Columbia’s 1st Annual MIGS CME
Conference
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Co-Course Directors
Arnold P. Advincula, M.D. & Rosanne Marie Kho, M.D.
Guest Faculty
Mauricio Abrao, M.D., Associate Professor; Director, Division of Endometriosis,
University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Columbia University Medical Center Faculty &
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Staff
Arnold P. Advincula, M.D., Levine Family Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at
CUMC; Vice Chair of Women’s Health and Chief of Gynecology
Jody Blanco, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
William M. Burke, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Cara Grimes, M.D. MAS, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Rosanne Marie Kho, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC;
Head, Division of Urogynecology
Jin Hee Jeannie Kim, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Jodi P. Lerner, M.D., Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Roger A. Lobo, M.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Michael Pitter, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Beth W. Rackow, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics at CUMC; Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Program
Timothy Ryntz, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Mark V. Sauer, M.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Chief, Division of
Reproductive Endocrinology
Jason D. Wright, M.D., Sol Goldman Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
April 11, 2015
7:00 a.m.
Registration; Continental Breakfast
SESSION I - WHAT’S HOT
7:30 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Arnold P. Advincula, M.D.
7:40 a.m. Fibroids: Fertility Considerations and Surgical Management
Michael Pitter, M.D. & Rogerio A. Lobo, M.D.
8:20 a.m. Adnexal Mass: Surgical Considerations for the Generalist
William M. Burke, M.D.
8:50 a.m. Endometriosis: Fertility Considerations, Medical
and Surgical Management
Mauricio Abrao, M.D. & Mark V. Sauer, M.D.
9:20 a.m.
Panel Discussion
9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
SESSION II - HYSTERECTOMY AND TISSUE
EXTRACTION (PRE-RECORDED VIDEO SESSION
AND PANEL DISCUSSION)
10:00 a.m. Laparoscopic/Robotic Hysterectomy
Jin Hee Jeannie Kim, M.D.
10:30 a.m. Vaginal Hysterectomy
Rosanne Marie Kho, M.D.
11:00 a.m. Tissue Extraction
Morcellation: The Controversy - When and When Not to?
Jason D. Wright, M.D.
Techniques to Safe Tissue Extraction (Live Simulated
Demonstration)
Mini-Laparotomy
Arnold P. Advincula, M.D.
Contained Vaginal Tissue Extraction
Rosanne Marie Kho, M.D.
11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion
12:00 p.m. Lunch
SESSION III
1:00 p.m. Contemporary Medical and Surgical Management of
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Timothy Ryntz, M.D.
1:30 p.m. Update and Imaging Correlations in Ectopic Pregnancies
Jodi P. Lerner, M.D.
2:00 p.m. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Update
Beth W. Rackow, M.D.
2:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion
2:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break
SESSION IV: UROGYNECOLOGY AND
CHALLENGING CASES
3:00 p.m. Surgical Approach to Apical Prolapse
Cara Grimes, M.D., MAS
3:30 p.m. Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Incontinence
Jody Blanco, M.D.
4:00 p.m. Faculty Panel: Case Discussions (Interactive Session)
Moderator: Rosanne Marie Kho, M.D.
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Challenging Cases:
32 yo P2 EGA 7 weeks with Caesarean Scar Ectopic. BHCG of 13,000.
38 yo menorrhagia with anterior fundal intramural 15 cm myoma with focal area of hyperintense lesion on MRI.
48 yo menometrorrhagia. 16 weeks size uterus. BMI 48 kg/m2
36 yo P0 infertility patient with 4 cm ovarian endometrioma. Failed IVF x 2.
34 yo P0 with 3 cm rectovaginal endometriosis with pain. Interested in fertility.
5:30 p.m.
Adjourn
Accreditation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical
education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of
8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional Information
Contact:
Center for Continuing Medical Education
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, Unit 39
New York, NY 10032
Telephone: (212) 305-3334
Fax: (212) 305-5740
e-mail: [email protected]
www.columbiacme.org
Program Description & Objectives
The Gynecologic Surgery Division at CUMC provides this one-day CME program
for gynecologic providers and practitioners interested in the most current issues and
controversies in benign gynecology and gynecologic surgery. A highly interactive program
with pre-recorded surgical videos and challenging case discussions with the expert panel
will be featured. At the end of the meeting, participants will be able to take home practical
tips and techniques on issues frequently encountered in one’s daily practice.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
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Define the controversy regarding morcellation and articulate the proper evaluation
required for patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids.
Describe techniques to improve safety and efficiency during laparoscopic, robotic
and vaginal hysterectomy.
Articulate the considerations for fertility in patients with fibroids and endometriosis.
Meeting Location
The Education and Conference Center of the Vivian and Seymour
Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, New York 10032
Parking is available at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical
Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington Avenue and West
165th Street.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Lucerne, at the special rate of $280 per night,
plus state & local taxes. These special room rates are available to the course attendees
from April 10 - 12, 2015. Other rates and conditions may apply. Additional information
can be obtained by calling the Lucerne directly.
Reservations must be made directly with the Lucerne. To receive this room rate remember
to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group #190201.
Rooms will be held until March 10, 2015 or until the room block has been exhausted,
whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to
availability and prevailing rates.
The Lucerne
201 West 79th Street
New York, New York 10024
(800) 492-8122
(212) 875-1000
Cut-Off: March 10, 2015
Tuition
Physicians & Other Health Professionals: $75. Residents,
Fellows and Other Trainees: $35. The fee includes the plenary
presentations, an electronic syllabus, continental breakfast,
lunch and refreshments. Confirmation of registration will be
sent upon receipt of the registration form. Refund of registration
fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written
notice of cancellation is received by April 1, 2015. No refunds
can be made thereafter.
Registration
Space is Limited. Early Registration is Encouraged.
By Mail:
Complete the registration form and mail with full payment to:
Columbia University
College of Physicians & Surgeons
Center for Continuing Medical Education
630 West 168th Street, Unit 39
New York, NY 10032
On-Line:
www.columbiacme.org
Telephone registrations and/or
cancellations are not accepted.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and
the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant with special
needs must submit a written request to our office at least one
month prior to the course date.
Registration Form
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
(Please print or type)
Gynecologic Surgery
Last Name
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Please note: Your e-mail address is used for critical information about the course
including: registration confirmation, course evaluation and certificate. Please be
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Institution
Specialty Area of Interest
OBGYN PM 1
April 11, 2015
UR009176/8.0
 $75
 $35
Physicians & Other Health Professionals
Residents, Fellows and Other Trainees
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Saturday, April 11, 2015
Columbia’s 1st Annual MIGS CME
Conference
Columbia University
College of Physicians & Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, Unit 39
New York, New York 10032