UCSF Obstetrics and Gynecology Update: What Does The Evidence Tell Us 2023

Overview

The UCSF Obstetrics and Gynecology Update: What Does The Evidence Tell Us 2023 course delivers a comprehensive review of recent evidence-based advances and updated clinical guidelines in obstetrics and gynecology. This on-demand offering consolidates current information relevant to practitioners, emphasizing practical application of new research findings and guidelines to clinical practice.

On-demand Obstetrics & Gynecology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 6 Videos + 1 PDF
Total size: 6 GB

Agenda

This course presents a structured series of expert-led sessions covering diverse clinical topics relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. Below is the detailed agenda originally delivered live, now available on-demand for flexible learning.

• Welcome and Opening Statements — Tushani D. Illangasekare, MD
• Chronic Pelvic Pain, Work-up and Management — Wenjia Zhang, MD
• Fibroids and Pregnancy — Alison F. Jacoby, MD
• OASIS Lacerations — Caitlyn Painter, DO
• Overactive Bladder Syndrome — Abigail Shatkin-Margolis, MD
• Vulvar Dysplasia and Warts — Karen Smith-McCune, MD, PhD
• Complex LARC Challenges — Biftu Mengesha, MD, MAS
• What’s New in Complex Family Planning — Jennifer Kerns, MD, MS, MPH
• Bleeding in Prepubertal Patient — Sloane Berger-Chen, MD
• Pain Control Office Procedures — Sara Whetstone, MD, MHS
• Update on Abortion Access — Daniel Grossman, MD
• Choosing Wisely – 2023 SMFM Update — Melissa G. Rosenstein, MD, MAS
• How to Encourage the Onset of Labor at Home — Rebecca H. Amirault, CNM
• What’s New in Prenatal Genetics — Shilpa P. Chetty, MD
• Anemia in Pregnancy — Andrew D. Leavitt, MD
• TORCH Infections – When to Test and What to Order — Stephanie L. Gaw, MD, PhD
• Health Equity and VBAC — Nicholas Rubashkin, MD, MA, PhD
• CHAP Trial / HTN in Pregnancy — Juan M. González-Velez, MD, PhD
• Acute GYN Presentations – Which Imaging? — Priyanka Jha, MD
• Pregnancy and Lactation Drug Information — Kristin Harter, PharmD
• Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy — Dominika Seidman, MD, MAS
• What’s New in Hereditary Cancer Genetics — Lee-may Chen, MD
• Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Management — Megan Swanson, MD, MPH
• Evidence-based Management of Obesity and Nutrition — Robert B. Baron, MD, MS
• Optimizing Care for the Black Birthing Community — Martha Tesfalul, MD
• Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Facts vs Fictions — Tami Rowen, MD, MS
• Use of Progesterone in the 1st Trimester — Eleni Jaswa, MD, MSc
• Updates in Fertility Medicine — Yanett Anaya, MD
• Gyn Care for Transgender Patients with a Vagina or Neovagina — Bennett Lareau-Meredith, NP, MSN
• Vulvar Dermatologic Conditions — Jenna Lester, MD
• Sexually Transmitted Infection Update, including Doxy-PEP Prevention — Michael S. Policar, MD, MPH

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Describe anemia assessment in pregnancy;
• List adjuncts to paracervical nerve blocks for pain control for clinic procedures;
• Employ the most appropriate suture and needle type for OASIS perineal repair;
• Use the best imaging options for acute gynecologic presentations;
• Utilize evidence-based resources for lactation and pregnancy medication safety;
• Outline recommendations for management of Type 0, 1 & 2 fibroids in pregnancy;
• Describe the approach to abnormal uterine bleeding in the pre-pubertal patient;
• Use best practice for chronic hypertension management in pregnancy;
• Implement progesterone supplementation as indicated in the first trimester;
• Employ an approach to measuring black maternal health metrics.

Speakers

This course features presentations from academic and clinical experts in obstetrics and gynecology. Their expertise spans a broad range of subspecialty topics, reflecting current best practices and emerging evidence in the field.

• Tushani D. Illangasekare, MD
• Wenjia Zhang, MD
• Alison F. Jacoby, MD
• Caitlyn Painter, DO
• Abigail Shatkin-Margolis, MD
• Karen Smith-McCune, MD, PhD
• Biftu Mengesha, MD, MAS
• Jennifer Kerns, MD, MS, MPH
• Sloane Berger-Chen, MD
• Sara Whetstone, MD, MHS
• Daniel Grossman, MD
• Melissa G. Rosenstein, MD, MAS
• Rebecca H. Amirault, CNM
• Shilpa P. Chetty, MD
• Andrew D. Leavitt, MD
• Stephanie L. Gaw, MD, PhD
• Nicholas Rubashkin, MD, MA, PhD
• Juan M. González-Velez, MD, PhD
• Priyanka Jha, MD
• Kristin Harter, PharmD
• Dominika Seidman, MD, MAS
• Lee-may Chen, MD
• Megan Swanson, MD, MPH
• Robert B. Baron, MD, MS
• Martha Tesfalul, MD
• Tami Rowen, MD, MS
• Eleni Jaswa, MD, MSc
• Yanett Anaya, MD
• Bennett Lareau-Meredith, NP, MSN
• Jenna Lester, MD
• Michael S. Policar, MD, MPH

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing physicians, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who seek an updated, evidence-based review addressing a wide range of current clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology. It supports healthcare professionals aiming to strengthen their clinical expertise and confidence in managing complex cases.

Why This Topic Matters

The UCSF Obstetrics and Gynecology Update: What Does The Evidence Tell Us 2023 provides a timely and authoritative review addressing evolving clinical guidelines and research advances in obstetrics and gynecology. This series enhances professional knowledge in a specialty where evidence-based practice is essential for quality patient care.

Accessed through MedHub Central, this on-demand course allows obstetrics and gynecology clinicians to stay informed on important updates that influence clinical decision-making and patient management. Maintaining current expertise contributes to optimal care delivery in this dynamic field.