64
th
AnnualObstetricalandGynecologicalAssemblyofSouthern
California
Los Angeles-Marina Del Rey, CA April 3 – 4, 2009
Dear Colleagues:
Welcome to the 64
th
AnnualObstetricalandGynecologicalAssemblyofSouthern California.
This meeting is one of the oldest conferences in our field in Southern California, and carries great
pride and prestige. Throughout its history, the meeting has evolved in keeping with the needs of
clinicians and academicians in the community and continues to contribute to the education of its
attendees.
Once again, we have worked to make the meeting efficient and compact. The planning
committee has put together an exciting and ambitious program comprised of up-to-date speakers
and subjects. As in the past, the Luncheon Roundtables are a major highlight. By opening up
dialogue between the faculty and attendees, we hope to enhance the educational experience and
enjoyment of the program.
The program concentrates on Gynecology on the first day of the meeting, and on Obstetrics the
second day, allowing attendees more freedom in selecting their personal areas of interest.
Keeping
in line with the electronic media age each attendee will receive a CD version of the syllabus for
more convenient and permanent access.
At this year’s meeting we will honor Dr. Philip DiSaia, one of the great leaders in the history of
the Assembly, and one of the most significant teachers and mentors for many of us here in
Southern California.
This conference offers an opportunity to participate in a Southern Californian tradition with
personal access to the faculty, informative round table luncheons, and fabulous exhibits. Please
j
oin us this year! We look forward to seeing you and hope that these changes will make this a
meeting not to be missed.
Thank you for your attendance and continued support of the Assembly.
Gautam Chaudhuri, M.D., PH.D and Ricardo Azziz, M.D., M.P.H.,M.B.A.
General Co-Chairmen, 64
th
ObstetricalandGynecologicalAssemblyofSouthernCalifornia
General Information
Meeting
64th OB-GYN AssemblyofSouthernCalifornia
Dates
Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, 2009
Venue
Marriott Marina del Rey
Los Angeles-Marina del Rey, California
Main Sponsor
OB-GYN AssemblyofSouthernCalifornia
A
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We would like to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for their unrestricted grants
in support of this program
Target Audience
This conference will appeal to obstetricians and gynecologists, family medicine
physicians, nurses and midwives
CME category 1 AMA credits
Up to 16.0 credits
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $194/night at the Marriott
Marina Del Rey hotel. This rate is only guaranteed until March 12, 2009 and/or
until the block of rooms is sold out.
Registration Fees
Prior March 1, 2009 After Feb 28, 2009
Physicians - Fri and Sat $395 $495
Residents, nurses, retirees - Fri and
Sat
$175 $275
Physicians - one day only $250 $300
Residents, nurses, retirees - one day
only
$125 $175
Continuing Medical Education
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas
and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) thru the Joint
Sponsorship of the Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and The Plaza Group LLC.
IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
IMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.0 hours AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in most states, for
up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This activity is designated for up to 16.0
A
MA PRA Category1
Credits™.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this meeting, the participant will be better able to:
• Determine the role of ultrasound in diagnosing fetal anomalies;
• Identify how to manage multiple pregnancies;
• Recognize the role of medication in the management of cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy;
• Understand the limitations of the management of diabetes in pregnancy; and
• Explain the limitations associated with the detection and treatment of breast cancer
Faculty
Visiting Faculty
Alan DeCherney M.D.
Chief, Reproductive Biology and Medicine Branch
NICHD
Bethesda, Maryland
Southern California Faculty
Ricardo Azziz, M.D., M.P.H, M.B.A
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Professor and Vice-Chair, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Professor, Dept. of Medicine
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Narender Bhatia, M.D.
Philip Brooks, M.D.
Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Gautum Chaudhuri, M.D., PH.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pharmacology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Ramen Chmait, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University ofSouthernCalifornia
Los Angeles, California
Inder Chopra, M.D.
Professor
Department of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Philip DiSaia, M.D.
Professor and Division Director
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
The Dorothy Marsh Chair in
Reproductive Biology
University ofCalifornia Irvine, School of Medicine
Irvine, California
Afshan Hameed, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University ofCalifornia Irvine, School of Medicine
Irvine, California
Waguih IsHak, M.D.
Amar Karam, M.D.
Deborah Krakow, M.D.
Center for Fetal Medicine and Women's Ultrasound
Los Angeles, California
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Human Genetics and Obstetrics and Gynecology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Thomas R. Moore, M.D.
Professor and Chairman
Department of Reproductive Medicine
University ofCalifornia at San Diego
San Diego, California
Lauren Nathan, M.D.
Richard Paulson, M.D.
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University ofSouthernCalifornia
Los Angeles, California
Andrea Rapkin, M.D.
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA;
Los Angeles, California
Michael Ross, M.D.
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California
Siegfried Rotmensch, M.D
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Professor and Division Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Neil Silverman, M.D.
Center for Fetal Medicine and Women’s Ultrasound
Los Angeles, California
Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
PROGRAM
64th OB-GYN AssemblyofSouthernCalifornia
Friday, April 3, 2009
Session: Clinical Gynecology CME: 8 credits
7:00AM
Registration and Coffee
7:45AM
Welcome and Introduction
Gautam Chaudhuri M.D., Ph.D. and Ricardo Azziz M.D., M.P.H,
M.B.A
8:00AM
Advances in Urogynecology
Narender Bhatia M.D
8:40AM
Reproduction in the Patient with Cancer
Alan DeCherney M.D.
9:20AM
Sexual Medicine
Waguih IsHak M.D.
10:00AM
Visit Exhibit Area, Posters and Coffee Break
10:40AM
Alternative Therapies for Menopause
Lauren Nathan M.D.
11:20AM
Breast Disorders in Women
Amar Karam M.D.
11:50AM
Endometriosis: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Surgical and
Medical Management
Alan DeCherney M.D.
12:30PM
Lunch and Round Table Discussion (lunch provided; desserts at
the exhibit area)
2:00PM
Management of Early Vulvar Lesions and
Dystrophies
Philip DiSaia M.D.
2:30 PM
Fertility Research
Richard Paulson M.D.
3:00PM
Estrogen Therapy and Breast Cancer
Philip DiSaia M.D.
3:30PM
Presentation of Distinguished Physician Award to Philip DiSaia
M.D.
3:40PM
Visit Exhibit Area, Posters and Coffee Break
4:00PM
Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Andrea Rapkin M.D.
4:30PM
Androgen Excess in Women – A Historical Perspective
Ricardo Azziz M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A
5:00PM
Adjournment
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Session: Clinical Obstetrics CME: 8 credits
7:00AM
Registration and Coffee
7:45AM
Welcome and Introduction
Michael Ross M.D.
8:00AM
Recent Advances In Obstetrical Ultrasound
Siegfried Rotmensch M.D.
8:35AM
Progesterone and Preterm Labor
Michael Ross M.D.
9:10AM
The New Genetics for the Practicing Obstetrician and
Gynecologist
Deborah Krakow M.D.
9:45AM
Panel Q & A
10:00AM
Visit Exhibit Area, Posters and Coffee Break
10:45AM
Advances in the Management of Multiple Pregnancies
Ramen Chmait M.D.
11:15AM
Vaccines in an OB/GYN Setting: Necessary or Evil?
Neil Silverman M.D.
11:45AM
Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation: The Old Way or the New Way?
Thomas Moore M.D.
12:15AM
Panel Q & A
12:30PM
Lunch and Round Table Discussion (lunch provided; desserts in
the exhibit area)
2:00PM
Cardiac Diseases in Pregnancy
Afshan Hameed M.D.
2:30PM
Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases
Inder Chopra M.D.
3:00PM
Oral Agents for Diabetic Pregnancy: Panacea or Perplexity
Thomas Moore M.D.
3:30PM
Visit Exhibit Area, Posters and Coffee Break
4:00PM
Use of Base Excess to Time Fetal Neurologic Injury
Michael Ross M.D.
4:35PM
Panel Q & A
5:00PM
End of Program
A
ccommodations
The Marriott Marina Del Rey is located in the residential community of Marina
Del Rey. The Marriott is across from the world's largest man-made harbor. Within
walking distance (3 blocks) is the beginning of world famous Venice Beach. The
hotel is located only 6 miles from LAX International Airport and can be easily
reached from the airport within 20 minutes by cab at the cost of approximately
$25.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $194/night. This rate is only
guaranteed until March 12, 2009 and/or until the room block is sold out. You can
make your reservation in the following ways:
1. Call may phone the Marriott Reservations Desk toll free at 800-228-9290.
Let them know that you are booking reservations at the Marriott Marina Del Rey
and that the group code for our meeting is OBGYN Assembly.
2. You may make your reservations online on our website www.cmebyplaza.com
The period of time covered by the special rate is only for the nights of April 3 and
April 4, 2009. If you need to book any nights outside this period, you must book
it reservations by phone at 1-800-228-9290.
Marriott Marina Del Rey
4100 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: 310-301-3000
Contact Us
Phone: 310-821-8441 ( 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time )
Fax: 248-671-0435 (open 24 hours)
E-mail:
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Los Angeles, CA 90048
. 64 th Annual Obstetrical and Gynecological Assembly of Southern California Los Angeles-Marina Del Rey, CA April 3 – 4, 2009 Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the 64 th Annual Obstetrical and. M.D. Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Andrea. DiSaia, one of the great leaders in the history of the Assembly, and one of the most significant teachers and mentors for many of us here in Southern California. This conference offers an opportunity