Calendar of Events
Katherine Schoyer, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. It is one of the most common causes of female infertility. We will discuss the diagnosis, etiology and health risks associated with PCOS. More importantly, we’ll talk about treatment options for PCOS, including those specifically targeted toward PCOS-related infertility.
Katherine Schoyer, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. It is one of the most common causes of female infertility. We will discuss the diagnosis, etiology and health risks associated with PCOS. More importantly, we’ll talk about treatment options for PCOS, including those specifically targeted toward PCOS-related infertility.
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
Presented by
Katherine Schoyer, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amy Granlund, BS
Embryologist & Laboratory Coordinator
Froedtert Hospital
Reproductive Medicine Center
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an involved and consuming procedure for patients.
Katherine Schoyer, MD, reproductive medicine and Amy Granlund, BS, embryologist & laboratory coordinator we will present both the clinical and embryology laboratory methods to help give patients the best likelihood of having a baby from IVF, and how our embryologists and physicians work together toward this goal.
Presented by
William Bradley, MD
William Bradley, MD
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Oncologist
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
HPV (human papillomavirus) is related to the development of vulvar, vaginal and cervical cancer in women. Join us as we discuss prevention, diagnosis and management of this virus.
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| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:50 | Optimizing Pregnancy Outcomes Through Preconception Consultation and Appropriate Contraceptive Counseling Jennifer McIntosh, DO |
| 8:50 - 9:40 | Genetic Counseling and Women’s Health Morgan Depas, |
| 9:40 - 10:00 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 10:00 - 10:50 | Management of Abnormal Pap Screening Kathy King, MD |
| 10:50 - 11:40 | Breast Cancer Screening Anna C. Purdy, MSN, ANP |
| 11:40 - 12:40 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
| 12:40 - 1:30 | Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion to Deliver an Exceptional Patient Experience Andres Gonzalez, MEd., CCDP/AP |
| 1:30 - 2:20 | The Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in 2016 Kate Schoyer, MD |
| 2:20 - 2:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 2:35 - 3:25 | Obesity and Weight Loss in Women’s Health Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS |
| 3:25 - 4:15 | Urinary Incontinence in Geriatrics Population Lubna Sorathia, MD |
| 4:15 - 4:30 | EVALUATION & WRAP UP |
Katherine Schoyer, MD, reproductive medicine and infertility physician, will review the importance of making an accurate diagnosis of PCOS and how to optimize health prior to conception. Evidence-based fertility treatments for PCOS will be discussed.
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
Katherine Schoyer, MD reproductive medicine and infertility physician, and Jay Sandlow, MD, urologist, will discuss the evaluation and treatment options for both female and male infertility. Abbey Kruper, PsyD, women’s health psychologist, will also discuss the ways that stress can affect fertility and measures to optimize psychological health while seeking infertility care.
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
Miscarriage is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence among reproductive age women, but it can be an emotionally difficult event. In this lecture, we hope to educate about the etiologies of miscarriage, explain the evaluation and treatment options for recurrent miscarriages and discuss the importance of stress reduction and self-care for those struggling with miscarriage.
Speakers
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| Abbey Kruper, PsyD Assistant Professor Women's Health Psychologist | Kate Schoyer, MD Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinologist |
Miscarriage is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence among reproductive age women, but it can be an emotionally difficult event. In this lecture, we hope to educate about the etiologies of miscarriage, explain the evaluation and treatment options for recurrent miscarriages and discuss the importance of stress reduction and self-care for those struggling with miscarriage.
Speakers
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| Abbey Kruper, PsyD Assistant Professor Women's Health Psychologist | Kate Schoyer, MD Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinologist |
Learn about prevention, detection and treatment of HPV.
Presentation by: William Bradley, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist Physician.
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
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:50 | Women and Spine Care: An Emerging Perspective Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC |
| 8:50 - 9:40 | How to Handle Labor Pain: The Myths and The Reality Meredith A. Albrecht, MD, PhD |
| 9:40 - 10:10 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 10:10 - 11:00 | Unconscious Bias in Medicine Brian E. Gittens, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | The Modern Gynecologic Exam and Screening for Gynecologic Malignancies Denise Uyar, MD Breast Cancer Screening Anna C. Purdy RN, MSN, APNP |
| 11:50 - 12:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
| 12:35 - 1:25 | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: 20 Minute Reboot Benjamin Beran, MD Contraception Counseling in Medically Complex Patients Kourtney Dropps, MD |
| 1:25 - 2:15 | Equanimity in Medicine Catherine Ferguson, MD |
| 2:15 - 2:45 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 2:45 - 3:35 | Secondary Traumatic Stress in OBGYN Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD |
| 3:40 - 4:30 | Postpartum Success begins Antepartum Sarah Mess, CNM Kirby Curby-Warner, CNM |
Contact Information
 If you have questions about the conference, please contact Erin Briesath - Conference Coordinator Email (414) 805-6673 |
 Jessica Francis, MD - Conference Co-Director Email |
 Mona Farez, MD - Conference Co-Director Email |
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What’s in an Annual? The Who, What, When and Why of Preventative Gynecology Care. Learn about the new advances, changes and recommended screenings in women’s health.
Presentation by: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD.