Office Gynecology

Conference Overview

You Are Invited to “Office Gynecology”

Join us in the magnificent setting of Snowmass/Aspen for the 8th annual “Office Gynecology” conference where your challenges in meeting the comprehensive healthcare needs of women will be addressed, the latest research will be translated into clinical pearls and your knowledge gaps will be filled in by our expert faculty. This national conference features evidence-based approaches for assessing and managing common and complex problems experienced throughout the reproductive years and beyond. Bring your questions and puzzling cases … our dynamic faculty will give you answers and guidance.

What makes the 2010 conference a “must-attend” event?

• A number of “Hot Topics,” issues you deal with in your every day practice, addressed in a variety of teaching formats, including didactic sessions, faculty panels, Concurrent Sessions, interactive case study discussions and skills labs.
• A stellar panel of faculty experts who will share their perspectives and insights on providing comprehensive, evidence-based care for women.
• An optional Special Session IMPLANON® Clinical Training, where you will learn to insert and manage the newest method of contraception, providing your patients with another option and your practice with additional revenue.
• Access to the Online CE Library where you can listen to sessions you couldn’t attend and reference important session details after the conference.
• The incomparable setting of Snowmass and the Colorado Rockies where you can combine outstanding education with time to explore this glorious destination.

Can you think of a reason NOT to attend? Become re-energized to do the work you know and love while nurturing your spirit in the great outdoors … join us for “Office Gynecology!”

Anita L. Nelson, MD
Conference Chair
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Director of Program Development
Contemporary Forums

What You Will Learn

This program will enable you to better:

• Describe new developments in the evaluation and treatment of common and complex GYN conditions including vaginal bleeding, PCOS, pelvic pain, vulvar disease, STDs, and abnormal pap.
• Discuss management strategies for general primary care issues commonly seen in GYN practice such as obesity, cardiovascular issues, and bowel problems.
• Highlight key considerations when discussing sexuality issues with women and couples.
• Examine current trends in contraceptive management.
• Participate in interactive learning with faculty and colleagues through case-based discussion and problem-solving.

Who Should Attend?

If you are a …

• Family Physician
• Obstetrician/Gynecologist
• Women’s Health, Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Certified Nurse-Midwife
• Physician Assistant
• Registered Nurse
• Anyone else providing health care for women... this conference is for you!

 

Conference Program

Saturday, August 7 | Sunday, August 8 | Monday, August 9 | Tuesday, August 10 | Wednesday, August 11

Main Conference

Saturday, August 7

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Registration • Welcome Reception

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Sunday, August 8

7:00 a.m.	Registration • Check-In Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
8:00	Vulvar Disease: Test Your Skills! Anita L. Nelson, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
8:45	Gynecologic Surgery Controversies: Is New Really Better? Karlotta M. Davis, MD, MPH (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:30	Coffee Break
10:00	Too Much, Too Little, Too Early or Late: Managing Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Rebecca A. Jackson, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance: What’s the Connection and the Impact on the Health of Women? Katherine D. Sherif, MD, FACP (Rx = .25 hr.)
11:45	Lumps, Bumps, Pain and Discharge: Managing Breast Problems Rebecca A. Jackson, MD
12:30 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn

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Monday, August 9

7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
8:00	Pap Test Guidelines: Addressing Myths and Misconceptions Lisa Flowers, MD
8:45	Evaluating and Treating Bowel Problems: Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Fecal Incontinence Karlotta M. Davis, MD, MPH (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:30	Coffee Break
10:00	PCOS: It’s Not Just a Problem for the Ovaries Katherine D. Sherif, MD, FACP (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Challenging GYN Dilemmas: Case Studies Rebecca A. Jackson, MD Anita L. Nelson, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
11:45	Advances in Cosmetic Skin Care Dennis P. Cirillo, MD, FACS (Rx = .5 hr.)
12:30 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.	SPECIAL SESSION IMPLANON® Clinical Training

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Tuesday, August 10

7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 #11 Contemporary Management of 1st Trimester Bleeding Rebecca A. Jackson, MD (Rx = .25 hr.) #12 Contraceptive Management: Interesting Cases Melanie Deal, MSN, WHNP-BC, FNP (Rx = 1 hr.)
9:00	Session Change
9:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 #21 Conservative Management of Urinary Incontinence in the Primary Care Setting Karlotta M. Davis, MD, MPH (Rx = .25 hr.) #22 Update on Recurrent and Resistant Vaginitis Melanie Deal, MSN, WHNP-BC, FNP (Rx = .5 hr.)
10:15	Coffee Break
10:45	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 #31 Anal Cytology: Who To Screen, How To Screen and What To Do with a Positive Result Lisa Flowers, MD #32 Cardiovascular Issues As Women Age: Taking Heart Health Seriously Katherine D. Sherif, MD, FACP (Rx = .25 hr.)
11:45	Session Change
12:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4 #41 Supplements for Health: The Evidence on Vitamin D, Omega-3 and Others Katherine D. Sherif, MD, FACP (Rx = 1 hr.) #42 Update on HPV: Guidelines on Screening and Prevention Lisa Flowers, MD (Rx = .25 hr.) #43 Pessary Fitting: Skills Training Karlotta M. Davis, MD, MPH Anita L. Nelson, MD
1:00	Adjourn

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Wednesday, August 11

7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
8:00	Chronic Pelvic Pain: It Just Won’t Go Away! Anita L. Nelson, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
8:45	Managing LSIL and HSIL: Case Reviews Lisa Flowers, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:45	Lust, Longing and Libido: Sexuality Issues As Women Age Alan M. Altman, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Coffee Break
11:15	Hot Off the Press: What’s New in the New 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines? Melanie Deal, MSN, WHNP-BC, FNP (Rx = .75 hr.)
12:00 p.m.	Menopause Management: Hormone Therapy and Other Controversies Anita L. Nelson, MD (Rx = .5 hr.)
12:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn

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Special Session

IMPLANON® Clinical Training

Monday, August 9

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	(Registration Check-In: 1:30 p.m.)
	This training is limited to 50 participants. Deadline for registration is July 19. Register early! This session will reach capacity quickly!
	Join your colleagues at a training program on IMPLANON®, an implantable, progesterone-only contraceptive. During the IMPLANON® Clinical Training Program attendees will learn important clinical data about IMPLANON® and patient counseling. This session includes a hands-on training for insertion and removal procedures as well as localization techniques. Completion of this course will allow the attendee to order IMPLANON® from an authorized distributor(s). This session, which is sponsored by Merck, is not accredited for continuing education credit. The training is open to advanced practice clinicians with furnishing numbers or prescribing privileges in their state and to physicians only. It is Merck’s policy to verify all clinicians’ practice, license and eligibility information in advance of the training. Merck will contact the attendee directly if there is a problem regarding this process. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire training. Certificates of completion will not be issued to those who arrive late or leave early. Note: There is no CME/CE for this training.

 

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Conference Faculty

Alan M. Altman, MD Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts President, The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Consultant, Menopause & Sexual Dysfunction Aspen, Colorado	Lisa Flowers, MD Associate Professor Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Director of the Colposcopy Clinic Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, Georgia
Dennis P. Cirillo, MD, FACS Aspen Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Aspen, Colorado	Rebecca A. Jackson, MD Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and    Reproductive Sciences University of California San Francisco Medical Director, Women’s Health Center San Francisco General Hospital San Francisco, California
Karlotta M. Davis, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director of Urogynecology University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado	Anita L. Nelson, MD Conference Chair Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Medical Director, Women’s Health Care Programs Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Torrance, California
Melanie Deal, MSN, WHNP-BC, FNP Nurse Practitioner, San Francisco State University Student Health Services San Francisco, California Clinical Faculty California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center Oakland, California	Katherine D. Sherif, MD, FACP Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Drexel Center for Women’s Health Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance is given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization. Additional brochures and evaluation forms provided upon request.

PHYSICIANS

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Contemporary Forums designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.

Application for cognate credits has been filed with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

NURSES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is approved for 17.5 contact hours.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516. This activity is approved for 21 contact hours. (CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

NURSE-MIDWIVES

The Continuing Education Committee of the American College of Nurse-Midwives grants reciprocity status to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for Category 1 offerings, providing the program is relevant to nurse-midwifery. A maximum of 17.5 hours may be reported.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician’s Recognition Award. PAs may report up to 17.5 hours of credit.

PHARMACOLOGY CREDIT FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY

A maximum of 8 hours in pharmacology may be earned by attending this conference. Rx indicates sessions with pharmacology content. Because states’ requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

NOTE: There is no CME/CE credit for the Special Session IMPLANON® Clinical Training.

Exhibits

Displays

We are inviting a group of companies and organizations with professionally relevant products, services or career
opportunities to display at this conference. The schedule provides time for one-on-one discussions at each display.
For display space availability or additional information, contact the Exhibitor Information Line at (925) 828-7100,
Ext. 5260, email exhibits@cforums.com or visit www.contemporaryforums.com/en/For-Exhibitors/

Location

Snowmass

Nestled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Snowmass Village is a sparkling jewel in a valley lush with wild flowerswhere outdoor recreational opportunities are complimented by cultural programs and music festivals. Colorado’sbest kept secret, summer in Snowmass Village, truly hassomething for everyone.

If you’re the active type, you can explore the spectacular scenery in a variety of ways… ride the chairlift to the top and hike or mountain bike the numerous trails, revel in the excitement of running the whitewater rapids, soar in a glider or hot air balloon. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the challenge of fl y fishing, horseback riding or playing a round of golf in this scenic valley where, because of the altitude, your ball will fl y! Shopping is abundant at the Snowmass Village Plaza, a European designed outdoor mall with a variety of shops and restaurants.

Snowmass is a family resort, providing numerous activities for kids and their parents, many of which are free. Every
restaurant in the Village has a kids’ menu! And the Village offers complimentary shuttle service around the property and to the Village Mall every 15 minutes. You won’t want to miss the Snowmass Village Rodeo for some good old
western-style fun. Start the evening with a barbecue dinner, kick up your heels to the country band, enjoy the parade and rodeo where you’ll see bull and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and a calf scramble for the kids and end the
evening around the campfire roasting marshmallows. Or gather family and friends for Snowmass Music and Movie
Night on Fanny Hill, where you’ll enjoy a free concert followed by a classic family film.

Music can also be an important part of your Snowmass experience. For over 50 years, music lovers, students and
seasoned performers have gathered during the summer in the Snowmass/Aspen area to share their love of music.
The Aspen Music Festival features several classical music events each day, from orchestral performances, chamber
music, and lavish operas to lectures, master classes and children’s concerts. Snowmass Village offers a free outdoor
concert each week on Fanny Hill, where you can picnic on the lawn under the stars and enjoy the music with locals
and visitors alike.

Snowmass is only 10 miles from the world famous destination, Aspen. With bus service twice hourly between Snowmass Village and Aspen, you’ll find it easy to enjoy all Aspen offers…world-class restaurants and shopping, breathtaking views from the Silver Queen Gondola ride to the top of Ajax Mountainand perhaps even a celebrity sighting or two! You may want to join the special tour from Aspen to the Maroon Bells, three mountain peaks which
tower above Maroon Lake, where you can take a scenic stroll along the water’s edge or tackle a vigorous hike on a
wilderness trail.

A world of lively recreation and restful relaxation awaits you at Snowmass Village. And getting to Aspen is easy with frequent flights into the area. Or you may choose to fly to Denver and take a scenic drive through the Rockies to Aspen. Don’t miss this opportunity to combine an outstanding educational experience, Office Gynecology, with a delightful “R and R” from your busy life!

Area Activities

Blazing Adventureswill be the on-site activity coordinator and will mail a complete activity/reservation packet once you have registered for the conference. Please call Blazing Adventures with questions after you have received the information.

• Whitewater River Rafting
• Float Trip
• Evening Jeep Ride and Sunset Dinner
• Horseback Rides
• Fly Fishing
• Wildlife Expeditions
• Hot Air Balloon Ride
• Rock Climbing
• Kayak School
• Aspen Music Festival
• Snowmass Rodeo and Dinner

....and more!

Websites to Visit

• www.snowmassvillage.com
• www.aspen.com
• www.aspenmusicfestival.com
• www.jazzaspen.com

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

• The conference will be held at the Snowmass Village Conference Center, adjacent to the Silvertree Hotel. Hotel accommodations as well as condos are being held in a limited block for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from August 5 to August 12 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.
• To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the “hotel room/condo block release date” which is July 8, 2010. Accommodations may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After this date, rooms/condos and group rates may no longer be available so call Silvertree Properties regarding availability.
• For hotel room and condo reservations, call Silvertree Properties Reservations at (800) 525-9402 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ conference “Office Gynecology.” The agents are very familiar with all the properties and can help you decide which accommodation will best meet your needs.
  Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation as well as their deposit requirements and cancellation policies. For arrivals after 4 p.m., call on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.
• Each property provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Aspen Airport. Please provide flight numbers for better service.
• For assistance in locating a roommate, please call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

Individual Deposit Policy:

50% of the total revenue is due upon booking. Individual guest room reservations cancelled fourteen (14) days or more prior to arrival will receive a refund of the deposit less a $25 fee. Individual reservations cancelled within fourteen (14) days will forfeit 100% of the deposit. Late arrivals, no shows, early departures and any changes resulting in shorter length of stay will be billed for the entire reserved length of stay.

Hotel & Condo Options & Rates

The Silvertree Hotel
Located at the base of the mountain and chairlift, in the center of Snowmass Village and adjacent to the Conference Center, this full-service hotel offers well-appointed rooms, two outdoor heated pools, a fully equipped health club, a great restaurant and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Rates per day: $129 single/double

Snowmass Mountain and Woodbridge Condominiums
Located in the lower village area and on the free Snowmass Village shuttle route, these two and three bedroom deluxe units have full kitchens, fireplaces, balconies, a heated pool, sauna and hot tub, and scenic views.
Rates per day:
Woodbridge: 2-bedroom only: $149
Snowmass Mountain: 2-bedroom: $149, 3-bedroom: $239

Terracehouse Condominiums
Cozy units featuring fireplaces, kitchens, fitness center and Jacuzzi. Walk or shuttle to the Conference Center.
Rates per day: 2-bedroom: $169

Interlude Condominiums
Located above the Snowmass Village Shopping Plaza, on the mountain and adjacent to the Conference Center, these beautifully appointed two and three bedroom condominiums feature fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, balconies, complete laundry facilities, daily maid service, easy access to pools and whirlpools, plus health club privileges at The Silvertree Hotel for a daily fee.
Rates per day: 2-bedroom: $189, 3-bedroom: $269

Aspenwood Condominiums
Southwestern décor, fireplaces, balconies, kitchens and views of the surrounding mountains. Walk or shuttle to the Conference Center.
Rates per day: Studio: $129; 1-bedroom: $179

PLEASE NOTE: Rates are per room/condo and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares either go online at www.united.com or call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. To obtain special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV#03000244.

Travel Option: Denver is approximately 4 hours driving time from Snowmass Village. You may want to consider flying into Denver and renting a car. Flights to Denver may be less expensive or more available than flying directly to Aspen. To rent a car, call Hertz for special discounted rates and refer to Contemporary Forums and the conference discount code CV# 03000244.

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received one week before the conference begins. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition Fee (U.S. Funds)
	Main Conference      August 8-11		Special Session August 9 Implanon Training
	Physicians	Nurses, PA,  **Residents, Others
Early Registration Fee* (On/Before June 28)	$575	$475	$95
Regular Registration Fee (After June 28)	$625	$525	$95

* Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before June 28.
** Residents: To qualify, submit facility verification of status with registration.

Tuition includes Welcome Reception, continental breakfasts for participants, Certificate of Attendance, and access to the Online CE Library for this conference.

GROUP DISCOUNTS (Mail, fax or call in together – no online registration available)

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Special Session. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

• $25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
  $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

METHOD OF TUITION PAYMENT

Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard,
Discover Card, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, and contact name, email address and phone number.

REGISTER BY PHONE, FAX, MAIL OR ONLINE (Payment required to register)

Register only ONCE, online at HYPERLINK “http://www.contemporaryforums.com/” www.contemporaryforums.com, by mail or fax (800) 329-9923, or call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY

Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve your professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

PARTIAL ATTENDANCE (No online registration available)

Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before June 28 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after June 28 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for “no shows.” If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

PROGRAM CHANGES

Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com. If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the conference.