Course Description:
Join us for a one-day educational event tailored to primary care physicians seeking to enhance their understanding of Obstetric Medicine.
Explore practical strategies for managing complex pregnancies, including referral protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Gain insights from expert speakers and enhance your skills in providing comprehensive care for pregnant patients with co-morbidities in their first weeks of pregnancy.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to:
- Identify and implement effective strategies for managing complex pregnancies, including appropriate referral protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration, to improve patient outcomes during the early stages of pregnancy.
- Enhance clinical skills and knowledge in providing comprehensive care for pregnant patients with co-morbidities by applying insights and best practices shared by expert speakers.
Presented by the Division of General Internal Medicine - Obstetrics Medicine, Royal Alexandra Hospital
Questions? Please contact domevent@ualberta.ca.
Location details
Address: Royal Alexandra Hospital-Robbins Pavillion, 111 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Agenda
Saturday, January 25
Opening Keynote Address: Long Term vascular risks in women who had preeclampsia or adverse obstetrical complications: What is the role of the primary care physician?
Plenary Session: Practical Management on Preconception Dysglycemia & Pregnant Diabetes
Plenary Session: Pearls on Thyroid Management in Pregnancy
Breakout Session 3: Autoimmune conditions in pregnancy and the use of biologics (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Breakout Session 2: Palpitations and POTS Syndrome in pregnancy: how to know when it is problematic? (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Breakout Session 1: Preconception and Pregnancy Concerns with Bariatric Patients (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Breakout Session 4: Infections in pregnancy: Maternal and Fetal Effects (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
REPEAT - Breakout Session 2: Palpitations and POTS Syndrome in pregnancy: how to know when it is problematic? (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
REPEAT - Breakout Session 1: Preconception and Pregnancy Concerns with Bariatric Patients (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
REPEAT - Breakout Session 3: Autoimmune conditions in pregnancy and the use of biologics (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
REPEAT - Breakout Session 4: Infections in pregnancy: Maternal and Fetal Effects (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Lunchtime Symposium - Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy
Plenary Session: Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy: How low to be concerned, how often to check, and when?
Plenary Session: Liver Diseases in Pregnancy: Known MASLD or new ALT Rise?
REPEAT Breakout Session 1: Preconception and Pregnancy Concerns with Bariatric Patients (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
REPEAT Breakout Session 2: Palpitations and POTS Syndrome in pregnancy: how to know when it is problematic? (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
REPEAT Breakout Session 3: Autoimmune conditions in pregnancy and the use of biologics (Reserve Breakout Session 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Saturday, January 25
Kickstart your day with a light breakfast while mingling with colleagues, speakers, and valued sponsors.
Take a moment to meet our exhibitors stationed in the foyer.
Engage with exhibitors, discover innovative resources, and foster new connections—all while fueling up for a day of enriching learning experiences.
Robbins Pavilion Foyer
Speaker: Dr. Winnie Sia
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Plenary
Speaker: Dr. Jordan Marit
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Rany Al-Agha
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
All sessions will be held in the Robbins Pavilion and adjacent Classrooms
Speakers: Dr. Katie Ross & Jodi Wilkie, Pharmacist
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 3
Speaker: Dr. Winnie Sia
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Speakers: Dr. Jordan Marit, Anelia Enstrom (RD) and Debbie Germaine (NP)
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 1
Speakers: Dr. Christy Cooke & Dr. Stuart Rosser
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 2
Speaker: Dr. Winnie Sia
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Speakers: Dr. Jordan Marit, Anelia Enstrom (RD) and Debbie Germaine (NP)
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 1
Speakers: Dr. Katie Ross & Jodi Wilkie, Pharmacist
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 3
Speakers: Dr. Christy Cooke & Dr. Stuart Rosser
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 2
Enjoy a lunch break, refill your coffee, and spend some time networking with colleagues, speakers, and sponsors.
Visit the exhibitors in the foyer to explore resources and build new connections.
Robbins Pavillion Foyer & Classroom TWO
Moderator: Dr. Hajira Danial
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Desmarais & Dr. Kathy Cardinal
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Gillian Ramsay
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Erin Toor
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Speakers: Dr. Jordan Marit, Anelia Enstrom (RD) and Debbie Germaine (NP)
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 1
Speaker: Dr. Winnie Sia
Classroom 2 - Robbins Pavilion
Speakers: Dr. Katie Ross & Jodi Wilkie, Pharmacist
Robbins Pavilion - Main Auditorium
Enjoy a lunch break, refill your coffee, and spend some time networking with colleagues, speakers, and sponsors.
Visit the exhibitors in the foyer to explore resources and build new connections.
Robbins Pavilion Foyer
Moderator: Dr. Winnie Sia
Panelists: Dr. Katie Ross, Dr. Hajira Danial, Dr. Christy Cooke
Main Auditorium - Robbins Pavilion
Laurie Mereu
Main Auditorium - Robbins Pavilion
Speakers: Dr. Christy Cooke & Dr. Stuart Rosser
Robbins Pavilion - Classroom 2