Calendar of Events

Oct
24
Wed
2012
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding – Raj Narayan, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Oct 24 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Jan
23
Wed
2013
Social Media and Clinical Practice – Cresta Jones, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Jan 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Feb
13
Wed
2013
Morbidity & Mortality – Raj Narayan, MD @ Froedtert Hospital – Dean Roe Auditorium
Feb 13 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Feb
20
Wed
2013
Preeclampsia and Future Cardiovascular Risk – Is Endothelial Dysfunction the Common Link? – Erika Peterson, MD and Aimee Welsh, MD @ Ob-Gyn Conference Room #252 (2nd floor Dynacare Lab Building)
Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
May
2
Fri
2014
16th Annual Women’s Health Conference @ Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
May 2 @ 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Nov
25
Wed
2015
Global Health Talk – Laura Jacques, MD @ Froedtert Hospital - Dean Roe Auditorium
Nov 25 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Apr
18
Mon
2016
Planning for Pregnancy — Making the Best of Your Health Before Baby – Cresta Jones, MD @ Community Conference Center - Room 1
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Presented by

Cresta Jones, MD

Cresta Jones, MD


Cresta Jones, MD
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Join us to discuss the importance of health before becoming pregnant. We will identity and address misconceptions about staying health while trying for pregnancy.

We will also review chronic medical problems, how they can affect pregnancy and what to do prior to pregnancy.

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
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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Nov
29
Wed
2017
Grand Rounds: Women’s Care in Global Health Panel – Drs. Jennifer McIntosh, Allie Linton and Seema Menon @ Froedtert Hospital – Delfs/Klieger Conference Room
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

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 Wednesday Morning Conferences

Jan
30
Wed
2019
“Say Yes by Saying No: A framework for Balance” – Drs. Kate Dielentheis and Rahmouna Farez @ MCW Alumni Center
Jan 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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”.

Apr
12
Fri
2019
21st Annual Conference: “Caring for our Patients, Caring for Ourselves” @ Harley-Davidson Museum®
Apr 12 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sep
30
Mon
2019
Uterine Fibroids: Drs. Benjamin Beran and Alexandra Fairchild, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Room 1
Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

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

Oct
28
Mon
2019
Endometriosis: Benjamin Beran, MD and Camila Bomtempo, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Room 1
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Endometriosis: Benjamin Beran, MD and Camila Bomtempo, MD @ Froedtert Community Conference Center, Room 1

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.

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