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Va i l O b s t e t r i c s a n d G y n e c o l o g y
CONFERENCE
41s t Ann ual Cours e
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Vail Marriott
Mountain
Resort & Spa,
715 W. Lionshead Circle,
Vail, Colorado
February
1 5 t h - 2 0 t h , 2 01 5
Va i l O b s t e t r i c s a n d
Gynecology
CONFERENCE
4 1 s t
A n n u a l
C o u r s e
Course Goals
To provide
up-to-date, state-of-the-art information on recent advances in
the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic surgery, peri-natal
medicine and primary care to obstetricians, gynecologists, primary care
physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. Lectures, breakout
and breakfast sessions, case studies and panel discussions will be
conducted by the internationally known faculty to provide information
which health care professionals will use to increase knowledge and
competence in order to improve quality of care and health outcomes.
Learning/Performance Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, learners should be able to:
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Standardize the evaluation of Neonatal Encephalopathy.
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Standardize the approach to the well woman visit and employ appropriate
screening measures.
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Standardize approach to patient handoffs.
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Apply a systematic approach to patients with vulvodynia.
COURSE PROVIDED BY
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
COURSE SPONSORED BY
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education
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Guest Speakers
Dee Fenner, M.D.
Professor, Director of Division of Gynecology,
Associate Chair for Surgical Services
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Michigan
Thomas Garite, M.D.
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
University of California, Irvine
Director of Research and Education,
Obstetrix/Pediatrix Medical Group
Neil Silverman, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
UCLA School of Medicine
Center for Fetal Medicine and
Women’s Ultrasound
Los Angeles, CA
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Course Directors and Planning Committee
Nanette Santoro, M.D.
L. Chesney Thompson, M.D.
Course Director
Professor and Chair
E. Stewart Taylor Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Course Director
Professor, Vice Chair -Department of OB/GYN,
Chief, General OB/GYN
Nanette.Santoro@ucdenver.edu
Chesney.Thompson@ucdenver.edu
Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
Marshall Gottesfeld, M.D.
Course Director
Professor
Associate Dean of CME
Ronald. Gibbs@ucdenver.edu
Course Planning Committee
Clinical Faculty
University of Colorado Speakers
Jean Abbott, M.D.
Christine Conageski, M.D.
Sara Mazzoni, M.D., MPH
Clinical Professor
Emergency Medicine
Jean.Abbott@ucdenver.edu
Assistant Professor
General OB/GYN
Christine.Conageski@ucdenver.edu
Meredith Alston, M.D
Karen Chacko, M.D., FACP
Assistant Professor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Denver Health Medical Center
Sara.Mazzoni@dhha.org
Assistant Professor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Denver Health Medical Center
Mererdith.Alston@DHHA.org
Associate Professor,
Internal Medicine
Karen.Chacko@ucdenver.edu
Ruben Alvero, M.D.
Professor
Chief, Repro. Endo. & Infertility
Ruben.Alvero@ucdenver.edu
Sarah Appleton, M.D.
Assistant Professor
General OB/GYN
Sarah.Appleton@ucdenver.edu
Kian Behbakht, MD
Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Kian.Behbakht@ucdenver.edu
Lynn Barbour, M.D
Professor
Dept. of Medicine
Endo., Metabolism & Diabetes
Lynn.Barbour@ucdenver.edu
Henry L. Galan, M.D.
Professor
Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Henry.Galan@ucdenver.edu
Teresa Harper, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Teresa.Harper@ucdenver.edu
Patricia Huguelet, M.D.
Assistant Professor
General OB/GYN
Patricia.Huguelet@ucdenver.edu
Kirsten J. Lund, M.D.
Associate Professor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Denver Health Medical Center
Kirsten.Lund@dhha.org
Tyler Muffly, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Urogynecology and Pelvic
Recon. Surgery
Tyler.Muffly@ucdenver.edu
Shane Reeves, M.D.
Associate Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Shane.Reeves@ucdenver.edu
Julie Scott, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Julie.Scott@ucdenver.edu
David Schwartz, M.D., MPH
Professor, Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences
& Critical Care
David.Schwartz@ucdenver.edu
Kristina Tocce, M.D., MPH
Associate Professor
Family Planning
Kristina.Tocce@ucdenver.edu
C o n f e r e n c e S ch e d u l e
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Registration
4:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Nanette Santoro, M.D. and Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
4:15 p.m.
Management of Operative Gyn Complications (Bowel injury,
Bleeding, Organ Injury, Etc.)
Dee Fenner, MD
Q&A
4:50 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy
Neal Silverman, MD
Q&A
5:45 p.m.
Personalized Genomic Testing
David Schwartz, MD
6:20 p.m.
Q&A
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Please be advised some lecture titles may change.
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C o n f e r e n c e S ch e d u l e
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast with the Professors
7:15 a.m.
HIV and Hepatitis in Pregnancy
7:45 a.m.
Neal Silverman, MD
Q&A
7:55 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:35 a.m.
9:05 a.m.
New and relevant updates in Uro-gyn procedures
Dee Fenner, MD
Q&A
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Tyler Muffly, MD
Q&A
9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
BREAK
Treating the Patient with Unexplained Infertility
Nanette Santoro, MD
Q&A
4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
BREAK
Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM
Break-Out Session A: Cases of GYN Operative Complications
Dee Fenner, MD
5:45 PM
Break-Out Session B: Primary HPV ScreeningNew Techniques in Screening
L. Chesney Thompson, MD
6:30 p.m.
Adjourn for the day
C o n f e r e n c e S ch e d u l e
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast with the Professors
7:15 a.m.
Obesity in Pregnancy
Neal Silverman, MD
Q&A
7:45 a.m.
7:55 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
Neonatal Encephalopathy and Neurologic Outcome
Thomas Garite, MD
Q&A
8:35 a.m.
Managing Pediatric and Adolescent Gyn Problems in the Office
Patricia Huguelet, MD
9:05 a.m.
Q&A
9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30p.m.
4:40 p.m.
5:10 p.m.
5:40 p.m.
BREAK
Refractory Vulvovaginitis and Vulvodynia
Christine Conageski, MD
Q&A
The Perils of Category II FHR
Thomas Garite, MD
Q&A
6:10 p.m.
Complications of Multiple Gestations- MFPR, Twin/Twin
Transfusion, & Mal-Presentation
Henry Galan, MD
Q&A
6:20 p.m.
Adjourn for the day
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C o n f e r e n c e S ch e d u l e
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast with the Professors
7:15 a.m.
Patient Safety and the Role of the Hospitalist
Thomas Garite, MD
Q&A
7:45 a.m.
7:55 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:35 a.m.
9:05 a.m.
New Therapeutic Approach to PCOS - New Diagnostic Criteria
Ruben Alvero, MD
Q&A
Panel—Strategies to Reduce Complications with Morcellation
Kian Behbakht, MD, Marshall Gottesfeld, MD & Crystal Adams, MD
Q&A
9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
BREAK
Risk Reduction Strategies for Breast and Gyn Malignancies
Kian Behbakht, MD
Q&A
4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
BREAK
Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM
Break-Out Session A: Reducing Error in Transition of Care- EMR
Crystal Adams, MD
5:45 PM
Break-Out Session B: "Difficult Encounters" - Water Birth,
Pt Autonomy, Etc.
Jean Abbott, MD
6:30 p.m.
Adjourn for the day
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C o n f e r e n c e S ch e d u l e
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast with the Professors
7:15 a.m.
Non Invasive Fetal Diagnosis– Free Fetal DNA & RH Disease
Terry Harper, MD
Q&A
7:45 a.m.
7:55 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:35 a.m.
9:05 a.m.
Antibiotics Prophylaxis in Gyn Procedures - SAB, TAB and
Induced AB
Kristina Tocce, MD
Q&A
The Pre Conception Visit- Folic Acid, Screenings, etc..
Sarah Appleton, MD
Q&A
9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
BREAK
Operative OB-3rd and 4th Laceration, Interventional radiology,
Nerve injury
Julie Scott, MD
Q&A
4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
BREAK
Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM
Top 10 Articles - ABOG
Kirsten Lund, MD and Meredith Alston, MD
New Developments in Perinatal Infection
Ronald Gibbs, MD
6:30 p.m.
Adjourn for the day
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C o n f e r e n c e S ch e d u l e
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast with the Professors
7:15 a.m.
Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy
Lynn Barbour, MD
Q&A
7:45 a.m.
7:55 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:35 a.m.
9:05 a.m.
9:10 a.m.
The Gyn as a PCP- Annual Exam, Colorectal Screening, etc..
Karen Chacko, MD & Sara Mazzoni, MD, MPH
Q&A
Development, Prediction and Use of Pessary and Cerclage in
order to prevent preterm birth
Shane Reeves, MD
Q&A
Adjourn until 2016
Adjourn Until 2016
February 14th-19th, 2016
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G e n e r a l I n fo r m a t i o n
Registration Fees
Fees include breakfasts, afternoon refreshments, syllabus material, and a
nonrefundable administrative charge of $100. All fees are due in advance;
registrations will not be accepted without payment. Only registrations with
credit card payments will be accepted by fax or on-line.
For immediate confirmation of your conference registration, register on-line
at: http://CUVailOBGYN.com Before 11/17/14
After 11/17/14
Physicians
$895
$945
Residents/Nurses &
Allied Health Professionals
$575
$650
Cancellation
The full course tuition is refundable, less a $100 processing fee, if your
cancellation is received, in writing, prior to January 18, 2015. (The $100
processing fee is nonrefundable regardless of the reason for cancellation.)
No refunds will be granted after this time or for non-attendance. The
conference committee reserves the right to cancel this conference in the event
of an unforeseen circumstance, or if the minimum acceptable registration is
not attained. In the event of a cancellation the Office of CME is obligated to
refund the registration fee only.
Syllabus
In the efforts of going green this year, all registrants will receive a jump drive
containing all presentations. If you need to receive a spiral bound paper
syllabus, please check the box on the registration form. Please note that there
is an additional $50 fee for this paper copy.
Travel
Allure Travel by CTM will serve as the official travel agent for the Vail OB/GYN Conference. Marcia at Allure Travel
CTM can book your airline reservations, rental car, or shuttle transfers to your final destination in Vail. Marcia can also
book airline reservations for you. Call Marcia at 800-748-2059, ext. 2506 or 303-302-2506
Accommodations
Contact Marcia directly through Polk CTM Travel to receive the conference rate at the Marriott Resort and Spa.
For alternative accommodations: Marcia will also assist families who have special lodging needs, or are looking for
alternate accommodations. She has access to all the properties in the Vail Valley. To reach Marcia call: 800-748-2059 ext
2506, or 303-302-2506
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!
To receive the group rate of $379.00 (single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes) reservations must be
made by Tuesday, January 13, 2015, through Allure Travel CTM, 800-748-2059. The room block will likely
reach its maximum before this date. Rooms and rates revert to a space-available basis after the room block
has reached its maximum or after the cut-off date. All hotel reservations must be guaranteed with a credit
card at time of booking. On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 all reservations that have been booked will be charged
the full nonrefundable pre-payment of room and taxes. Parking is a separate daily charge.
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REGISTRATION FORM
41st Annual Vail Obstetrics & Gynecology Conference
February 15th-20th, 2015 • Vail, CO
Register on-line at- http://CUVailOBGYN.com. Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard or Check.
Last Name _________________________ First Name:______________________M.I.___________
(state name as you would like it to appear on your CME certificate)¨
Degree:
MD
DO
RN
CNM Other ___________
Specialty: OB GYN OBGYN Family Medicine Other
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(changes in ACOG reporting require us to have your number in advance of the conference)
Address ______________________________________
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Fax No. (_______) _______________________________
E-Mail ________________________________________
(We will not provide your email address to anyone outside the Office of CME.)
Registration Fees
Physicians
Residents/Nurses/Allied Health Professionals
before 11/17/14
$895
$575
on or after 11/17/14
$945
$650
If you wish to have a paper syllabus, please check here: I understand there will be an additional $50 fee
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UCDSOM-OBGYN Conference
Attn: Carolyn Wieber
13001 E. 17th Place
Mailstop C295
Aurora, CO 80045
Fax: 303-724-3557
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LIFT TICKETS
Discount lift tickets this year will be done again through Ski.com.
Ski.com has setup an online ordering system, please follow this link
http://eventtrax.ski.com/cuobgynvail2015 to be taken to their site.
The lift tickets are valid for skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge
& A-Basin during the dates of February 13-20 , 2015.
Ordering deadline is February 1, 2015.
The group rate lift tickets are valid for
attendees and guests of the 41st Annual Vail
OBGYN Conference at Vail, presented by the
University of Colorado School of Medicine,
Department of OBGYN.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Denver International Airport (DEN)
- Take Pena Boulevard from DIA to Interstate 70 (I-70) west
- Proceed for approximately 120 miles (estimated time: less
than 2 hours) to the Vail exit #176
From Eagle County Airport (EGE)
- Take Cooley Mesa Road (main airport road) to Highway 6.
Take a right on Highway 6. You will be heading east.
- Follow Highway 6 to signs for Interstate 70 (I-70) east.
- Proceed on I-70 for approximately 25-30 minutes, to the
Vail exit
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