Calendar of Events

Aug
29
Wed
2012
Fetal Strip Review – Timothy Klatt, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Aug 29 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Oct
31
Wed
2012
Fetal Strip Review – Timothy Klatt, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Oct 31 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Dec
26
Wed
2012
Morbidity & Mortality – Tim Klatt, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Dec 26 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Jan
23
Wed
2013
REI Review – Kate Schoyer, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Jan
30
Wed
2013
Fetal Monitoring Case Discussion – Tim Klatt, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Jan 30 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Mar
14
Thu
2013
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility – Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Wauwatosa Community Conference Center, Room 3
Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

May
29
Wed
2013
Help For a Hidden Problem – Sumana Koduri, MD @ Wauwatosa Community Conference Center, Room 3
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – May 29 @ 7:00 pm

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Nov
13
Wed
2013
Help For a Hidden Problem – Sumana Koduri, MD @ St. Joseph's Hospital Campus - Lobby Conference Room
Nov 13 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Mar
5
Wed
2014
Take the Floor: Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Sumana Koduri, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Room 1
Mar 5 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am

Sumana Koduri, MDSumana Koduri, MD, will go over the causes, symptoms and treatments for pelvic organ prolapse, a common condition that occurs when a pelvic organ drops from its normal spot in the lower belly, causing discomfort or pain.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

May
2
Fri
2014
16th Annual Women’s Health Conference @ Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
May 2 @ 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sep
25
Thu
2014
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility – Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Wauwatosa Community Conference Center, Room 3
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Event

Apr
21
Tue
2015
Incontinence: Help for a Hidden Problem – Sumana Koduri, MD @ St. Joseph's Hospital Campus - Lobby Conference Room
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Jun
17
Wed
2015
Action Learning Workshop for Women’s Health – LARC @ UW-Milwaukee Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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

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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

Please register online

Nov
12
Thu
2015
Optimizing Patients’ Success With In Vitro Fertilization – Katherine Schoyer, MD and Amy Granlund, BS @ Community Conference Center - Room 3
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Presented by

Kate Schoyer, MD
Katherine Schoyer, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Mar
22
Wed
2017
Update of Female Urinary Incontinence – Sumana Koduri, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Room 3
Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sumana Koduri, MD, urogynecologist, will be presenting on the various types of incontinence that women experience and what can be done about it.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Apr
13
Thu
2017
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in 2017 – Kate Schoyer, MD @ Community Memorial Hospital, Treiber Conference Center 1 and 2
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Apr
21
Fri
2017
MCW’s Community Engagement Week Poster Session @ MCW - Alumni Center
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
MCW's Community Engagement Week Poster Session @ MCW - Alumni Center

Our Women’s Mental Health Psychologist Dr. Abbey Kruper, Education Curriculum & Instruction faculty Dr. Kristina Kaljo, and Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Seema Menon are presenting their research poster at MCW’s Community Engagement Week 2017: Elevating Community Voices in Health.
Student-Centered Learning – Implementing a Sexual and Behavioral Health Curriculum with Adolescent Students

May
4
Thu
2017
The Whole Picture: A Team Approach to Infertility Evaluation and Treatment – Abbey Kruper, PsyD, Jay Sandlow, MD and Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Room 3
May 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

May
24
Wed
2017
Symposium on Transgender Care – Hosts: Raj Narayan, MD, Jessica Francis, MD @ Medical College of Wisconsin - Discovery Classroom
May 24 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Symposium on Transgender Care – Hosts: Raj Narayan, MD, Jessica Francis, MD @ Medical College of Wisconsin - Discovery Classroom

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
TimeTopic
7:30 - 8:00 AMIntroduction and Case Discussions
8:00 - 9:00 AMLoren S. Schechter, MD - "Surgical Aspects of Transgender Care"
Board Certified plastic surgeon specializing in
Gender Confirmation Surgery
9:00 - 10:00 AMPat Connors, MA, LMFT, LCSW - Mental Health Care
10:00 - 11:00 AMJessica Francis, MD and Raj Narayan, MD - Hormone Therapy

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Oct
31
Tue
2017
Update of Female Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Sumana Koduri @ St. Joseph's Hospital Campus - Lobby Conference Room
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sumana Koduri, MD, urogynecologist, will be presenting on the various types of incontinence that women experience and what can be done about it.

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

Oct
24
Wed
2018
Speak Up in Challenging Clinical Education Environments – Cassie Ferguson, MD, Kristina Kaljo, PhD, Michael Lund, MD, Martin Muntz, MD @ MCW HRC Auditorium
Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Please join the Kern Institute, Department of Medicine and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for an interactive dialogue.

Have you ever witnessed events that challenged professionalism but didn’t speak up or follow up? Let’s have a discussion about being courageous and speaking up in a professional way to improve our culture of caring and character.

Speakers

Catherine (Cassie) Craun Ferguson, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Kristina Kaljo, PhD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Michael Lund, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Martin Muntz, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine

By attending this session, participants will:

  • Identify skills to utilize when responding to problems and/or concerns
  • Discuss methods to support the well-being of oneself and others
  • Analyze events which could have been avoided/deescalated if someone intervened
Oct
25
Thu
2018
“Understanding Gender Identity: Taking a Deeper Dive” – Andrew Petroll, MD and Jessica Francis, MD @ MCW - HUB A7520
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Dec
6
Thu
2018
Miscarriage and Recurrent Miscarriage – Abbey Kruper, PsyD and Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Sports Education Room
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Miscarriage and Recurrent Miscarriage - Abbey Kruper, PsyD and Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Sports Education Room

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



Abbey Kruper, PsyD
Assistant Professor
Women's Health Psychologist
Kate Schoyer, MD
Associate Professor
Reproductive Endocrinologist
Feb
26
Tue
2019
Miscarriage and Recurrent Miscarriage – Abbey Kruper, PsyD and Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Sports Education Room
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Miscarriage and Recurrent Miscarriage - Abbey Kruper, PsyD and Katherine Schoyer, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Sports Education Room

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



Abbey Kruper, PsyD
Assistant Professor
Women's Health Psychologist
Kate Schoyer, MD
Associate Professor
Reproductive Endocrinologist

Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events

May
1
Wed
2019
Quality Health Care for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Patients @ MCW Discovery Classroom
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Quality Health Care for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Patients @ MCW Discovery Classroom

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

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