Session Schedule

8:55-9:00 AM EST

Welcome & Introduction

Dr. Sari Kives, WHS 2025 Course Director

Q&A Moderators: Dr. Sari Kives and Dr. Carmen McCaffrey

Note regarding interactivity: Every lecture will be followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.

9:00-9:30 AM EST

Fibroid Fighters - New Treatments

Alysha Nensi, MD MSc FRCSC - Assistant Professor, Unity Health - St. Michael’s Hospital
Erica Pascoal, MD, FRCSC - Clinical Fellow, Unity Health - St. Michael’s Hospital

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Assess the effectiveness and safety of emerging fibroid treatment options by comparing clinical outcomes and patient experiences to current standard practices.
• Integrate new fibroid treatment modalities into clinical practice, adapting strategies based on updated evidence to optimize patient care and outcomes.

9:30-10:00 AM EST

O-RADS Unveiled - Navigating the New Frontier in Adnexal Mass Assessment

Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier, MD CM, MSc, FRCSC - Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto

At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
• Examine the O-RADS guidelines for ovarian mass evaluation, distinguishing between various risk categories and their implications for patient management.
• Implement O-RADS guidelines in clinical practice to assess ovarian masses, using the framework to guide diagnostic decisions and treatment plans effectively.

10:00-10:15 AM EST
Break

10:15-10:45 AM EST

HPV 2.0: Navigating the New Screening Guidelines with Confidence

Eliane Shore, MD MSc FRCSC - Obstetrician and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, St. Michael's Hospital, Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto

At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current HPV screening guidelines.
• Employ and implement updated HPV screening techniques in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

10:45-11:30 AM EST
The Mary Cassaday Keynote Lecture

Breaking the Digital Spell - Mastery and Focus in a Distracted World

Paul Mohapel, PhD - Dr. Mohapel holds a doctorate degree in neuroscience and a masters in leadership. He operates his own consulting firm and teaches at Royal Roads University

At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
• Evaluate their own digital habits and notice the impact it is having on their own well-being and productivity.
• Debunk the myth of multitasking and productivity.
• Outline the negative psychological and neurological consequences of digital distractions.
• Encourage the setting of healthy boundaries around our technological devices.

11:30-11:45 AM EST
Break

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST

PCOS Unplugged: The Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment

Shira Gold, MD, FRCSC - Lecturer at University of Toronto, Unity Health - St. Michael's Hospital
Olexandra Koshkina, MD, MSc, MMEd, FRCPC - Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Staff Physician, Women’s College Hospital

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Critically assess the latest diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches for PCOS to identify their efficacy and applicability in diverse patient populations.
• Integrate recent advancements in PCOS diagnosis and treatment into clinical practice, tailoring strategies to individual patient needs for optimized management.

12:15-12:45 PM EST

Frosty Futures - An Update on Egg Freezing and Fertility

Shirin Dason, MD, FRCSC (OBGYN/GREI) - Trio Fertility, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Examine the latest advancements in egg freezing techniques and their impact on fertility outcomes.
• Incorporate updated egg freezing practices into patient care strategies, utilizing new insights to guide fertility preservation decisions and optimize treatment plans.

12:45-13:15 PM EST

Vaccine Update: The Latest Advances in Battling RSV, Measles and Beyond

Tali Bogler, MD, CCFP, MScCH - Staff Physician, Dept. of Family & Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Chair, Family Medicine Obstetrics, St. Michael's Hospital, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Mark Yudin, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Professor, University of Toronto, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Infectious Diseases, St. Michael’s Hospital

At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
• Evaluate the latest advancements in RSV and measles vaccines, understanding their efficacy, safety profiles, and implications for gynecological patient populations, including pregnant and preconception care.
• Integrate the updated vaccine recommendations for RSV and measles into clinical practice, ensuring that gynecological patients receive the most current and effective immunization advice and care.

13:15-13:30 PM EST

Closing Remarks and Evaluation

Dr. Sari Kives

AbbVie

AMT Surgical

Bayer Inc.

BioSyent Pharma Inc.

Hologic

Johnson and Johnson MedTech

Organon Canada Inc.

Pfizer Canada

RBC Healthcare

Searchlight Pharma Inc.