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Fertility Today©
First AnnualGYN Conference 2007
November 2-6, 2007The Westin Grand Bahama Island
Our Lucaya Resort
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REThe Fertility Today© First Annual GYN Conference
November 2-6, 2007
Conference Information
FeesPAYMENT INFORMATION$895 – Physicians/Laboratory Directors, PhDs$795 – Residents, Fellows, Fertility Center Nurses, Technicians$100 – Spouse/Guest $50 – Additional charge for on-site registration
Enrollment fee includes entire scientific program, course syllabus, continentalbreakfasts, ACOG member transcript updated through the ACOG CognateDepartment, and a certificate of course completion.Registration cancellations must be received in writing before July 31, 2007.
Dress: Casual attire. Some may find a sweater comfortable for lecture sessions.
Accreditation
ACCME AccreditationThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and Fertility Today.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ or ACOG Cognate Credit(s)The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category1 Credits™ or up to a maximum of 19 Category 1 ACOG Cognate Credits.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of theirparticipation in the activity.
AccommodationsThe conference is being held on Grand Bahama Island at the Westin Our Lucaya Resort. The Resort is fifteen minutes from Grand Bahama International Airport, Freeport (FPO). A block of rooms hasbeen reserved and will be held at a special conference rate of $139single/double occupancy, plus tax at the Sheraton and $199 single/doubleoccupancy at the Westin. To reserve your accommodations at the discountedrate, contact the Sheraton at (866) 716-8106 and the Westin Resort at (866) 716-8108 and mention the group name “The Fertility Today OB/GYN Conference.”
Information/RegistrationTo register for the conference, complete the enclosed enrollment form
and mail or fax to:
Fertility Today P.O. Box 117 Laurel, Maryland 20725 Fax ( 301)483-8802;
or to register on-line, visit our website at www.fertilitytoday.org.
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DDrr.. SSaarraahh LL.. BBeerrggaaJames Robert McCord Professor and Chair Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine
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DDrr.. SSaarraahh LL.. BBeerrggaaJames Robert McCord Professor and Chair Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Emory UniversitySchool of Medicine
Dr. Diana BroomfieldFertility Today Founder and Editor-in-ChiefAssistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University Washington Fertility Center, Private Practice
Dr. John BusterProfessor and Director of Division of Reproductive EndocrinologyBaylor College of Medicine
DDrr.. SSaannddrraa AAnnnn CCaarrssoonnProfessor of Obstetrics and GynecologyBaylor College of Medicine
AAlliiccee DD.. DDoommaarr,, PPhh..DDDirector, Mind/Body Center for Women's Health at Boston IVFAssistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ReproductiveBiology Harvard Medical School
VViiccttoorriiaa LL.. GGrreeeenn,, MMDD,, JJDD,, MMBBAAAssociate Professor, Emory University,Medical Director, Ob Gyn Satellite Clinics, Grady Health SystemDirector, Gynecology Comprehensive Breast Center
DDrr.. SShheerryyll AA.. KKiinnggssbbeerrggAssociate Professor, Case Western Reserve UniversityDepartments of Reproductive Biology and Psychiatry MacDonald Womens Hospital
DDrr.. RRiicchhaarrdd PPaauullssoonnProfessor of Obstetrics and GynecologyChief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityUniversity of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
DDrr.. CChhaarrlleess RRaacckklleeyyProfessor of Medicine, Division of CardiologyDirector, Lipid Disorder CenterGeorgetown University Medical Center
DDrr.. VVaalleerriiee MMoonnttggoommeerryy RRiicceeDean of the School of Medicine, Meharry Medical CollegeSouth Shore Hospital, Vice Chair of Ob-Gyn Lecturer-Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital
DDrr.. PPaattrriicciiaa SSuullaakkProfessor, Texas A&M College of MedicineDirector, Sex Education ProgramDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyScott and White Clinic/Memorial Hospital
DDrr.. LLeeee PP.. SShhuullmmaannProfessor and Chief Division of Reproductive GeneticsDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyFeinberg School of MedicineNorthwestern University
DDrr.. EEvveellyynn TTaallbboottttProfessor of Epidemiology, Department of EpidemiologyGraduate School of Public Health, University of PittsburghFellow, American Heart Association and the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
DDrr.. IIaann HH.. TThhoorrnneeyyccrrooffttProfessor, Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of South AlabamaBay Area Physicians for Women
Conference Faculty
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Fertility Today’s First GYN Conference will be held November 2-6, 2007, on thebeautiful Grand Bahama Island at the Westin Our Lucaya Resort. The conferencewill serve to enhance your knowledge of reproductive health from contraceptivesto menopause including premature ovarian failure. This conference will focus onupdates in gynecology including sexual dysfunction, fertility preservation, and ex-ploring the cardiovascular and cancer effects on reproductive health. A nationallyrecognized faculty will address the needs of the gynecologist, fellows, and residents. A comprehensive syllabus developed by the course faculty will also be provided.
Educational ObjectivesUpon the conclusion of this conference, the participant will be able to:• Apply appropriate strategies for the assessment and treatment
of sexual dysfunction
• Enhance their armamentarium of the therapeutic and alternative measures formenopause, including the use and role of statin drugs in cardiovascular healthof women and androgen replacement therapy
• Demonstrate and enhance knowledge on the psychological impact ofmenopause including decreased mental acuity and sexual dysfunctions
• Demonstrate knowledge of contraceptive choices for the perimenopause patients and patients with complicated medical histories
• Expand understanding of the diagnostic criteria and treatment options ofpolycystic ovarian syndrome including cardiovascular and other non-gynecologic sequelae
• Gain familiarity with infertility etiologies and treatment options including indications of third party reproduction, ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetics, fertility preservation, and egg freezing
• Demonstrate and enhance knowledge of the genetics of premature ovarianfailure and the genetics of endometriosis and apply appropriate diagnostic andtherapeutic strategies for their assessment and treatment
• Re-familiarize one’s self of the surgical pearls of the operating room
• Understand and enhance knowledge of how breast cancer impacts reproductive health
• To gain insights and improve skills that will aid in the analysis, detection, and avoidance of medical-legal pitfalls of gynecology
Enrollment Form
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Name (first/last)
University/Practice Name/Company
Title and degree
Mailing address (street/post office)
Mailing Address (city/state/zip code)
(_____) _____-_____ (_____) _____-______Daytime Phone Fax Number
Spouse/guest name (if attending)
PAYMENT INFORMATION$895 – Physicians/Laboratory Directors, PhDs$795 – Residents, Fellows, Nurses, Technicians$100 – Spouse/Guest $50 – Additional charge for on-site registration
o Check enclosed payable to: Fertility Today
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Authorizing SignatureWe will be compiling a list of meeting participants for networking purposes.o Check this box if you object to being included on this list.
Mail to:Fertility TodayP.O Box 117
Laurel, Maryland 20725Phone: (301) 483-8851 Fax: (301) 483-8802
Situated in the heart of Grand Bahama Island, The Westin Resort offers a tropical paradise
fronting 7 miles of white sand beaches.
Just a 35-minute flight from Miami, you can work and play in a setting of Bahamian charm. Opulent accommodations and amenities await, along with dazzling ocean views at every turn. At the Sheraton and Westin Resort, you can expect to enjoy such luxuries and amenities as:
• A bevy of restaurants and lounges with cuisine from the islands and beyond• A playground of championship golf• Themed swimming pools• A 25,000 sq. ft. Senses Spa & Fitness Center. Whether it’s duty-free shopping, a swim with dolphins, parasailing or just sippinga cool drink as you take in the glorious views, there’s no place quite like The Sheraton and Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort.
Session I Friday, November 2, 2007
6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Dr. Lee P. Shulman:
Prenatal Diagnosis and Screenings8:25 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Dr. Richard Paulson Egg Cryopreservation:
Is This a Viable Option for Delayed Childbearing?9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Dr Victoria Green The Gynecological Approach and
Evaluation of Breast Disease9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break Exhibitors10:15 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Dr Victoria Green How to Avoid the Medical-Legal
Pitfalls of Gynecology 10:55 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Dr Evelyn Talbott The Cardiovascular
and Osteologic Effects of PCOS11:35 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Dr. Sarah Berga The Effects of Sex Steroids on Brain
Function in the Female Patient12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. Dr. Richard Paulson How to Manage a
Hyperinsulinemia PCOS Patient12:55 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. Q & A Session1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Exhibitors
Session II Sunday, November 4, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Exhibitors7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Dr Sandra Carson An Update of Female
Sexual Function8:10 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Dr John Buster Understanding, Managing
and Surviving the Menopausal Transition8:50 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Dr Sheryl Kingsberg Sexual Dysfunction
Throughout the Ages: Diagnosis & Management9:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Dr. Lee P. Shulman Preconception Genetic Evaluation
(eg. Based on Ethnicity)10:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Break Exhibitors10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Dr John Buster Aging, Androgens, and
Sexual Desire: Restoring What Time Takes Away11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dr Sandra Carson How to Counsel Patients
Regarding IVF: Does IVF Cause Birth Defects?12:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Dr. Michael J. Stahl Quality and Cost Issues
in Health Care: The Role of Physician Leaders12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Q & A Session1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibitors
Session III Monday, November 5, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Exhibitors7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Dr. Sarah Berga The Impact of Good Nutrition
and Hormone Replacement Therapy Upon the Health of Menopausal Women
8:10 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Sheryl Kingsberg The Psychological Aspects of Menopause and Infertility
8:50 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Dr Alice Domar The Application of Mind/Body Medicine to Womens Health Issues
9:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Dr Charles Rackley The Cardiovascular Effects of Statin Therapy in the Menopause
10:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Break Exhibitors10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Dr Valerie Montgomery-Rice
Hormone Replacement Therapy and its Alternatives11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dr Alice Domar Infertility and Stress:
Chicken or Egg?12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. Dr. Ian Thorneycroft The Young Woman with
Premature Ovarian Failure - Is A Different Approach Required?
12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Q & A Session1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibitors
Session IV Tuesday, November 6, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Exhibitors7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Dr. Patricia Sulak The Redesign of Contraception:
The Demise of 21/7 Regimens8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Dr. Lee P. Shulman Reproductive Genetics
(Pre-Implantation Genetic Disorders)9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Patricia Sulak Adolescent Sexual Health:
The Critical Role of Healthcare Professionals9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dr. Ian Thorneycroft The Mirena IUD and its
Noncontraceptive Benefits10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break Exhibitors11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Dr. Sarah Berga Impact of Psychogenic
and Metabolic Stress11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dr Diana Broomfield Cancer and Fertility Options12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Jeff Russell IAPAM-Medical Spa12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Q & A Session1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibitors
• Super Combination TourAdults: $30; Children under 12: $18
• Lucayan National Park and Cave Tour$40 per person, plus $3 entrance fee to National Park
• East End AdventureAdults: $120; Children under 12: $55
• Deep Sea Fishing/Drift FishingFishermen: $100; Spectators: $50
• Bone Fishing$250 per boat, plus gratuity
• Learn to Scuba Dive in 3 hours$89 per person
• Glass Bottom Boat – Adults: $25; Children under 12: $15
• SnorkelingAdults: $35; Children under 12: $20
• Sea World ExplorerAdults: $39; Children under 12: $25
• Kayaking Nature Tour$79 per person
• Robinson Crusoe Beach Party CruiseAdults: $59; Children under 12: $39
• Bahama Mama Booze CruiseAdults: $39
• Bahama Mama Sunset Cruise and Show$45 per person
• Bahama Mama Dinner Cruise and ShowAdults: $75; Children under 12: $45
• Sunset BonfireAdults: $50; Children under 12: $40;Children 5 and under: free
• Horesback Riding$80 per person
• Dolphin ExperienceAdults: $75; Children under 12: $37.50
• Dolphin SwimAdults: $169
• Open Ocean SwimAdults: $199
• Mini-B Pool AdventureAdults: $25
• Mini-B Reef AdventureAdults: $60
• Shallow Water Scuba PlusAdults: $79
Saturday, November 3, 2007Free Day! Enjoy what the Grand Bahama Island has to offer! For more information
and to register for any of these activities, please contact Executive Tours at (242) 373-7863
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