Grand Rounds
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health
Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Ambulatory Care Building, Glass Room
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June 2
“Laparoscopic Treatment of Apical Prolapse”Susan B. Tate, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the symptoms and diagnosis of prolapse.
- Understand the conservative treatment options.
- List the goals of prolapse treatment.
June 9
“Laparoscopy in Gyn Oncology—It’s Happening Here”C. William Helm, MB BChir
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the relative indications for laparoscopic surgery in gynecologic cancer.
- Know the comparative benefits of laparoscopic versus traditional surgery in gynecologic cancer.
- Assess the possible role of laparoscopic surgery in the future.
June 16
“University of Louisville Hospital Priorities for 2009”Jim Taylor, President and CEO: Introduction
Kay Lloyd, Vice President, Operations Improvement: Quality & Patient Safety
Bob Barbier, CFO: Finances
Steve McGuire, Vice President Compliance & Ethics: Compliance Issues
Roxanne Perucca, Director of Magnet/Nursing Excellence: Nursing
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Articulate the hospital's goals for quality and patient safety.
- Explain the hospital's plan for "Magnet Status" in the nursing department.
- Understand the hospital's emphasis on corporate compliance
June 23
“Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography in Gynecology”William W. Brown, III, MD
Director, Ambulatory Ob/Gyn and Ultrasound
Denver Health Medical Center
Assistant Professor,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Colorado Center for Health Sciences
Denver, Colorado
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Understand how volume sonography is used to display a mid-coronal plane of the uterus and its benefits.
- Describe the most common clinical conditions in gynecology whereby three-dimensional ultrasound may improve diagnosis and/or study efficiency.
- Recognize the pitfalls and limitations of this advanced imaging technology.
No commercial support was provided for this Grand Rounds
The speaker has no relationships with relevant commercial interests.
Happy Summer!
Grand Rounds will resume on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The target audience includes, but is not limited to, physicians, residents and other healthcare professionals.
The University of Louisville, School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Louisville designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
To request disability arrangements, call Maggie Steptoe at 561-7446 at least 10 days prior to the program. The University of Louisville School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.
