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2023 Districts I & V Annual District Meeting

Putting It into Practice

Newport, Rhode Island | Oct 27-29, 2023

Schedule

Day 1: Friday, October 27, 2023

  • 6–7 a.m.
    Morning Activities
    • Walk
    • Run
    • Yoga
  • 7–8 a.m.
    Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
  • 8–8:10 a.m.
    Welcome and Announcements
  • 8:10–9 a.m.
    Trauma Informed Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Trauma Informed Care is Selfcare

    Alexandre West, MD

  • 9–9:50 a.m.
    Reproductive Justice Panel
    • Amy Burkett, MD, FACOG
    • Katie McHugh, MD, FACOG
    • Kelly Treder, MD, MPH, FACOG
  • 9:50–10 a.m.
    Questions and Answers
  • 10–10:30 a.m.
    Break in Exhibit Hall
  • 10:30–11:15 a.m.
    Breakout Sessions

    Breakout 1a: Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis in Pregnancy
    Erica Hardy, MD

    Breakout 1b: Advocacy 101
    Tani Malhotra, MD, FACOG

  • 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
    Breakout Sessions

    Breakout 2a: Human Trafficking: Ob-Gyns Pivotal Role
    Erin T. Bradley, MD, MPH, FACOG

    Breakout 2b: Combatting Food Insecurity Though Implementation of Food Pantry Amenities in Clinical Settings
    Amber Neal, DO, and Jenci Hawthorne, MD

  • 1:45–2:45 p.m.
    Afternoon Sessions

    Activity 1a: Improv for Healthcare Workers
    Linda Hunter, EdD, CNM, FACNM

    Activity 1b: Book Club
    Erin T. Bradley, MD, MPH, FACOG
    Book: Say Anarcha: A Young Woman, a Devious Surgeon, and the Harrowing Birth of Modern Women's Health, by C.J. Hallman

    Join this optional book club discussion about racism in medicine, how it shaped the foundations of obstetrics and gynecology, and why it's important to recognize racism in medicine moving forward.

    Content warning: graphic depictions of violence and slavery

  • 4–5 p.m.
    Program Ambassador Meet and Greet (by invitation only)
  • 5–6:30 p.m.
    Welcome Reception
  • 8–11 p.m.
    PAC Party (separate registration required)

Day 2: Saturday, October 28, 2023

  • 6–7 a.m.
    Morning Activities
    • Walk
    • Run
    • Yoga
  • 7–8 a.m.
    Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
  • 7:50–8 a.m.
    District I Business Meeting
  • 8–8:15 a.m.
    Introduction and Announcements
  • 8:15–9 a.m.
    Implementing Health Equity at the Healthcare System Level

    Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, MD, MPH, MS, FACOG

  • 9–9:45 a.m.
    Inequities in Research: Funding and Trial Representation Disparities

    Erica Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG

  • 9:45–10 a.m.
    Questions and Answers
  • 10–10:30 a.m.
    Break in Exhibit Hall
  • 10:30–11:15 a.m.
    Breakout Sessions

    Breakout 3a: From Warming to Worrying: Kidney Disease in a Changing Climate
    Ankur Shah, MD, FASN

    Breakout 3b: Perinatal Care for Trans* and Non-binary Patients: Experiences and Best Practices
    Beth Cronin, MD, FACOG

  • 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
    Breakout Sessions

    Breakout 4a: Building Community-Perinatal Quality Collaborative Partnerships and Reducing Maternal Mental Health Equity Disparities in New Hampshire
    Melissa Martinez-Adorno, MD, FACOG

    Breakout 4b: Quick Tips and New Ideas for 2023 Ob-Gyn Billing and Coding
    Eilean Attwood, MD, MPH, FACOG

  • 1:45–2:45 p.m.
    Activity Sessions

    Activity 2a: Improv for Healthcare Workers
    Linda Hunter, EdD, CNM, FACNM

    Activity 2b: Bird-watching
    James Wang, MD, FACOG

  • 5–6 p.m.
    Mentoring Reception with Jeopardy
  • 8–10 p.m.
    Family Movie Screening

Day 3: Sunday, October 29, 2023

  • 7–8 a.m.
    Morning Activities
    • Walk
    • Run
    • Yoga
  • 8–9 a.m.
    Breakfast
  • 9–9:10 a.m.
    District V Business Meeting
  • 9:10–9:15 a.m.
    Introductions and Announcements
  • 9:15–10 a.m.
    Medical Narrative: The Stories We Don’t Tell

    Chavi Karkowsky, MD, FACOG

  • 10–10:25 a.m.
    Break
  • 10:25–10:45 a.m.
    District I Richardson Prize Paper Award
  • 10:45–11:05 a.m.
    District V Richardson Prize Paper Award
  • 11:05–11:50 a.m.
    Addressing Adverse Childhood Events as it Relates to Maternal Health Outcomes

    Diana Ramos, MD, FACOG

  • 11:50 a.m.–Noon
    Closing Comments and Adjourn