61st Annual Clinical Meeting May 4 - 8, 2013 Save the New Orleans, LA Date!

ACM Registration will open in December 2012!

A Message from the President When I first started attending ACOG ACMs, I expected to be informed of the latest medical research, techniques, and practice guidelines. But as my life changed, I wanted more. I wanted the ACM to help me understand myself and my strengths and weaknesses; to help me relate better with the people in my life; and to help develop my leadership skills. I wanted the ACMs to provide the opportunities for me to be both a better physician and a better person. Thus, we have planned this ACM to be a meeting that helps each of you in many areas of your life; with top-tier medical lectures, interpersonal skills workshops, opportunities for family bonding, and even the possibility to see the devastation of hurricanes first hand and help rebuild the community. This ACM is an exceptional opportunity for you and your families to experience an outstanding educational and social program in historic New Orleans. The interactive scientific program begins with weekend postgraduate courses. The President’s Program speakers on Monday morning will challenge and inspire both physicians and guests. • Dr. Malcolm Potts is the Director of The Bixby Center for Population, Health, and Sustainability, author of 10 books including The Evolution of Human Sexuality and Sex and War (which concludes that increasing women’s autonomy especially with regard to reproduction would lead to more peaceful societies). • Dr. Gary Chapman is a New York Times Bestselling author whose books include: The Five Love Languages which has sold over 6 million copies and The Five Languages of Apology. Dr. Chapman will discuss the importance and techniques of apology in maintaining relationships and decreasing medical liability. • A third speaker will be named later. The program will also focus on work/life balance, family and professional relationship building, and leadership skills. • Sunday morning Postgraduate Myers-Briggs personality evaluation course to improve relationships, leadership, and lifestyle balance (attend with your spouse, young adults). • Sunday welcome reception. • Monday afternoon Dr. Chapman will present the Five Love Languages in a special lecture. • Tuesday President’s Party will be a delightful evening full of fun for the whole family at Mardi Gras World. • Wednesday morning convocation with the induction of new Fellows and the inauguration of Dr. Jeanne Conry and her presidential address. • Arrive early to volunteer with colleagues and help rebuild a family’s home with the St. Bernard Project on Friday. • New Orleans is a unique and picturesque city. Stroll thru the French Quarter, the Garden District, and along the Mississippi river walk. Enjoy astounding music venues including the last weekend of Jazz Fest (www.nojazzfest.com). Delight in the “best food in the US” from the beignets to the many world class restaurants. • ACOG provides excellent child care facilities at minimal cost during all meetings and social events. The 61st Annual Clinical Meeting has an exceptional scientific program and an engaging guest program. I hope to see you there. James T. Breeden, MD, FACOG President

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Invitation from the Committee on Scientific Program Chairs On behalf of the Committee on Scientific Program, we would like to invite you to New Orleans for the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The meeting will be held May 4 -8, 2013 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the headquarters hotel is the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. This meeting will provide an outstanding opportunity for education, renewing old friendships, developing new ones, and exploring the “Big Easy.” The Committee on Scientific Program has diligently designed a program to address the clinical and research challenges of all aspects of obstetric and gynecologic medicine. We encourage you to read through the program to see the breadth of issues to be addressed. The President’s Program will focus on the themes of Dr. James Breeden’s presidency, which are patient safety, women’s health care advocacy, communication and technology, and 21st Century practice and leadership. State-of-the-art “Symposia” will address diverse areas of interest such as environmental toxins that impact reproduction, noninvasive prenatal testing, maternal mortality reduction, cervical cancer diagnosis guidelines, endometrial cancer staging, global health, and history of the NICHD. The meeting will also include the popular roundtable luncheons, brown bag seminars, interactive videos, and clinical sessions, as well as a wide selection of postgraduate courses. In direct response to feedback received from participants attending prior meetings, as well as input received via a survey of the membership, several modifications and improvements have been made for the 2013 meeting. Increased space allocation has been provided for the interactive clinical seminars. There is a continued focus and expansion of courses designed to address practice management and electronic health records including a new hands-on course addressing “medical apps” for smart phones. Interactive surgical tutorials will also be provided regarding minimally invasive hysterectomy, techniques of abdominal wound closure, and highlighting anatomic surgical “pearls.” With the increased number of interactive course offerings included in the general registration, please be sure to register for these courses so we can anticipate room allocation as well as identify appropriate continuing medical education credit. There are several featured extracurricular activities. All are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening May 5th, as well as the Party with the President on Tuesday, May 7th at Mardi Gras World which is certain to be an incredible event. New Orleans is a city rich in history with traditions and customs woven into the fabric of everyday life. Renowned for its exquisite cuisine, it is no wonder that New Orleans is often selected as one of the five best restaurant cities in the U.S. This meeting offers something for all attendees including comprehensive programming, cutting-edge education, and an array of options to keep families and guests entertained. Mark your calendars, and we hope you will enjoy the wonderful program the committee has put together. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans! Laurie J. McKenzie, MD John Yeh, MD Co-Chairs, Committee on Scientific Program

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What’s New and Exciting at the 2013 Annual Clinical Meeting

The Committee on Scientific Program has assembled an outstanding scientific program in New Orleans. The President’s Program will focus on an array of topics that will include: patient safety; specifically brachial plexus palsy; advocacy in practice for such issues as family planning; and women in leadership roles. Other symposia topics to be covered include: obesity; cultural and religious perspectives on pregnancy termination; noninvasive prenatal testing; environmental exposures to the unborn child; updates in contraception from the CHOICE Project; and maternal mortality. Some new postgraduate course topics will be presented such as: social media for ob-gyns; hands-on medical apps; and sex 101: from dilators to dildos. We will offer the following courses and sessions: 13—030 Postgraduate Courses 16—060 Postgraduate Courses 2—060 Hands-On Courses 2—030 Hands-On Courses 35—Clinical Seminars (28—didactic, 7—interactive) 13—Brown Bag Seminars 100—Lunch with the Experts (50—Monday, 50—Tuesday) 3—Interactive Surgical Tutorials 14—Symposia 200—Posters The Film Festival

ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS

WELCOME RECEPTION

Come join your colleagues at the 2013 ACM Welcome Reception. The Reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, May 5, 2013. This is a perfect time to relax and stroll through the Exhibit Hall, talk with the exhibitors, see old friends, and meet new ones.

INTERACTIVE SURGICAL TUTORIALS

Attendees are asked to advance register online for all sessions he/she would like to attend. Included with your meeting registration fee are: clinical seminars; symposia; poster presentations; and the film festival. Even though a separate fee is not charged for the clinical seminars, a ticket is required for seating control. Online registration will be available in early December 2012.

New at the 2013 ACM will be the “interactive surgical tutorials” (formerly known as the Live Telesurgery Session). This session will showcase three individual DVD surgical procedures where the authors have videotaped surgical procedures and will discuss their techniques and answer questions from the audience. The three surgical procedures will include: pearls of pelvic anatomy, robotics/laparoscopic surgery, and techniques in abdominal wound closure including the obese patients.

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What’s New and Exciting at the 2013 Annual Clinical Meeting

PARTY WITH THE PRESIDENT - TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 MARDI GRAS WORLD

Please join President James T. Breeden, MD and his wife Midge, along with the members of the Executive Board for an evening of excitement and fun at the Mardi Gras World. This special event is geared for the whole family. Mardi Gras is a time to dress up in outrageous costumes, go to parades and catch beads thrown from elaborate floats designed at Mardi Gras World. Enter an arena of imagination and creativity as you tour the workshops where the floats are made for the countless parades during the Mardi Gras season. The Party with the President will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Please register in advance to receive tickets to this event.

ANNUAL PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION AND CONVOCATION

CHANGING OF THE GUARD There are some changes occurring within our organization. Barbara Levy, MD joined us in July 2012 as Vice President for Health Policy in charge of the new Advocacy Division. Congratulations Dr. Levy on your new position. We look forward to hearing about the exciting projects your division is working on. Dr. Levy

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Jeanne A. Conry, MD, PhD will be elected as the 64th President of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. New Fellows from the classes of 2011, 2012, and January 2013, are invited to participate in the Convocation ceremony. We hope that more of our new Fellows will come and enjoy the recognition they deserve.

Additionally, Sterling Williams, MS, MD, PhD, Vice President for the Education Division will be retiring on May 31, 2013, so we will also be welcoming a new Vice President for Education. Best of luck Dr. Williams in all your future endeavors (and retirement). Your hard work over the years has been greatly appreciated and you will truly be missed.

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Dr. Williams

Things to Do and See in New Orleans St. Louis Cathedral Walk the historic French Quarter!

Arts and Antiques In the French Quarter, there is a high concentration of antique dealers and art in the country. On Royal Street, there is an “old world” feel with the French and Spanish architecture and wrought iron balconies as you browse or shop in the many shops. Bourbon Street Bourbon Street is a street in the heart of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter. It extends 13 blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue.

New Orleans Botanical Garden The New Orleans Botanical Garden opened in 1936 as New Orleans’ first public classical garden combining both art and nature and is one of the few remaining examples of public garden design from the WPA and Art Deco Period.

Mississippi River Dinner Jazz Cruise Board the Creole Queen for an evening cruise!

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival A celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana is held every year. There is an endless amount of music, local and regional delicacies, arts and crafts, and the parades. The Jazz & Heritage Festival will be held April 26 – May 5, 2013. There is something for everyone.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas This exhibit gives children of all ages the chance for hands-on exploration of the world under the sea.

Audubon Zoo of New Orleans As one of the top zoos in the country, the Audubon Zoo is an oasis of exotic animals from around the world. Varieties of animals range from white tigers to elephants from the African Savanna. You can even take a ride on the Swamp Train to travel through the zoo.

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