20th Annual OB-GYN Curcio Conference
Target Audience
This conference is designed for the continuing education of obstetricians, gynecologists, family practice physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other ob/gyn health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
Updates in Fibroid Management - Dr. Nicole Donnellan
1) Participants will be able to evaluate current management strategies for uterine fibroids, including emerging minimally invasive procedures, novel pharmacologic treatments, and individualized care plans, in order to enhance patient outcomes and reduce reliance on traditional surgical interventions
Updates in Breast Cancer - Dr. Brynn Wolff
1) Describe new imaging modalities and differentiate between recommended and experimental screening options
2) Understand options for breast surgery
3) Recognize ways to individualize treatment and de-escalate therapy
Designing with CARE: Co-Creating Solutions for Complex Care Coordination in Gynecologic Oncology - Dr. Sarah Taylor
1) Understand the complex needs that face patients with cancer
2)Understand existing resources and how we get patients to these resources
3)Understand how we might improve upon complex coordination of care
The History & Evolution of Substance Use Disorder in Appalachia - Dr. Margaret Starcher
1)Understand the geopolitical history of Appalachia and how it contributed to current crisis
2) Describe how pharmaceutical companies and the distribution of Oxycontin impacted Appalachia
3) Understand how different regions in Appalachia are addressing the SUD epidemic with various interventions at the local level
Lines We Cross, Lives We Shape: Reframing Periviability Through Partnership - Dr. Greg Barretto
1) Define what resuscitation at 22 weeks really looks like today, including chances of survival and developmental outcomes.
2) Describe the points in care where OB and NICU teams can make the biggest impact together.
3) Identify strategies to improve care at the edge of viability.
4) Recognize the ethical, institutional, and emotional challenges that come with previable care.
5) Commit to meaningful changes that support earlier engagement, clearer communication, and better outcomes for our tiniest patients.
UPMC Women's Medical Mobile Unit - Candace Jones & Denise Turoczi
1) Describe the role of mobile medical units in addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to gynecological and preventive services in underserved populations
2) Identify key barriers to care faced by women in marginalized communities, including geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural factors.
3)Evaluate the impact of mobile health interventions on reducing morbidity and mortality rates related to delayed or absent gynecologic care.
Parking:
You may pay to valet at the Hilton for $30 or self-park for $20 at the garage located at 215 Walnut Street Harrisburg PA 17101.
Attendees can park at UPMC lots and walk over to the Hilton as well (may incur a small payment if attendee does not have access to parking garages/lots)
Faculty Disclosure:
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated
Sarah Taylor has grant/research support with Elsevier & IntegraConnect.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.00 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 6.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.00 Attendance
Thank you to our exhibitors:
GE HealthCare
Bayer
CertaScan Technologies
Huggies Healthcare
Laborie Medical Technologies
Medtronic
Myriad Genetics
OBIX, by Clinical Computer Systems, Inc
Organon-The Jada System
Quest Diagnostics
Natera Inc.
Shady Grove Fertility
Select Physical Therapy

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