50th Annual Washington University Obstetrics and Gynecology Symposium

Course Director
David Mutch, MD

Presented By
Division of Obstetrics & Genecology

The 50th Annual Washington University Obstetrics and Gynecology Symposium is planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians and nurses. This activity is designed for obstetricians and gynecologists, primary care physicians and nurses and nurse practitioners, but may be of interest to physician assistants, pharmacists, social workers, midwives, students, residents, fellows, and those who care for patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

This two day course will provide education through lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, question & answer sessions about important topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of key topics in Gynecology, focusing on the management of women's health issues from adolescence to menopause. Expert speakers from across obstetrics and gynecology and adjacent specialties will cover a range of important topics largely focusing on surgical aspects of obstetrics and gynecology cervical cancer screening updates, advances in fertility management, genetics, contraception, and pelvic floor disorders.

Surgical Skills Workshop in the WISE Lab (optional $100 add fee)
Elevate your surgical expertise with our comprehensive Surgical Skills Course, designed specifically for advanced gynecological procedures. Enhance your proficiency with hands-on training and expert-led workshops in Laparoscopic Suturing, Morcellation via the ExCITE Technique, Ovarian Cystectomy, OASIS Repair, and Anterior Entry for a Vaginal Hysterectomy.

This hands-on skills workshop for Physicians, focuses on minimally invasive techniques, innovative tissue extraction, precise cyst removal, effective perineal tear repair, and safe vaginal hysterectomy procedures to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency. Spaces are limited. 

1. Identify gaps in current surgical practice and apply innovative techniques to improve operative outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
2. Integrate current evidence based models into the multidisciplinary management of placenta accreta spectrum to improve maternal outcomes.
3. Apply updated clinical strategies for assessing and managing obesity in reproductiveaged patients to reduce associated health risks.
4. Implement contemporary, evidencebased approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal conditions to optimize patient care.
5. Incorporate advances in cancer genetics into clinical practice for earlier identification and personalized treatment planning in gynecologic oncology.
6. Evaluate the evolution and current advancements in in vitro fertilization to guide patient counseling and treatment selection.
7. Demonstrate enhanced proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve patient recovery and reduce complications.

Registration will be available until October 18, 2025, 12:00pm CST.  After this time, please register on-site. This is a continuing medical education activity intended for healthcare providers.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee. 

Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and daytime self-parking (paid registrants only).

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $50 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by October 1, 2025. Registration fees are not transferrable.

Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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.

Credits Available for this Activity:
American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 ANCC contact hours.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned up to 11.5 cognate credits to this program.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 12  Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations: 
Doubletree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park 
Adjacent to the conference center:
4550 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:

By phone at 314-256-7777.  Ask for the Washington University Visitor rate.

Online at  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlpkdt

Enter Code #3209101 under “special rate corporate

AC Hotel St. Louis - Central West End
215 York Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108

314.367.2566   

Or click this link to make reservations:   
Washington University School of Medicine - AC Hotel Reservations

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of nonrefundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available.
•    MetroLink runs from the airport to the Medical Center
     (Central West End Station) for approximately $4.00.

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships