Join us on June 16 at 8:00 PM ET for a FREE, exclusive NP Circle webinar: Clinical Approach to Common Vulvar Dermatoses, presented by Kathryn Flanigan, NP.

Vulvar dermatoses are frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care. In this focused session, Kathryn Flanigan (affectionately known as our “Pelvic Diva”) presents an overview of vulvar conditions and vulvar care. This session provides key diagnostic markers and management strategies to bridge the gap between symptomatic treatment and evidence-based inflammatory skin care.

Learning Objectives:
• Differentiate normal vulvar anatomy from common anatomical variations.
• Identify common vulvar dermatoses, including candidiasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and lichen disorders.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment and monitoring plans for chronic vulvar conditions, including appropriate topical steroid use.
• Outline recommended vulvar care practices.
• Determine appropriate clinical indications for vulvar biopsy and specialist referral.

About the Speaker:
Kathryn Flanigan is a Nurse Practitioner at the Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) Family Health Team and an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. She earned her BScN from the University of Toronto before completing her Primary Health Care NP certificate and MScN at Western University, where she was awarded the 2013-2014 Elizabeth Wooster Gold Medal for highest academic standing. Building on nine years of prior experience at a Kitchener Community Health Centre, Kathryn joined CFFM in 2009. Her practice encompasses smoking cessation and comprehensive women’s health management, including urinary incontinence, prolapse, pessary care, and vulvar conditions. She also directs CFFM's multi-disciplinary Women’s Health Procedures Clinic, offering IUD and implant insertions alongside endometrial and vulvar biopsies. She also launched a dedicated Menopause Clinic for rostered patients in 2026. She is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society, a member of the Canadian Menopause Society, and an NP Circle Advisory Board Member. Beyond the clinic, Kathryn is a dynamic educator who loves bringing NPs, primary care providers, and learners together for empowering workshops and webinars.

Accreditation
NP Circle is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is approved for 1.0 ANCC contact hour, including approximately 0.25 pharmacology hours.

How to Register
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