Women’s Health Expert Series 2024
A past series, now available on demand. Watch every session and learn at your own pace.
Why watch?
Learn from leading women’s health specialists about commonly referred concerns that can be managed well in primary care. Every session was recorded, so you can watch on your own schedule.
Who should watch?
The Women’s Health Expert Series is designed for NPs, physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, and learners working in or interested in primary care or women’s health.
Learn from experts
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Dr. Jennifer Gunter
OB/GYN; Bestselling Author, The Menopause Manifesto
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Dr. Rhonda Zwingerman
Fertility Specialist; Co-Founder and Medical Director, Twig Fertility
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Dr. Kristin Harris
OB/GYN; Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital
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Dr. Michelle Jacobson
OB/GYN; Director, Familial Ovarian Cancer Clinic, Women’s College Hospital
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Dr. Jamie Kroft
OB/GYN; Deputy Chief, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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Dr. David Lim
Breast Surgical Oncologist; Medical Director, Henrietta Banting Breast Centre, Women’s College Hospital
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Dr. May Alarab
Urogynecologist; Lead, Perineal Clinic, Mount Sinai Hospital
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Niru Bhanderi, NP
NP, Bay Centre for Birth Control, Women’s College Hospital
Agenda
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Supporting Patients with Common Fertility Concerns in Your Practice
May 29
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. Rhonda Zwingerman
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, Co-Founder, & Medical Director @ Twig FertilityObjectives:
1. Support patients with common fertility concerns and challenges.
2. Counsel on proactive fertility testing, egg freezing, and pre-conception optimization.
3. Approach oligomenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea.
4. Recognize when to refer to a fertility clinic. -

Assessment and Management of the Menopause Transition and Menopause in Primary Care
June 26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. Jennifer Gunter
OB/GYN & International Bestselling AuthorObjectives:
1. Review the basics of menopause and symptom management.
2. Identify gaps in research, training, and care that impact patients.
3. Explore effective, evidence-based strategies for managing menopause in primary care. -

What's New in the Workup and Management of Endometriosis
July 31
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. Jamie Kroft
OB/GYN & Deputy Chief @ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreObjectives:
1. Outline key history, exam, and investigations for diagnosing endometriosis.
2. Review evidence-based medical management strategies.
3. Learn when to refer for surgical management and how to advocate for patients.
4. Explore updates on new treatment options for endometriosis. -

Updates in Breast Health for Primary Care
August 28
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. David Lim
Breast Surgical Oncologist & Medical Director @ Henrietta Banting Breast Centre, Women’s College Hospital | Surgeon-Scientist @ Women’s College Research InstituteObjectives:
1. Review breast screening updates.
2. Recognize benign breast conditions and their management.
3. Discuss breast cancer care and survivorship considerations in primary care. -

Identifying and Managing Someone at Risk for Hereditary Gyne Cancers
September 25
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. Michelle Jacobson
Director @ Familial Ovarian Cancer Clinic, Women’s College Hospital | OB/GYN @ Mount Sinai HospitalObjectives:
1. Identify high-risk genetic patterns for hereditary gynecological cancers.
2. Recognize and interpret genetic test results in clinical practice.
3. Apply appropriate management and referral strategies for high-risk patients. -

Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy and Postpartum
October 30
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. Kristin Harris
OB/GYN & Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist @ Mount Sinai HospitalObjectives:
1. Review approaches to diagnosing and managing iron deficiency anemia, hypertension, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy and postpartum.
2. Recognize when referral for specialist care is appropriate. -

Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause for the Primary Care Provider
November 27
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETDr. May Alarab
Lead Urogynecologist @ Perineal Clinic, Mount Sinai HospitalObjectives:
1. Understand how to assess and diagnose pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.
2. Review management strategies for genitourinary syndrome of menopause in primary care. -

An Overview of Types of Contraception Counseling and Medical Abortion in the Primary Care Setting
December 18
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETNiru Bhanderi
Nurse Practitioner @ Bay Centre for Birth Control, Women’s College HospitalObjectives:
1. Provide effective contraception counseling and review available options.
2. Understand IUD/IUS insertion and follow-up.
3. Apply a practical approach to medical abortion in primary care, including use of mifepristone/misoprostol and available resources.
FAQs
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No. CE credit is not available for the 2024 Women’s Health Expert Series. The recordings remain available for learning.
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Yes. Every session was recorded and is available on our app for on-demand learning.
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