The 49th Annual Vail OB-GYN Conference

About the Vail OB-GYN Conference

Conference Learning Objectives

Identify increased obesity-related risks in pregnancy.
Develop treatment strategies for Von Willebrand disease in reproductive age women.
Counsel prospective patients on preimplantation genetic testing.
Implement appropriate DVT prophylaxis in obstetric candidates.
Identify risk factors for development of anal dysplasia in women.

Conference Accreditation

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conference Leadership

L. Chesney Thompson, MD Conference Director

Ronald S. Gibbs, MD Conference Co-Director

K. Joseph Hurt, MD, PhD Conference Co-Director

Carolyn Lefkowits, MD, MPH, MS Conference Co-Director

Nanette F. Santoro, MD Conference Co-Director

The hotel block for the 2024 Vail OB-GYN conference is now closed.

The Vail OB-GYN Conference is held at:

The Hythe Vail (formerly Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa)

Nestled amid a picturesque landscape within steps of Eagle Bahn Gondola, The Hythe Vail (formerly Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa) offers scenic comfort in a stunning travel destination. Along with the conference seminars, enjoy skiing or shopping, refresh in the sparkling waters of the pools or restore balance at the luxurious resort spa. Designed to inspire effortless relaxation, The Hythe Vail (formerly Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa) is a scenic haven for your Colorado getaway.

The hotel block is now closed. Please contact Maddie Book for questions.

Please note that the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa is now The Hythe Vail. The Hythe Vail is part of the Marriott Luxury Collection Resorts.

Per Night Rates
(does not include tax or resort fees)

Book your Hotel

The conference has negotiated discounted rates with EPIC Mountain Express for participants of the Vail OB-GYN Conference. You can make your reservation online through the link below for transportation between the airport and hotel.

Due to extremely high demand this year, please book your transportation as early as possible to avoid availability issues.

Event Speakers

Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP Associate Professor Vice Chair of Professional Development and Wellness Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Torri Metz, MD, MS Associate Professor Vice Chair of Research of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Utah School of Medicine

Margareta D. Pisarska, MD Professor Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Director, Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Christy Angerhofer Central Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus

Jaime Arruda, MD Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Akshay Chauhan, MD Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Josephine C. Chou, MD, MS Division of Cardiology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Cara Clure, MD, MSCS Division of Family Planning University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Christine Conageski, MD, MSc Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Henry L. Galan, MD Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Lauren Harrington, MD Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Jake Hirshberg, MD Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Patricia Huguelet, MD Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Carolyn Lefkowits, MD, MPH, MS Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

S. Alex Mastroyannis, MD, MSCE Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Michael T. McDermott, MD Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Lauren G. Rascoff, MD Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Nanette F. Santoro, MD Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Shannon Son, MD, MSCI Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Chesney Thompson, MD Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Gabrielle Whitmore MD, MBS Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Cristina Wood, MD Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Conference Schedule

Speakers and topics are subject to change

Day 1: Sunday February 18, 2024

4:00 PM

Welcome

4:15 PM

What Is the “Pink Tax”, Why Are Our Patients Paying It, and What Can We Do About It? Nanette F. Santoro, MD

5:00 PM

“What Are My Options?”: Nonhormone and Hormone Management of Vasomotor Symptoms Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP

5:45 PM

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus New Medications to Treat Co-Morbidities Michael T. McDermott, MD

6:30 PM-
7:30pm

Opening Night Reception

Day 2: Monday February 19, 2024

6:45 AM

Breakfast on Menopause Therapies^*, sponsored by Astellas Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP; Nanette F. Santoro, MD

7:15 AM

The Utilization of Assisted Reproductive Technologies - It Is Not Just for Fertility Treatment Margareta D. Pisarska, MD

7:55 AM

"Can we talk?": Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause in Cancer Survivors Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP

8:35 AM

Anal Cancer Screening: What the OB-GYN Needs to Know Christine Conageski, MD, MSc

9:15 am-
3:30 pm

Break

4:00 PM

"Back so soon?”: Postmenopausal and Perimenopausal Bleeding Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP

4:45 PM

Break

5:00 PM

Diagnosing Infertility - Helping Your Patients Through the Process Margareta D. Pisarska, MD

5:40 PM

"I wasn't expecting you so soon": Premature Menopause Management Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP

6:20 PM

Adjourn

^* Not for CME credit

Day 3: Tuesday February 20, 2024

6:45 AM

Breakfast with Professors Jaime Arruda, MD; Alex Mastroyannis, MD, MSCE; Cara Clure, MD, MSCS; Margareta D. Pisarska, MD; Conference Directors

7:15 AM

How to Develop a Culture of Safety and Quality in the OR Jaime Arruda, MD

7:55 AM

Vulvar and Vaginal Dysplasia: Management and Updates S. Alex Mastroyannis, MD, MSCE

8:35 AM

What's New and on the Horizon in Contraception? Cara Clure, MD, MSCS

9:15 am-
3:30 pm

Break

4:00 PM

Preconception Genetic Carrier Screening and PGT Margareta D. Pisarska, MD

4:45 PM

Break

5:00 PM

Potpourri of Palliative Care Pearls for OB-GYN Providers Carolyn Lefkowits, MD, MPH, MS

5:40 PM

How Infertility and Treatments Can Affect Human Placenta Function Margareta D. Pisarska, MD

6:20 PM

Adjourn

Day 4: Wednesday February 21, 2024

6:45 AM

Breakfast with Professors Josephine C. Chou, MD, MS; Henry L. Galan, MD; Akshay Chauhan, MD; Conference Directors

7:15 AM

My Achy Breaky Heart: Heart Failure and Pregnancy Josephine C. Chou, MD, MS

7:55 AM

Alloimmune Disorders in Pregnancy (RBC & Thrombocytopenia) Henry L. Galan, MD

8:35 AM

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Women's Health Akshay Chauhan, MD

9:15 am-
3:30 pm

Break

4:00 PM

Are We Post-pandemic? What's Next in COVID Management and Prevention Torri Metz, MD, MS

4:45 PM

Break

5:00 PM

Management of Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Obstetrics and Gynecology Patricia Huguelet, MD

5:40 PM

Justice/Equity in OB-GYN Christy Angerhofer & Gabrielle Whitmore, MD, MBS

6:20 PM

Adjourn

Day 5: Thursday February 22, 2024

6:45 AM

Breakfast with Professors Patricia Huguelet, MD; Christy Angerhofer; Lauren Harrington, MD; Torri Metz, MD, MS; Conference Directors

7:15 AM

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding: Sorting Through Hazy Evidence Torri Metz, MD, MS

7:55 AM

Female Sexual Medicine Lauren Harrington, MD

8:35 AM

Primary HPV Screening: Is It Coming? Is That OK? Should We Do It? Do We Have a Choice? Does It Matter? What Next? L. Chesney Thompson, MD

9:15 am-
3:30 pm

Break

4:00 PM

Postpartum Laceration Complications and Management Lauren G. Rascoff, MD

4:45 PM

Break

5:00 PM

Hypoventilation, Hypoxia, and Hypercapnia Oh My! Pulmonary Disorders in Pregnancy Jake Hirshberg, MD

5:40 PM

Hot Articles: Practice-Changing Publications in OB Research Torri Metz, MD, MS

6:20 PM

Adjourn

Day 6: Friday February 23, 2024

6:45 AM

Breakfast with Professors Lauren G. Rascoff, MD; Jake Hirshberg, MD; Shannon Son, MD, MSCI; Cristina Wood, MD; Conference Directors

7:15 AM

Lactation Suppression After Delivery or Termination Shannon Son, MD, MSCI

7:55 AM

What's New in Anesthetic Management for OB-GYN Patients Cristina Wood, MD

8:35 AM

Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Obstetric Practice Torri Metz, MD, MS

9:15 AM

Adjourn

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