AGENDA
7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast

7:45 a.m. Introduction
Kenneth Oken, MD, Chairman, Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC in
Central Pa.

Andrew Perrotti, MD, Director of CME,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa.

8 to 9 a.m. The Race to Efficiency in the OR: Can it be won with Robotics?
Gerald Harkins, MD, Medical Director, Minimally
Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, UPMC
Magee-Womens in Central Pa., Professor,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

The objectives of the session are:
• Review the background of robotics in gynecologic surgery.
• Discuss the four components of OR efficiency, including process efficiency, team concept, analytics and metrics, and surgeon leadership.

9 to 10 a.m. Addressing Maternal Health Disparities, Creating Real Solutions 
Sharee Livingston, DO, Department Chair of 
Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Lititz

The objectives of the session are:
• Review statistics and potential causes for racial disparity in maternal mortality and severe morbidity.
• Review definitions of basic terminology pertaining to cultural awareness and education.
• Increase sensitivity and awareness of racial healthcare disparities.
• Create interest in the study and elimination of racial healthcare disparities.
• Understand the impact of the Diversifying Doulas Initiative.

10 to 10:15 a.m. Break and Visit Exhibitors

10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Reducing Harm Related to Severe Maternal Hypertension and Preeclampsia
Arun Jeyabalan, MD, MSCR, Associate
Professor, University of Pittsburgh School
of Medicine, Director of Maternal Fetal
Medicine, UPMC Magee-Womens

During this session, we will:
• Review diagnostic criteria for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
• Discuss key aspects of recognition and management.
• Provide a detailed review of acute management of severe hypertension.
• Address patient safety and quality of care considerations.

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Helping Healthcare Providers Cope with Adverse Obstetrical Events
Victoria Deans, LCSW, Director of Life
Solutions EAP, Physician Assistant
Program and Fellow Assistance Program

The objectives of this session are:
• Define second victim phenomenon.
• Identify domains of stress reactions.
• Demonstrate the use of mirroring techniques and SAFER-R model for providing support.
• Techniques for self-care and using UPMC resources.

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Speaker - The Hidden Ecosystem of Female Sexual Function
Alexandra T. Milspaw, Ph.D., M.Ed., LPC,
National Director of Behavioral Health
Services, Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine

The objectives of the session are for you to be able to:
• Understand the mind-body connection underlying sexual function.
• Identify at least three key aspects of (sex) therapy for a patient navigating chronic pain and chronic illness.
• Describe to a patient what to expect from sex therapy.

1:20 p.m. Conclusion and Adjournment