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Program Description
This course is designed to address the knowledge gaps in contemporary diagnosis modalities of uterine fibroids in addition to medical and procedural management options for patients suffering from symptomatic fibroids. The course aims to empower community providers to diagnose and manage common symptoms related to uterine fibroids and have a better understanding of the consultative services available for more complex cases. Faculty represent specialists from UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital who provide multidisciplinary care at the Fibroid Treatment Center.
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
1) Explain the epidemiology of uterine fibroids
2) Recognize common clinical presentations of uterine fibroids
3) Discuss imaging modalities and common radiologic findings of uterine fibroids pre and post embolization.
4) Identify appropriate candidates for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
5) Discuss peri and post procedural management of the UFE patient including complications.
6) Discuss the rationale and outcomes for UFE
7) List common medical therapies for uterine fibroids
8) Explain indications and contraindications for GnRH agonist/antagonist treatments
9) Discuss various surgical procedures and interventions for uterine fibroids
10) Identify appropriate candidates for surgical procedural and appropriate perioperative counseling
11) Recognize appropriate patients to refer to subspecialty fibroid care
Additional Information
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 Fibroid Meeting Agenda .docx | 16.65 KB |
 Save the Date Fibroid Conf.pdf | 397.46 KB |
Agenda
7:30 AM- Registration/Breakfast
8:00 AM- Introduction
Background/Basics of Fibroids Dr. Donnellan
8:20 AM- Updates in Fibroid Imaging Dr. Novelli
9:00 AM- GnRH What? Practical Review of Medical Management of Fibroids- Dr. Donnellan
9:45 AM- BREAK
10:00 AM- UFE: Preparing your patient for a consult with IR Dr. Novelli
10:45 AM- Surgical Interventions for Fibroids Dr. Allen
11:30 AM- The UPMC Magee-Womens Fibroid Treatment Center: Where we’ve been and where we are going Dr. Allen
11:45 AM- Q and A + Closing Remarks
12:00 PM- End
Faculty
Sarah Allen, MD
Assistant Professor
Director, UPMC Fibroid Treatment Center
Division Education Director, Gynecology
Department of OB/GYN/RS
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nicole Donnellan, MD
Associate Professor
Director, UPMC Endometriosis and CPP Center
Director of Gynecology, Division of Academic OB/GYN
Department of OB/GYN/RS
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Paula Novelli, MD FSIR
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
Division of Interventional Radiology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
No 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.
Accreditation
Directly Providership
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 healthcare team.
Credit Designation
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 3.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3.75 contact hours.
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
- 3.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 3.75 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.
- 3.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 3.75 Attendance
Course Contact: Amy Velez, [email protected]