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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 |
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.
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 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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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.
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.