November 22, 2024

Northern Ontario Women's Health Conference 2024

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Northern Ontario Women's Health Conference

Friday, November 22, 2024

NOSM University and the Lakehead Obstetrics and Gynecology Local Education Group are pleased to invite you to the eighth annual Northern Ontario Women's Health Conference! At this in-person conference we will have the opportunity to learn and network with our colleagues who provide care in the region.

Our mission, as always, is to bring together remote, rural, and urban primary care providers to network and share information related to Women's Health in our region. This year's conference will bring together regional expertise, complimented with expertise from our tertiary care referral centres to discuss pertinent topics to our patient population.

FULL-DAY FORMAT! Conference content will focus on Gynecology in the morning sessions and Obstetrics in the afternoon sessions, with a warm-up session and welcome reception on Thursday evening.

Conference Events:

  • Thursday, November 20, 2024 - Warm-Up Session and Reception at The Chanterlle on Park.
  • Friday, November 21, 2024 Half Day or Full Day Conference at the Delta Hotel by Marriott

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!

  • Warm-up session
  • Full day conference format
  • Two 1-hour Clinical Skills Workshops

Who Should Attend

We invite all family physicians, specialists, midwives, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, allied health professionals, residents and medical learners to attend. We hope everyone will be eager to collaborate and learn together in person. See you there!

Program Learning Objectives

After this conference, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify common best practice approaches to the management of antepartum and intrapartum care. (Medical Expert, Scholar)
  2. Discuss common gynecological issues faced by women throughout their lifespan.(Medical Expert, Scholar, Health Advocate)
  3. Create a community of best practice for women’s health in Northwestern Ontario.(Communicator, Collaborator, Health Advocate)

Conference Agenda

Download a copy of the Conference Agenda below!

Pre-Conference Clinical Workshop (Limited to 25 participants)
Insertion and Removal of Etonogestrel Subdermal Contraceptive Implant

Speakers: Dr. Ruthanne Williams & Dr. Laura Power

Upon completion of the Etonogestrel Subdermal Implant Clinical Training Program, learners will be able to:

  1. Determine appropriate patient population for the Etonogestrel subdermal implant use.
  2. Discuss risks and benefits of Etonogestrel subdermal implant device.
  3. Perform appropriate landmarking and insertion technique of the Etonogestrel subdermal implant device.
  4. Perform appropriate technique for removal of Etonogestrel subdermal implant device.

Pre-Conference Clinical Workshop (Limited to 25 participants)
Mastering Uterine Biopsy

Speaker: Dr. Amber Dudar

Upon completion of the Mastering Uterine Biopsy Workshop, learners will be able to:

  1. Discuss clinical indications for performing a uterine biopsy.
  2. Determine risks and benefits of uterine biopsy.
  3. Perform uterine biopsy.

Registration Fees

  • Physician $150.00
  • RN, RPN, Allied Health $120.00
  • Resident $50.00
  • Learner $50.00

Pre-Conference Clinical Workshop: Insertion and Removal of Etonogestrel Subdermal Contraceptive Implant

  • $50.00 for any registrant

Cancellation Policy

Please find below the fees for cancellation. You will be refunded your registration fee less the amounts noted below.

  1. Up-to October 16th: $35.00
  2. October 17th to October 31st: $50.00
  3. November 1th to November 17th: No Refund

*Submit cancellation in writing to the CEPD office at cepd@nosm.ca

Accreditation & Certification Statements

Women's Conference Accreditation Certification Statements

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 7 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 7 hour(s) (credits are automatically calculated).

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Women's Conference Clinical Skills Workshop Accreditation Certification Statements

This three-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 3.0 Mainpro+ credits.

This activity is an Accredited Simulation Activity (Section 3) 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 on 16/10/2023 and expires 15/10/2026. Remember to visit MAINPORT ePortfolio to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

  • CEPD

Location

Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay

2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway Thunder Bay, ON Canada, P7A 0E7

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact mrye@nosm.ca .

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