful WIS Series has been going strong since 2007.
Dr. Denise Uyar has been chosen by the Women in Science Advisory Committee for her recent research about HPV Vaccinations and Women’s Health.
Presented by
Denise Uyar, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
About Dr. Uyar
Dr. Denise Uyar joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecology Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in October of 2004. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vermont in 1997. She subsequently went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington. After her four year residency, she continued her training in the subspecialty of Gynecology Oncology. Dr. Uyar completed a three year fellowship in Gynecology Oncology at The Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Uyar’s clinical practice includes the care of women with gynecologic malignancies including uterine, cervical, ovarian primary peritoneal, fallopian tube, vulvar and vaginal malignancies and gestational trophoblastic disease. She performs the surgery, the post-operative therapy if indicated, and the follow up surveillance of women in her practice. In addition, she is also interested in the treatment of women who have been diagnosed with pelvic masses, pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix, vulva, vagina or uterus, as well as cancer screening and prevention. She is trained and has expertise in the administration of chemotherapy for gynecologic malignancies, including intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian malignancy. She has extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgery including general laparoscopy and robotic assisted laparoscopy.
Sumana Koduri, MD, urogynecologist, will be presenting on the various types of incontinence that women experience and what can be done about it.
Dr. Denise Uyar will review cervical cancer, the role of HPV in malignancy and HPV vaccinations.
Learn More about the Annual Women’s Health Conference
This activity is intended for practitioners in OB/GYN and in primary care who provide care for women, including
- Obstetricians / Gynecologists
- Internists
- Family Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Certified Nurse Midwives
- Registered Nurses
This Year’s Topics
- Fibroid Management and Treatments
- Updates in Family Planning
- Gynecologic Care for Female Veterans
- Current Updates on Management and Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
- Current Updates in Sexual Health
- Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
Kern Institute Cafe Discussion
Please join us for a cafe conversation led by Andrew Petroll, MD and Jessica Francis, MD on “Understanding Gender Identity: Taking a Deeper Dive”. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us.
The Council for Women’s Advocacy and the Center for AWSM are hosting Dr. Kate Dielentheis and Dr. Mona Farez for a presentation on work-life balance: “Say Yes By Saying No”.
Please join us for CTSI’s next Science Cafe – an educational discussion led by Dr. Denise Uyar about the significant role that viruses, such as the human papillomavirus, play in the development and spread of specific cancers. We will also discuss screenings and prevention for specific cancers.
Presentation by: Denise Uyar, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist Physician.
Come and listen to our panelists tell their stories about the barriers trans and gender non-conforming patients may face while seeking health care, and ways to show compassion and provide quality care. This program is designed for our clinical faculty and students but is open to all.
Panelists
- Jessica Francis, MD, Associate Residency Program Director, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN
- Jenna Sarvaideo, DO, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine – Endocrinology
- Nathan Lamberton, PharmD, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy
- Kaci Sullivan, transmasculine parent and birth giver
- T.S. Banks, poet, playwright, and disability justice advocate
The next CTSI Science Café will be held on Tuesday, May 28, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care (Bucyrus Campus), located at 2450 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee.
The May topic will be Examining the Link Between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer. The discussion will be led by Denise Uyar, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. The presentation will be followed by a community conversation on topic.
CTSI Science Café is free and open to the public by registering here. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, please contact Angie Holtz, aholtz@mcw.edu or 414-955-2540.
Please join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) Cancer Research Summit and graduation on August 7, 2020, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. This will be a virtual event, where the scholars will have the opportunity to share their research and open it up for questions and brief discussions for each presentation. We will conclude the event by “presenting” graduation certificates and acknowledging each scholar’s participation this summer.
Program:
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Research Presentations – Topics are centered on “wicked problems” found in cancer-specific research.
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Graduation Ceremony – SPARCC Co-Directors Janet Rader, MD, and Kristina Kaljo, PhD, will present each of the scholars with a certificate of completion.
If you would like to attend, please email us at sparcc@mcw.edu.
SPARCC is an intensive 8-week summer program that immerses undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research in the complexities of clinical cancer research. To learn more, please visit obgyn.mcw.edu/sparcc.
The Milwaukee Film Festival and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin present Black Birth: A Maternal Health Conversation and Resource Fair.
The short film Black Birth serves as the backdrop to a community dialogue about the joys, fears, complexities, and disparities of Black motherhood in America and locally in Milwaukee. Following the film screening will be a panel discussion including an OB-GYN physician and resident, community doula, African American breastfeeding expert, and other maternal-fetal care specialists, as well as a resource fair featuring leading health and wellness community partners.
This in-person event is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited to the first 150 people. Masks are REQUIRED and will be provided if needed. There is no virtual option. No Tickets required.
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Welcome and Introduction |
| 11:15 AM | Short Film |
| 11:45 AM | Discussion |
| 12:15 - 1:00 PM | Panel Questions and Discussion |
Panelists
- Moderator: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD – Obstetrician and Gynecologist
- OBGYN Providers: Seema Menon, MD – Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Ciera Oshodi, MD – OBGYN Resident
- Breastfeeding Expert: Dalvery Blackwell, BA, IBCLC with the African American Breastfeeding Network I
- Doula
- Patient