Annual Women’s Health Conference

The Annual Women’s Health Conference is a CME accredited program through MCW, ACOG and AAFP. The Women’s Health Conference, held by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, gives you information on current women’s health.

As the academic presence in Women’s Health in the Milwaukee area, we feel it is important for us to provide this educational opportunity to providers in the community and the region.

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

Medical Learners

24th Annual Conference - Friday, April 11, 2025

GUEST SPEAKER:
Shannon Panszi, MD

Founder of Engender Love

Gender Educator

Retired Physician

"Discussing Sexual Health for All Bodies"

Shannon Penzi

For over a decade, retired Ob/Gyn Dr. Panszi has dedicated her career to advancing patient care as a consultant specializing in gender competency in medical education and practice. She delivers high-impact talks at major teaching hospitals nationwide, bridging the gap between emerging gender medicine research and clinical practice with actionable strategies that benefit all patients. Drawing from her advocacy with transgender and nonbinary people and their families, as well as her medical background, she offers a unique perspective that brings forward insights often overlooked in healthcare. She continues to contribute her gender expertise to both PCORI-funded research and hospital consulting committees to improve patient care and communication. Dr. Panszi also hosts Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician, a podcast that equips providers with evidence-based insights to become trusted resources for their patients on gender-related topics.

OBJECTIVES

  • Review preventative strategies to avoid second-stage cesarean and discuss evidence for/against delivery techniques - how do I practically get unstuck?
  • Describe the difference between healing and recovery and identify strategies for navigating the current landscape of medicine sustainably.
  • Discuss strategies to integrate psychological insights into patient care for fertility and pregnancy-related concerns and describe psychological interventions that support individuals and couples navigating fertility treatments and pregnancy.
  • Learn strategies to navigate sexual health conversations with patients of all genders, sexual orientations, anatomical variations, and sexual practices.
  • Review current birth demographics in Wisconsin and ongoing efforts to impact birth outcomes at MCW and beyond.
  • Review advances in staging and prognosis of endometrial cancer and discuss treatment advances and new therapies.
  • Review commonly occurring pelvic masses and their classic ultrasound findings and discuss how ultrasound findings can inform our treatment plans for various pelvic masses.

AGENDA

All sessions include 5-10 minute Q & A following each topic
Am Session:
7:30 - 8:00amRegistration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:50 am"Birth Outcomes in Wisconsin – are we moving the needle?"- Jackie Peebles, MD
8:50 - 9:40am"Stuck in the Middle: An Evidence-Based Look at Getting Unstuck During Second Stage Arrest"- Brock Polnaszek, MD
9:40 - 10:20 amEXHIBIT BREAK
10:20 - 11:10 am“Updates in Treatment of Endometrial Cancer” - Sonia Gabrilovich, MD
11:10 am-12:00 pm"Adnexal Masses: Ultrasound Made Easy" - Laura Haworth, MD
12:00-12:40 pmEXHIBIT BREAK AND LUNCH
PM Session:
12:40 – 2:20 pm"Discussing Sexual Health for All Bodies"- Guest Speaker: Shannon Panszi, MD
2:20- 2:50 pmEXHIBIT BREAK – last time for punches, attendees to hand in punch cards at registration table
2:50 – 3:40 pmThe Only Life That You Could Save" – Cassie Ferguson, MD
3:40 – 4:30 pm"The Psychology of Fertility" - Erica McKinney, PhD and Kristin Dowe, PhD
4:30 pmWRAP UP AND EVALUATIONS

SPEAKERS

Jackie Peebles, MD
Associate Professor; Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
"Birth Outcomes in Wisconsin – are we moving the needle?"

Erica McKinney, PhD
Assistant Professor, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and Mental Health
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kristin Dowe, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow/Instructor, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and Mental Health
Medical College of Wisconsin
"The Psychology of Fertility"

Sofia Gabrilovich, MD
Assistant Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
"Updates in Treatment of Endometrial Cancer"

Brock Polnaszek, MD
Assistant Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
"Stuck in the Middle: An Evidence-Based Look at Getting Unstuck During Second Stage Arrest"

Cassie Ferguson, MD
Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Scholarly Concentration; Co-Director, Health Equity Scholars Program
Medical College of Wisconsin
"The Only Life That You Could Save"

Laura Haworth, MD
Assistant Professor, Complex Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
"Adnexal Masses: Ultrasound Made Easy" 

LOCATION

Harley Davidson Museum
500 West Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Each attendee will receive a complimentary admission into the Harley-Davidson Museum® and a 10% off shop coupon.

Museum Website
Phone: 877-436-8738

Parking:
On-site parking is complimentary. Conference room is in the New Garage space, which is the South East side of the Campus on the corner of 5th and Seeboth St. Guests may use angle parking or the North or South Parking Garden.​​​​​​​

ACCOMMODATIONS

Iron Horse Hotel
500 W Florida St
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Hotel Website
Phone: 414-374-4766

Make it a weekend getaway by staying at Milwaukee’s famous Iron Horse Hotel and using your free ticket to visit the museum. Dine at Ash inside the Iron Horse for a spectacular dining experience. Get tickets to the Milwaukee Brewers game. Visit downtown Milwaukee for some history. And so much much more!

Mention “Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) corporate rate” for a discounted rate.

ACCREDITATION

ACCME Accreditation Statement: The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 6.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

ACOG: Application has been submitted.​​​​​​​

AAFP: Application has been submitted.

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