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OVERVIEW OF THE PELVIC ANATOMY AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM (PAGS)

The 2018 Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery Symposium (PAGS) is a CME gynecology conference that will consist of lectures and video presentations by renowned experts who will focus on the indications, techniques, and outcomes for a variety of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures both in the operating room and the office and office setting.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The PAGS annual CME conference is designed for gynecologists, Ob/Gyns, residents in OB/GYN, and subspecialty fellows and Advanced Practice Health Clinicians. Residents are welcome at reduced rates.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Physician Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Cincinnati and Global Academy for Medical Education, Inc. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

The University of Cincinnati designates this Live Activity for 20 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™ for the conference and (1) 8-hour pre-conference workshops at 8.0 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™, (3) 4-hour pre-conference workshops at 4.0 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™ each and (1) post workshop at 3.25 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants Credit Designation

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the PRA.

International Credit Designation

European physicians can earn their ECMEC®s by attending live events worldwide that have been granted ECMEC®s through the UESMS-EACCME procedure, and worldwide, except in

Europe, that have been certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. European physicians can also earn their ECMEC®s by completing e-learning programs from providers from all over the

world except in the United States, that have been granted ECMEC®s through the UEMSEACCME procedure and from accredited providers from the United States, that have been

certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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Dear Colleagues,

We hope you can join us for the 2018 Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery Symposium (PAGS) December 6-8 in Las Vegas. (Optional Opioid REMS Course December 4. Optional hands-on workshops December 5.)

In addition to our compelling scientific sessions, PAGS offers hands-on training at these optional pre-conference workshops:

Laparoscopic Suturing 

Technical Aspects of Vaginal Hysterectomy & Cystourethroscopy for the Gynecologist 

Tissue Extraction Techniques

Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures: The Gynecologist of the Future (New, full-day workshop includes Vulvar/Vaginal Injections and Excisions, Ultrasound, and Office Hysteroscopy)

PAGS workshops have limited space available. First come, first served. So don’t wait to sign up!

New for 2018, PAGS will also offer an Opioid REMS Course designed to address the public health crisis stemming from the misuse of extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA) opioids. (complimentary, pre-registration required).

Topics to be discussed during PAGS general sessions include:

Hysterectomy Techniques: Vaginal, Single Port, Robotic, Total Laparoscopic, Morcellation, Preserving Level 1 Support: Which Approach is Best?

Incontinence and Prolapse Surgery

Avoiding and Managing Complications

Gynecologic Oncology for the Generalist

Medical Legal Cases

Fibroid Management & Principles of Electrosurgery

Surgical Tips for Successful Pelvic Surgery Video Session

Non-Surgical Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorders

And much more!

Plus, you won't want to miss our 2018 Keynote speaker, Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH, who will speak on Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women and Non-Opioid Pain Management after Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy.

We hope to see you in December in Las Vegas for the 2018 PAGS.

Sincerely,

Mickey M. Karram, MD

Course Director

Tommaso Falcone, MD

Course Director

Michael Baggish, MD

St. Helena Hospital

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of California San Francisco

St. Helena, California

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Linda D. Bradley, MD

Vice Chair

Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute

Director

Center for Menstrual Disorders

Professor of Surgery

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio

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Andrew I. Brill, MD

Director

Minimally Invasive Gynecology & Surgical Education

California Pacific Medical Center

San Francisco, California

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Amanda Nickles Fader, MD

Associate Professor and Director

Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service

Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Department of Gynecology/Obstetrics

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland

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Tommaso Falcone, MD

Chief of Staff

Chief Academic Officer

Cleveland Clinic London

Professor of Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Cleveland, Ohio

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John Gebhart, MD

Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota

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Mickey Karram, MD

Director of Urogynecology

The Christ Hospital

Volunteer Professor of OB/GYN

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Rosanne M. Kho, MD

Head, Section Benign Gynecology

Director

Benign Gyn Surgery

Women’s Health Institute 

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio

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Javier F. Magrina, MD

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Barbara Woodward Lips Professor

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, Arizona

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Beri M. Ridgeway, MD

Department Chair, Regional Ob/Gyn

Cleveland Clinic

Assistant Professor

Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine

Cleveland, Ohio

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

BUILDING AND STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WITH GYNECOLOGIC SURGEONS

Past exhibitors and participants ranked the Pelvic Anatomy in Gynecologic Surgery (PAGS) among the best they have attended. With a burgeoning reputation as the leading meeting of its kind, the 17th Annual PAGS promises to build on its past success. Attending this unique symposium will be an audience of the world's authorities, opinion leaders, and decision makers in gynecologic surgery.

Your participation provides a special opportunity to display your products and services and to make important professional contacts in a more intimate environment.

Breakfasts, refreshment breaks and lunches will be held in the exhibit hall. This will maximize the opportunity for face-to-face interaction with this group of specialists, who are attending to obtain cutting-edge information on advances in gynecologic practice and technology.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to exhibiting at the symposium, you also have several opportunities to increase your presence and distinguish your company at this important CME meeting through sponsorship of lunch and dinner symposia, webcasting of key sessions, an evening reception, a focus group, or scientific posters.

For more information on these opportunities, as well as additional details on exhibiting, please contact:

Guy Pawlak

Sales Manager, Integrated Programs

Global Academy for Medical Education

7 Century Dr., Ste 301

Parsippany, NJ 07054

g.pawlak@globalacademycme.com

(973)206-2328

Submission Info

Contact No.: (561) 777-9426,(973) 206-8967