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TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed for Obstetricians/
Gynecologists and Family Physicians. 25% of the time
is allocated to questions and discussion.
STUDY CREDITS
Application has been made for MAINPRO-M1 and/or
Maintenance of Certification Section 1 credit hours.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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To review new and/or changing guidelines in
common obstetrical and gynecological areas
To practice and improve skills in a variety of
obstetrical and gynecological procedures To review infectious diseases in pregnancy
To review new induction of labour guidelines
To review new pap smear screening
guidelines and management of CIN
To review abnormal uterine bleeding in
gynecology
To review the management of vulvar
dermatoses
To review the management of twin
pregnancies
To review VBAC trends
To review initial workup of infertility
To review changes/advances in prenatal
screening
To review the role of genetics in women’s
health and referral criteria for medical
genetics
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Dr. Leanne McCarthy
Dr. Baharak Amir
Dr. Catherine Craig
Dr. Michael Fleming
Dr. Katharina Kieser
Dr. Martha Mills
Dr. Jennifer O’Connell
Dr. Marianne Pierce
Dr. Nancy Van Eyk
Dr. Joan Wenning
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
Fredericton, NB
Upper Tantallon, NS
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
PROGRAM – FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015
Skills Centre for Health Sciences
Room B04, Bethune Building, VG Site
Stations will be grouped together and we will be offering
the different stations throughout the day. Please register
by completing the enclosed form. Select only the stations
you wish to attend (maximum of 6) and rank in order of
priority.
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Laparoscopic Suturing
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Surgical Energy
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Essure
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Trans Vaginal Tapes
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Vacuum Extraction and 3/4th Degree Repair
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IUD Placement, Endometrial Biopsies, Cervical
& Vulvar Biopsies
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Postpartum Haemorrhage
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Breech Delivery
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Shoulder Dystocia
PROGRAM – SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
Imperial Ballroom, The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
0730-0755
Registration – Regency Ballroom
0755-0800
Welcome & Overview
0800-0900
Maternal Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy
Simon Jackson
0900-1000
Small Group Session – Choose 1
a) Induction of Labour
Joan Wenning
b) Current Management of CIN
Jim Bentley
1000-1030
Nutrition Break – Regency Ballroom
1030-1130
Diagnosis and Management of Abnormal
Uterine Bleeding
Martha Mills
1130-1230
Small Group Session – Choose 1
a) The Red Vulva: Diagnostic Dilemmas
and Therapeutic Tips
Mary Lou Baxter
b) Management of Twin Births
Lynne McLeod
1230-1330
Lunch – Regency Ballroom
1330-1430
Leo J. Peddle Memorial Lecture
‘Omics’ for the Ob/Gyn
Deborah Money
1430-1530
Small Group Session – Choose 1
a) Vaginal Birth After Cesarean:
Counseling Strategies to Support
Informed Choices
Farrell Nette & Annette Elliot-Rose
b) Infertility: Workup and Treatment
Diane Ahn
1530-1630
Small Group Session – Choose 1
a) The Changing World of Prenatal
Genetic Testing - Keeping up with the
Next Generation
Jo-Ann Brock
b) A Review of the Inherited Cancer
Syndromes from a Gynecology
Perspective
Lynette Penney
SIMULATION LEADERS
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Baharak Amir
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Maxine Bernard
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Catherine Craig
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Kathy Johnston
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Katharina Kieser
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Peter Landau
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Marianne Pierce
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Nancy Van Eyk
SPEAKERS
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Dr. Diane Ahn
Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Halifax, NS
All attendees are responsible for their own hotel and
travel expenses.
Dr. Mary Lou Baxter
Division of Dermatology, Halifax, NS
A limited number of rooms are available at the Lord
Nelson Hotel & Suites at a special rate of $115.00,
single or double occupancy.
Dr. James Bentley
Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Halifax, NS
Dr. Jo-Ann Brock
Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Halifax, NS
Dr. Simon Jackson
Division of Cardiology, Halifax, NS
Dr. Lynne McLeod
Dept Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Halifax, NS
Dr. Martha Mills
Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fredericton, NB
Dr. Deborah Money
Vice President, Women’s Health Research Institute
BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre,
Vancouver, BC
Dr. Farrell Nette
Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kentville, NS
Dr. Lynette Penney
Medical Genetics, Halifax, NS
Dr. Joan Wenning
Dept Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Halifax, NS
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP
AbbVie Corporation
Actavis Specialty Pharmaceuticals Co.
Aspen Pharmacare
Bayer Inc.
Covidien
In keeping with Canadian Medical Association
guidelines for commercial support, the program
content and selection of speakers is the
responsibility of the program planning committee.
Support is directed towards the cost of the course
and is not directed to the individual speaker.
To reserve accommodation, please call the hotel
directly indicating you are attending the Obstetrics &
Gynaecology Course on May 8-9, 2015:
LORD NELSON HOTEL & SUITES
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
(902) 423-6331 or
1-800-565-2020 (toll free)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register by mail or fax by completing and returning
enclosed form (fax only if paying by Visa or
Mastercard). Payment must accompany registration.
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY:
“WHERE ARE WE NOW?”
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015
SKILLS CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
BETHUNE BUILDING
1276 SOUTH PARK STREET
HALIFAX, NS
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
THE LORD NELSON HOTEL & SUITES
1515 SOUTH PARK STREET
HALIFAX, NS
Confirmation of registration will be provided by
e-mail. If you have provided a valid e-mail address
and do not receive confirmation within one week,
please contact: michelle.pineau@iwk.nshealth.ca
Receipts will be enclosed in your handout package at
the course. Early registration is appreciated.
CANCELLATIONS: A full refund less an
administration fee of $50 will be made for
registrations cancelled in writing by May 1, 2015.
No refunds will be made after that date.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dalhousie University
5850 / 5980 University Avenue
PO Box 9700
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 6R8
Phone: 902-470-6905 Fax: 902-425-1125
Email: michelle.pineau@iwk.nshealth.ca
Presented By:
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dalhousie University
Educationally Co-Sponsored By:
Continuing Medical Education
Dalhousie University