Northeast Women's Health Symposium 2024
Thank you to all who joined us!
We hope to see you next year
Welcome to the Northeast Women's Health Symposium!
This year we are excited to be hosting a hybrid symposium where participants can join us online or in-person at NOSM University's Sudbury Campus!
This year's topic selection is based on a robust needs assessment performed by the conference planning committee and takes into consideration referral patterns, emerging needs, updated practice guidelines, and participant requests. This is a fantastic opportunity for clinicians in our region to access up to date information and interact with colleagues in person and virtually.
Topics this year include: Endometriosis/NMPP, Introduction to O-Rads, Postmenopausal endometrial thickening, Pre-conceptual Counselling and the first antenatal visit, 5-minute pearls of Obstetrics & Gynecology: A northeast panel discussion and Q&A and an IUD Skills Demonstration
Symposium Learning Objectives
- Counsel patients regarding common gynecological and obstetric situations involving symptom management, treatment options and considerations for risk factors.
- Discuss best practices in common obstetrics and gynecological presentations, from assessment & diagnosis, to treatment &management
Symposium Agenda
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Sukhbir Sony Singh
MD, FRCSC, FACOG
Dr. Sukhbir (Sony) Singh is Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa and Head of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care at The Ottawa Hospital. He is an Associate Scientist and the Dr. Elaine Jolly Research Chair in Gynecologic Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.
Upon completion of his medical training at the University of Western Ontario (MD 2000, FRCSC 2005), he completed fellowships in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the University of Toronto (2005-2006) and the University of Sydney, Australia (2006-2007).
Dr. Singh leads the Ottawa Minimally Invasive Gynecology Research Group which focuses on the diagnosis, management and surgical approach to endometriosis and uterine fibroids. He has given over 400 presentations worldwide, delivered 50 formal courses and has over 150 publications to date.
Registration Fees
- Physician - $50.00
- Physician Assistant - $30.00
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - $30.00
- Allied Health Professional - $30.00
- Resident or Medical Learner - $25.00
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation within five days of the conference receives zero refund
Cancellation six days or more before the conference receives a refund of 75% of the paid fee
Please submit your cancellation request to the CEPD office at cepd@nosm.ca
Accreditation Statement
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 3.25 Mainpro+ credit(s).
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University. You may claim a maximum of 3.25 hour(s) (credits are automatically calculated).
Location
Hybrid event
NOSM U Sudbury Campus
935, Ramsey Lake Road Greater Sudbury, ON Canada, P3E 6H6Registration period
April 23, 2024 - PM 12:00 until June 14, 2024 - PM 4:20
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact cepd@nosm.ca .
