1. Discuss updates in gynecology regarding surgical approaches for pelvic reconstruction, hysterectomy and management of the obese surgical patient.

2. Discuss the treatment and management of endometriosis, the effects of endometriosis and myomas on fertility, and the benefits and disadvantages of minimally invasive approaches to myomectomy.

3. Delineate the process for determining whether to do a vaginal birth after cesarean section, describe contemporary labor progress and how cervical measurements can determine preterm birth risk, review the evidence for CenteringPregnancy and improved pregnancy outcomes, and discuss when to use progesterone to prevent preterm births.

4. Discuss contemporary management of complex adnexal masses, screening for hereditary cancer syndromes in the general ob/gyn clinic, and comprehensive care for gynecologic cancer survivors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Physicians, nurses, nurse midwives, researchers, fellows, residents, medical students.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

CME CREDITSThe University of Illinois College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSESWe are currently applying for Continuing Nursing Education hours for this educational activity. The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (OH-341, 9/06/2015) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

EDUCATION IN OB/GYNADVANCED

REGISTRATIONPlease register online at www.signmeup.com/99196. If you cannot register online, contact Josie Tobias at 312.355.0458 or email us at uic.obgyn.dept@gmail.com Please see online registration form for cancellation policy. Printed handouts included in price of registration.

LOCATIONThe conference will be held at the University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center West on the second floor (828 South Wolcott Ave, Chicago IL, 60612).

PARKINGParking is available at the Wood Street Parking Structure, located at 1100 South Wood St, Chicago IL 60612.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact Josie Tobias at 312.413.8379 or email us at uic.obgyn.dept@gmail.com

HOTELSBelow we have included some nearby hotels.

Medical Center Marriott 625 South Ashland AvenueChicago, IL 60607(312) 491-1234

Crowne Plaza733 West MadisonChicago, IL 60661(312) 829-5000

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DIRECTIONSFrom 90/94Exit at Taylor / Roosevelt Ave, go west onto Roosevelt Ave, drive approximately 2 miles to Wood Street. Turn right onto Wood Street heading north and the parking garage is the brick building on your Left hand side. Enter into the Visitor parking lot.

From 290Exit at Ashland Ave, turn south on Ashland Ave. and proceed to Taylor Street (approximately ½ mile). Turn right onto Taylor Street heading west to Wood Street. Turn left onto Wood Street and the parking garage is the brick building to your right. Enter into the Visitor parking lot.

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Annual Conference

CHALLENGES IN OB/GYN PEARLS FOR PRACTICEUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoOctober 30-31, 2014

MORE DETAILSwww.signmeup.com/99196

Please register online at www.signmeup.com/99196

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

REGISTRATION COSTS

Early Bird After Oct 1GENERAL

One day $225 $250

Both days $400 $425

MIDWIVES, NURSES, FELLOWS, RESIDENTS, STUDENTS

One day $175 $200

Both days $300 $325

HALF-DAY REGISTRATION FOR UIC FACULTY, STAFF, MIDWIVES & NURSES

1/2 day $125 $150

Add box lunch +$25 +$25

Join us for lunch in our newly renovated Mengert Library! NOTE: Full day registration includes box lunch.

ELCOME TO OUR CONFERENCE CHALLENGES IN OB/GYN: PEARLS FOR PRACTICE

This is the second year of our expanded annual conference from the University of Illinois Department of Obstetrics and

Gynecology. We have invited several nationally and internationally-recognized faculty to give state-of-the-art lectures on such topics as surgical controversies in gynecology, surgical vs. medical treatment of endometriosis, evidence-based VBAC decision making, and management of adnexal masses.

Several of our UIC faculty are offering “pearls for practice” in their areas of expertise, including surgical management of obese patients, challenging infertility cases, preterm labor assessment, care issues following gynecologic cancer treatment, and many more.

As in years past, we are pleased to host the 9th Annual Antonio Scommegna, MD Symposium and the 14th Annual Laird Wilson Jr, PhD Symposium. We are proud to continue honoring these two extraordinary clinician-scientists whose careers were committed to improving women’s reproductive and obstetrical care.

Dr. Barbara Levy will give the Charles Sumner Bacon, MD Lecture in the Gynecology Symposium. Dr. Bacon was our first Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and was instrumental in the University of Illinois’ acquisition of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1913, resulting in the establishment of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

We invite you to attend our Alumni & Friends of UIC OB/Gyn reception on Thursday, October 30th following the afternoon lectures. Our Department is actively involved in global health initiatives and research in Kenya, South Africa, Guyana, India, New Zealand, and Ghana. Our faculty will share some of their exciting and important work at this reception - don’t miss it!

I look forward to reuniting with colleagues, friends, and providers from throughout the state and beyond, and especially meeting with UIC alumni.

Mark your calendars, register online, and see you soon!

Mary Stephenson, MD, MScTheresa S. Falcon-Cullinan Professor & HeadUIC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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ANTONIO SCOMMEGNA MD SYMPOSIUM9TH ANNUAL

MODERATOR: GLORIA ELAM, MD MPH

MODERATOR: HUMBERTO SCOCCIA, MD

1:15-2:00 KEYNOTE Endometriosis & Infertility: Is surgery still an option? Ceana Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACS

2:00-2:45 Endometriosis & Infertility: Impact of endometriosis on fertility and IVFA. Musa Zamah, MD, PhD

2:45-3:30 Pearls and Pitfalls of Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy with Morcellation Techniques Ceana Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACS

3:30-3:45 Break

3:45-4:30 Myomas & Infertility: Impact of myomas on fertility and IVF Albert Asante, MD, MPH

4:30-5:15 INTERACTIVE SESSION Challenging Cases of Endometriosis and LeiomyomasHumberto Scoccia, MD

5:15-6:30 ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF UIC OB/GYN RECEPTION Join us for a wine & cheese reception in Mengert Library to learn more about Global Health in the Department of OB/Gyn.

LAIRD WILSON JR, PHD SYMPOSIUM14TH ANNUAL

MODERATOR: MICHELLE KOMINIAREK, MD MS

7:45 am Registration

8:00am Opening Remarks

8:15-9:00 KEYNOTE Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC): A data-based approach to decision makingWilliam Grobman, MD, MBA

9:00-9:45 From Friedman to “Free for All”: Where do we stand on the progress of labor? Yvette Cordova, MD

9:45-10:15 Does the Cervix Have Clues About Who Will Deliver Preterm? Barbara McFarlin, PhD, CNM

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-11:15 Progesterone for Preterm Birth Prevention: An updateWilliam Grobman, MD, MBA

11:15-12:00 CenteringPregnancy: Improving outcomes with evidence-based prenatal care Carrie Klima, CNM, PhD

12:00-1:15 MEET THE FACULTY LUNCH: Gourmet box lunches across from the Department Head office.

MODERATOR: RAJUL KOTHARI, MD

1:15-2:00 KEYNOTE Management of Adnexal MassesJanet Rader, MD

2:00-2:45 Your Cancer Is Cured, But What’s Next? Hormone replacement and other survivorship issues in patients with gynecologic cancerNonyem Onujiogu, MD & Rajul Kothari, MD

2:45-3:30 Screening for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Janet Rader, MD

3:30-4:00 Complex Cases in Gynecology Janet Rader, MD & Nonyem Onujiogu, MD Moderator: Rajul Kothari, MD

4:00 CONFERENCE ENDS. Have a great weekend!

INVITED FACULTYWilliam Grobman, MD, MBADr. William Grobman is a Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, and is the Vice-Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is involved as PI or co-PI in several multi-center networks, including the NICHD-sponsored Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, the National Standard for Normal Fetal Growth study, and the NuMoM2B study (examines why nulliparous women are at greater risk of adverse outcomes).

Barbara Levy, MD, FACOGDr. Barbara Levy is the Vice President, Health Policy at ACOG and has over 25 years of experience with direct care, research, and physician training in women’s health care. Dr. Levy has been a vocal advocate for women’s health with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey show and local news programs speaking for patient empowerment and engagement in health care decisions. She has published over 70 studies and articles related to her primary research interests: hysterectomy, endoscopic surgery, pelvic pain and surgical outcomes.

Ceana Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACSDr. Ceana Nezhat is considered a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, specializing in advanced endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and infertility. He regularly serves as a medical volunteer in the USA and under-developed countries and has organized several international conferences, most recently as Scientific Program Chair of the 42nd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology and as founder and Chair of the 2nd World Symposium on Endometriosis and Oncofertility.

Janet Rader, MDDr. Janet S. Rader is the Jack A. & Elaine D. Klieger Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Recently named in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Doctors List for 2012-2013, Dr. Rader is ranked in the top 1% of Gynecologic Oncologists nationwide. She has received National Institute of Health (NIH) and American Cancer Society (ACS) funding for her research since 1994. Her research focus is on early molecular changes and genetic predisposition for cervical cancer.

GYNECOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

7:45 am Registration

8:00am Opening Remarks

8:15-9:00 CHARLES SUMNER BACON LECTURESHIP Vaginal Hysterectomy: Removing the engine thru the tailpipeBarbara Levy, MD, FACOG

9:00-9:45 Obesity in Surgery: Where are we headed and how do we adjust?Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA

9:45-10:30 Mesh and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction: Balancing risks and benefitsWilliam Kobak, MD

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-11:30 Robotic Hysterectomy: Hype vs. realityBarbara Levy, MD, FACOG

11:30-12:00 The Global Burden of Sexually Transmitted Infections on Sexual and Reproductive Health Tracy Irwin, MD, MPH

12:00-1:15 MEET THE FACULTY LUNCH: Gourmet box lunches at Mengert Library.

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

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UIC FACULTY

Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBAAssistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Tracy Irwin, MD, MPHAssociate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Co-Director, Global Women’s Health Fellowship

Rajul Kothari, MDAssistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Barbara McFarlin, PhD, CNMAssociate Professor of Nursing; Department Head, Department of Women, Children & Family Health Science

Yvette Cordova, MDFellow, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Carrie Klima, CNM, PhDAssociate Professor of Nursing, Department of Women, Children & Family Health Science

William Kobak, MD Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Director, Urogynecology

Humberto Scoccia, MDProfessor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Mary Stephenson, MD, MScTheresa S. Falcon-Cullinan Professor and Head, Obstetrics & Gynecology; Director, UI Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program

Nonyem Onujiogu MD Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Musa Zamah, MD, PhDAssistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Albert Asante, MDAssistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

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