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Forward22nd Annual Women's Health Update
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
March 26 - 28, 2026 - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas - Scottsdale, Arizona
Course Directors: Ekta Kapoor, M.B.B.S., Juliana (Jewel) M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H., Denise M. Millstine, M.D.
This three-day conference (live/livestream format) addresses women’s health issues. The selected topics are clinically relevant and aimed at physicians and advanced practice providers. Breast health, menopause, sexual health and longevity are included. Conference sessions are led by subject matter experts, many from Mayo faculty, with case-based presentations, practice pearls, and interactive Q & A sessions. Optional small group discussions address challenging topics. Menopause 101 is an optional preconference experience in collaboration with The Menopause Society (separate registration). The Women's Health Update is a must attend conference for healthcare professionals who provide care to women.
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| Registration Fee(s) General Session | Before February 25, 2026 | On or after February 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 | $775 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 | $675 |
| Optional Workshops - Limited Enrollments Must be registered for General Session to attend | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Course Menopause Society Menopause 101 | Thursday 7:30 - 11:30 A.M. | $300 |
| Menopause - Live (in-person) | Friday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. | No Cost |
| Sexual Health - Live (in-person) | ||
| Breast - Live (in-person) | ||
| Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Sexual Health - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Breast - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Wellness Class - Qi Gong - Live (in-person) | Saturday 6:30 - 7:15 A.M. | No Cost |
| Menopause - Live (in-person) | Saturday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. | No Cost |
| Vaginal Health - Live (in-person) | ||
| Contraception - Live (in-person) | ||
| Menopausal Non-hormone Therapy - Livestream (virtual) | ||
Target Audience
This conference is designed for primary care physicians, general internists, gynecologists, specialists in preventative care, and other healthcare professionals (PAs, NPs and RNs) who have an interest in women’s health.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the role of menopausal hormone therapy for managing menopausal symptoms
- Develop plans for the management of health conditions in women, including sexual dysfunction, breast health, diabetes and other common medical conditions
- Appraise current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to managing and preventing osteoporosis
- Review strategies proposed for enhancing longevity and health span in women
- Identify strategies to treat and reduce burnout among women physicians through intentional connectedness
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Thursday, March 26 6:30 AM |
Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
| 7:20 AM | Announcements |
| 7:30 AM | Menopause 101 Paru David, M.D. |
| 8:00 AM | Perimenopause Management Pelin Batur, M.D. |
| 8:30 AM | Homone Management Basics Stephanie Faubion, MD |
| 9:00 AM | Break |
| 9:30 AM | Weight Management Maria Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 10:00 AM | VMS and CVD Rebecca C. Thurston, Ph.D. |
| 10:30 AM | Sexual Health Talia Sobel, M.D. |
| 11:00 AM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch for Menopause 101 Attendees Only |
| 12:00 PM | Registration for General Session |
| 12:30 PM | Welcome Annoucements Ekta Kapoor, M.D., Jewel M. Kling, M.D., and Denise M. Millstine, M.D. |
| 12:45 PM | Intimate Partner Violence – Awareness, Prevention and Impact on Women Rebecca C. Thurston, Ph.D. |
| 12:45 PM | Breast |
| 1:15 PM | DCIS Patricia A. Cronin, M.D. |
| 1:45 PM | Breast Cancer Risk-reducing Medications Sabrina Sahni, M.D. |
| 2:15 PM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 2:45 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM | Bone Health |
| 3:15 PM | Osteoporosis – Diagnosis Krupa B. Doshi, M.D. |
| 3:45 PM | Osteoporosis – Teatment Jad G. Sfeir, M.D., M.S. |
| 4:15 PM | Lifestyle for Bone Health (Supplements & Exercise) Heather E. Fields, M.D. and Pauline H. Lucas, P.T., D.P.T. |
| 4:45 PM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 5:15 PM | Adjourn |
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| Friday, March 27 | |
| 6:45 AM | Continental Breakfast & Exhibits |
| 6:45 AM | Optional Rountable Discussions: 45 mintues each |
| 12:00 AM | Menopause Amber L. Klindworth, P.A.-C. |
| 12:00 AM | Sexual Health Taryn A. Anderson, APRN, C.N.P, D.N.P. |
| 12:00 AM | Breast Sabrina Sahni, M.D. |
| Livestream: Menopausal Hormone Therapy Paru S. David, M.D. and Caitlin Warlick, D.O. | |
| Livestream: Sexual Health Talia Sobel, M.D. | |
| Livestream: Breast Dewonna E. Ferguson, M.D. | |
| 7:30 AM | Welcome Announcements Ekta Kapoor, M.D., Jewel M. Kling, M.D., and Denise M. Millstine, M.D. |
| 7:35 AM | Hormones & Menopause |
| 7:35 AM | Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Beyond the Basics Jissy Cyriac, M.D. |
| 8:05 AM | Menopause Myths Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D., M.B.A. |
| 8:35 AM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 8:55 AM | Nonhormone Treatments Denise Millstine, M.D. |
| 9:25 AM | Androgens Jewel M. Kling, M.D. |
| 9:55 AM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 10:15 AM | Refreshment Break |
| 10:45 AM | Sex & GU |
| 10:45 AM | Recurrent UTI Aqsa A. Khan, M.D. |
| 11:15 AM | OCP Practical Tips (when to use different strengths) Pelin Batur, M.D. |
| 11:45 AM | Gentiurinary Syndrome of Menopause Jean Marie McGowan, M.D. |
| 12:15 PM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch - Provided |
| 1:35 PM | Longevity |
| 1:35 PM | Longevity for Women Pamila K. Brar, M.D. |
| 2:05 PM | Equity of Longevity Sarah L. Bonnes, M.D., M.S. |
| 2:35 PM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 3:05 PM | Refreshment Break |
| 3:35 PM | Perinatal Care |
| 3:35 PM | Addressing Gaps in Care of the Pregnant Patient Between OB and Primary Care Megan C. Cheney, M.D. |
| 4:05 PM | Pregnancy Loss Daniel T. Chow, M.D. |
| 4:35 PM | Long term Impacts of Pregnancy-related Conditions Mina M. Al-Badri, M.B., Ch.B. |
| 5:05 PM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 5:35 PM | Adjourn |
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| Saturday, March 28 | |
| 6:30 AM | Wellness Class - Qi Gong Debbie Elam |
| 6:30 AM | Continental Breakfast & Exhibits |
| 6:45 AM | Optional Rountable Discussions: 45 mintues each |
| 12:00 AM | Menopause Jissy Cyriac, M.D. |
| 12:00 AM | Vaginal Health Carol L. Kuhle, D.O., M.P.H. |
| 12:00 AM | Contraception Stephanie r. Gillooly, P.A.-C., M.S. |
| Livestream: Menopausal Non-hormone Therapy Denise M. Millstine, M.D. and Caitlin Warlick, D.O. | |
| 7:30 AM | Welcome Announcements Ekta Kapoor, M.D., Jewel M. Kling, M.D., and Denise M. Millstine, M.D. |
| 7:35 AM | Metabolism |
| 7:35 AM | Practical Clinical Applications: Weight Management GLP 1 Testosterone Hannah Hakes, P.A.-C. and Lisa E. Houston, APRN, F.N.P., M.S., Megan R.Handley-Kelly, Pharm.D., M.S. |
| 8:35 AM | Diabetes in Women Eleanna O. De Filippis, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 9:05 AM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 9:35 AM | Refreshment Break Speaker |
| 10:05 AM | Potpourri |
| 10:05 AM | Fibroid Michelle Y. Louie, M.D. |
| 10:35 AM | Migraine Management Amaal J. Starling, M.D. |
| 11:05 AM | Menstrual migraine management Paru David, M.D. |
| 11:35 AM | Q & A Session Session Faculty |
| 12:05 PM | Social Issue |
| 12:05 PM | Connectedness (1 hour - includes Q&A) Cynthia M. Stonnington, M.D. |
| 1:05 PM | Adjourn Speaker |
A special room block rate of $344 (USD) per night, plus a daily $5 resort fee and applicable city/state taxes is available for course participants and guests. Early reservations are strongly recommended. To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block fills or by the cut-off date of Tuesday, March 2, 2026. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Women's Health Update when making your reservation.
Attendees may also call the reservations line at (800) 498-7396.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Ekta Kapoor, M.B.B.S.,
Juliana (Jewel) M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H.
Denise M. Millstine, M.D.
Mayo Faculty
Mina M. Al-Badri, M.B., Ch.B.
Taryn A. Anderson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Sara L. Bonnes, M.D., M.S.
Pamila K. Brar, M.D.
Megan C. Cheney, M.D.
Daniel T. Chow, M.D.
Patricia A. Cronin, M.D.
Jissy Cyriac, M.D.
Paru S. David, M.D.
Eleanna O. De Filippis, M.D., Ph.D.
Krupa B. Doshi, M.D.
Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D., M.B.A.
Dewonna E. Ferguson, M.D.
Heather E. Fields, M.D
Stephanie R. Gillooly, P.A.-C., M.S.
Hannah Hakes, P.A.-C., M.S.
Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D.
Megan R. Handley-Kelly, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Lisa E. Houston, APRN, F.N.P., M.S.
Maria Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., Ph.D.
Ekta Kapoor, M.B.B.S.
Aqsa A. Khan, M.D.
Amber L. Klindworth, P.A.-C.
Jewel M. Kling, M.D.
Carol L. Kuhle, D.O., M.P.H.
Michelle Y. Louie, M.D
Pauline H. Lucas, P.T., D.P.T.
Jean Marie McGowan, M.D.
Denise M. Millstine, M.D.
Sabrina Sahni, M.D.
Jad G. Sfeir, M.D., M.S.
Talia Sobel, M.D.
Cynthia M. Stonnington, M.D.
Amaal J. Starling, M.D.
Caitlin Warlick, D.O.
Guest Faculty
Pelin Batur, M.D.
Rebecca C. Thurston, Ph.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 22.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 22.00 AOA Category 2-A credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| General Session Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 4.00 |
| Friday | 8.00 |
| Saturday | 5.00 |
| Total | 17.00 |
| Optional Workshops - Limited Enrollments Must be registered for General Session to attend | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Course Menopause Society Menopause 101 | Thursday 7:30 - 11:00 A.M. | 3.50 |
| Menopause - Live (in-person) | Friday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. | 0.75 |
| Sexual Health - Live (in-person) | ||
| Breast - Live (in-person) | ||
| Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Sexual Health - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Breast - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Wellness Class - Qi Gong - Live (in-person) | Saturday 6:30 - 7:15 A.M. | No Credit |
| Menopause - Live (in-person) | Saturday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. | 0.75 |
| Vaginal Health - Live (in-person) | ||
| Contraception - Live (in-person) | ||
| Menopausal Non-hormone Therapy - Livestream (virtual) | ||
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Available Credit
- 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 22.00 ANCC
- 22.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 22.00 Attendance
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| Registration Fee(s) General Session | Before February 25, 2026 | On or after February 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 | $775 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 | $675 |
| Optional Workshops - Limited Enrollments Must be registered for General Session to attend | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Course Menopause Society Menopause 101 | Thursday 7:30 - 11:30 A.M. | $300 |
| Menopause - Live (in-person) | Friday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. | No Cost |
| Sexual Health - Live (in-person) | ||
| Breast - Live (in-person) | ||
| Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Sexual Health - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Breast - Livestream (virtual) | ||
| Wellness Class - Qi Gong - Live (in-person) | Saturday 6:30 - 7:15 A.M. | No Cost |
| Menopause - Live (in-person) | Saturday 6:45 -7:30 A.M. | No Cost |
| Vaginal Health - Live (in-person) | ||
| Contraception - Live (in-person) | ||
| Menopausal Non-hormone Therapy - Livestream (virtual) | ||
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