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.
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| 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 |
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 |
MCW’s Global Health week is November 27-December 1, 2017. It was created to:
1) Increase the visibility of faculty’s global health activities in community engagement, clinical care, education, and research.
2) Raise awareness of local and international partnerships that are addressing global health issues from neighborhoods to nations.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology has a long history of global health involvement. Current faculty members have traveled to provide global health care for women in multiple countries. These experiences have enriched their careers and provided unique experiences. Residents are encouraged to partake in experiences abroad during their training as well.
Panel Objectives:
– Review the variety of experiences that OBGYN practitioners have had abroad
– Listen to personal stories of meaningful experiences during global health work in women’s health
– Learn about the professional impact one gets from traveling abroad and providing health care
– Hear what an ideal vision of global health education in residency looks like from a variety of practitioners
Jennifer McIntosh, DO
Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist who has a special interest in global health. She’s spent time as a trainee (both as a medical student and resident) in Guatemala, Malawi and Kenya. She considers herself an advocate for global health during medical education and hopes to advocate for residents and students to gain obstetric experiences internationally.
Seema Menon, MD
General OB/GYN with subspecialty training in Adolescent Gynecology who has a very special interest in global health. She created our department’s “International Scholars in Obstetrics and Gynecology Program” with our first connection being with Shijiazhuang City Maternity and Child Health Hospital.
Allison Linton, MD, MPH
General OB/GYN with subspecialty training in Family Planning. She has a special interest in global health teaching and clinical care, focusing on improving women’s health outcomes through improving access to safe and comprehensive family planning services. She has taught and provided clinical services in Africa, Asia, and Central America.
Kathryn Sarnoski, MD
MCW OB/GYN resident graduate of 2017 and a current generalist in Obstetrics and Gynecology through Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital. She has an interest in global health primarily in Central and South America and has created the Global Health Resident Travel Fund in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology to promote resident education in global health. She volunteers as a provider and educator at CerviCusco in Cusco, Peru to address their high rates of cervical cancer morbidity and mortality. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Cervical Cancer Foundation
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.
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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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
Presented by
Jennifer McIntosh, DO, MS
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. McIntosh’s Research
Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality caused by preeclampsia is a significant global health burden with approximately 10 million pregnancies impacted resulting in nearly half a million fetal or neonatal lives lost each year. A novel relationship may exist between mitochondrial damage and endothelial dysfunction and subsequent development of preeclampsia.
Our overall goal is to investigate the mechanism whereby placental hypoxia is responsible for release of ROS and inflammation secondary to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and if there is altered FMD as a result of heightened mtDNA in vessels from placentas in those with preeclampsia.
Finding accurate information about fibroids can be difficult especially in regards to diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Beran and Dr. Fairchild have teamed together to offer a collaborative clinic for consulting on challenging cases of uterine fibroids. This class will provide a better understanding of uterine fibroids highlighted by a thorough review of treatment options.
Presentation by: Benjamin Beran, MD, and Alexandra Fairchild, MD.
Endometriosis typically presents with painful periods, painful intercourse, chronic pelvic pain or infertility. Despite being a common finding, a lot of misinformation exists on endometriosis. Gain a better understanding of endometriosis through accurate medical information.
Presentation by: Benjamin Beran, MD, and Camila Bomtempo, MD.
CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER MEMBER PRESENTATION
Jenn McIntosh, DO, MS – Perinatologist