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56th Annual OB/GYN Spring Symposium


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Add to Calendar 56th Annual OB/GYN Spring Symposium 3/11/2027 7:15:00 AM 3/12/2027 3:30:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://musc.cloud-cme.com/2027OBGYN Description: The 56th Annual Ob-Gyn Spring Symposium will provide engaging, evidence-based updates on a range of obstetrical and gynecological challenges, aimed at enabling clinicians to update their practice, improve the quality of care for their patients, and optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. The symposium focuses on enhancing participants knowledge of new evidence and trends in the field and highlighting practical applicatio... Hyatt Hotel false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, March 11, 2027, 7:15 AM - Friday, March 12, 2027, 3:30 PM, Hyatt Hotel, Charleston, SC

Target Audience
Specialties - OBGYN
Professions - Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.00 hours)

Overview

The 56th Annual Ob-Gyn Spring Symposium will provide engaging, evidence-based updates on a range of obstetrical and gynecological challenges, aimed at enabling clinicians to update their practice, improve the quality of care for their patients, and optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. The symposium focuses on enhancing participants knowledge of new evidence and trends in the field and highlighting practical applications for this knowledge. Conference faculty include nationally known guest faculty and distinguished MUSC faculty. Content is chosen for this CME activity based on needs assessment and educational gaps derived from local, regional, and national data including peer review, literature updates, and specialty society information. Content is presented through key updates on emerging topics, expert presentations, and interactive panel discussions. Please see the agenda for a detailed description of topics and learning objectives to be addressed within this two-day conference.


Registration

Registration Form (PDF)

Early Bird
(on/before 1/30/27)

Regular
(after 1/31/27)

Physicians in Practice (In-Person)

$665.00

$710.00

Residents, Nurses, NPs, PAs, CNMs (In-Person)

$595.00

$665.00


Accreditation
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be made upon written request prior to one month prior to the start of the conference less a $100 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be made. we reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

Accessibility Statement
 
Medical University of South Carolina is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.




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The Hyatt Downtown Charleston
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 414-4900

Nestled in the heart of Charleston’s Upper King Historic District between the Restaurant District and Museum Row, Hyatt Downtown Charleston offers a rooftop bar, restaurants, and exceptional service close to some of the most popular things to do in Charleston. Return to our spacious rooms to relax and spend a beautiful evening at our rooftop bar offering more than 40 craft beers and stunning city views. The Hyatt Downtown Charleston has all the amenities you need for a luxurious stay. Special group rates start at $299.00, plus tax, and destination fee, per night. A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved and are being offered on a first come, first serve basis. The room block will be held until Wednesday, February 10, 2027, however the room block may be filled prior to this date. In such a case, neither the group rate nor guest room availability can be guaranteed. Therefore, we recommend you make your reservation as soon as possible. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 877-803-7534 and identifying yourself as a participant in this meeting, or by following the online directions below:

Link for online reservations:

Online Booking Link: MUSC OBGYN 2027

Online Booking Code:  G-MOBG 

Parking

Self-Parking Lot Rates: The Garage is a public garage owned and operated by the City of Charleston, not the Hyatt Hotels. Rates are $3.00 per hour per day (until Midnight). Max Payment is $24.00 At Midnight the clock starts again at $3.00 per hour (a 1-night stay can cost $48.00) Guests must pay for garage directly, the hotel does NOT take payments If leaving and returning the clock starts over at $3.00 per hour

Valet Parking Rates: Valet Parking is $49.00 per overnight with unlimited in and out privileges Valet does not park in the garage, an off-site parking lot is utilized.

Street Parking: Traffic enforcement monitors parking meters regularly, towing can occur for unpaid parking and for street closures that take place on the weekends on King Street.

The Medical University of South Carolina adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.

Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Faculty Photos
Lisa R Bystry, MD, FACOG, DABOM
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC
Co-Director, Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Eliza R McElwee, MD
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Course Director, Faculty
Independent Contractor (included contracted research)-Billion to One (Relationship has ended)
Faculty Photos
Mallory Alkis, MD
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Dawn Boender, MD, FACOG
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Steven Fleischman, MD
Immediate Past President
ACOG
Milford, CT
Faculty
Advisor-FamilyWell
Faculty Photos
Britton A Gibson, MD, MPH, FACOG
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Christopher G Goodier, MD
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Kevin Hughes, MD, FACS, physician
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Honoraria-TME_Aptitude Health|Consulting Fee-RMMS Legal|Consulting Fee-AstraZeneca (Any division) (Relationship has ended)
Kelsey B Loeliger, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor
MUSC
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Marcy Nagpal, MD, OB/GYN
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Emily Rosenberg, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Folly Beach, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Aubrey Surian, MS, CGC
Lead Prenatal Genetic Counselor
MUSC
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Edward Tarnawa, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Dallas, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Carolyn L Taylor, MD
MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Genevieve A Wolpert, MD, MSc
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose

Thursday, March 11, 2027
 
Thursday- 56th Annual OB/GYN Spring Symposium

Registration and Breakfast
7:15AM - 8:15AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15AM - 8:30AM
Financial Wellness for Ob/Gyns: Building Financial Security and Professional Well-Being
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Steven Fleischman, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:
Define the key components of financial wellness and their relationship to physician well-being. Describe fundamental principles of saving, investing, debt management, insurance, and retirement planning. Develop a practical framework for setting financial goals and making informed financial decisions throughout a medical career.
The Metabolic Life Course: From Preconception to Lifelong Health
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Steven Fleischman, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:
Describe the relationship between reproductive health, preconception health, pregnancy, and lifelong cardiometabolic health. Identify key opportunities across the reproductive life course to assess and address risk factors for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction. Discuss practical strategies for integrating nutrition, physical activity, weight management, seep, and other lifestyle interventions into routine Ob/Gyn care to promote lifelong metabolic health.
Gyn Management of Obese
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Genevieve A Wolpert, MD, MSc (Speaker)

Break with Exhibitors
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Pregnancy of Unknown Location: Using the evidence to guide optimal management
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Kelsey B Loeliger, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor (Speaker)


Objectives:
Define and describe initial evaluation of pregnancy of unknown location (PUL). Discuss normal and abnormal pregnancy findings on ultrasound. Distinguish hCG trends and how trends correspond to ultrasound findings. Perform proactive management of PUL algined with patient goals. Discuss special considerations for practicing in South carolina. Explain alternative diagnoses for an elevated hCG level.
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: Patience, Controversy, Options and Surveillance
12:00PM - 12:45PM
Edward Tarnawa, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:
Apply recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Discuss the rationale for changing the name of the condition to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Distinguish when GLP-1 receptor agonists and metaformin are indicated in patients with PMOS. Ensure all patients PMOS are aware of their risks for long-term comorbidities and how to effectively reduce them.
Lunch Break
12:45PM - 1:45PM
Cancer Genetic Testing as a vital Office Procedure: It's time has come
1:45PM - 2:30PM
Kevin Hughes, MD, FACS, physician (Speaker)


Objectives:
Identify patients needing cancer genetic testing. Explain cancergenetic testing to their patient in order to obtain informed consent. Perform cancer genetic testing in their office. 
Leaning Into Libido: Practical Advice for Clinicians
2:30PM - 3:15PM
Marcy Nagpal, MD, OB/GYN (Speaker)


Objectives:
Define common patient concerns regarding libido. Develop a framework with which to discuss libido in a practical fashion in the clinic. Discuss the most high-yield behavioral and pharmaceutical interventions.
Closing Remarks/Adjourn
3:15PM - 3:20PM
Friday, March 12, 2027
 
Friday- 56th Annual OB/GYN Spring Symposium

Registration and Breakfast
7:15AM - 8:15AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15AM - 8:30AM

Updates to prenatal cell-free DNA screening: single-gene screening, fetal antigen testing, and beyond
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Aubrey Surian, MS, CGC (Speaker)


Objectives:
Recall traditional cell-free DNA screening. Consider the benefits, limitations, and methodologies of cell-free DNA screening. Discuss the future landscape of cell-free DNA screening, including evaluating the benefits, limitations and clinic utility of specialized cell-free DNA screening. Describe the emerging role of single-gene cfDNA screening, including its application in detecting autosomal dominant, x-linked, and autosomal recessive conditions. Evaluate the clinic utility of fetal antigen cell-free DNA screening in current practice.
Infections Disease in Pregnancy: Moving Towards Better Screening, Better Treatment, and Better Outcomes
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Britton A Gibson, MD, MPH, FACOG (Speaker)


Objectives:
Identify the maternal, fetal and neonatal consequences of vertically transmitted infections and the clinical factors that raise the risk of congenital or perinatal infection. Apply evidence-based screening strategies for infectious diseases in pregnancy to facilitate early detection and intervention. Select appropriate treatment strategies for infectious diseases in pregnancy, with emphasis on syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV. Integrate evolving evidence and guideline recommendations into the management of infectious diseases during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Trauma Informed Obstetrical Care
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Dawn Boender, MD, FACOG (Speaker)


Objectives:
List the diagnosti criteria for PTSD. Describe the trauma informed model of care. Identify opportunities to implement trauma informed approaches in patient interactions.
Break with Exhibitors
10:45AM - 11:15AM

Updates in Diabetes in Pregnancy
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Emily Rosenberg, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:
Discuss the impact of hyperglycemia on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Describe the diagnostic tools used to define preexisting diabetes and gestational diabetes. Discuss the treatment strategies used for diabetes in pregnancy. Describe the eveidence behind the use of diabetes technology during pregnancy. Recall the components of both preconception and postpartum care for individuals with diabetes and gestational diabetes.
DKA in Pregnancy: An Obstetric Emergency
12:00PM - 12:45PM
Christopher G Goodier, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:
Recall how to recognize DKA. Review pregnancy physciology. Discuss how pregnancy affects diabetes. Discuss how diabetes affects pregnancy. Describe management of DKA in pregnancy. 
Lunch Break
12:45PM - 1:45PM

Screening Fetal Echo: Don't Miss a Beat
1:45PM - 2:30PM
Carolyn L Taylor, MD (Speaker)


Objectives:
Distinguish normal from abnormal findings on a fetal echo echocardiogram. Perform a fetal echo that can identify most forms of critical congenital heart disease. Identify patients that need a higher level of fetal cardiac evaluation.
Non-Obstetric Surgery
2:30PM - 3:15PM
Mallory Alkis, MD (Speaker)

Closing Remarks/Adjourn
3:15PM - 3:20PM

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