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2015 ACOG
Annual Clinical and
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NEW IN 2015
THE ANNUAL MEETING HAS
BEEN IMPROVED!
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Invitation_________________________ 2
Monday-at-a-Glance_____________ 30
How to Register____________________ 3
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses____________31
What You Need to Know_____________ 4
Educational Objectives_____________ 5
Licensure and Credentialing_________ 6
ABOG Examination Topics___________ 7
Collaboration______________________ 8
2015 COMMITTEE ON
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
DANIEL M. BREITKOPF, MD—CHAIR
SHARON T. PHELAN, MD
CAMILLE A. CLARE, MD, MPH, CPE
LAUREN D. DEMOSTHENES, MD
DAVID M. HAAS, MD
RICHARD S. HANSELL, MD
IVVANEE E. MARTINEZ, MD
CAELA R. MILLER, MD
MAUREEN G. PHIPPS, MD
J. KELL WILLIAMS, MD
LAURIE J. MCKENZIE, MD—GENERAL
SESSION CHAIR
Copyright 2014 The American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists.
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Subspecialty Societies Sessions______ 9
Meeting Planner __________________ 10
Colloquia________________________ 12
Saturday at-a-Glance______________ 14
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses____________ 15
Clinical Seminars (AM)_________17
Clinical Seminars (PM) ________ 18
Lunch Seminars______________19
Lunch with the Experts________20
Medical Student Events____________21
Sunday at-a-Glance______________ 22
Surgical Tutorials_____________23
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses____________24
Clinical Seminars (AM)_________33
Clinical Seminars (PM)_________34
Junior Fellow Monday_____________35
Tuesday-at-a-Glance_____________ 36
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses____________37
Clinical Seminars (AM)_________38
Clinical Seminars (PM)_________39
Lunch Seminars______________40
Lunch with the Experts________41
Wednesday-at-a-Glance__________ 42
Clinical Seminars (AM)_________43
Cutting Edge Topics_______________45
Things to Remember______________46
Ancillary Meetings________________48
Business Meetings________________49
Camp ACOG and Youth Tours________50
Spouse and Guest Tours___________52
Registration Information___________54
Clinical Seminars (AM)_________26
Hotel Information_________________57
Clinical Seminars (PM)_________27
Hotel Map_______________________58
Lunch Seminars______________28
Registration Form_________________60
Lunch with the Experts________29
Future Meetings__________________64
Hotel Registration Form____________65
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
63rd Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
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WELCOME
INVITATION
Teaming Up for Women’s Health is the theme for the 2015 Annual
Clinical and Scientific Meeting and we at ACOG are very excited
about the NEW format for the upcoming meeting being held May
2–6 in San Francisco, California. The meeting will actually start
on Saturday with plenary lectures, clinical seminars, luncheon
roundtables, postgraduate and hands-on courses held every
day. On Saturday and Tuesday we will have 6 hour postgraduate
courses available at a new time from 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM so
members have an opportunity to attend other sessions that
morning or enjoy some of the city. Our Welcome Reception will
take place Saturday evening and will be fun for all ages!
Each day of the conference offers a specialty focus: Saturday—
Obstetric Emergencies, Sunday—Operative Gynecology, Monday—
Contraception, Tuesday—Menopause, and Wednesday—Office
Practice and Patient Safety, with additional sessions offered every
day that address content specific to our specialty in obstetrics,
gynecology, and practice. This new format is geared for our
members so everyone can get the most out of our meeting and
attend the sessions that interest them during their available time.
The exhibit hall will have a grand opening on Monday and lunch will be provided in the hall to all attendees that
day. Coffee breaks will also be held in the hall on Tuesday, and the Convocation Reception will be held at the
ACOG Booth in the hall on Wednesday.
The Mix and Mingle Alumni Reception was a huge success last year, so it will be continued in 2015 with
improvements everyone will enjoy. This will take place on Monday evening. With so many new activities,
it’s a good idea to start planning early!
Sue Ellen and I look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!
John C. Jennings, MD
President, The American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
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REGISTER
ONLINE
Advance registration saves time and money and
guarantees you the largest selection of postgraduate
courses, clinical seminars, lunch with the experts
(round table discussions), lunch seminars
(boxed lunch with seminar) and surgical tutorials.
HOW TO REGISTER EASILY ONLINE
1. Visit: acog.org/annualmeeting
2. Click on REGISTER NOW
3. Fill in the attendee information sections and select the
sessions you would like to attend during the meeting.
4. Calculate the full cost using the table provided and
choose your preferred method of payment.
5. SUBMIT with one simple click!
Registration fees for the 2015 ACOG Meeting include Colloquia,
Clinical Seminars, Surgical Tutorials, and the Film Festival.
See page 54 for the registration fees for each membership
category. Additional session fees are listed below:
Postgraduate Course (6hr)
$290
Hands-On Course (6hr)
$640
Postgraduate Course (3hr)
$165
Hands-On Course (3hr)
$320
Lunch with the Experts
$55
Lunch Seminars
$55
FAX
(703) 631-6288
MAIL
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ACOG Registration Center
c/o J Spargo & Associates
11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030
Separate registrations required
for the following:
• Housing Reservations
• Camp ACOG and Youth Tours
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• Spouse and Guest Tours
www.accentregister.com/register/acogtours15
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS Friday, April 10.
HOUSING RESERVATIONS CLOSE Friday, April 3.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Use the meeting planner to help build your customized conference agenda.
REGISTRATION HOURS
FRIDAY
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
MONDAY
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY – TUESDAY
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUESDAY
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Pick up your badge and meeting materials.
NEW DAILY FOCUS
Every day has topics that cover the breadth of
obstetrics and gynecology. In addition, there is a daily
concentration of presentations:
SATURDAY
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
SUNDAY
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
MONDAY
CONTRACEPTION
TUESDAY
MENOPAUSE
WEDNESDAY
PATIENT SAFETY AND OFFICE PRACTICE
NEW SUBSPECIALTY COURSES
Stay up-to-date with subspecialty directed sessions
to exchange best practices.
NEW LIVE TELESURGEY
New this year: You can view a live laparoscopic
telesurgery followed by a Q&A session.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Don’t miss the Welcome Reception held on Saturday
evening, and enjoy some San Francisco music, cuisine,
and fun!
JUNIOR FELLOW OPPORTUNITIES
If you are a Junior Fellow, Monday is the day for you.
ABOG leadership will be presenting a seminar on
information that will be useful for preparing to take the
board exams. It will be followed by The Dr. Scott and
The Honorable Dr. Nan Hayworth Junior Fellow Course.
See page 35 for details.
MEDICAL STUDENT EVENTS
Workshops and a lecture geared specifically for medical
students include the NEW “Step Up to Residency,” a
CREOG/APGO program designed for 4th year students
with hands-on skills training for preparation to begin on
Day 1 of residency. See page 21 for details.
SURGICAL TUTORIALS
Surgical Tutorials are offered on Sunday morning.
Included in the registration fee.
FILM FESTIVAL
The Film Festival on Sunday afternoon is for you to view
the latest in surgical procedures. Films will be shown
again on Tuesday.
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EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
SESSION TYPES:
At the conclusion of the 2015
Annual Clinical and Scientific
Meeting, participants should
be able to:
COLLOQUIA
Colloquia are keynote lectures that are included in the meeting
registration fee.
• Describe the impact of birth location on
outcomes
CLINICAL SEMINARS
• Discuss the impact of breast density on
mammography results
These 60-minute sessions are offered from Saturday through
Wednesday and are organized by educational track: obstetrics,
gynecology, and practice.
• Describe the techniques for tissue
removal during gynecologic surgery
You can register for one during each session they are offered.
They are included in the registration fee.
• Cite the advantages and disadvantages
of routine salpingectomy for cancer risk
reduction
LUNCH SEMINARS
Enjoy a boxed lunch while listening to a seminar.
You can register for one each day.
• Describe the role of routine cervical
length screening in pregnancy
POSTGRADUATE AND HANDS-ON COURSES
• Discuss the evolution of contraceptive
regulation in the United States
Three and six-hour postgraduate and hands-on courses are
offered Saturday through Tuesday.
Registration is limited. Reserve your spot today.
• Describe the role of disclosure of
medical errors in clinical practice
LUNCH WITH THE EXPERTS
• Identify new strategies for prevention of
prematurity
These roundtable discussions are led by a content expert and
organized by educational track. Tables can accommodate
nine participants.
• Describe the role of the pelvic exam in
preventative health care
Register early to reserve your spot.
POSTER SESSIONS
Poster presentations will be available throughout the meeting
Saturday to Tuesday. Authors will be available for one-hour
question/answer sessions. Plan to stop by.
CUTTING EDGE TOPICS IN OB-GYN
This session features a panel of speakers from subspecialty
societies that will bring you up-to-date on the hot topics
and current trends that have the most impact.
SESSION TRACKS:
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
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LICENSURE AND CREDENTIALING
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
ACCME ACCREDITATION
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)™
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
designates this live activity for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in
the activity.
COLLEGE COGNATE CREDIT(S)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
designates this live activity for a maximum of 31 College
Cognate Credits toward the Program for Continuing Professional
Development for the Annual Meeting.
The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that
allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College
Cognate Credits.
Physicians may claim either AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
OR College Cognate Credit. Physicians may NOT claim both.
If you are a physician member of the College, you may have
your CME credits tracked through the College cognate system
(our unique program for documenting continuing professional
development). If you are not a physician member of the College,
or if you do not want your credits tracked by the College, you
will be responsible for reporting the CME credits that you earn
at the Annual Meeting yourself.
These courses may be useful to comply with credentialing and
licensure requirements. It is your responsibility to submit evidence
of your attendance at these courses. ACOG does not guarantee
that this evidence will be accepted by an agency or institution.
This symbol is representative of an
educational opportunity in one of the
content areas listed below.
CLINICAL COMPETENCE OR FOCUSED AREA
OF INTEREST:
Cultural Competence: Page 43
Genetics/Genomics: Pages 31, 37, 44
Geriatrics: Page 39
Infectious Diseases/Infection Control:
Pages 24, 29, 38
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
Pages 27, 28, 29, 43
Medical Ethics: Page 27
Pain Management: Pages 20, 28, 43
Saturday
Maximum 8 CME credits
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
Pages 16, 26
Sunday
Maximum 8 CME credits
Monday
Maximum 7 CME credits
Patient Safety: Pages 16, 25, 28, 29, 43
Tuesday
Maximum 7 CME credits
Wednesday Maximum 1 CME credit
TOTAL = 31 CME credits
DISCLOSURE OF FACULTY AND INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS
In accordance with College policy, all faculty members and planning committee
members have been asked to sign a statement in which they have disclosed
any financial interests or other relationships with industry relative to topics
they will discuss at this program. At the beginning of the program, faculty
members are expected to disclose any such information to participants. Such
disclosure allows you to better evaluate the objectivity of the information
presented in lectures. Please report on your evaluation form any undisclosed
conflict of interest you perceive.
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Prescribing of Controlled Substances:
Pages 29, 31
Risk Management: Pages 20, 37
Systems-Based Practice: Pages 31, 33
ABOG EXAMINATION TOPICS
STU
GUIDDEY
Use this chart to identify sessions to help you study!
OBSTETRICS
IA. Preconception/Antenatal Care
(40)
Routine prenatal care (diet; life style;
habits)
Counseling (29, 31)
Genetic (44)
Teratogenesis
Exercise
Complications
Nausea and vomiting; hyperemesis
Early pregnancy loss
2nd and 3rd trimester losses
Multifetal gestation (19)
Hypertensive disorders unique to
pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia
Eclampsia
Infectious diseases
Coexistent medical diseases (25, 32)
Surgical conditions (acute abd.,
adnexal & breast masses, etc.)
Psychiatric disorders (17, 33)
Fetal assessment/Prenatal
diagnosis (24)
Abnormal fetal growth
Anomalies
Ultrasound (18)
Abnormalities of AFV
Indications for testing
Isoimmunization
IB. Intrapartum Care
Normal
Induction and augmentation (17)
Fetal monitoring (normal) (25)
Abnormalities of labor (37)
Preterm labor and delivery (38)
Post-term
Preterm ROM
Fetal monitoring (abnormal)
Dystocia (16)
Malpresentations (breech, face,
brow, etc.)
Cord problems (prolapse, know,
entanglement, etc.)
Infections (chorioamnionitis,
mastitis, etc)
Hemorrhage (15, 41)
Thrombosis/Embolism (33)
Operative
Cesarean (primary, repeat,
emergency, hysterectomy,
VBAC) (28, 33)
Forceps (15)
Vacuum (41)
Wound complications
Complications of operative delivery
Episiotomy and tears (perineal,
cervix, vagina, vulva, hematoma)
Placental complications (26)
Abruption
Previa
Acreta/percreta (25)
Anesthesia (20)
IC. Postpartum Care
Routine (includes lactation)
GYNECOLOGY
IIA. Diagnostic
Ultrasonography (39)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy (25)
Diagnostic Hysteroscopy (23, 24)
IIB. Preoperative Evaluation
Routine evaluation
Co-existing medical conditions (DM,
CV, Pulm, thrombophilias, etc.) (32)
Geriatric (39)
IIC. Surgical Management
Non-infectious benign conditions (41)
Vulvovaginal/cervical (VIN, CIN,
VAIN, masses, etc.) (16)
Uterine (myomas, AUB, hyperplasia,
etc.)
Tubal (ectopic, infertility,
sterilization, etc.)
Adnexal masses (20)
Pelvic relaxation (cystocele,
rectocele, prolapse, etc.) (37)
Fistulae (all)
Endometriosis and adenomyosis (43)
Urinary and fecal incontinence (18)
Pelvic pain
Acute (torsion, appendicitis, etc.)
Chronic (endometriosis, etc.) (28)
Infectious conditions
PID (salpingitis, tubo-ovarian
abscess, TB, etc.)
Spontaneous, complete, incomplete
abortion (1st and 2nd trimester) (27)
Congenital anomalies (reproductive
tract)
IID. Surgical Procedures
Minor
Operative Laparoscopy (including sterilization) (25)
Operative Hysteroscopy (24)
Major
Hysterectomy (with and without
oophorectomy) (25, 31)
Vaginal (26)
Abdominal
Laparoscopic (total and LAVH)
Robotic (23)
Pelvic floor repairs
Prolapse (39)
Incontinence
Laparotomy (28)
IIE. Surgical Complications (24)
Hemorrhage
Bowel injury (small and large)
Urinary tract injury
IIF. Neoplasia
Vulva & vagina
Cervix (29)
Uterus
Tube
Ovary
GTN
Breast (39)
IIG. Postoperative Care and
Complications
Routine (orders, diet, etc.)
Gastrointestinal
Injury
Ileus
SBO
Necrotizing fasciitis
Wound (23)
Normal care
Infection
Dehiscence
Urinary tract
UTI
Fistulae
IIH. Emergency Care
OFFICE PRACTICE / WOMEN’S
HEALTH
IIIA. Routine care
Age-appropriate screening
Immunizations (19)
Lifestyle counseling (obesity,
smoking, exercise, substance abuse,
etc.) (33, 43)
Perimenopause and
menopause (32, 37, 41)
Family planning
Contraception (34, 40)
Sterilization
Pediatric and Adolescent Care (29)
Congenital anomalies
Menstrual disorders
Psychosocial
Geriatric Care
Obesity (29)
Genetic counseling (non-pregnancy
related, eg BRCA) (31)
IIIB. Medical Problems
Breast disorders (25, 41)
Imaging
Benign
Malignant
UTI
Major diseases (32)
CV (includes hypertension, MI, etc.)
Pulmonary
Gastrointestinal
Thrombophilias (33, 41)
Autoimmune (DM, lupus, etc.)
Endocrine (thyroid, adrenal)
Dyslipidemias
Osteopenia and osteoporosis
Minor diseases (32, 37)
Headache
Irritable bowel
Arthritis
STIs
IIIC. Gynecologic-Specific Disorders
Endocrine
PCOS
Hirsuitism
Infertility (any cause) (37)
Evaluation
Office treatment (clomid, etc.)
Other disorders of menstruation
(AUB, PMS, migraine,
dysmenorrhea, etc.)
Vulvar conditions (24, 38)
Infectious diseases
VIN
Dermatoses (ulcers)
Chronic pain
Vaginal conditions (24)
Discharge
Septae
VAIN
Cervix (29)
Abnormal cytology
CIN (dysplasia, CIS) (19)
Colposcopy
Infectious disease
Incompetence
Uterus
Myomas
Polyps
Hyperplasia
Ovary
Cystic masses
Solid masses
Pelvic pain
Acute
Chronic (20)
Endometriosis (38)
Incontinence and pelvic floor
defects (18)
Bladder
Rectum
Prolapse
Early pregnancy loss (spontaneous,
recurrent)
Other benign pelvic masses
Reproductive tract cancer
Vulva
Cervix
Uterus
Ovary
IIID. Psychosocial
Sexual dysfunction (20. 34, 39)
Domestic violence (28)
Psychiatric disorders (depression,
eating disorders, etc.) (17, 33)
LGBT issues (27)
IIIE. Office Procedures
LEEP
Essure
IUD (20)
Hysteroscopy (23, 24)
Ultrasonography (39)
IIIF. Cross Content
Basic Science
Physiology
Anatomy (23)
Pathology
Microbiology
Immunology
Embryology
Pharmacology
Genetics
Ethics and Professionalism
Epidemiology and Evidence-Based
Medicine (20)
Systems-Based Practice
Patient Safety
Communication (Patients and Peers)
and Health Literacy (28, 40)
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COLLABORATION
Collaboration within Obstetrics and Gynecology enhances the educational value ACOG offers at our annual meeting.
Our professional partners are featured in the sessions highlighted by these icons.
THESE ICONS SIGNIFY COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
THE AMERICAN BOARD OF
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
ACP
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
SOCIETY OF OB-GYN HOSPITALISTS
SGO
SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
SASGOG
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPISTS
THE SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC SPECIALISTS IN
GENERAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE
SOCIETY OF FAMILY PLANNING (SFP)
AMERICAN UROGYNECOLOGIC SOCIETY
NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC AND
ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY (NASPAG)
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SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC
SURGEONS (SGS)
FOR THE SPECIALIST IN COMPREHENSIVE NE
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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (GENERALIST)
NEW this year, these sessions are presented by subspeciality societies and geared to the practicing ob-gyn.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
MONDAY, MAY 4
SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL
MEDICINE (SMFM)
SOCIETY OF FAMILY PLANNING (SFP)
• The Progesterone Story: Why, How, Who,
When, What
• Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes:
At the Limits
• Three Dreaded Phone Calls—Infectious
Exposures to Fear or Not
• Multiple Gestation: Those Complicated
Twins—Does Chorionicity Matter
• Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: Really for All
The Society of Family Planning will be
hosting a three hour session that will
highlight new research and clinical practice
issues related to contraception, abortion,
STIs, sexuality, and how to translate the best
evidence into clinical practice.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Improving Outcomes and Care of
Hospitalized Obstetric Patients
SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC
SURGEONS (SGS)
The course will introduce and review
processes that improve:
• Clinical outcomes and provide specific
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evidence-based medicine of surgical practice
• Vaginal hysterectomy (the original and still
pre-eminent form of minimally invasive
hysterectomy)
• Techniques of vaginal hysterectomy
• Summaries of the Systematic Research
Group (SRG) on: Mesh Use in Reconstructive
Surgery, the Management of Abnormal
Uterine Bleeding, Prevention of Venous
Thromboembolism and/or use of Estrogen
and the Pelvic Floor
• Two award-winning research papers with
expert discussion of findings
SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC
ONCOLOGY (SGO)
SGO
This presentation will review current trends in
breast cancer care. It will also review complex
surgical procedures and tips and tricks for
topics including obesity and Morcellation.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SOCIETY OF OB-GYN HOSPITALISTS
(SOGH)
clinical examples of success
• More effective ways to provide medical care
• Methods to decrease the cost of healthcare
• Use safety, organization, leadership,
and teamwork skills to identify areas of
opportunity
• Implementation, and measure patient care
• Collaborative care models for reducing
cesarean delivery
• Practical update on female sexual disorders
for the busy clinician
• Pelvic exam on request and shared
decision making
• HPV screening for cervical cancer
• Top 2 SASGOG abstracts will be featured in
10-minute segments throughout the session
TUESDAY, MAY 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE (ASRM)
Case-based interactive presentations of:
• New diagnostic approaches to fertility therapy
• Endometriosis
• Clinical oncofertility
• When to refer for male fertility evaluation
• How old is too old for ART?
NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT
GYNECOLOGY (NASPAG)
and obstetric service projects
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•
•
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPISTS (AAGL)
• Demonstration of difficult laparoscopic
techniques
• Designed for gynecologic surgeons who
have incorporated the gamut of minimally
invasive surgical option to patients
• Surgical dissection
• Tissue extraction techniques
THE SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC
SPECIALISTS IN OBSTETRICS
AND GYNECOLOGY (SASGOG)
SASGOG
A fast-paced series of presentations and
panel discussion by national experts featuring
practical tools for practice including:
• Emerging infections in pregnancy
Adnexal masses in the adolescent
Common findings of functional ovarian cysts
Algorithm for dysmenorrhea treatment
Endometriosis in the adolescent
AMERICAN UROGYNECOLOGIC SOCIETY
(AUGS)
Office Management Challenges for the
Ob-Gyn Involving the Lower Urinary Tract
and Pelvic Floor
Case presentations highlighting:
• Pelvic floor physical therapy
• New treatments for OAB
• Urodynamics in your practice
• Staging and evaluating prolapse including
anterior and posterior repair versus a
pessary versus surgical decision making for
urinary incontinence and prolapse
• Slings and mesh—the real deal, what is okay
and what is not
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MEETING PLANNER
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
The Hale
Lecture
10:00
10:30
The Anna
The Jim and
Marie D’Amico Midge Breeden
Lecture
Lecture
SATURDAY,
MAY 2
11:00
11:30
12:00
Q&A with
President’s
Program Speakers
Break
12:30
Lunch with
the Experts
Clinical Seminars
Lunch
Seminars
Hands-on Course (6 hour)
OBSTETRIC
EMERGENCIES
ABOG/MOC
Annual Business Meetings
Abstracts (4 Presenters)
The John I. Brewer
Memorial Lecture
Are You Smarter Than a Junior Fellow?
Subspecialty: SGS and SGO
Lunch with
the Experts
Subspecialty: SGS and SGO
Clinical Seminars
SUNDAY,
MAY 3
Lunch
Seminars
Break
OPERATIVE
GYNECOLOGY
Surgical Tutorial
Surgical Tutorial
Postgraduate/Hands-On
Courses
Abstracts (4 Presenters)
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
The Irvin M. Cushner Memorial
Lecture
The Edith Louise Potter
Memorial Lecture
Junior Fellow Day: ABOG Seminar
Junior Fellow Day: ABOG Seminar
Medical Student Events
MONDAY,
MAY 4
Medical Student Events
Subspecialty: SOGH and SFP
Subspecialty: SOGH and SFP
Break
Postgraduate Courses
CONTRACEPTION
Postgraduate Courses
Lunch in
the Exhibit
Hall for all
Attendees
Clinical Seminars
Film Festival
TUESDAY,
MAY 5
Abstracts (4 Presenters)
MENOPAUSE
The Benson and Pamela
Harer Seminar on History
Gerald and Barbara Holzman
Stump the Professors
Postgraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Clinical Seminars
Sterling B Williams, MD
Menopause Lecture Series
Subspecialty: ASRM, AUGS,
NASPAG
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 6
7:30 Robing
Convocation
PATIENT SAFETY AND
OFFICE PRACTICE
KEY
Colloquia
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate and
Hands-On Courses
10
Break in the
Exhibit Hall
Lunch with
the Experts
Sterling B Williams, MD
Menopause Lecture Series
Lunch
Seminars
Subspecialty: ASRM, AUGS, NASPAG
Convocation Reception
in Exhibit Hall
ABOG Lecture
Clinical Seminars
FIlm Festival, Abstracts
Meetings
Lunch with the Experts
ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
Lunch Seminars
Evening Events
Breaks
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
Lunch with
the Experts
3:00
3:30
4:00
The Donald F. Richardson
Memorial Lecture
Lunch
Seminars
4:30
5:00
March of Dimes
Annual Lecture
5:30
6:00 — Evening Events
Welcome Reception
(5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Clinical Seminars
Hands-On Course (6 hour)
Hands-On Course (6 hour)
Break
Subspecialty: SMFM
Subspecialty: SMFM
Postgraduate/Hands-On
Courses
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
ACOG Town Hall Meeting
Hosted by the Council of District Chairs
The John and Marney
Mathers Lecture
The Samuel A.
Cosgrove Memorial Lecture
Lunch with
the Experts
Lunch
Seminars
Clinical Seminars
Appy Hour
Break and
Social Media
Meet Up
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
Film Festival
The Morton and Diane
Stenchever Lecture
Mix and Mingle Alumni Reception
(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Medical Student Reception
(5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Junior Fellow Hayworth Lecture
and Medical Student Events
Junior Fellow and Medical Student Events
Subspecialty: SASGOG and AAGL
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
Subspecialty: SASGOG and AAGL
Break and
Social Media
Meet Up
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
Clinical Seminars
Lunch in the
Exhibit Hall for
all Attendees
Appy Hour
The Howard Taylor
International Lecture
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
Lunch with
the Experts
Clinical Seminars
Lunch
Seminars
Sterling B Williams, MD
Menopause Lecture Series
Break in the
Exhibit Hall
Postgraduate/Hands-On Courses
Cutting Edge Topics in Ob-Gyn
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COLLOQUIA
SATURDAY, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
The Hale Lecture “Improving Women’s Healthcare with Organized Medicine and Technology”
Robert M. Wah, MD
The Power, Promise and Pitfalls of organized medicine and health information technology will be discussed with our patients in the center.
SATURDAY, 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
The Anna Marie D’Amico Lecture: More information to come
Jon Murad
SATURDAY, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
The Jim and Midge Breeden Lecture: “Leading a High Performing Women’s Healthcare Team:
Your ‘How To’ Checklist”
C.M.A. Max Rogers IV, MD
This session will address the root causes of medical errors leading to maternal and neonatal morbidity/mortality, the role physicians must
assume on the women’s healthcare team to insure highly reliable results, and specific steps to incorporate in clinical setting to reduce
maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
SATURDAY, 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM
The Donald F. Richardson Memorial Lecture “Birthing Centers vs. Hospital Births—A Debate”
Ginger K. Breedlove, PhD; Edward R. Yeomans, MD
The President of the American College of Nurse Midwives with Dr. Yeomans will debate the growing trend of birthing centers providing care
to low risk, healthy, pregnant women with an MFM authority.
SATURDAY, 4:15 – 5:10 PM
March of Dimes Annual Lecture “Emerging Concepts in the Pathogenesis of Preterm Birth”
Michal Aviva Elovitz, MD
This session will explore new concepts in the pathogenesis of preterm birth such as specific molecular profiles involved in premature cervical
remodeling and the role of the cervicovaginal microbiome, and find new effective therapeutic options.
SUNDAY, 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
The John I. Brewer Memorial Lecture “Mammographic Breast Density: What You Need to Know”
Karla Kerlikowske, MD
The impact of dense breasts on breast cancer risk and screening performance, supplemental screening tests, and which state law mandates
patient information will be discussed.
SUNDAY, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Are You Smarter Than a Junior Fellow?
Haywood L. Brown, MD—Moderator; Meadow M. Good, DO—Moderator; Rajiv B. Gala, MD—Junior Fellow Participant;
Norman F. Gant, Jr, MD—Fellow Participant; Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD—Fellow Participant; Luke A. Newton, MD—Junior
Fellow Participant
This NEW session presents a team of Fellows and team of Junior Fellows to see who is smarter than a group of residents.
SUNDAY, 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM
The John and Marney Mathers Lecture “Morcellation Debate”
Keith B. Isaacson, MD; Javier F. Magrina, MD
The benefits, risks, sequelae, and prevention of complications of power morcellation, as well as the use of other techniques, will be debated.
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COLLOQUIA
SUNDAY, 4:15 PM – 5:10 PM
The Samuel A. Cosgrove Memorial Lecture “Routine Salpingectomy—A Debate”
Kevin J. Doody, MD; Beth Y. Karlan, MD
Bilateral salpingectomy to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer while preserving ovarian hormonal function and wider use of routine opportunistic
salpingectomy will be debated.
MONDAY, 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
The Irvin M. Cushner Memorial Lecture “Mitochondrial Transfer for Curbing Oocyte Aging and Treating
Genetic Disorders: There is a Responsible Way”
David L. Keefe, MD; Kutluk H. Oktay, MD
One of the major reasons behind declining oocyte quality with age is mitochondrial dysfunction. Oocyte aging is associated with infertility,
poor reproductive outcome and other mitochondria-related disturbance.
MONDAY, 10:30 AM – 11:25 AM
The Edith Louise Potter Memorial Lecture “Universal Cervical Length Screening”—A Debate
Jay D. Iams, MD; Roberto J. Romero, MD
Universal versus selective use of ultrasound measurement of cervical length to identify candidates for progestogen treatment will be debated.
MONDAY, 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM
Morton and Diane Stenchever Lecture—Learning to Find Life Fulfillment and Harmony as an Ob-Gyn
Provider: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Medicine
Michael R. Foley, MD
Professional medical care and martial arts are blended by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who offers a pathway to self awareness,
colleague engagement, and self fulfillment.
TUESDAY, 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
The Benson and Pamela Harer Seminar on History “YOUR Reproductive Decision? There’s a Law for That”
Anne R. Davis, MD
The course will address controversies past and present, legislative efforts, and how physician advocacy can bring our patients’ everyday
dilemmas and medical common sense to those who shape policy and public perception. *Session preceded by the Donald F. Richardson
Memorial Prize-winning papers.
TUESDAY, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gerald and Barbara Holzman Stump the Professors
Laurie J. McKenzie, MD—Moderator
Professors: Molly A. Brewer, MD; Anthony R. Gregg, MD; Erin E. Tracy, MD; Lynn M. Westphal, MD
This lively session presents four cases to a panel of professors as residents try to STUMP them!
TUESDAY, 4:15 PM – 5:10 PM
The Howard Taylor International Lecture “Should Annual Routine Pelvic Examinations Go the Way
of the Dinosaurs?”
Paula J. A. Hillard, MD; Hanna E. Bloomfield, MD
This lecture will detail what other countries are doing when it comes to pelvic exams.
WEDNESDAY, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The ABOG Educational Foundation Lectureship on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement “To Tell or Not
to Tell—Disclosure of Errors”
Patrice M. Weiss, MD
This lecture will address the challenges and techniques of disclosing to patients and families unwanted patient outcomes with and without
medical error.
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SATURDAY AT-A-GLANCE
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
9:00
The Hale
Lecture
10:00
The
Anna
Marie
D’Amico
Lecture
11:00
The Jim
and
Midge
Breeden
Lecture
12:00
1:00
2:00
Q&A with
President’s
Program
Speakers
Clinical Seminars
4:00
The Donald F.
Richardson
Memorial
Lecture
Annual Business
Meeting
Break
3:00
Lunch with
the Experts
Postgraduate/
Hands-On
Courses
(3 -Hour)
Lunch Seminars
Clinical
Seminars
5:00
6:00
March of Dimes
Annual Lecture
Welcome
Reception
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses
(3-Hour)
Break
ABOG /
MOC
Subspecialty:
SMFM
Hands-On Course
(6-Hour)
Hands-On Course (6-Hour)
KEY
Colloquia
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate and
Hands-On Courses
FIlm Festival, Abstracts
Meetings
Lunch with the Experts
Subspecialty: SMFM
Lunch Seminars
Evening Events
Breaks
HANDS-ON
COURSES
LIMITED SPACES—
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
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POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM HANDS-ON (NEW TIME!)
Obstetric Clinical Emergencies (ECO) Course
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Shad H. Deering, MD; Tamika C. Auguste, MD; Thomas J. Benedetti, MD; Lisa M. Foglia, MD;
Dena Goffman, MD
Review current clinical evidence and checklists created for specific obstetric emergencies with hands-on simulations.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to review current protocols and practice for common and uncommon obstetric
emergencies. It’s an update even for those with previous experience in simulation.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM HANDS-ON
Essential Skills for Safe Forceps-Assisted Vaginal Delivery
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Emmanuelle Pare, MD
Simulations on models will be used to acquire and practice technical forceps skills: assessing fetal position, forceps application,
verifying the application and applying traction.
Laparoscopic Suturing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Approach
Stuart R. Hart, MD; Emad M. Mikhail, MD; Craig J. Sobolewski, MD; Meir J. Solnik, MD
Simulation will be used to teach the skills of basic and advanced laparoscopic suturing and knot tying, including the use of
newer technologies such as barbed suture and automated suturing devices.
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
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SATURDAY
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: An Opportunity to Improve
David A. Sacks, MD; Siri L. Kjos, MD, MSEd
This course will review diagnostic controversies, developments in the medical and obstetric management of gestational
diabetes (GDM), maternal obesity, and glucose intolerance.
The Etiology, Prevention, and Management of Stillbirth
Ruth C. Fretts, MD; Uma Reddy, MD
The epidemiology and risk factors for stillbirth as well as strategies for prevention will be discussed.
Breastfeeding in the High-Risk Patient
Camaryn Chrisman Robbins, MD; Alison Cahill, MD; Kari E. Hamlin, MD
Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as endorsed by the World Health Organization will be used to instruct breastfeeding in
women with surgical or medical complications of childbirth, pre-existing medical conditions, and taking medications in the
peri- and postpartum period. Impact on breast milk safety for neonates will be illustrated.
Gynecologic Ultrasound—Who? What? Where? When? Why?
SEE PAGE 8
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Chrystie K. Fujimoto, MD; Steven R. Goldstein, MD
This interactive course will expand the use and knowledge of first trimester and gynecologic ultrasound.
Management and Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence
SEE PAGE 8
IIIB
Neena Agarwala, MD; Lawrence Lin, MD; Jonathan Y. Song, MD
The differential diagnosis of incontinence in women and its office diagnosis and management of patients will be demonstrated.
Discussion of surgical options, risks and benefits, indications, post-operative issues, and post-operative call will be taught.
Mesh-related issues and pertinent data will also be presented.
OB Coding and Documentation
J. Martin Tucker, MD; George A. Hill, MD
New for 2015, this course presents cases in a broad range of practical coding issues in obstetrics: evaluation and
management of services, global obstetrical codes, ultrasound services, and other ancillary services. The transition to ICD-10
will be emphasized.
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GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
SATURDAY
CLINICAL SEMINARS
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Shoulder Dystocia: How to Take the Fear Out of Management
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Ronald T. Burkman, Jr, MD
The course will review the epidemiology of shoulder dystocia and neonatal brachial plexus injury with a focus
on risk factors. The various release maneuvers will be discussed using animation video. In addtion, the key
elements needed for appropriate documentation will be reviewed. Additional approaches to prevent, better
manage, and improve communication will be part of the discussion. Material from the 2014 ACOG booklet
“Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy” will be used in the discussion.
FLIP
CLASSROOM

The Busy Obstetrician’s Guide to Breastfeeding Support: Maximum Impact, Minimum Effort
Susan D. Rothenberg, MD
Many OBs know that “breast is best,” but lack the skills to help their patients succeed, or fear lengthy discussions that delay the
workday. This course will show that you don’t need a lot of time or expertise to make a big impact on breastfeeding rates.
The Pelvic Mass: Strategies for Providing Optimum Care and Avoiding Nasty Surprises
SEE PAGE 8
IIC
Michael M. Frumovitz, MD
Encountering an unexpected ovarian cancer intraoperatively is a gynecologist’s nightmare. This course will discuss the
preoperative evaluation of adnexal masses.
Fundamentals of Electrosurgery for the Gynecologic Surgeon
PRACTICE-BASED
LEARNING AND
IMPROVEMENT
Gregory James Raff, MD
Didactics and live demonstration of electrosurgery will demonstrate best practices for the safe application of monopolar
energy in the operating room and office.
Emerging Strategies for Gynecologic Cancer Prevention
Matthew L. Anderson, MD
This course will highlight new emerging strategies for gynecologic cancer prevention.
reVITALize Gynecology Data Definitions
PATIENT
SAFETY
OBSTETRICS
Julia V. Johnson, MD; Howard T. Sharp, MD
National standard definitions of common terms used in all ACOG materials and for administrative purposes for quality measures
will be discussed. Clinical topics include adolescent and benign gynecology, reproductive planning, infertility, breast and
cervical issues, pain and bleeding, urogynecology, and menopause.
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
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SATURDAY
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
CLINICAL SEMINARS
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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The Connie and Harry Jonas MD Clinical Seminar “Nulliparous Induction of Labor: Timing,
Methods, and Success”
Mary C. Tolcher, MD
Indications, methods, and timing of labor induction in nulliparous women will be discussed.
Are You Prepared? Use Business, Technology, and Social Media Tools to Sustain and Grow
Your Practice!
David S. Kim, MD, MS, MBA
Online tools to assess patient comments and physician review sites, customer relationship software, track marketing
campaigns, referral trends, patient encounters, and the application of financial tools will be discussed.
Diabetes Education for Reproductive-Aged Women
Cassandra E. Henderson, MD, CDE
Healthy eating, physical activity, glucose monitoring, and encouraging self-management with the goal of decreasing insulin
resistance will be taught. Polycystic ovary syndrome, bone health, premenopausal syndrome, in utero determinants of T2DM,
and diabetes will be discussed.
Management of Anxiety and Depression in Women: Tools for Ob-Gyn Practice
SEE PAGE 8
IIID
Lee A. Learman, MD, PhD
Using cases and questions, this course will prepare ob-gyn specialists to accurately screen, diagnose, and manage
uncomplicated depression and anxiety disorders using innovative behavior health methods.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Financial Planning for Physicians: Your Financial APGAR
James T. Breeden, MD
An enjoyable and understandable presentation of the financial planning information necessary for your financial security.
You, your spouse, and adult children will learn practical methods of achieving the goals that add value to your lives.
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GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
SATURDAY
LUNCH SEMINARS
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
The OB’s Guide to Bereavement and Aftercare for Stillbirth
Rana Snipe Berry, MD
Overcome the challenges of handling stillbirth with our patients.
To Be a Fetus: Management of Twin Pregnancies
SEE PAGE 8
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Manisha Gandhi, MD
A facilitated discussion on the complications and management of monochorionic and dichorionic twin gestations will be
conducted, in addition to the management to prevent preterm birth.
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
PAIN
MANAGEMENT
SEE PAGE 8
IIIC
Sarah Diana Fox, MD
This course will cover a range of CAM treatment options for patients who prefer a holistic approach.
Contemporary Cervical Cancer Screening and Management of Abnormal Cytology and
HPV Results
Lisa Bazzett-Matabele, MD
A comprehensive review of abnormal pap test management and cervical biopsies will be discussed.
Logistics for Running a Successful Immunization Program
PATIENT SAFETY
SEE PAGE 8
J. Martin Tucker, MD
The common vaccines given in the Ob-Gyn office will be outlined. Clinical cases will illustrate necessary equipment, personnel,
logistics, and basic coding and billing concerns of an immunization program.
IIIA
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
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SATURDAY
LUNCH WITH THE EXPERTS
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Roundtable discussions led by a content expert and organized by educational track. Tables can accommodate nine participants.
CONTRACEPTIVE/FAMILY PLANNING
CDC’s Contraceptive Guidance: Tools and Tips for Use
Naomi K. Tepper, MD
Contraceptive Technology Update
Pouru P. Bhiwandiwalla, MD
Comorbidities and Contraception
Frances Elizabeth Casey, MD
Contraception in the Postpartum Period
Jessica Kiley, MD
Immediate Postpartum IUD Insertion
Rameet H. Singh, MD
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Human Trafficking and the Women’s Healthcare Provider
Melinda E. McNiel, MD
EDUCATION
Evidence-Based Medicine on the Fly
Lee A. Learman, MD, PhD
Medical Tourism: Across Continents and Across the Internet
Vasiliki A. Moragianni, MD, MS
Physicians as Community Health Advocates
Susan S. Khalil, MD
Disaster Planning of OB Units
Kay I. Daniels, MD
ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/RISK MANAGEMENT
Strategies to Prevent Regulatory Non-Compliance by Novice Investigators
RISK MANAGEMENT
Glenn R. Markenson, MD
GYNECOLOGY
Midurethral Slings and Synthetic Meshes: Surgical Tips
Peter C.C. Mann, MD
Screening for Breast Cancer
Carol Swanson Cox, MD
Adnexal Torsion: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Cynthia Abraham, MD
The Difficult Vaginal Hysterectomy
Joseph M. Novi, DO
Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Relationship-Centered Approach
John J. Sciarra, MD
Sharon B. Stechna, MD
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Menopausal Management
Rudi Ansbacher, MD
An Introduction to the Manual Vacuum Aspirator
Sara Pentlicky,MD
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Complicated Vulvo-Vaginitis Syndromes: How to Diagnose and Treat
Mark G. Martens, MD
Vaccines and the Obstetrician-Gynecologist: Prevention is Better Than Treatment
Melvin V. Gerbie, MD
OBSTETRICS
Cervical Ripening and Induction Incorporating Misoprostol
E. Steve Lichtenberg, MD
Anticoagulation During Pregnancy
David E. Abel, MD
Management of Pregnancies with a History of Preterm Birth
Christina M. Davidson, MD
Important Aspects of OB Anesthesia
Seanna A. Thompson, MD
Shoulder Dystocia: Prevention and Management
Wayne R. Cohen, MD
Screening for Gestational Diabetes: Newer Recommendations
Luis B. Curet, MD
PRACTICE
Global Issues and Opportunities in Women’s Health
Timothy R. B. Johnson, MD
Healthcare Legislation: 2015 Challenges for Ob-Gyns
Lucia DiVenere
Genetic Abnormalities in Gynecologic Malignancies
Paul B. Heller, MD
Multispecialty Management of Sexual Problems with the PLISSIT Model
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Samuel Smith, MD
2015
MEDICAL STUDENT EVENTS
MAY 3–5, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
FOURTH YEAR (ONLY)
FIRST, SECOND, AND
THIRD YEAR
ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS
“Step Up to
Residency” CREOG/
APGO Program*
Hands-On Skills
Workshop
Medical Student
Reception
The John M. Gibbons
Jr., MD Medical Student
Lecture:
Medical Student
Residency Fair
Course and Didactics
Monday, May 4
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Convention Center
Hands-On Skills Lab
Monday, May 4
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Convention Center
*Attendees will receive a certificate
of attendance that lists skills
necessary to begin their first year
of residency, (Milestone One).
Monday, May 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Convention Center
Ob-Gyn as a Career
Sunday, May 3
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Convention Center
Monday, May 4
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Tuesday, May 5
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Roundtable Discussion:
Finding the Right
Shoe and CV
Personal Statement
Monday, May 4
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Convention Center
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SUNDAY AT-A-GLANCE
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
8:00
9:00
Abstracts
(4 Presenters)
10:00
The John I.
Brewer Memorial
Lecture
Surgical Tutorials
11:00
12:00
1:00
2:00
Are You Smarter
Than a Junior Fellow?
Lunch with
the Experts
Surgical Tutorials
Lunch Seminars
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Course
(6-Hour)
3:00
4:00
The John
and Marney
Mathers
Lecture
Clinical Seminars
Clinical Seminars Break &
Social
Media
Meet
Up
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses
(3-Hour)
Subspecialty:
SGS and SGO
The Samuel
A. Cosgrove
Memorial
Lecture
Postgraduate/Hands-On
Course (6-Hour)
Postgraduate/Hands-On Course (6-Hour)
Break
5:00
Appy Hour
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses (3-Hour)
ACOG Town Hall
Meeting
Hosted by the Council
of District Chairs
Subspecialty:
SGS and SGO
Film Festival
KEY
Colloquia
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate and
Hands-On Courses
FIlm Festival, Abstracts
Meetings
Lunch with the Experts
Lunch Seminars
Evening Events
Breaks
FILM FESTIVAL
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Film Festival on Sunday afternoon is for
you to view the latest in surgical procedures.
Films will be shown again on Tuesday.
EVENING
EVENTS
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OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MRI-Based Pelvic Anatomy
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Lennox P. John Hoyte, MD
This interactive demonstration will detail the utilization of MRI in relation to pelvic anatomy.
Techniques in Abnormal Wound Closure Including the Obese Patient
SEE PAGE 8
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Joel Sorosky, MD
Using slides and films techniques, abdominal incisions and wound closures will be demonstrated.
Optimizing Robotics During Laparoscopic Surgery
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Arnold P. Advincula, MD
This course will highlight strategies for the effective application of robotics in minimally invasive hysterectomy and
myomectomy. Case standardization, cost containment, and potential complications will be discussed.
Techniques in Hysteroscopic Surgery: Operative Hysteroscopy
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Linda Bradley, MD
Video presentations, case-based formats, and robust question and answer sessions will review traditional hysteroscopic
resection techniques and the emerging role of hysteroscopic tissue removal. Morcellation and preoperative saline infusion
sonography will be reviewed.
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SUNDAY
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Prevention, Recognition, and Management of Complications from Gynecologic Surgery
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IIG
Howard T. Sharp, MD; Mark K. Dodson, MD; Malcolm G. Munro, MD
This clinically-oriented course will provide practical information and an evidence-based approach on new surgical technology.
Specific pitfalls that contribute to urinary, gastrointestinal, neurological, and vascular injury from laparotomic, laparoscopic,
hysteroscopic, and robotics will be explored.
Advancements in Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases
INFECTIOUS
DISEASES
SEE PAGE 8
Hope K. Haefner, MD; Libby Edwards, MD; David Scott Miller, MD
Diagnosis, management, and therapy of vulvodynia, pruritus, erosive and ulcerative conditions, vaginitis, squamous
intraepithelial lesions, and cancer will be discussed.
IIIC
Maintenance of Knowledge in Ob-Gyn Practice
Paul G. Tomich, MD ; Janice L. Bacon, MD; Denise M. Elser, MD; Steven W. Remmenga, MD; Erin E. Tracy, MD;
Neeta L. Vora, MD
This course is designed to update clinicians in obstetrics and gynecology. It is ideal for those studying for maintenance of
certification exams.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM HANDS-ON
Basic Obstetric Ultrasound: A Hands-On Experience
SEE PAGE 8
IA
Joan M. Mastrobattista, MD; Henry L. Galan, MD; Kathi Keaton Minton, MA, RDMS/RDCS, FAIUM; Sifa Turan,
MD; Michael V. Zaretsky, MD
Didactic lectures followed by a hands-on ultrasound experience of scanning patients with industry provided machines for
biometry, pregnancy, dating, Doppler applications, amniotic fluid and placental abnormalities, basic fetal anatomy, and basic
fetal cardiac evaluation.
Advancing Your Skills in Operative and Office Hysteroscopy
SEE PAGE 8
IID
24
Andrew I. Brill, MD; Amy L. Garcia, MD; Keith B. Isaacson, MD; Resad Pasic, MD
Video, didactics, and hands-on instruction will provide troubleshooting techniques necessary to perform hysteroscopic
procedures safely and efficiently. Office use of local anesthesia and oral medication, essential tools, common barriers, and
communication of hysteroscopic procedures is examined in detail.
ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES
SUNDAY
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring—Reducing Risk Through Standardization
SEE PAGE 8
IB
David A. Miller, MD; Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD
A simplified, standardized approach to fetal monitoring that is practical and teachable will be discussed.
Placenta Accreta: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Michael A. Belfort, MD; Karin A. Fox, MD; Wesley Lee, MD
The course will focus on the recognition of risk factors, diagnosis, prenatal care management, operative or constructive
approaches, and postoperative care of a morbidly adherent placenta. Multidisciplinary team development to manage these
cases will be discussed.
The Original Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: “How To” Do a Vaginal Hysterectomy
SEE PAGE 8
IID
Emanuel C. Trabuco, MD; John A. Occhino, MD
This course provides a unique opportunity for the gynecologic surgeon to review a detailed step-by-step “how to” guide to
perform a vaginal hysterectomy. It will use surgical videos and didactic techniques.
Maximizing the Minimum in Gynecologic Surgery
SEE PAGE 8
IID
Douglas N. Brown, MD; David M. Boruta, MD; Kimberly Kho, MD
Laparoscopic supra-cervical hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy (simple and multi-fibroid), and laparoscopic approach
to the complex or complicated adnexal mass will be demonstrated by a series of didactic lectures. Preventing and managing
intra- and postoperative laparoscopic complications will be highlighted.
Medical Disorders During Pregnancy: Update 2015
SEE PAGE 8
IA
Michelle Y. Owens, MD; James B. Hill, MD
This course will focus on the latest updates in diagnosis and treatment of common medical complications in pregnancy.
GYN Coding and Documentation
PATIENT
SAFETY
Philip N. Eskew, Jr, MD; George A. Hill, MD
An overview of coding for office visits, surgical procedures, and documentation requirements for each patient encounter will be
discussed.
Breast Care in 2015: A Toolkit for the Practicing Ob-Gyn
SEE PAGE 8
IIIB
OBSTETRICS
Mark D. Pearlman, MD; Jennifer L. Griffin Miller, MD
Breast cancer, evaluation and management of breast complaints and benign breast disease will be discussed.
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
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SUNDAY
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
CLINICAL
SESSION
SEMINARS
TYPE
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Update on Management of Abnormal Placentation
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Tania F. Esakoff, MD
This course will address the diagnostic modalities currently available for abnormal placentation, pros and cons of several
peripartum management strategies, and timing of delivery.
Cervical Insufficiency and Treatment: An Evidence-Based Review
FLIP
CLASSROOM
Vincenzo Berghella, MD
The course will review the diagnosis of cervical insufficiency, such as progesterone, cerclage, and pessary
for prevention of preterm birth. Technical aspects of cerclage will also be reviewed.

Vaginal Hysterectomy: The Original Minimally Invasive Approach
SEE PAGE 8
IID
Michael D. Moen, MD; Holly E. Richter, PhD, MD
This seminar will review the technique of vaginal hysterectomy, followed by a discussion of strategies to improve the use of
vaginal hysterectomy in the future. Training and maintaining skills in technique will be discussed.
Midurethral Slings and Vaginal Grafts: Surgical Principles and Tips
Peter C.C. Mann, MD
Indications, anatomy, and surgical principles regarding midurethral slings and vaginal grafts will be presented.
Innovation is Essential to Surgery
PRACTICE-BASED
LEARNING AND
IMPROVEMENT
26
Alan H. DeCherney, MD
Over the past decade, gynecologic surgery has undergone a revolution. Minimally invasive surgery has
replaced much of what used to be done by an open technique, and new instrumentation is being developed
in rapid fire. Many of these new instruments and techniques are untested. These issues will be addressed with
a primary emphasis on innovation.
ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
OBSTETRICS
FLIP
CLASSROOM

GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
SUNDAY
SESSION TYPE
CLINICAL
SEMINARS
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Near-Miss Maternal Mortality: Strategies for Prevention
Avinash S. Patil, MD
In this course, you will learn how to recognize common causes of near-miss maternal mortality and develop
strategies to address high-risk clinical scenarios in your obstetric patients.
FLIP
CLASSROOM

Medical Management of Spontaneous and Elective Abortion
SEE PAGE 8
IIC
Sarah W. Prager, MD
This course will review medical management of early pregnancy loss and abortion protocols, pain management,
and complications.
Perfecting Your Presentations
INTERPERSONAL
AND
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Roger P. Smith, MD
Tips on how to plan presentations will be given to maximize how best to demonstrate what you want to say during national
meetings, grand rounds, or local civic groups.
Care of the Transgender Patient: The Role of the Gynecologist
SEE PAGE 8
IIID
Cecile Unger, MD
This seminar will review the important aspects of transgender health care, the needs of gender-minority patients, guidelines
and standards that exist to help care for these patients, and important strategies to overcome the barriers that providers and
patients face.
Strategies to Cope with Medical Errors—Avoid the Second Victim
MEDICAL
ETHICS
OBSTETRICS
Patrice M. Weiss, MD
This clinical seminar will describe the effect that medical errors can have on providers and offer personal coping and
organizational techniques.
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
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SUNDAY
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
LUNCH
SESSION
SEMINARS
TYPE
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Cesarean Epidemic: Etiologies, Outcomes, and Potential Solutions
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Aaron B. Caughey, MD
We will go through a variety of practice approaches that should be able to reduce the overall cesarean rate in the U.S.
This will be framed within the recent OB Consensus Document, “The Safe Prevention of the Primary Cesarean.”
Laparoscopic Pearls
SEE PAGE 8
IID
James Fanning, DO
An interactive, participant-oriented discussion of surgical techniques and tips for laparoscopic surgical practice.
Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Relationship-Centered Approach
PAIN
MANAGEMENT
Sharon B. Stechna, MD
The common cases of chronic pelvic pain and a paradigm for treatment will be discussed.
SCOPE: How to Apply for Your Office Certification
PATIENT
SAFETY
Jennifer M. Keller, MD
ACOG’s SCOPE certificate program is a voluntary program enabling ob-gyn offices to develop a culture of safety. Attendees
will ‘walk-through’ the application process to apply for and achieve certification by SCOPE-certified medical directors, also
available for Q & A.
#mHealth4women: Enhancing Healthcare Communication using Digital Technologies
INTERPERSONAL
AND
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
28
Florence Haseltine, MD
This session will examine the exploding uses of mobile telecommunications (mobile applications, text messages, and
Telehealth) that enhance patient communication and care in the outpatient setting and operating room. The primary focus
will be on the rapidly expanding use of new devices such as Google GLASS; real time audio and video from these devices
will be shared.
ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
SUNDAY
SESSION
LUNCH
WITH
TYPETHE EXPERTS
OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Roundtable discussions led by a content expert and organized by educational track. Tables can accommodate nine participants.
EDUCATION
Mobile Solutions for Ob-Gyn Physicians
Brian A. Levine, MD
Workplace Team Building: Conflict Styles and Influence Inventory
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Research Mentoring for the Non-Fellowship Trained Academic Clinician
Dotun A. Ogunyemi, MD
Lisa M. Foglia, MD
GYNECOLOGY
Tips and Tricks in Robotic Surgery for Gynecology and Urogynecology
Neena Agarwala, MD
Vaginal Pessary: A Surgery-Free Approach to Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Incontinence
Maria Teresa Tam, MD
Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy: New Treatments
Michael L. Krychman, MD
Recurrent and/or Difficult to Treat Vaginitis
Chemen M. Tate, MD
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Advances in Vaginal Microflora, Immunity, Bacterial Vaginosis and Candidiasis
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Gary Ventolini, MD
OBSTETRICS
Perinatal Outcomes in Nutritionally Monitored Obese Pregnant Women
Yvonne S. Thornton, MD MPH
Obstetric Use of Insulin Analogues
Cassandra E. Henderson, MD,
CDE
Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta/Increta/Percreta: Preparation for Delivery
Isaac Delke, MD
First Trimester Evaluation: NIPT, CGH: Sorting the Hype From Reality
Mark I. Evans, MD
VBAC: Feasibility, Value, and the Growing Trend You Don’t Want to Miss
James M. Palmer, MD
Shoulder Dystocia: Protecting Your Patients and Yourself
Joel I. Polin, MD
Management of Prescription Opiate Abuse During Pregnancy
PRESCRIBING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Tricia E. Wright, MD
Helping a Patient Coping with Fetal Loss
Nilda L. Moreno-Ruiz, MD, MPH
Maternal Size Really Matters
Federico G. Mariona, MD
Obstetrical Counseling and Decision-Making at the Limits of Viability
Brownsyne M. Tucker
Edmonds, MD
ONCOLOGY
Bring Back Breast Care to the Ob-Gyn
SEE PAGE 8
IID AND IIIC
Ashley R. Stuckey, MD
Medical Management of Dysplasia
Giuseppe Del Priore, MD
Is Screening for Ovarian Cancer Really Possible?
Laurel W. Rice, MD
Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology in 2015
Joel Sorosky, MD
The Evaluation of an Adnexal Mass: Which is Concerning for Malignancy?
Paul B. Heller, MD
PATIENT SAFETY
Patient Safety: Focus on Obstetric Hemorrhage
PATIENT SAFETY
Howard T. Strassner, Jr, MD
PRIMARY CARE AND IMMUNIZATION
Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Reconnecting with Joy
Bariatric Medicine
Laura A. Parks, MD
Nahille I. Natour, MD
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
John C. Siegle, Jr, MD
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients
S. Samuel Kim, MD
How to Manage Infertility in Patients with Endometriosis
Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD
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MONDAY AT-A-GLANCE
CONTRACEPTION
8:00
9:00
Abstracts
(4 Presenters)
10:00
The Irvin
M. Cushner
Memorial Lecture
11:00
1:00
Subspecialty: SOGH
and SFP
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate
Courses (6-Hour)
Lunch in the
Exhibit Hall
for all attendees
Lunch Seminars
Evening Events
Breaks
EVENING
EVENTS
Mix and Mingle Alumni Reception
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Medical Student, Junior Fellow
Congress Advisory Council, and
Young Physicians Reception
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
Junior Fellow and Medical
Student Activities
Medical Student
Events
Subspecialty: SOGH and SFP
FIlm Festival, Abstracts
Meetings
Lunch with the Experts
4:00
Hayworth Junior
Fellow Course
Postgraduate Courses (6-Hour)
Break
3:00
The Morton and
Diane Stenchever
Lecture
Junior Fellow and Medical Student
Activities
Postgraduate
Courses (6-Hour)
30
2:00
The Edith Louise
Potter Memorial
Lecture
Junior Fellow and Medical
Student Activities
KEY
Colloquia
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate and
Hands-On Courses
12:00
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate Courses
(6-Hour)
Break &
Social
Media
Meet Up
Appy Hour
in Exhibit Hall
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses
(3-Hour)
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses (3-Hour)
Subspecialty:
SASGOG and AAGL
Subspecialty: SASGOG and
AAGL
POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES
MONDAY
CONTRACEPTION
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Best Practices in High-Risk Pregnancy
GENETICS/
GENOMICS
Catherine Y. Spong, MD; Mary E. D’Alton, MD; Alessandro Ghidini, MD; Lynn L. Simpson, MD
Participants will hear leaders in the field discuss and debate controversial and timely obstetric topics including an update on
what you need to know regarding genetic testing, prediction and prevention of first stillbirth, management of twins, an update
on neonatal encephalopathy, and an approach to decreasing complications of prematurity. The course will include panel
discussion and time for questions and answers to allow participants to ask specific management questions and discuss issues
pertinent to their practices.
Hysterectomy (TLH) and Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH)
SEE PAGE 8
IID
Michael P. Traynor, MD; Cameron Haugen, MD; Kevin S. Overbeck, MD
This course will identify the fundamentals of laparoscopic hysterectomy, indications, contraindications, ACOG and AAGL
recommendations and essential superficial and laparoscopic pelvic anatomy encountered.
Colposcopy Update 2015: New Guidelines for Screening, Terminology, and Management
PRESCRIBING OF
CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES
Alan G. Waxman, MD, MPH; Teresa M. Darragh, MD; Lisa C. Flowers, MD
Using lectures and case-based discussion, ACOG’s cervical screening guidelines including HPV testing and lower genital tract
biopsies will be discussed.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Update in Critical Care Medicine Relevant for the Generalist’s Practice: Why and What You
Need to Know!
Carolyn M. Zelop, MD; Luis D. Pacheco, MD
The role of the ob-gyn in resuscitation multi-disciplinary team required during cardiopulmonary arrest during pregnancy will be
discussed. In addition, new principles of transfusion in medicine for massive hemorrhage will be presented.
Enhanced Prenatal Care for Opiate Addicted Women
SYSTEMS-BASED
PRACTICE
GENETICS/
GENOMICS
Michael P. Marcotte, MD
Opioid use disorders affecting pregnant women will be discussed including case management and wraparound services.
Update on Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT: Indications, Benefits, Limitations, and
the Future)
Barbara M. O’Brien, MD
This course will review and update recent advances in the field of circulating cell-free DNA testing in the prenatal setting.
Avoiding Complications in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Arnold P. Advincula, MD; Ted T. M. Lee, MD
Strategies for handling unexpected obstacles and complications during minimally invasive surgery and nuances associated
with surgical technological innovations will be discussed.
Egg Freezing to Preserve Fertility Potential: How to Counsel Your Patients
John C. Petrozza, MD; John L. Frattarelli, MD
Indications, limitations, and risks of oocyte freezing will be discussed.
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
63rd Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
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MONDAY
CONTRACEPTION
POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
ACP
Primary Care Aspects for Women—Part 1
James J. Woodruff, MD; Amber Pincavage, MD; Sachin Shah, MD
This course will prepare participants to address common health prevention issues and to perform initial evaluation, triage, and
management of a number of common internal medicine issues.
Menopausal Wellness: Living Longer and Livelier
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Patricia J. Sulak, MD; Catherine McNeal, PhD, MD
This course will focus on essential elements of menopausal wellness. Physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a healthy
lifestyle will be discussed along with risks and benefits of hormone therapy.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM HANDS-ON
Assessing Your Skills with Simulated Vaginal and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Ernest G. Lockrow, DO; Erika H. Banks, MD
The ACOG Simulations Consortium will present two modules from their ASSESS Course (Advanced Surgical Simulation and
Edoscopic Surgical Simulation) for vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy. This hands-on course utilizes
moderate fidelity simulation models to assess your current skills.
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ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
MONDAY
CLINICAL SEMINARS
CONTRACEPTION
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Bariatric Surgery and Women’s Reproductive Health—An Ob-Gyn’s Map to the Clinical Minefield
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Joseph R. Wax, MD
This course will address anatomic and pathologic changes resulting from bariatric surgery aiming to decrease preventable
maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Coming Full Circle: Inherited Thrombophilias During Pregnancy
SEE PAGE 8
IB
David E. Abel, MD
Diagnosis of inherited thrombophilia and overtreatment will be discussed.
Evidence-Based Cesarean Delivery
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Eric A. Strand, MD
This interactive session will present evidence-based studies addressing patient positioning, antibiotic administration, skin
incision and closure, uterine incision and closure, creation of a bladder flap, and peritoneal closure at cesarean delivery.
Perinatal Depression
SEE PAGE 8
IIID
Katherine L. Wisner, MD, MS; Emily Miller, MD
Case examples will be used to illustrate the reproductive impact of mood and anxiety disorders,
antidepressant pharmacotherapy during pregnancy and risk-benefit decision making for optimization of
pharmacotherapy during pregnancy.
FLIP
CLASSROOM

MIS and Robotics Programs: Setting Up for Success
SYSTEMS-BASED
PRACTICE
Charles R. Rardin, MD
Approach for developing credentials, educational support and oversight that has allowed robotics to coexist with other forms
of minimally invasive gynecology will be discussed.
Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Complications—Diagnosis and Management
Lennox P. John Hoyte, MD
Detailed MR-based 3D pelvic floor reconstructions and an intraoperative surgical video will illustrate indications, anatomy, and
surgical principles relevant to the robotic sacrocolpopexy procedure.
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
63rd Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
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MONDAY
CONTRACEPTION
CLINICAL SEMINARS
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fertility Preservation
Erica T. Wang, MD
Fertility preservation by embryo and oocyte cryopreservation, the latest in experimental options for fertility preservation such
as in vitro maturation and ovarian tissue cryopreservation will be reviewed.
Contraception: What You Need to Know in 2015
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Eve Espey, MD, MPH
This session is an update in the important concepts in contraception.
Diagnosis and Management of Sexual Problems
SEE PAGE 8
IIID
Maureen Whelihan, MD
The approach, pharmacology, the psychology and the bibliotherapy for the patient with sexual difficulties will
be presented that will make improvements for your patient in as little as one office visit.
FLIP
CLASSROOM

LARC in 2015: Getting the Most From IUDs and Implants
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Rameet H. Singh, MD
This course focuses on how to get the most out of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants by discussing techniques to optimize
IUD insertion and strategies to increase retention of IUDs and implants.
Digital and Social Media in Medical Practice 2.0: Online Physician Ratings and Twitter
in Public Health
Nathaniel G. DeNicola, MD
The fundamentals of professionalism to case studies in online physician ratings, patient satisfaction surveys such as Press
Ganey, social media reviews, and the role of digital social media will be discussed in an effort to minimize online exposure
and liability.
Understanding and Enhancing Reproductive Health Care for Women Veterans
Laurie C. Zephyrin, MD, MPH
This course will address the clinical needs of women veterans and importance of developing innovative partnerships and
programs to meet the needs of this population.
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ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
JUNIOR
FELLOW
MonDAY
SAVE THE DATE!
Junior Fellows, join us for
two programs designed
especially for you!
Monday, May 4
2015 ACOG Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA
AMERICAN BOARD
OF OBSTETRICS AND
GYNECOLOGY
8:15 AM – 12:15 PM
ABOG Information for taking the Exams
Larry Gilstrap III, MD; Kenneth Noller, MD; George Wendel, MD
• What to expect when taking the board exams
• Recommended study preparations
• Sample Questions
EXHIBIT HALL LUNCHEON
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
SUBSPECIALTY ROUNDTABLES
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Exhibit Hall
Round Tables
Select by preferred subspecialty/interest
Armed Forces // Family Planning // Generalist (Hospital/
Organization Owned, Academics, Fed Qualified Community
Health Centers, Private Practice) // Laborist // Minimally
Invasive Surgery // Maternal Fetal Medicine // Pediatric/
Adolescent Gynecology // Reproductive Endocrinology &
Infertility // Careers in Resident/Medical Student Education //
Oncology // Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
// Canadian Residents considering US Fellowships //
Advocacy and Medicine // Work-Life Balance // Research in
Residency // Global Health // Options for Elective Time
// How to Write an Op Ed
The Dr. Scott and The Honorable
Dr. Nan Hayworth Junior Fellow Course
LIFE AFTER RESIDENCY…TRANSITIONING
FROM TRAINING TO PRACTICE
1:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Welcome and Introduction to ACOG
Contracts and Business of Medicine
Stephen H. Kaufman—Offit | Kurman, Attorneys at Law
Financial Planning for Young Physicians—
Your Financial APGAR
James Breeden, MD—ACOG Past President
Oral Board Hygiene: Cleaning Up your Case List
Luke Newton, MD—Past Chair, Junior Fellow Congress
Advisory Council
For more information, contact ACOG’s Department of
Junior Fellow Services at 202/863-2561 or visit www.acog.org
MEDICAL STUDENT/JUNIOR FELLOW/
YOUNG PHYSICIAN RECEPTION
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM San Francisco Marriott Marquis
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
63rd Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
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TUESDAY AT-A-GLANCE
MENOPAUSE
8:00
Abstracts
(4 Presenters)
9:00
10:00
11:00
The Benson and
Pamela Harer
Seminar on
History
12:00
Gerald and Barbara
Holzman Stump
the Professors
Sterling B.
Williams, MD
Menopause
Lecture Series
2:00
Lunch Seminars
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate Courses
(6-Hour)
Clinical Seminars
Lunch Seminars
Evening Events
Breaks
McCAIN AND GELLHAUS
FELLOWS
LUNCHEON
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
$55
Join distinguished McCain Fellows for an
always engaging, dynamic discussion of reallife legislative battles—lessons learned and
the keys to success.
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ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
Break
in
Exhibit
Hall
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses (3-Hour)
Cutting Edge Topics in
Ob-Gyn
Subspecialty: ASRM,
AUGS, NASPAG
FIlm Festival, Abstracts
Meetings
Lunch with the Experts
5:00
Sterling B.
Williams, MD
Menopause
Lecture Series
Postgraduate/
Hands-On Courses
(3-Hour)
Subspecialty:
ASRM, AUGS,
NASPAG
4:00
The Howard
Taylor
International
Lecture
Postgraduate Courses (6-Hour)
Break
in
Exhibit
Hall
KEY
Colloquia
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate and
Hands-On Courses
3:00
Lunch with
the Experts
Sterling B.
Williams, MD
Menopause
Lecture Series
Postgraduate
Courses (6-Hour)
1:00
POSTGRADUATE/HANDS-ON COURSES
TUESDAY
MENOPAUSE
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Advanced Surgery for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Benign Gynecology
SEE PAGE 8
IIC
Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD; Tommaso Falcone, MD; Rebecca G. Rogers, MD
Tips and tricks for surgical management of fibroids, including morcellation and alternatives, endometriosis and adnexal masses
will be discussed. The course will also review complex surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse.
Menopause and Hormone Therapy: Reevaluating the Evidence and Looking Toward the Future
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Hugh Smith Taylor, MD; Lubna Pal, MD; Joann V. Pinkerton, MD
Update on the physiology of menopause and describe new and emerging therapies of menopausal symptoms.
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM POSTGRADUATE (NEW TIME!)
Common Obstetric Dilemmas: Practical Approaches Using Evidence and Experience
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Philip Samuels, MD; George R. Saade, MD; Jerome Yankowitz, MD
This course presents thoughts on common, yet complex obstetrics issues and varied ways to approach them. Questions and
discussion on the presented topics and any other obstetric dilemmas are encouraged.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM POSTGRADUATE
Simulation Team Training for Labor and Delivery
Brigid K. McCue, MD; Jennifer A. Tessmer-Tuck, MD
This hands-on course will provide attendees with both skills and tools to respond to critical obstetric emergencies in their own
labor and delivery settings.
Strategies Controlling Post-Operative Pain Minimizing Narcotics with Multi-Modal Pain Therapies
PAIN
MANAGEMENT
GENETICS/
GENOMICS
Adam C. Steinberg, DO; Mikio A. Nihira, MD
This course will provide the framework of providing patients a multimodal post-operative pain regimen with a goal of
decreasing the need for narcotics and subsequent side effects.
Tried and True Along with the New: Management Strategies for Recurrent First Trimester
Pregnancy Loss
Paul R. Brezina, MD; William H. Kutteh, MD, PhD, HCLD
A comprehensive review of the diagnosis and treatment of early pregnancy loss, evaluation, the role of IVF and preimplantation
genetic diagnostic testing will be discussed.
Infertility in 2015
SEE PAGE 8
IIIC
Keith A. Hansen, MD; Tiffany A. Von Wald, MD
This course will present an update on evaluation and treatment of infertility in 2015, including preconception counseling,
laboratory tests, imaging, and treatment options.
Primary Care Aspects for Women—Part 2
SEE PAGE 8
IIIC
James J. Woodruff, MD; Amber Pincavage, MD; Sachin Shah, MD
Topics to be covered include: colon cancer screening, cholesterol screening and management, asthma, coronary artery
disease, hypertension, thyroid disease, anemia, gastro esophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM HANDS-ON
Gynecologic Office Procedures: A Hands-On Workshop
SEE PAGE 8
IIIE
OBSTETRICS
Tony Ogburn, MD; Eve Espey, MD, MPH
This session will provide a brief didactic overview of common Gyn office procedures including IUD insertion/removal (including
immediate postpartum insertion), MVA, EMB, transcervical sterilization and paracervical block. Indications, technique, potential
complications, pain control, and tips on how to manage the difficult case will be presented for each procedure.
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
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TUESDAY
MENOPAUSE
CLINICAL SEMINARS
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Preterm Birth: Cerclage, 17-OH-P, Vaginal Progesterone, Tocolyze, or Cross Your Fingers?
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Rita W. Driggers, MD
The mechanisms and risk factors for preterm birth include infection, uterine bleeding, genetics, and the treatments for those at
risk will be presented.
5-Minute MFM Consult
Kirk D. Ramin, MD; Joseph K. Hwang, MD; Susan M. Ramin, MD; Yasuko Yamamura, MD
Cases will be presented to address commonly encountered clinical dilemmas and frequently requested MFM consultations.
Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients
S. Samuel Kim, MD
Fertility preservation for young cancer survivors will be presented.
Vulvar Diseases: What Do You Know?
INFECTIOUS
DISEASES
SEE PAGE 8
FLIP
CLASSROOM
Hope K. Haefner, MD; Lynette J. Margesson, MD
Vulvovaginitis, non-neoplastic epithelial disorders, precancerous conditions, tumors, and unusual
conditions of the vulva will be presented.

IIIC
Pathophysiology of Endometriosis: New Discoveries Leading to New Treatments
SEE PAGE 8
IIIC
Gregory M. Christman, MD
This session will discuss current and promising new and future surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies for
endometriosis. Based on new breakthroughs to better understand the underlying pathophysiology of endometriosis; the
potential future use of serum markers, and eutopic endometrial biopsy in the management of patients with pain or infertility
will be discussed.
Smart Phones and Tablets: Delivering Tech Tools Such As Apps to Ob-Gyns
Katherine Tsia-Huey Chen, MD
Enhance patient care in ob-gyn practice with the use of mobile technology to increase work productivity.
Real time apps and live websites will be demonstrated.
FLIP
CLASSROOM

NEW THIS YEAR! WE ARE UNVEILING The Sterling B. Williams MD,
PhD, Memorial Lecture Series on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
TUESDAY, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Nanette Santoro, MD
Managing the Menopausal Transition and Beyond
TUESDAY, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
John E. Buster, MD
Postmenopausal Estrogens: Pills, Patches, Pellets, and Gels
TUESDAY, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Roger Lobo, MD
Use of HT in Women with Medical Diseases
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PRACTICE
TUESDAY
CLINICAL SEMINARS
MENOPAUSE
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Update in Fetal Surgery: What’s Available and What’s Appropriate
Michael A. Belfort, MD
This course will cover the field of fetal intervention and surgery and is intended to educate general obstetrician gynecologists
and maternal fetal medicine practitioners on the latest developments in this arena.
Anomalies That Should Not Be Missed By Ultrasound
SEE PAGE 8
IIIE
Daniel W. Skupski, MD; Stephen T. Chasen, MD
This seminar focuses on ultrasound images of common and uncommon problems and anomalies that can complicate singleton
or multifetal pregnancies that may be encountered by any practicing obstetrician.
Inherited Breast and Gynecologic Cancer: What is New for 2015?
SEE PAGE 8
IIF
Noah D. Kauff, MD
Using both didactic- and case-based format, current approaches for hereditary cancer risk assessment and management will
be presented and discussed.
Gynecologic Surgery in the Geriatric Patient
GERIATRICS
Elisabeth A. Erekson, MD
An approach to older adults undergoing surgical procedures, assessed for fraility, cognitive ability, and functional status in the
preoperative period will be presented.
Sexuality in the Elder Woman
SEE PAGE 8
IIID
Michael L. Krychman, MD
Sexually transmitted diseases and sexual disorders in the elder woman will be discussed.
The Vaginal Pessary: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Incontinence
SEE PAGE 8
IID
Maria Teresa Tam, MD
This educational course reviews the indications and contraindications for pessary use, types of pessaries commonly available,
and their clinical applications. Pessary fitting is also discussed.
Oocyte Freezing: Everything You Need to Know to Discuss Fertility Postponement with
Your Patients
Pasquale Patrizio, MD
The seminar will provide an overall description of elective oocyte freezing, including the success rate and will provide crucial
information to be passed on to women during their health maintenance exams.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Wading Through the Evidence on Treatment Effectiveness
Kristen A. Matteson, MD
This course will cover the three issues of AUB and discuss the evidence of effectiveness of treatments for AUB (combined oral
contraceptives, progestins, NSAIDs, antifibrinolytics, the levonorgestrel intrauterine system, and endometrial ablation).
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TUESDAY
MENOPAUSE
LUNCH SEMINARS
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Exercise in Pregnancy: The New Guidelines
SEE PAGE 8
IIA
Linda M. Szymanski, MD
Exercise physiology and safe exercises in pregnancy will be reviewed.
Endometrial Hyperplasia in 2015
Joel Sorosky, MD
The 2015 diagnosis, management, and treatment of endometrial hyperplasia will be reviewed.
Maintaining Midlife Mood, Mind, and Memory: Therapeutic Options
SEE PAGE 8
IIIC
Sarah L. Berga, MD
The histologic mechanism and effect of sex steroids upon the brain and the neuroprotective effects of estrogens, SERMS,
and progestins will be discussed.
Managing Infertility Without IVF
Jani R. Jensen, MD
This course will provide a practical, efficient strategy for the ob-gyn specialist to evaluate couples with fertility concerns
and will present evidence-based treatment protocols without IVF.
Contraceptive Counseling: Patient-Focused, Evidence-Based
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Amy K. Whitaker, MD
Description for last seminar: A review of current knowledge in exercise physiology and pregnancy will focus on trimester specific
changes and safe exercise recommendations in pregnancy as well as the related perinatal outcomes.
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GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
TUESDAY
LUNCH WITH THE EXPERTS
MENOPAUSE
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Roundtable discussions led by a content expert and organized by educational track. Tables can accommodate nine participants.
CONTRACEPTIVE/FAMILY PLANNING
Immediate Post Placental IUD
Emergency Contraception
SEE PAGE 8
IIIE
Brenda Pereda, MD
Rachel B. Rapkin, MD
EDUCATION
I Have a Great Idea for a Medical Device...Now What Do I Do?
Stuart R. Hart, MD
Office Practice Design and Management
David J. Moreland, MD
Maintaining an Academic Flare While in Private Practice: A Perfect Hybrid
Patrick S. Ramsey, MD, MSPH
Keeping Yourself From Getting Back and Neck Strain While You Practice
Victor M. Feldbaum, MD
Workforce Issues Affecting ACOG Fellows—Today and Tomorrow
William F. Rayburn, MD, MBA
ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/RISK MANAGEMENT
The Aging Physician
Patrice M. Weiss, MD
MEDICAL ETHICS
GYNECOLOGY
Dysmenorrhea: New Views and Options for the Problem Patient
Roger P. Smith, MD
Laparoscopic Management of Large Ovarian Cysts—PEARLS
Sanford S. Osher, MD
MEDICAL ETHICS
Challenging Topics in Reproductive Ethics for the Practicing Gynecologist
Hormone Replacement Therapy
SEE PAGE 8 IIIA
Triple Witching: Obesity, Menopause and Metabolic Syndrome
Andrea L. Stein, MD
ASCCP Management Guidelines
Alan G. Waxman, MD, MPH
Breast Disease
SEE PAGE 8
IIIB
Diana S. Curran, MD
Maida B. Taylor, MD
Jennifer L. Griffin Miller, MD
OBSTETRICS
Obstetrical Hemorrhage Bundle, Hospital Implementation
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Karen E. Harris, MD, MPH
Creating a Laborist Group at Your Institution
Laurie S. Swaim, MD
SSRIs During Pregnancy: Fact vs. Fiction
David E. Abel, MD
Finding a Needle in a Haystack: The Workup of Stillbirth
SEE PAGE 8 IIIB
Thrombophilias and Pregnancy
Rana S. Berry, MD
OB Ultrasound for Fetal Assessment
SEE PAGE 8
Nora M. Doyle, MD
Cole D. Greves, MD
IA
Assessment of Fetal Heart Tracing: Predicting Levels of Fetal Acidosis
Michael G. Ross, MD
Beyond Kegels and Biofeedback: Discussing the Broader Scope of Physical Therapy in Obstetrics
Jessica L. McKinney, PT
Update on Diabetes in Pregnancy
Vacuum Extraction Do’s and Don’ts
Dotun A. Ogunyemi, MD
SEE PAGE 8
IB
Martin L. Gimovsky, MD
ONCOLOGY
Benefits and Pitfalls in Cervical Cancer Prevention Guidelines with
Carcinoma In-Situ (CIN 3+) as the “Target Precursor”
SEE PAGE 8
IIC
Neal M. Lonky, MD, MPH
PATIENT SAFETY
Effective Handoffs in Labor and Delivery: Best Practices and Overcoming Barriers
EMRs for OBs and Health Reform
PATIENT SAFETY
Mark S. Seigel, MD
SBIRT Model: Screening for and Managing Substance Use in Practice
Tricia E. Wright, MD
PRIMARY CARE AND IMMUNIZATION
Morbidly Obese Patients: Clinical Pearls to Make Your Life Easier
Lipids in Women’s Health
Feeding Frenzy—Diet and Nutrition in Pregnancy
Marygrace Elson, MD
SEE PAGE 8
IIIA
Robert K. Silverman, MD
Robert A. Wild, MD, PhD, MPH
SEE PAGE 8
IA
Men-Jean Lee, MD
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
Infertility Management for the Generalist: What You Need to Know
SEE PAGE 8 IIC
PCOS: What you Need to Know as a General Ob-Gyn
Sophia Ouhilal, MD
Preservation, Fertility Preservation, and Restoration
Masood A. Khatamee, MD
Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD
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WEDNESDAY AT-A-GLANCE
PATIENT SAFETY AND OFFICE PRACTICE
7:00
8:00
9:00
Robing
10:00
Convocation
11:00
Convocation Reception
in Exhibit Hall
12:00
The ABOG
Educational
Foundation
Lectureship on
Patient Safety
and Quality
Improvement
Clinical
Seminars
KEY
Colloquia
Clinical Seminars
Postgraduate and
Hands-On Courses
FIlm Festival, Abstracts
Meetings
Lunch with the Experts
Lunch Seminars
Evening Events
Breaks
INDUCTION
OF NEW FELLOWS
New Fellows will be inducted during the
Presidential Inauguration and Convocation
on Wednesday, May 6. New Fellows will be
recognized individually as they are called
by name to walk across the stage. Fellows
admitted from 2014 through March 1, 2015,
and Fellows from the class of 2013 are
invited to participate.
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WEDNESDAY
CLINICAL SEMINARS
PATIENT SAFETY AND OFFICE PRACTICE
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Strategies to Strengthen Patient Communications
INTERPERSONAL
AND
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Brenda Walsh
Strategies to increase better communication and interpersonal skills prevent medical crisis and expensive intervention and
provide better support to patients.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
New Pap Test and Management Guidelines: Navigating 2012 and 2013 Practice Guidelines
from the College and ASCCP
Alan G. Waxman, MD, MPH
This interactive session will use patient cases to discuss evidence-based screening for cervical cancer and management of
women with abnormal screening results and biopsies.
An Update from the ACOG Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women
Wanda K. Nicholson, MD; Barbara S. Levy, MD
This session will provide an overview of recent committee opinions and other educational and advocacy tools to support care
and advocacy for underserved women and how these strategies can assist in addressing and correcting disparities in care.
Endometrial Biopsies: What The Heck Do I Do With This Path Report?
SEE PAGE 8
IIC
Christopher M. Zahn, MD
Cases to discuss pathologic diagnosis in endometrial biopsies important for clinical management will be discussed.
Pain Management of Office-Based Gynecological Procedures
PAIN
MANAGEMENT
Rameet H. Singh, MD
This course focuses on pain management of common office-based gynecological procedures like endometrial biopsy,
intrauterine device insertion, colposcopy and biopsies, hysteroscopy, and hysteroscopic permanent contraception and first
trimester dilation and curettage.
Burnout: A Constant Threat
PATIENT
SAFETY
CULTURAL
COMPETENCE
Roger P. Smith, MD
Simple tools to identify the causes and symptoms of physician burnout by overwork and stress will be presented.
Global Health Opportunities for Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, Academic Programs
and the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Washington C. Hill, MD; Frank William J. Anderson, MD
The presentation will be an update of challenges, successes, rewards and how to become a part of the Global
Health experience.
Update on Management and Impact of Obesity in Ob-Gyn
SEE PAGE 8
IIIC
Sherry L. Blumenthal, MD
This course will review the serious consequences of obesity upon the pregnant woman and her fetus/neonate/child.
Approaches including bariatric surgery will be discussed.
Human Papilomavirus Vaccination: The Next Steps Forward
Kevin A. Ault, MD; Anne Schuchat, MD
This clinical seminar will discuss the science and public policy behind the new HPV vaccine recommendations. Barriers to
uptake of this vaccine will also be discussed.
OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
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WEDNESDAY
PATIENT SAFETY AND OFFICE PRACTICE
CLINICAL SEMINARS
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
How to Become a Reviewer for the Green Journal
Nancy C. Chescheir, MD; William W. Hurd, MD
The session will present the peer-review process for the Journal and some information about the Journal and its importance to
Ob-Gyn practitioners.
Preexposure Prophylaxis and Antiretroviral Treatment for the Prevention of HIV Transmission
GENETICS/
GENOMICS
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Jean Anderson, MD; Jenell S. Coleman, MD
This session will highlight Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Antiretroviral Treatment for the prevention of HIV transmission.
PrEP is one of the newest and most useful tools for HIV negative women at hightest risk of HIV transmission.
ACOGANNUALMEETING
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OBSTETRICS
GYNECOLOGY
PRACTICE
CUTTING EDGE TOPICS IN OB-GYN
TUESDAY, 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
This session will feature a panel of speakers from subspecialty societies that will bring you up-to-date on
the hot topics and current trends that have the most impact. Moderator: L. Chesney Thompson, MD
SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE (SMFM)
SGO
SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY (SGO)
The John E. Buster, MD Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility Session
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE (ASRM)
AMERICAN UROGYNECOLOGIC SOCIETY (AUGS)
SASGOG
The Kathryn M. and Thomas F. Purdon, MD Generalists Session
THE SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC SPECIALISTS IN GENERAL OBSTETRICS
AND GYNECOLOGY
NEW THIS YEAR! WE ARE UNVEILING
The Sterling B. Williams MD, PhD, Memorial Lecture Series
on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
TUESDAY, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Nanette Santoro, MD
Managing the Menopausal Transition and Beyond
TUESDAY, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
John E. Buster, MD
Postmenopausal Estrogens: Pills, Patches, Pellets, and Gels
TUESDAY, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Roger Lobo, MD
Use of HT in Women with Medical Diseases
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THINGS TO REMEMBER
TRAVEL INFORMATION
ACOG has an agreement with United Airlines and Delta Airlines
for discounts on airfare to the 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific
Meeting, San Francisco, California for travel booked for the
forum for the dates April 29 through May 9, 2015. The discounts
range from 2–10% if you use the ACOG discount codes while
booking the travel. Booking options listed below:
United Airlines
On-line Bookings (2%-10% discount)
Go to: www.united.com and enter offer code
to get discounted rate.
Offer Code: ZT33133177
Phone (2%–10% discount): 1-800-426-1122 (there may be an
airline processing fee)
Meeting Z Code: ZT33
Agreement Code: 133177
Delta Airlines
Online Bookings (2%–10% discount) at www.delta.com
Enter meeting event code for discounted rate.
Meeting Event Code: NMJUB
Phone: 1-800-328-1111 (there may be an airline processing fee)
Ticket Designator Code: NMJUB
Group Ticket Designator: NGBH2 (if you have a group of 10
traveling together on the same flights)
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
ACOG will have a room in the convention center for mothers who
are nursing. Breast pumps and individual kits will be available
for those who need this service. The Mothers’ Lounge equipment
is free of charge to Annual Meeting attendees, but storage is
not permitted. The room will be open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from
Saturday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 6.
CHILDREN’S POLICY
For the protection of your children and in order to maintain the
scientific nature of the exhibition, no children under the age of
18 will be allowed in the exhibit hall during installation, dismantle,
or show hours. Strollers are not permitted in the exhibit hall at
any time. An exception will be made on Wednesday, May 6 from
10:30 – 11:30 AM during the Convocation Reception, when a
designated area in the exhibit hall will be made available
for children.
ACOG ADVOCACY CENTER
NEW CAPITAL COFFEES!
Want to learn about federal, state, and political hot topics?
Join ACOG legislative leaders each day at 10:00 am at the ACOG
Advocacy Center located in Moscone South Lobby for coffee and
conversation about legislative issues that matter to you and
your patients. This event is free to attend and seating will be
by availability.
INDUCTION OF NEW FELLOWS
Monday, May 4 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 6 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
CAREER CONNECTION
Access hundreds of jobs! Post your CV or search job postings!
The ACOG Career Connection booth will be available during the
annual meeting and a career fair will be held in the Exhibit Hall on
Tuesday, May 5 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
THE DONOR LOUNGE
We are excited to announce that the Donor Lounge will now
be open all five days of the annual meeting—Saturday through
Wednesday. The Donor Lounge is available exclusively to
President’s, Beacham, Reis, and Junior Fellow Society Members.
The Lounge will be located in Room 110 of Moscone Center.
SENIOR AND FOUNDING FELLOW LOUNGE
Welcome Founding, Life and Senior Fellows! Come gather with
colleagues and friends. The Senior and Founding Fellow Lounge
will be located in the Moscone Convention Center and will be open
Monday through Wednesday. Light refreshments will be available.
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MOTHERS’ LOUNGE
ACOGANNUALMEETING
@ACOG_AM
New Fellows will be inducted during the Presidential Inauguration and Convocation on Wednesday, May 6. New Fellows will be
recognized individually as they are called by name to walk across
the stage and receive their certificates from the ACOG Executive
Vice President. A professional photographer will take pictures as
you shake hands with the ACOG President. Fellows admitted in
2014 through March 1, 2015 and Fellows from the class of 2013
are invited to participate. Immediately following the Presidential
Inauguration and Convocation, a reception will be held to honor
newly-inducted Fellows and their families.
ROBING
Robing will be available for VIPs and newly-admitted Fellows.
More detailed information will be available in the Final Program.
SPOUSE AND GUEST EVENT
Chocolate and All That Jazz
Monday, May 4 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
San Francisco Marriott Hotel
Cost: $20
THINGS TO REMEMBER
ACOG EXHIBIT BOOTH (#1217)
Don’t forget to stop by the ACOG Exhibit Booth. The ACOG Exhibit
is the one place to obtain information on the many activities of
the College and Congress. College and Congress publications and
products will be on display and samples of many of the patient
education pamphlets will be available.
On Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5, ACOG Fellows Edward
Zabrek, MD, the medical editor of iPhone Life magazine, and Brian
A. Levine, MD, MS, Junior Fellow (District II), will demonstrate the
latest handheld computers and mobile devices. Handheld devices
will also be available for physicians to experience the latest
medical computing technology.
On Wednesday, May 6, the ACOG Booth will be the venue for the
6th Annual Historical Film Festival sponsored by the J. Bay Jacobs,
MD, Library for the History of Obstetrics & Gynecology in America.
The College will be featuring a film by Lyle G. McNeile, MD and
Donald G. Tollefson, MD from the University of Southern California
Department of Ob-Gyn entitled “Around the Clock: You and Your
Baby” (featuring “Teddy Boy”) from 1931.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
Professional photographs, audio, and video will be captured
during the annual meeting. Attendees and their guests
hereby grant ACOG and its representatives’ permission to be
photographed and/or recorded by audio and/or video at the
meeting. Attendees and their guests give ACOG permission to
copyright, publish, and distribute these photographs, audio
recordings and/or video recordings and use them in any and all
media, including print and electronic for any lawful purpose.
Attendees and their guests hereby release and discharge the
College, its officers, directors, employees, agents, assigns, and
designees from any and all claims and demands arising out of
or in connection with the use of Annual Meeting photography,
audio and/or video, including but not limited to any claims for
defamation or invasion of privacy.
Also on Wednesday, May 6, the ACOG Booth and the exhibit hall
will be the venue for the Convocation Reception. We will welcome
the 2014–2015 class of new Fellows of the College.
Throughout the meeting, staff from various committees and
programs will be on hand to provide members with information
and answer questions about services and development of
guidelines. In addition, staff will be available to answer any
questions you may have regarding the ABOG Maintenance of
Certification program.
Editors and staff from Obstetrics & Gynecology will be present
to discuss future plans and answer questions about submitting
articles for publication. Demonstrations of the electronic
manuscript submission system and the journal website will be
available upon request.
DONOR
ALERT!
BECOME A PRESIDENT’S, BEACHAM, REIS OR JUNIOR FELLOW SOCIETY MEMBER.
Renew your membership or join for the first time while registering online for the annual
meeting or go to our home page www.acog.org and click the DONATE NOW button.
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ANCILLARY MEETINGS
All ancillary meetings will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis (headquarter hotel) unless
otherwise noted. * denotes meetings held at Moscone Convention Center
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
•Council of District Chairs (CDC)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
•Council of District Chairs (CDC) Reception
and Dinner
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
•“How I Practice” 2015 Video Series—
Filming
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
•District XII Executive Committee Meeting
8:30 AM –5:00 PM
•Presidential Officers’ Dinner
•ACOG-CDC Maternal/Mortality and
Morbidity Meeting: Partnering for Safety
FRIDAY, MAY 1
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
•Council of University Chairs and Ob-Gyn
(CUCOG)/AMGO Annual Meeting
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
•Executive Board Meeting
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
•Council of University Chairs and Ob-Gyn
(CUCOG)/AMGO Reception
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
•AGOS Interim Council Meeting
•ACOG Town Hall Meeting Hosted by the
Council of District Chairs*
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
•Film Festival*
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
•Social Media Meet-up in the Social Media
Lounge (Moscone South Lobby)*
•Executive Board Reception and Dinner
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 2
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
•“How I Practice” 2015 Video Series—
Filming
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
•Annual Business Meeting and Award
Program*
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
•Oral History Video Project
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
•JFCAC Meeting (Working lunch)*
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM*
•Social Media Meet-up in the Social Media
Lounge
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
•Welcome Reception (Location TBD)
SUNDAY, MAY 3
•SASGOG Reception*
•District IV Junior Fellow Fellow Advisory
Council Meeting
6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
•AI/AN Women’s Health Committee
Breakfast
•ACOG/HIS Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
•Junior Fellows Breakfast and Business
Meeting
•11th Annual Young Physician Breakfast
Forum
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
•“How I Practice” 2015 Video Series—
Filming
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
•Committee on Patient Safety and Quality
Improvement
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
•McCain and Gellhaus Fellows Luncheon
(additional fee)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
•Silver Badge Club Luncheon Meeting
•“How I Practice” 2015 Video Series—
Filming
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
•Spouse and Guest Event: Chocolate and
All That Jazz (additional fee)
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
•Exhibit Hall Lunch*
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
•Medical Student Residency Fair
•Career Fair in Exhibit Hall*
•Cutting Edge Topics in Ob-Gyn*
•Film Festival (reshown)*
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
•Breastfeeding in Obstetrics Symposia*
•Social Media Meet-up (Moscone South
Lobby)*
•Symposia: Should Assisted Reproductive
Practice Be Regulated?*
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
•“Appy Hour” (Exhibit Hall)*
•District IV Executive Committee Meeting
•Family Planning Session with AHRP/LARC*
•District VII Executive Committee Meeting
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
•District VIII Executive Committee Meeting
•Medical Student, JFCAC, Young Physician
Reception
•District IX Committee on Patient Safety
and Quality Improvement
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
•SASGOG Annual Meeting*
•Committee on Honors & Recognition
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
MONDAY, MAY 4
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
•District XI Executive Committee Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 5
•Mix and Mingle Alumni Reception
•Past Presidents’ Business Forum
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
•Convocation and Inaguration*
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
•Convocation Reception (Exhibit Hall)*
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
•Committee on Nominations
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
•National Officer Candidates Forum
Speaker Ready Room
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
•National Officer Candidates Forum
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
•Executive Board Meeting
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CONGRESS AND COLLEGE
EXECUTIVE BOARDS MEETING
PAST PRESIDENTS’ BUSINESS
FORUM
(By invitation only)
(By invitation only)
FRIDAY, MAY 1
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
The Congress and College Executive Boards will meet in the San
Francisco Marriott Marquis.
CONGRESS AND COLLEGE
EXECUTIVE BOARDS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
5:30 PM
SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
(By invitation only)
The Congress and College Executive Boards will meet in the
San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
AND AWARD PROGRAM
MONDAY, MAY 4
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LOCAL VENUE
The Past Presidents’ Business Forum will meet at a local venue.
NATIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATES’
FORUM*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
2:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
The National Officer Candidates’ Forum will meet at the San
Francisco Marriott Marquis. The candidates for National office for
May 2016 to May 2017 will make presentations to all Congress and
College members. The members of the national Committee on
Nominations, including first and second alternates, are required
to attend.
*ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
SATURDAY, MAY 2
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
MOSCONE SOUTH GATEWAY BALLROOM
The Annual Business Meeting of the American Congress of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Election of Officers of the
Congress will be held at the Moscone South Gateway Ballroom,
followed by an informational meeting on the activities of the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. National
officers will be elected at the Congress meeting; year-end reports
will be presented at the separate meetings. All Fellows are
encouraged to attend both meetings. The Award Program will also
be a part of the Annual Business Meeting.
MIX AND MINGLE ALUMNI
RECEPTION
MONDAY, MAY 4
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
Network with Alumni and Colleagues at the 2nd Annual Mix
and Mingle.
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CAMP ACOG AND YOUTH TOURS
OVERALL SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 2
Onsite: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
“Totally Techno”
Off-Site Tour: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 3
Onsite: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
“Weird Science”
Off-Site Tour: 10:00 AM –4:00 PM
SUNNY SAN FRAN
Come see the all the sights that Francisco has to offer as you enjoy the perfect weather,
and make new friends at one of the most popular international tourist destinations
in California. Camp ACOG is here to offer you 4 fun-filled days that will be packed with
non-stop adventures. San Francisco is one of America’s most exciting cities with enough
history, mystery and entertainment to satisfy our campers. With crafts and games to
complement our host city and exciting tours around the area, you will be blown away with
non-stop fun.
*Please note that all children ages 6 years and older are welcome to participate in the off-site
Youth Tours. Children under 6 years, and those above 6 years who wish to remain on-site, will be
entertained with various games, arts & crafts, movies, and special visitors, such as magicians,
clowns, and face painters.
Monday, May 4
Onsite: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
“Day of Discovery”
Off-Site Tour: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5
Onsite: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
“Land and Sea Adventures”
Off-Site Tour: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
On-site fee is
$5 per hour, per child
TOTALLY TECHNO
TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION AND IMAX
Today we’ll travel to the Tech Museum of Innovation to see things that go squeak, blink
and bump. From the first whoosh, plunk, and whir of the audio-kinetic sculpture outside,
we’ll know this is no ordinary museum! This museum brings Silicon Valley ingenuity to
life with imaginative exhibits and labs that expose us to the remarkable technological
advances taking place around us every day. Here we’ll discover firsthand how the
technologies of today work, and how they affect our life everyday. See how bits of silicon
from rocks become the computer chip in our calculators. Picture a 23-foot double helix
made of telephone books, a giant “microchip” that calculates the day of the week your
birthday falls on in the year 2020, and a robot that draws your portrait or plays a game.
It’s technology at our fingertips! Lunch is included.
Date
Saturday, May 2
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost per Child
$40.00
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WEIRD SCIENCE
EXPLORATORIUM AND TACTILE DOME
Have you ever held lightning in your hand, stuck your finger in a cow’s eye or stepped
into a mini tornado? Get ready for full sensory overload as we visit the Exploratorium.
Here we’ll find more than 700 interactive exhibits to touch, see, smell, hear, push, pull,
spin and wind. At this amazing hands-on science museum which illuminates human
perception and the laws of physics, we’ll have the opportunity to investigate almost
every puzzle known to man. Our world will be turned inside out. Next we will visit the
Tactile Dome located inside the Exploratorium. Here we will discover the unseen world
of the Tactile Dome—an interactive excursion through total darkness, where your sense
of touch becomes your only guide. Lunch is included.
Date
Sunday, May 3
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost per Child
$40.00
Date
Monday, May 4
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost per Child
$40.00
Date
Tuesday, May 5
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost per Child
$40.00
DAY OF DISCOVERY
MUIR WOODS AND ZEUM!
Today’s adventure begins with a trip to Muir Woods National Park where we will walk
among magnificent California Redwoods, the tallest trees on earth. If we were to count the
rings, we’d see that some of the trees are over 3,000 years old! Trails, 50 species of birds,
black-tailed deer, steelhead trout, and hundreds of other “wild inhabitants” can’t wait
to welcome us to their world of tranquility and awesome beauty. Next, the adventure of
a lifetime awaits us at Zeum!, an interactive art and technology museum where we can
showcase our creativity. In The Production Lab, we can collaborate on a range of tasks to
make a movie. We can change movie backdrops, act in movies and create movie graphics
and sound tracks. In The Learning Lab, we can use Apple computers to build Web pages
or create animated figures. There’s also a digital camera that lets us manipulate our own
images on computer screens. In The Artist Studio, we can make figures out of modeling
clay and wire, then film them in our own version of Claymation. The only limit here is our
imagination. Lunch is included.
LAND AND SEA ADVENTURES
SAN FRANCISCO ZOO AND AQUARIUM
Today’s adventure is a one-of-a-kind land and sea showcase. We will start the day by going
to the San Francisco Zoo where we will see the homes to many fascinating botanical
collections that are nestled against the Pacific Ocean. Here we will come into contact with
more than 250 different species of animals, including those that are highly endangered.
Each and every animal here will inspire us as we browse through exhibits and plant
studies to animal collections and endangered species. Following the land animals, we will
travel to the San Francisco Aquarium where we will get to see the adventures of the sea.
Here we will view many underwater species and gather information as we walk through
the interactive exhibits that the Aquarium of the Bay offers. There are more than 20,000
marine animals here at the aquarium that we will view and even participate in hands-on
animal encounters with. Lunch is included.
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SPOUSE AND GUEST TOURS
OVERALL SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 2
“BEST OF THE BAY”
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 3
“VOYAGE ACROSS THE BAY” “VINES AND WINES”
9:00 PM – 2:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 4
“BEST OF THE BAY”
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Please register for spouse and guest tours at
www.accentregister.com/register/acogtours15
“ESCAPE TO THE ROCK”
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5
“ENCHANTED FORESTS”
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
THE BEST OF THE BAY: CITY TOUR
San Fran, City by the Bay, The Paris of the West, or whatever you want to call it, San
Francisco is known as one of the world’s most culturally diverse and romantic cities.
This narrated city tour will take you through the well-known parts of the city, as well
as new ones that will charm and surprise you. You’ll see well-known landmarks that
lend to the romantic charm of the city, take in breathtaking views and experience
the steep hills that have made San Francisco so famous. You will see everything from
the famous Lombard Street, renowned as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” to
Fisherman’s Wharf and China Town. Your guests will get lost in the majesty of the city
seeing sights both old and new.
When
Saturday, May 2
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 4
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Duration
4 Hours
Activity Level
Light
Cost per Person
$45.00
When
Sunday, May 3
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Duration
5 Hours
Activity Level
Heavy
Cost per Person
$100.00
VOYAGE ACROSS THE BAY: BICYCLING THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Experience the Golden Gate Bridge and the city of San Francisco from a different
perspective—on a bike. Touted as being one of the best ways to view San Francisco,
this tour will allow you to see one of the city’s most recognized landmarks “up close
and personal” as you embark on a scenic, adventurous bike tour across the longest
suspension bridge in the country!
A Motor Coach will take you to the bike depot, where you will be custom-fitted for your
bicycle. Then head on up the Golden Gate Bridge for a memorable experience. The Marin
Headlands, Alcatraz, Angel Island and San Francisco’s skyline are all in the horizon as you
bike in the clouds.
After your trek on the bridge, you will peddle to Ft. Baker, past the Coast Guard Station in
Marin County to the charming town of Sausalito. Once in Sausalito, ranked as one of the
top 20 destinations in the country, you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch on your
own before heading back to San Francisco.
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VINES AND WINES: SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
Let your eyes take in the stunning scenery of Sonoma Valley Country, one of the most
diverse wine growing regions in the world, as you travel down roads where vineyards
stretch into the breathtaking mountainous background. Whether you are a grape
connoisseur or new enthusiast to the world of wine, this tour of one of the valley’s famous
wineries offers you a unique opportunity to increase your knowledge and enjoyment
of wine. Sonoma Valley is known as the birthplace of the California premium wine
industry and the vineyards are some of the finest in the world. Experienced tour guides
will accompany you on your journey through Sonoma’s rustic surroundings amidst the
picturesque backdrop of valleys of grapes in this famous region.
When
Sunday, May 3
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration
4 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Cost per Person
$67.00
When
Monday, May 4
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration
4 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Cost per Person
$87.00
When
Tuesday, May 5
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Duration
6 Hours
Activity Level
Extreme
Cost per Person
$65.00
ESCAPE TO “THE ROCK”: VISITING ALCATRAZ
“The Rock” is one of San Francisco’s most famous and feared landmarks. The island
of Alcatraz has a long history with hauntings, even the Native Americans kept their
distance calling it “Evil Island.” This will be your destination today as you hop aboard
a short ferry ride for a tour of this infamous island prison. Because of its isolation from
the outside by the cold, strong, hazardous currents of the waters of San Francisco
Bay, Alcatraz was used to house Civil War prisoners as early as 1861. The prison was
home to Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and Robert “The Birdman” Stroud to name a
few. The prison is said to be haunted by its tortured prisoners, so pay close attention
to your surroundings!
You will discover some of the prison’s historical tales and learn about the “Famous
Escapes.” Listen to the voices of former guards and inmates as you tour the cell house
that was their job, their home, their life.
Don’t let the tales of “America’s Devil’s Island” fool you; Alcatraz is worth the trip for
some of the best views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
ENCHANTED FORESTS: MUIR WOODS AND SAUSALITO
This tour will take you on a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, where we will
stop for some of the most stunning sights California has to offer. Here we can look
back at the City by the Bay and enjoy the magnificent skyline of the city.
Our tour begins with the Muir Woods National Monument, where people come from
around the globe to pay homage to nature in this cathedral of redwoods. The cool
breezes of the coastal environment of northern Marin County make it one of the few
places in the world that giant redwoods still flourish and grow to amazing heights.
You will stand in awe of the 750-year-old giant Sequoias and the natural sanctuary of
the forest canopy, that even at high noon, removes the sunlight and leaves you in a
shadowy haven. Enjoy a stroll through this amazing park before continuing on.
Next, we’ll head to Sausalito, located north of San Francisco in an area located on
sloping ocean-side hills. Dubbed San Francisco’s Riviera, Sausalito possesses all
the charm of the Mediterranean. Its winding streets are lined with fine restaurants,
elegant shops, and wonderful art galleries. Stop for a breath of fresh air on the dock
that Otis Redding wrote about in the famous “Dock of the Bay” while staying on a
houseboat in Sausalito. You’ll never want this picturesque, magical day to end.
Note: There is an extreme amount of walking on this tour. Please dress for the weather
(which is often cool) and wear comfortable shoes.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
All attendees must register for the Annual Clinical and Scientific
Meeting. Advance registration saves time and money and
guarantees you the largest selection of Postgraduate Courses,
Clinical Seminars, Lunch with the Experts (roundtable
discussions), Lunch Seminars (boxed Lunch with seminar) and
Surgical Tutorials.
You may visit our website at acog.org/annualmeeting to access
online meeting registration and housing reservations.
Before completing your Advance Registration Form, please review
the Preliminary Program. If you are mailing or faxing in your form,
please list as many choices as possible for the sessions you are
interested in, especially the Lunch with the Experts that have a
limit of nine registrants per table.
acog.org/annualmeeting
Clinical Seminars and Surgical Tutorials are included in the
registration fee and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Colloquia are also included in the registration fee, but there is no
need to register for these keynote lectures.
Please mail or fax your Advance Registration Form to:
ACOG Registration Center
c/o J Spargo & Associates
11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030
Fax: (703) 631-6288 • (888) 319-3864
Email: acogregistration@jspargo.com
When you arrive at the meeting, please remember that the wait
time on our busiest days is approximately 45 minutes, so
please pick up your registration material the day before your
first session.
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees for the 2015 Annual Meeting include
complimentary Colloquia, Clinical Seminars, Surgical Tutorials, the Film
Festival, and the Welcome Reception, and are as follows:
Advance Fee
Prior to Midnight
April 10, 2015
On-site Fee
On and After
April 10, 2015
ACOG Fellow
$625
$700
ACOG Junior Fellow in Practice
$625
$700
ACOG Junior Fellow in Training
$400
$480
ACOG Life Fellow/Fellow Senior Status
$380
$455
ACOG Member on Active Duty in the US Military
$390
$390
ACOG Associate Member
$580
$625
ACOG Educational Affiliate
$580
$625
Resident, Non-Member
$845
$920
Physician, Non-Member
$845
$920
Other Healthcare Professional
$870
$945
Medical Student
$25
$25
Spouse/Guest
$140
$190
ACOG Honorary Fellow
$625
$700
Practice Manager
$140
$215
One-Day Registration—ACOG Fellow
$340
$375
One-Day Registration—ACOG Junior Fellow in Practice
$340
$375
One-Day Registration—ACOG Junior Fellow in Training
$160
$190
One-Day ACOG Member on Active Duty in the US Military
$160
$160
There are multiple one-day registrations available: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues
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REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
ACOG Fellow: Must be a physician whose professional activity is
devoted to the practice of obstetrics and/or gynecology. Practicing
board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists within the geographic
confines of ACOG may apply for membership under this category.
Processing of completed applications may take four months.
Incomplete applications may take longer. ACOG admits and
activates qualified candidates on a monthly basis.
ACOG Junior Fellow in Practice: Must be an obstetrician
and/or gynecologist who is a recent graduate from an allopathic,
approved residency program. Junior Fellowship is also available
to physicians in Argentina, Central America, Chile, Dominican
Republic, Mexico, and the West Indies. Processing of completed
applications may take two to four weeks. Incomplete applications
may take longer. ACOG admits and activates qualified candidates
on a monthly basis.
ACOG Junior Fellow in Training: Must be an obstetriciangynecologist resident, in an approved program (United States
and Canada). Junior Fellowship is also available to residents in
Argentina, Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic, Mexico,
and the West Indies. Processing of completed applications may
take two to four weeks.
ACOG Life Fellow/Fellow Senior Status: Life Fellow is a Fellow
who has fully retired from any professional activity with 25 years
of active Fellow status and attainment of age 65. Fellow Senior
Status is a Fellow engaged part-time in any professional activity
with 25 years of active Fellow status and attainment of age 60.
Processing of completed applications may take two weeks.
ACOG Associate Member: Any physician who has given valuable
service in obstetrics and/or gynecology and who is not eligible
to be a Fellow. Practicing board-certified physicians of other
specialties in the geographic confines of ACOG may apply for
membership under this category. Practicing osteopathic boardcertified ob-gyn physicians in the geographic confines of ACOG
may apply for membership under this category. Practicing
non-board-certified ob-gyns in the geographic confines of ACOG
may apply for membership under this category. Processing
of completed applications may take four months. Incomplete
applications may take longer. ACOG admits and activates qualified
candidates on a monthly basis.
ACOG Educational Affiliate: An individual in a medical education
or training program that would not qualify for physician
membership or a certified health care professional may apply.
Applicants must provide patient care. Processing of completed
applications may take two to four weeks. Incomplete applications
may take longer.
Resident, Non-ACOG: A graduate and licensed physician
receiving training in a specialty in a hospital and is not a
member of the College.
Physician, Non-ACOG: A physician who is not a member of the
College and who provides direct women’s healthcare clinical
services to patients.
Other Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides
hands-on, direct patient healthcare services or is engaged
in women’s healthcare research and who is not in any of the
membership categories of the College or is not a physician. These
individuals may include, but are not limited to, nurses, midwives,
physician’s assistants, sonographers, radiology technicians, etc.
This category does not include individuals who work for medical
industry companies.
Medical Student: An individual currently enrolled in medical
school (MD, DO) at an accredited institution. Not open to other
types of students. Processing of completed applications may
take one to two weeks. Submission of your application is done
electronically. Medical students must show identification from an
accredited institution when their registration packets are picked
up onsite.
Spouse/Guest: Is defined as a spouse, significant other, friend, or
an adult child age 18 or older who wishes to attend the meeting
but does not wish to receive continuing medical education (CME)
credits or cognates. An exhibitor, co-worker, or an associate of
an exhibitor does not qualify for the guest registration category.
A registered spouse or guest is allowed to attend the symposia
sessions, the Welcome Reception and to visit the exhibit hall.
They are eligible to purchase tickets for spouse/guest program
activities. Registration must be indicated on the ACOG Advance
Registration Form. Spouse/guest and adult family members who
wish to register for courses and receive CME credits or cognates
must register in the appropriate registration category listed above.
One-Day Registrant: One-day registration is available on site for
ACOG members only. Guests, exhibitors, press, or others cannot
register using this category. One-day registrants can only attend
sessions and purchase tickets for events being held on the day
they register.
One-Day Registrant: One-day registration is available on site for
Junior Fellow in Practice members only. One-day registrants can
only attend sessions and purchase tickets for events being held on
the day they register.
One-Day Registrant: One-day registration is available on site for
Junior Fellow in Training members only. One-day registrants can
only attend sessions and purchase tickets for events being held on
the day they register.
Practice Manager: A practice manager is a management
professional who coordinates all functions of
a private practice.
ACOG Member on Active Duty in the United States Military:
A member of ACOG that is also on active duty in the United
States Military.
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SESSION FEES
You must be registered for the ACM to register for most sessions.
Clinical seminars are included in the registration fee and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If conflicting sessions are
requested, a selection will be made for you.
6-Hour Postgraduate Course
$290
Life Fellow/Fellow Senior Status
$240
6-Hour Hands-on Postgraduate Course $640
3-Hour Postgraduate Course $165
3-Hour Hands-on Postgraduate Course $320
Lunch with the Experts $ 55
Luncheon Seminar $ 55
Surgical Tutorial Included in registration
Colloquia
Included in registration
Clinical Seminars Included in registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Deadline for receipt of advance registration is midnight (EST),
Friday, April 10, 2015. If your registration form is received
after Friday, April 10, 2015, you will be charged the onsite
registration fee.
If you register in advance, your registration information, including
your name badge, tickets, final program, and other information
will be available at the Advance Registration counter, located in
the Moscone North Lobby, during the following hours:
Friday, May 1
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 2 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 3 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 4 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 6 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Please bring your confirmation with you onsite.
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REGISTRATION CHANGE/CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations or changes must be received, in writing, by
April 10, 2015. Cancellations received by this date will receive a
full refund less a 20% processing fee. No refunds will be made for
cancellations received after April 10, 2015. Please email, fax, or
mail your cancellation to:
ACOG Registration & Housing Center
c/o J Spargo & Associates
11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030
Email: acogregistration@jspargo.com
Fax: (703) 631-6288
BADGE CATEGORIES
Attendees will receive name badges of different colors based
on the following:
Fellow, Life Fellow, Fellow Senior Status, Junior
Fellow in Practice, Junior Fellow in Training Green
Associate Member/Educational Affiliate Purple
Resident, Non-Member/Physician,
Non-Member, Practice Manager
Other Healthcare Professional Medical Student Spouse/Guest Exhibitor Blue
Orange
Yellow
Green Stripe
Red
Exhibitor Guest Pass Black
Staff and Vendors Clear
Your badge will have a code. This badge function code will make
your interactions with the exhibitors more efficient. Each coded
badge contains the information that exhibitors need to register
you with their company and to ensure that you are identified
correctly in their records.
HOTEL INFORMATION
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS
J. Spargo & Associates is ACOG’s exclusive and official
housing bureau for the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG) 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.
In addition to the discounted rates offered at ACOG participating
hotels, booking your room through the ACOG Housing Center
includes these important benefits:
• Complimentary shuttle service to and from participating hotels
and the Moscone Convention Center.
• Guaranteed discounted group rates and protected rooms in the
event of hotel overbooking.
• Access to onsite 24-hour housing customer service in the event
of a challenge.
Beware of Housing Pirates and Poachers! ACOG does not endorse
booking hotel reservations via sources other than through
J. Spargo & Associates. Book your reservation by Friday, April
3, 2015, to take advantage of the special rates offered to all
attendees and exhibitors. Hotel rates, location, and availability
may be viewed online or by contacting J. Spargo & Associates,
ACOG’s exclusive and official housing bureau for the Annual
Clinical and Scientific Meeting. ACOG is committed to providing a
high quality housing experience for its attendees and exhibitors
and contracts rooms for their housing needs. Should you have
any questions on housing or solicitations, please contact ACOG’s
Housing Center at acoghousing@jspargo.com.
By Phone: Call in your reservations to the ACOG Housing Center
at 888-319-3864, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. ET–5:00 p.m. ET.
If outside the USA, please call (703) 449-6418.
By Fax: (703) 631-6288
Suite Request: To request a suite, please send your request in
writing to acoghousing@jspargo.com.
Please Note: Hotel requests will not be accepted directly by hotels.
Please make your hotel reservations through the ACOG Registration
Center no later than Friday, April 3, 2015. Special room rates cannot be guaranteed after this date or after the room block is filled.
Your reservation will be guaranteed against your credit card and
your credit card will not be charged until you check in to the hotel
unless you are a “no show” or you cancel your reservation outside
of the cancellation policy. Please do not be a “no-show.” If you
cancel your registration for the meeting, please remember to cancel
your hotel reservation seven days prior to your scheduled check-in
date. ACOG attempts to obtain the largest number of hotel rooms
at the lowest possible rates; however, if the College has a significant
no-show rate, hotels are reluctant to commit larger room blocks
and offer lower rates. If a reservation is properly canceled, another
Annual Meeting registrant can use the room.
CANCELLATION OR CHANGES
Cancellations or changes must be made in writing through the ACOG
Registration Center on or before Friday, April 3, 2015, by faxing (703) 631-6288,
or e-mail to acogregistration@jspargo.com, or mail to ACOG Registration
Center, c/o J Spargo & Associates, 11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112, Fairfax,
VA 22030. A new confirmation will be sent to you if changes or cancellations
are made. Cancellation policies will be strictly enforced. Reservations must be
cancelled at least 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival date; otherwise, you
will forfeit your entire advance deposit. If you are within 7 days of your arrival,
cancel your reservation directly with your hotel. Please make sure to note your
cancellation number, the name of the person you spoke with, the date and the
time. You will need this information in case of a discrepancy.
SHUTTLE BUS
ACOG is pleased to provide shuttle bus service for the 2015 Annual
Meeting for all hotels in the ACOG room block that are not within
walking distance of the Moscone Convention Center. These buses
will run continuously during all official Annual Meeting events.
REBATE DISCLOSURE
A portion of your room rate will be used to offset the College’s cost
for registration and shuttle bus services.
HOTEL ROOM RATES
ACOG has made every effort to provide attendees with a variety of hotels. Hotel room rates do not include hotel sales and
occupancy taxes. See hotel information and rates listed below:
1. Courtyard by Marriott San
Francisco Downtown
299 Second Street
San Francisco, California 94105
Single/Double$239
2. Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street
San Francisco, California 94108
Single/Double$289
3. Grand Hyatt San Francisco
345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, California 94108
Single/Double$269
4. Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Single/Double$260
5. Hotel Palomar
12 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Single/Double$270
6. JW Marriott Hotel San Francisco
Union Square
500 Post Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Single/Double$269
7. San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Headquarter Hotel
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Single/Double$270
8. Marriott Union Square
480 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California 94108
Single/Double$254
9. The Westin San Francisco Market
Street
50 Third Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Single/Double$289
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HOW TO
REGISTER
REGISTER EASILY ONLINE
Visit: acog.org/annualmeeting
REGISTER NOW then complete
Click:
and submit all in one place.
FAX
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MAIL
ACOG Registration Center
c/o J Spargo & Associates
11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030
SEPARATE REGISTRATION
REQUIRED FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
• Housing Reservations
• Camp ACOG and Youth Tours
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• Spouse and Guest Tours
www.accentregister.com/
register/acogtours15
Advanced Registration Closes: April 10
Housing Reservations Closes: April 3
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVANCED
REGISTRATION IS Friday, April 10
Advanced registration saves time and money and
guarantees you the largest selection of postgraduate
courses, clinical seminars, lunch with the experts
(round table discussions), lunch seminars (boxed lunch
with seminar) and surgical tutorials.
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ACOG Registration Center
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11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030
STEP 1A: REGISTRANT INFORMATION (Please print)
First Name
Last Name
www.acog.org/annualmeeting
(888) 319-3864 (PHONE)
(703) 449-6418
(703) 631-6288 (FAX)
ACOG ID #
Name as it should appear on badge
First Name or Nickname
Last Name
Degree
Address
City
State/Province
Daytime Phone Number
Fax Number
Zip
Country
E-mail Address
Your contact information can be passed on to exhibitors at ACOG 2015 so they can contact you regarding product demonstrations, industry-sponsored symposiums and
special events taking place during the Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, giveaways, or invitations from Exhibitors. Please indicate your preference below:
 No, I am not interested in receiving any information or invitations from exhibitors.
 Yes, please allow exhibitors to contact me.
Which of the following best describes your primary practice focus?
 Ob-Gyn
 Ob Only
 Gyn Only
U
rogynecology and Pelvic
Reconstructive Surgery
 Gynecologic Oncology
 Maternal-Fetal Medicine
 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
 Primary and Preventive Care
STEP 1B: SPOUSE/GUEST REGISTRATION
If you would like to register a spouse/guest, please list the name below and include $140 with your registration fee. Spouse or guest must be linked with an Annual Meeting
registrant. To register more than one spouse/guest, please make a copy of this form.
First Name or Nickname
City
Last Name
State/Province
Advance
After April 10
ACOG Fellow
 $625
 $700
ACOG Junior Fellow in Practice
 $625
 $700
ACOG Junior Fellow in Training
 $400
 $480
ACOG Life Fellow/Fellow Senior Status
 $380
 $455
ACOG Member on Active Duty in the US Military
 $390
 $390
ACOG Associate Member
 $580
 $625
ACOG Educational Affiliate
 $580
 $625
Resident, Non-Member
 $845
 $920
Physician, Non-Member
 $845
 $920
Other Healthcare Professional
 $870
 $945
Medical Student
 $25
 $25
Spouse/Guest
 $140
 $190
ACOG Honorary Fellow
 $625
 $700
Practice Manager
 $140
 $215
One-Day Registration—ACOG Fellow
 $340
 $375
One-Day Registration—ACOG Junior Fellow in Practice
 $340
 $375
One-Day Registration—ACOG Junior Fellow in Training
 $160
 $190
One-Day ACOG Member on Active Duty in the US Military
 $160
 $160
STEP 2: REGISTRATION FEE—Forms received after Friday, April 10, 2015 will be charged the on-site registration fee.
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STEP 3: HOTEL INFORMATION (Housing Registration on page 57)
 I do not require a hotel reservation because I am staying at a local residence.
 I am staying in a hotel not in the ACOG room block. Hotel Name:
(This information is important for entry in the registration locator/message center system.)
Emergency Contact:
Name
Phone Number
STEP 4: EDUCATIONAL SELECTIONS—Please check the boxes of the sessions you would like to attend.
HANDS-ON COURSES (3 Hours)
$320
Saturday:
Monday:
 Laparoscopic Suturing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Approach Tuesday:
 Essential Skills for Safe Forceps-Assisted Vaginal Delivery  Assessing Your Skills with Simulated Vaginal and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy  Gynecologic Office Procedures
POSTGRADUATE COURSES (3-Hour)
$165
Saturday:
Monday:
 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: An Opportunity to Improve
 Update in Critical Care Medicine Relevant for the Generalist’s Practice: Why and
What You Need to Know!
 The Etiology, Prevention, and Management of Stillbirth
 Enhanced Prenatal Care for Opiate Addicted Women
 Breastfeeding in the High-Risk Patient
 Update on Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT: Indications, Benefits, Limitations,
and the Future)
 Gynecologic Ultrasound—Who? What? Where? When? Why?
 Management and Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence
 Avoiding Complications in Minimally Invasive Surgery
 OB Coding and Documentation
 Egg Freezing to Preserve Fertility Potential: How to Counsel Your Patients
Sunday:
 Primary Care Aspects for Women—Part 1
 Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring—Reducing Risk Through Standardization
 Menopausal Wellness: Living Longer and Livelier
 Placenta Accreta: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management
Tuesday:
 The Original Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: “How To” Do a Vaginal
Hysterectomy
 Simulation Team Training for Labor and Delivery
 Strategies Controlling Post-Operative Pain Minimizing Narcotics with Multi-Modal
Pain Therapies
 Maximizing the Minimum in Gynecologic Surgery
 Medical Disorders During Pregnancy: Update 2015
 GYN Coding and Documentation
 Tried and True Along with the New: Management Strategies for Recurrent First
Trimester Pregnancy Loss
 Breast Care in 2015: A Toolkit for the Practicing Ob-Gyn
 Infertility in 2015
 Primary Care Aspects for Women—Part 2
HANDS-ON COURSES (6-Hour)
$640
Saturday:
Sunday:
 Obstetric Clinical Emergencies (ECO) Course  Basic Obstetric Ultrasound: A Hands-On Experience  Advancing Your Skills in Operative and Office Hysteroscopy POSTGRADUATE COURSES (6-Hour)
$290 (Life Fellow $240)
Sunday:
 Prevention, Recognition, and Management of Complications from Gynecologic
Surgery
 Advancements in Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases
 Colposcopy Update 2015: New Guidelines for Screening, Terminology, and
Management
Tuesday:
 Maintenance of Knowledge in Ob-Gyn Practice
 Common Obstetric Dilemmas: Practical Approaches Using Evidence and
Experience
Monday:
 Advanced Surgery for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Benign Gynecology
 Best Practices in High-Risk Pregnancy
 Hysterectomy (TLH) and Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH)
 Menopause and Hormone Therapy: Reevaluating the Evidence and Looking
Toward the Future
SURGICAL TUTORIALS (Included in Registration)
Sunday:
 MRI-Based Pelvic Anatomy
 Optimizing Robotics During Laparoscopic Surgery
 Techniques in Hysteroscopic Surgery: Operative Hysteroscopy
 Techniques in Abnormal Wound Closure Including the Obese Patient
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LUNCH WITH THE EXPERTS ($55 per session)
Please check four preferences—there are only nine seats at each table.
 I would like a vegetarian meal.
 I would like a gluten-free meal. Saturday:
 I would like a peanut-free meal.
 Medical Management of Dysplasia
 CDC’s Contraceptive Guidance: Tools and Tips for Use
 Is Screening for Ovarian Cancer Really Possible?
 Contraceptive Technology Update
 Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology in 2015
 Comorbidities and Contraception
 Patient Safety: Focus on Obstetric Hemorrhage
 Contraception in the Postpartum Period
 Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding
 Immediate Postpartum IUD Insertion
 Reconnecting with Joy
 Human Trafficking and the Women’s Healthcare Provider
 Bariatric Medicine
 Evidence-Based Medicine on the Fly
 Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients
 Medical Tourism: Across Continents and Across the Internet
 Maternal Size Really Matters
 Physicians as Community Health Advocates
 Vaginal Pessary
 Disaster Planning of OB Units
 Obstetrical Counseling and Decision-Making at the Limits of Viability
 Strategies to Prevent Regulatory Non-Compliance by Novice Investigators
 How to Manage Infertility in Patients with Endometrioisis
 Midurethral Slings and Synthetic Meshes—Surgical Tips
 The Evaluation of an Adnexal Mass: Which is Concerning for Malignancy?
 Screening for Breast Cancer
 Adnexal Torsion: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
 The Difficult Vaginal Hysterectomy
 Alternatives to Hysterectomy
 Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Relationship-Centered Approach
 Complicated Vulvo-Vaginitis Syndromes: How to Diagnose and Treat
 Vaccines and the Obstetrician-Gynecologist Prevention is Better Than Treatment
 Cervical Ripening and Induction Incorporating Misoprostol
 Anticoagulation During Pregnancy
 Management of Pregnancies with a History of Preterm Birth
 Important Aspects of OB Anesthesia
 Shoulder Dystocia: Prevention and Management
 Screening for Gestational Diabetes: Newer Recommendations
 Global Issues and Opportunities in Women’s Health
 Healthcare Legislation: 2015 Challenges for Ob-Gyns
 Multispecialty Management of Sexual Problems with the PLISSIT Model
 Menopausal Management
 An Introduction to the Manual Vacuum Aspirator Genetic Abnormalities in
Gynecologic Malignancies
Sunday:
 Mobile Solutions for Ob-Gyn Physicians
 Workplace Team Building: Conflict Styles and Influence Inventory
 Research Mentoring for the Non-Fellowship Trained Academic Clinician
 Tips and Tricks in Robotic Surgery for Gynecology and Urogynecology
 Vaginal Pessary: A Surgery-Free Approach to Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
and Incontinence
 Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy: New Treatments
Tuesday:
 Immediate Post-Placental IUD
 Emergency Contraception
 I Have a Great Idea for a Medical Device...Now What Do I Do?
 Office Practice Design and Management
 Maintaining an Academic Flare While in Private Practice: A Perfect Hybrid
 Keeping Yourself From Getting Back and Neck Strain While You Practice
 Workforce Issues Affecting ACOG Fellows - Today and Tomorrow
 The Aging Physician
 Dysmenorrhea: New Views and Options for the Problem Patient
 Laparoscopic Management of Large Ovarian Cysts--PEARLS
 Challenging Topics in Reproductive Ethics for the Practicing Gynecologist
 Hormone Replacement Therapy
 Triple Witching: Obesity, Menopause and Metabolic Syndrome
 ASCCP Management Guidelines
 Breast Disease
 Obstetrical Hemorrhage Bundle, Hospital Implementation
 Creating a Laborist Group at Your Institution
 SSRI’s During Pregnancy: Fact vs. Fiction
 Finding a Needle in a Haystack: The Workup of Stillbirth
 Thrombophilias and Pregnancy
 OB Ultrasound for Fetal Assessment
 Assessment of Fetal Heart Tracing: Predicting Levels of Fetal Acidosis
 Beyond Kegels and Biofeedback: Discussing the Broader Scope of Physical
Therapy in Obstetrics
 Update on Diabetes in Pregnancy
 Recurrent and/or Difficult-to-Treat Vaginitis
 Benefits and Pitfalls in Cervical Cancer Prevention Guidelines with Carcinoma
In-Situ (CIN 3+) as the “Target Precursor”
 Advances in Vaginal Microflora, Immunity, Bacterial Vaginosis and Candidiasis
 Effective Handoffs in Labor and Delivery: Best Practices and Overcoming Barriers
 Perinatal Outcomes in Nutritionally-Monitored Obese Pregnant Women
 EMRs for OBs and Health Reform
 Obstetric Use of Insulin Analogues
 SBIRT Model: Screening for and Managing Substance Use in Practice
 Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta/Increta/Percreta: Preparation for Delivery
 Morbidly Obese Patients: Clinical Pearls to Make Your Life Easier
 First Trimester Evaluation: NIPT, CGH: Sorting the Hype From Reality
 Lipids in Women’s Health
 VBAC: Feasibility, Value, and the Growing Trend You Don’t Want to Miss
 Feeding Frenzy—Diet and Nutrition in Pregnancy
 Shoulder Dystocia: Protecting Your Patients and Yourself
 PCOS: What You Need to Know as a General Ob-Gyn
 Management of Prescription Opiate Abuse During Pregnancy
 Infertility Management for the Generalist: What You Need to Know
 Helping a Patient Coping with Fetal Loss
 Vacuum Extraction Do’s and Don’t’s
 Bring Back Breast Care to the Ob-Gyn
 Preservation, Fertility, and Restoration
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LUNCH SEMINARS ($55 per session)
 I would like a vegetarian meal.
 I would like a gluten-free meal. Saturday:
 I would like a peanut-free meal.
 Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Relationship-Centered Approach
 The OB’s Guide to Bereavement and Aftercare for Stillbirth
 SCOPE: How to Apply for Your Office Certification
 To Be A Fetus: Management of Twin Pregnancies
 #mHealth4women: Enhancing Healthcare Communication using Digital
Technologies
 Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
 Contemporary Cervical Cancer Screening and Management of Abnormal
Cytology and HPV Results
 Logistics for Running a Successful Immunization Program
Sunday:
Tuesday:
 Exercise in Pregnancy: The New Guidelines
 Endometrial Hyperplasia in 2015
 Maintaining Midlife Mood, Mind, and Memory: Therapeutic Options
 Cesarean Epidemic: Etiologies, Outcomes, and Potential Solutions
 Managing Infertility Without IVF
 Laparoscopic Pearls
 Contraceptive Counseling: Patient-Focused, Evidence-Based
CLINICAL SEMINARS (Included in registration fee)
Please check one additional preference.
Saturday (AM):
 Shoulder Dystocia: How to Take the Fear Out of Management
 The Busy Obstetrician’s Guide to Breastfeeding Support: Maximum Impact,
Minimum Effort
 The Pelvic Mass: Strategies for Providing Optimum Care and Avoiding Nasty Surprises
 Fundamentals of Electrosurgery for the Gynecologic Surgeon
 LARC in 2015: Getting the Most From IUDs and Implants
 Digital and Social Media in Medical Practice 2.0: Online Physician Ratings
and Twitter in Public Health
 Understanding and Enhancing Reproductive Health Care for Women Veterans
Tuesday (AM):
 Emerging Strategies for Gyn Cancer Prevention
 Preterm Birth: Cerclage, 17-OH-P, Vaginal Progesterone, Tocolyze, or Cross
Your Fingers?
 reVITALize Gynecology Data Definitions
 5-Minute MFM Consult
Saturday (PM):
 Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients
 Nulliparous Induction of Labor: Timing, Methods, and Success
 Vulvar Diseases: What Do You Know? (FLIP Classroom)
 Are You Prepared? Use Business, Technology, and Social Media Tools to Sustain
and Grow Your Practice!
 Pathophysiology of Endometriosis: New Discoveries Leading to New Treatments
 Financial Planning for Physicians: Your Financial APGAR
 Diabetes Education for Reproductive Aged Women
 Management of Anxiety and Depression in Women: Tools for OBGYN Practice
 Smart Phones and Tablets: Delivering Tech Tools Such As Apps to Ob-Gyns (FLIP
Classroom)
Tuesday (PM):
 Update in Fetal Surgery: What’s Available and What’s Appropriate
Sunday (AM):
 Anomalies That Should Not Be Missed By Ultrasound
 Update on Management of Abnormal Placentation
 Inherited Breast and Gynecologic Cancer: What is New for 2015?
 Cervical Insufficiency and Treatment: An Evidence-Based Review
 Gynecologic Surgery in the Geriatric Patient
 Vaginal Hysterectomy: The Original Minimally Invasive Approach
 Sexuality in the Elder Woman
 Midurethral Slings and Vaginal Grafts: Surgical Principles and Tips
 The Vaginal Pessary: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse
and Incontinence
 Innovation is Essential to Surgery (New Title and Flip Classroom)
Sunday (PM):
 Oocyte Freezing: Everything You Need to Know to Discuss Fertility
Postponement with Your Patients
 Medical Management of Spontaneous and Elective Abortion
 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Wading Through the Evidence on Treatment
Effectiveness
 Perfecting Your Presentations
Wednesday (AM):
 Near-Miss Maternal Mortality: Strategies for Prevention
 Care of the Transgender Patient: The Role of the Gynecologist
 An Update from the ACOG Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women
 Strategies to Cope with Medical Errors—Avoid the Second Victim
 Strategies to Strengthen Patient Communications
Monday (AM):
 New Pap Test and Management Guidelines: Navigating 2012 and 2013 Practice
Guidelines from the College and ASCCP
 Bariatric Surgery and Women’s Reproductive Health—An Ob-Gyn’s Map to the
Clinical Minefield
 Endometrial Biopsies: What the Heck Do I Do With This Path Report?
 Coming Full Circle: Inherited Thrombophilias During Pregnancy
 Pain Management of Office Based Gynecological Procedures
 Evidence-Based Cesarean Delivery
 Burnout: A Constant Threat
 Perinatal Depression (FLIP Classroom)
 Global Health Opportunities for Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, Academic
Programs and the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
 MIS and Robotics Programs: Setting Up for Success
 Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Complications--Diagnosis and Management
Monday (PM):
 Fertility Preservation
 Contraception: What You Need to Know in 2015
 Update on Management and Impact of Obesity in Ob-Gyn
 Human Papilomavirus Vaccination: The Next Steps Forward
 How to Become a Reviewer for the Green Journal
 Preexposure Prophylaxis and Antiretroviral Treatment for the Prevention of HIV
Transmission
 Diagnosis and Management of Sexual Problems (FLIP Classroom)
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STEP 5: SUMMARY OF FEES
Payment must be made in US dollars. Wire transfers not accepted. Make checks payable to ACOG.
$
Junior and Medical Student Courses
$290 (Life Fellow $240)
$
Step Up to Residency—4th Years Only
Included
#
Hands-On Course (6HR)
$640
$
Medical Student Lecture
Included
#
Postgraduate (3HR)
$165
$
Medical Student Round Table
Included
#
Hands-On Course (3HR)
$320
$
Step Up to Residency Simulation Lab—4th Years Only
Included
#
Registration Fee Subtotal (Step 2)
Postgraduate (6HR)
Lunch with the Experts
#
@ $55 each
$
Medical Student Hands-On
Included
#
Lunch Seminar(s)
#
@ $55 each
$
Ob-Gyn Residency Fair
Included
#
Surgical Tutorial(s)
Included
#
ABOG Seminar
Included
#
Clinical Seminar(s)
Included
#
Junior Fellow Course
Included
#
Medical Student, JFCAC and Young Physicians Reception Included
#
Welcome Reception
#
Included
McCain and Gellhaus Fellows Luncheon
#
@ $80 each =
$
Events for all Spouses & Guests
#
@ $20 each =
$
Young Physicians Breakfast Meeting
Included
TOTAL
#
$
STEP 6: PAYMENT INFORMATION—Payments must be made in US dollars. Wire transfers not accepted. Make checks payable to ACOG.
Total Registration Fees (Step 5): $
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HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM
THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS
Friday, April 3, 2015
ACOG Registration Center
c/o J Spargo & Associates
11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030
www.acog.org/annualmeeting
(888) 319-3864 (PHONE)
(703) 449-6418
(703) 631-6288 (FAX)
Your registration form for the Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting must be submitted in order to reserve a hotel room in the ACOG room block.
STEP 1A: REGISTRANT (Please print)
First Name
Last Name
ACOG ID #
Address
City
State/Province
Daytime Phone Number
Fax Number
Zip
Country
E-mail Address
STEP 1B: SPOUSE/GUEST SHARING HOTEL ROOM
First Name or Nickname
Last Name
STEP 2A: HOTEL RESERVATION
Hotel choice based primarily on:  Rate
 Location
 Preference
1st choice
2nd choice
3rd choice
4th choice
If your choices of hotels are sold out, you will be placed in a comparable hotel. Smoking and bed preferences will be sent to hotel, but cannot
be guaranteed until check-in at hotel.
Room(s) Requested Preferences will be sent to hotels,
but cannot be guaranteed until check-in at hotel.
Special Requests:
 Single (1 bed)
 Smoking
 Double (2 person/1 bed)
 Non-Smoking
 Double/Double (2 person/2 beds)
 Wheelchair Accessible/ADA Requirements
 Triple (3 person/2beds)
Please check here if under the Americans with Disabilities Act you may require special accommodations or services in order to attend. You will be contacted by ACOG.
 Quad (4 person/2beds)
Person(s) sharing my room (Other than spouse/family written in above)
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Credit Card Information (credit card will be charged at the time reservation is booked)
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Print Name as it appears on card
Signature (required)
Date
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
Hotels in San Francisco, California will sell out quickly. In order to safeguard your reservation, a $310 deposit is required. If you use a credit card for payment, your card will be
charged immediately and will be applied to your stay. Reservations may be cancelled up to seven days prior to arrival without penalty.
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