Controversies in Women’s Health - June 18-20, 2015  
Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., Douglas J. Creedon, M.D., Ph.D., Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D., Jani R. Jensen, M.D.

This course is designed to assist health care providers improve care of female patients based on emerging scientific and clinical evidence related to medical conditions that are unique to women, occur more frequently in women or present differently in women. The course will include presentations from key women's health specialty and subspecialty disciplines including obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine, sexual health, menopausal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, internal medicine and preventive medicine. 

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Define the sex-related factors that play a role when assessing cardiovascular disease risk in women.
  • Describe the risks and benefits of using hormonal therapy for the management of menopausal symptoms.
  • List several of the changes in sexual function that commonly occur at menopause.
  • Discuss the current recommendations for cervical cancer screening.


Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Registration Fees
Full Fee (Physician/Scientist)--$725.00
Reduced Fee (NP, PA, Nurses, Other Allied Health)--$605.00

Credit Information
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.