Series Description: 

Obstetrical and Gynecologic medicine is a rapidly evolving field. In light of this there will often be a gap between physicians’ current knowledge on how to handle difficult cases and thus it will impact their competence and may adversely affect patient outcome. The goal of this conference is to close the gap between physicians' current knowledge with discussion of complex and unusual obstetric and gynecologic conditions and cases and the review of evidence-based literature, practice-based audits and peer review processes thus enabling them to provide optimal care at all times for all patients. Sources used to define the gaps: Feedback from the planners and attendees of past Grand Rounds activity which included need of additional knowledge, skills, or system practice development needs that can be provided with additional CME activities.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Learning Objectives: 

• Use evidence-based medicine to identify care and optimal treatment options for complex and unusual obstetric and gynecologic conditions.

• Improve competency in interactions with families of diverse cultures and belief systems and how they perceived health and illness and responded to various diseases, symptoms and treatments.

Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Providing Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:

Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:

1. Wang, E., Glazer, K., Howell, E., & Janevic, T. (2020). Social determinants of pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity in the United States: A systematic review. Obstet Gynecol; 135(4): 896-915. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003762. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7104722/
2. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG). (2017). Social determinants of health play key role in outcomes. https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2017/12/social-determinants-of-health-play-a-key-role-in-outcomes
3. Arvizo, C. & Garrison, E. (2109). Diversity and inclusion: The role of unconscious bias on patient care, health outcomes and the workforce in obstetrics and gynaecology. Current Opinions in Obstetrics and Gynecology; 31(5): 356-362. doi: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000566. https://journals.lww.com/co-obgyn/fulltext/2019/10000/diversity_and_inclusion__the_role_of_unconscious.12.aspx
4. Siden, J., Carver, A., Mmeje, O., & Townsel, C. (2022). Reducing implicit bias in maternity care: A framework for action. Women’s Health Issues; 32(1): 3-8. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2021.10.008. https://www.whijournal.com/article/S1049-3867(21)00161-4/fulltext

Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.   

– Provider Designee/Verification:  Kerri Maya, MSL, RN