August 2016 - Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Quarterly
August 2016
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NEWSLETTER
Meet us at the Venetian . . . .
Sensuously Inviting
Inside this issue:
President’s Message
2
Meet Your CAOG Trustees
2
Las Vegas Fun Facts
3
Attendance Honor Roll
3
New Member Endorsers
4
Management Report
4
In Memoriam
4
Special points of interest:
Las Vegas meeting
information
New member ballot &
committee interest
forms will soon be
e-mailed to active
members only
Update your E-mail,
cell # and address
Unpaid dues kindly
requested STAT
The CAOG is again
proud to combine its
long standing reputation
for great science with
the Venetian Resort,
Hotel and Casino, truly
one of the top meeting
venues in the world today. Seventeen of the
20 largest hotels in the
world are in Las Vegas
but the Venetian is the
largest of them all.
The magic of the Venetian is making large
seem intimate, making
gaming not seem dominant and making Nevada
seem like Venice, Italy. Enjoy this opportunity to
combine science, sensual and spectacular. Reserve these dates now: October 26-29, 2016.
Rekindle friendships and intellectual curiosity at
a world class resort where every inch is richly
furnished with unique Italian flair: imported marble, fine art, gourmet dining and your own private hideaways. The ambiance doesn’t get any
better. Each guest is encouraged to experience
the soul of the Venetian from the Shoppes along
the Grand Canal to the unique musicality and
gourmet dining to the subdued gaming area.
Officers
Roger P. Smith, MD, President
Fran Popper, MD, Vice President
David F. Lewis, MD, President Elect I
Lee P. Shulman, MD, President Elect II
Suneet P. Chauhan, MD, Secretary-Treasurer
Barbara V. Parilla, MD, Past President
When you feel the urge to explore Las Vegas
outside the Venetian, there is an assortment of
equally amazing hotels along the world famous
Las Vegas “strip.” The enclosed map can guide
you to the Bellagio, Caesars Palace, New YorkNew York, Treasure Island, Mirage, Wynn Las
Vegas, or myriad others including the Fashion
Show Mall. Free outdoor shows featuring an
erupting volcano, pirates sinking ships and dancing fountains are repeated every evening along
the strip. There’s simply no other place in the
world like Las Vegas (nor should there be according to some)! Share all this with the CAOG.
Board of Trustees
Richard S. Hansell, MD (2013-2016)
Curtis L. Lowery, MD (2013-2016)
Thomas F. Arnold, MD (2014-2017)
Susan M. Mou, MD (2014-2017)
Michelle Y. Owens, MD (2015-2018)
William J. Todia, MD (2015-2018)
Managing Director
Dennis J. Lutz, MD
Executive Director
Rochelle Hickel
P.O. Box 3010
Minot, ND 58702
(O) 701-838-8323
(F) 701-852-8733
rhickel@caog.org
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Message from the President. . .
Things are heating up for Las Vegas.
Summer is often a time of renewal – vacations, breaks from school and deferred household projects.
Our gardens begin to yield their bounty and we welcome a new crop of colleagues who begin postgraduate training or the new world of practice. For the Central Association, it is a busy time as the
final program is assembled from an outstanding selection of submitted abstracts. Your program committee, under the leadership of Scientific Program Director, Dr. Suneet Chauhan, has selected presentations that will provide yet another extraordinary program for our annual meeting October 26 – 29,
2016, at the exciting Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meeting will
cover topics of interest and importance for us all; featuring cutting edge research, practical reappraisDr. Roger Smith and wife Barbara als and information you can use every day in your practice.
We even have something of the extraordinary for our spouses and guests: We have prevailed upon our own Dr. Dennis Lutz, who is an
internationally recognized expert on banknotes (paper currency), to give a unique view of an interesting collectable that we overlook
every day. Just like the reborn, family-friendly Las Vegas, there will be something for everyone at our meeting.
Given such promise, I would encourage you to immediately set aside the meeting dates on your calendar. Thanks in advance to those who
have volunteered to be a discussant. The Central has a long history of lively discussions from the floor and over coffee, but here is a
chance to give special voice to your own expertise and opinion.
I hope you will plan to be there with me to enjoy the richness of the meeting, the comradery of friends and colleagues, and the excitement
of new science and changes in our professional world – A great meeting in a great venue: another exceptional Central Association Annual Meeting that you won’t want to miss.
Roger P. Smith, President CAOG
Meet Your CAOG Trustees
Curtis L. Lowery, M.D. is an Alabama native who completed medical school at the
Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine before relocating to the Charleston
Medical Center in West Virginia for OB-Gyn residency and the Medical University of
South Carolina, Charleston for his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. His academic
career moved from South Carolina to Birmingham, Alabama and finally the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he is Professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal
Medicine in Little Rock. A national leader in telemedicine, Dr. Lowery was principal investigator for the largest research grant ever awarded his institution as well as being the
recipient of numerous prestigious awards in this field. Dr. Lowery has served in impressive leadership roles in both his hospital and State including the NIH site visit team, and
research proposal reviewer. The author of over a hundred peer reviewed articles and a
frequently invited guest speaker on perinatal topics, both nationally and internationally,
Dr. Lowery’s academic productivity is indeed impressive. A Member of numerous professional organizations, Dr. Lowery was elected to CAOG membership in 1994. A fre- Dr. Richard S. Hansell
Dr. Curtis L. Lowery
quent contributor to the Annual Scientific Meeting, Curtis has enthusiastically devoted
both his time and energy as a Trustee the last three years.
Richard S. Hansell, M.D. completed all his professional education in Indiana, beginning with undergraduate work at De Pauw University
followed by his M.D. at the Indiana University School of Medicine and finally an OB-Gyn residency at the same institution in Indianapolis. Dr. Hansell moved briefly to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo before returning to the faculty at the Indiana University
School of Medicine where he is Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. He serves on the active staff of two hospitals in Indianapolis, where he has served on almost every committee and leadership position during the last 30 years.Dr. Hansell has won numerous
awards for excellence in teaching, both for medical students and residents, including the Indiana University Board of Trustees Teaching
Award. He is a frequent visiting lecturer on topics in gynecology, many of which have been published or produced audio-visually. The
recipient of several grant awards, Dr. Hansell has an enviable record of medical service on a state, regional and national level as well as to
his academic institution and to his community. Elected to CAOG membership in 1991, Dick’s ongoing contributions to the organization
have peaked during these last three years as a Trustee. His enthusiasm and wisdom have been most appreciated.
THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF
OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
83RD ANNUAL MEETING
OCTOBER 26 – 29, 2016
VENETIAN RESORT - HOTEL - CASINO
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
“The spectacular Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino”
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas….Buon Giorno!
There truly is nothing like the Las Vegas “Strip” anywhere in the world. Final plans are now completed for the
83rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at the Venetian
Resort, Hotel and Casino. The hotel is gorgeous and every room is a suite, which will make your stay even
more memorable. The meeting rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed. Reserve your rooms and these
dates today – October 26, 27, 28, 29. On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors please join us in celebrating our great tradition of science and fellowship that is the Central Association.
Roger P. Smith, President CAOG
About the Venetian: The Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino is the only all-suite hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
A short drive from McCarran International Airport, the opulent Venetian defies description. The decor, the
Grand Canal Shoppes, the gondola rides and the ambiance almost transport each guest to Venice itself. The
amenities never end, including the Canyon Ranch Spa, too many very fine restaurants on property and shopping
to your heart’s content, either at the Venetian or across the street at the fabulous Fashion Show Mall. The magnificent casino is quiet and relatively unobtrusive. In fact, you can stroll from your suite through the Grand Canal Shoppes to the meeting space and never once enter the casino itself. This option should please everyone.
Room Reservations: The CAOG has reserved a block of rooms for the meeting at $ 229.00 per night (plus applicable taxes). To take advantage of this incredibly favorable rate, please be certain to identify yourself with
the CAOG when registering. You may contact the Venetian reservation desk directly at 1-877-385-3885 and
use Group Code RCAOG or register online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/RCAOG16.
We need the room block to sell out. Please support the CAOG by attending the Annual Meeting and staying at
the Venetian. The CAOG contracts a specific number of rooms that must be filled to avoid financial penalties.
Fine Dining: You never need to leave the Venetian to experience a variety of world class dining options. Consider Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio, the Tao Asian Bistro and Nightclub, Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse,
the Pinot Brasserie, Valentino’s or any of the other specialty food restaurants along the Grand Canal or Casino
Shoppes. Also consider the adjacent Palazzo Hotel and Casino Resort which opened just before the CAOG was
last in Vegas (2010). Outside the Venetian dining choices are endlessly sumptuous anywhere you go in Vegas.
Entertainment: You will not have enough evenings to enjoy the spectacular array of world class entertainment that Las Vegas features every night. Check the internet and show guides to make your choices and reservations early. A late show after the welcome reception on Wednesday, October 26th or an early dinner with
show on Thursday, October 27th and Saturday, October 29th are all possibilities. But keep Friday evening free
for the CAOG Gala Reception and Banquet followed by dancing to the golden oldies of “Shake, Rattle and
Roll”. If you need suggestions for shows besides the always changing great selection of headliner acts, consider
these:
“O” (Cirque du Soleil) – Bellagio
Michael Jackson (Cirque du Soleil) – Mandalay Bay
Jersey Boys – Paris Las Vegas
Mystere (Cirque du Soleil) – Treasure Island
Blue Man Group – Luxor
Le Reve (The Dream) – Wynn Las Vegas
KA (Cirque du Soleil) – MGM Grand
Beatles “Love” (Cirque du Soleil) – Mirage
Spouse/Guest Program….
President Roger Smith’s wife, Barbara, invites you to join her for the spouse’s reception Thursday morning.
The program features a fascinating look at world paper money by CAOG‘s own expert Dr. Dennis Lutz. As
always, it will be both fun and a great way to meet new friends and renew old acquaintances. Tours and any
other Las Vegas activities can be arranged on your own or through the concierge service at the Venetian.
Final Scientific Program….
Original scientific research will be the focus of 21 oral presentations and almost 50 poster presentations. Sunrise breakfast lectures, current hot topics, and special invited guest speakers will further highlight this outstanding CAOG program. Review the final program now. You won’t want to miss a single talk.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016
2016 FINAL
CAOG PROGRAM
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
General Registration (also continues each morning of meeting days)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception /Exhibit Hall Opens (all attendees invited)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
6:15 – 6:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast – Scientific Posters/Exhibits
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Sunrise
Lecture
“Ob-Gyn Medical Liability: Keys to Preventing Lawsuits”
Art McOmber – Orem, UT
7:30 a.m.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Key Note
Address
“The Second Victim: Us”
Patrice M. Weiss, M.D. – Roanoke, VA
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Original Research Paper Presentations
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Break – Scientific Posters/Exhibits
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Hot
Topic
“Maintenance of Certification: A Moving Target”
George D. Wendel, Jr., M.D. – Dallas, TX
11:45 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Original Research Paper Presentation
Hot
Topic
“Genome Wide cfDNA Analysis – Validation & Clinical Experience”
Mathias Ehrich, M.D. – San Diego, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016
6:15 – 6:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast – Scientific Posters/Exhibits
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Sunrise
Lecture
“Medical Publishing Perspectives”
Nancy Chescheir, M.D. – Chapel Hill, N.C.
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Original Research Paper Presentations
Hot
Topic
“Doctor, Will We Ever Be Able to Have Sex Again? :
Pearls for Managing Dyspareunia”
Lee A. Learman, M.D., Ph.D. – Boca Raton, FL
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Break – Scientific Posters/Exhibits
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Original Research Paper Presentations
11:30 am– 12:15 p.m.
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Hot
Topic
“The Need for Meaningful Involvement in the EMR”
Jeffrey W. Wall, M.D. – Overland Park, KS
Presidential Address
Roger P. Smith, M.D. – Boca Raton, FL
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting CAOG
6:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Farewell Reception/Dinner/Dance (all attendees invited)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016
6:15 – 6:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Sunrise
Lecture
“Standardization of Clinical Practice in Preterm Labor”
David F. Lewis, M.D. – Mobile, AL
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Original Research Paper Presentations
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Break/Refreshments
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Hot
Topic
“Group Prenatal Care for High Risk Pregnancies:
Do Low Risk Benefits Translate?”
David M. Haas, M.D., M.S. – Indianapolis, IN
10:30 – 12 noon
Original Research Paper Presentations
12 noon
Adjourn
“Welcome
to Fabulous Las Vegas”
“Marvel at the world famous Las Vegas Strip”
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Las Vegas Fun Facts
Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas yearly,
6 million to attend conventions alone. 87% also
gamble on an average budget of $559.
When singer/songwriter Paul Anka first played
Vegas he was too young to be allowed in the casino gaming area (he’s still performing today).
Shrimp consumption in Las Vegas exceeds
60,000 pounds a day – higher than the rest of the
country combined.
The four hotels at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana have more hotel rooms than all
of San Francisco. (MGM Grand-Tropicana-New
York-New York and Excalibur). Las Vegas has
over 140,000 hotel rooms and is still building.
The Stratosphere tower at 1,149 feet high is the
tallest free standing observation tower in the U.S.
Howard Hughes stayed at the Desert Inn for so
long he was asked to leave. He bought the hotel.
Member Attendance Honor Roll
Las Vegas Showgirl
Special recognition is extended to the following members who have currently attended five or more consecutive meetings. An asterisk (*) denotes perfect attendance
since election to membership. [The 2001 Annual Meeting was cancelled following
Tom G. Sullivan
32*
Robert J. Wester
11
This Honor Roll is an
Dennis J. Lutz
31*
Michael G. Flax
10
appreciative salute to CAOG
Paul G. Tomich
29*
Stephen J. Fortunato
10
members who regularly
Jeffrey N. Maurus
28*
Elliot M. Levine
10
attend annual meetings.
Howard T. Strassner, Jr.
25*
Suneet P. Chauhan
9*
Add to your current
Stephen R. Locher
22*
Rudi Ansbacher
9
consecutive attendance
Joseph M. Miller, Jr.
22
John V. Knaus
9
record in 2016. Don’t forget
Fran Popper
21*
Tacoma A. McKnitht
8
to sign the official green
Norman A. Ginsberg
20
Curtis L. Lowery, Jr.
7
registration cards !
Robert J. Sokol
18
Everett F. Magann
7
A. Michael Drachler
15*
Roger P. Smith
7
J. Coffy Pieternelle
15*
John W. Calkins
6
Karolina Adam
15
Virginia R. Lupo
6
David F. Lewis
14*
Elliot H. Philipson
6
William J. Todia
14*
David A. Billings
5
Barbara V. Parilla
13
Emily A. DeFranco
5
Robert L. Collins
12
Mark I. Evans
5
Kirk D. Ramin
12
Peter B. Greenspan
5
Joanie Y. Hare
11
Mark G. Martens
5
Bylaws Encourage Minimum Attendance
Provisional active members must attend at least one Annual Meeting following election to
become a full Active Member. Active Members are encouraged to attend at least one Annual Meeting every three years. These are minimum attendance recommendations. The
CAOG encourages members to consider annual participation. Make CAOG your priority.
Slot machines were initially
created as a diversion for
women companions of male
gamblers who were busy at
the tables. Slot machines
now account for at least
60% of a casino’s earnings.
New Member Recruitment Essential to CAOG
CAOG AUGUST 2016
Even as active members receive the e-mail ballot of new members for 2016, continue to
think of someone who might be good for the CAOG and vice versa. Please help us to grow!
Rochelle Hickel, CAOG
P.O. Box 3010
Minot, ND 58702-3010
Call for Shipping Address
Application forms for both active and adjunct members are available from the CAOG Office and both forms are also on the web site. Because signatures of both applicants and endorsers are required, a hard copy must be mailed. The deadline for consideration at the 2017
Annual Meeting is July 1st, 2017. Don’t miss the deadline by waiting until the last minute to
apply.
Phone: 701-838-8323
Fax: 701-852-8733
E-mail: rhickel@caog.org
Women’s Health Care Leaders
A special thanks to the following CAOG members who have served as an endorser for one
or more of the 12 active and 6 adjunct new membership applications this year. Plan to add
your name to this list next year: we continuously need successful recruiting efforts.
Thomas F. Arnold, M.D.
Suneet P. Chauhan, M.D.
Jean Ricci Goodman, M.D.
David M. Haas, M.D.
Richard S. Hansell, M.D.
Michael P. Hopkins, M.D.
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Elliot M. Levine, M.D.
David F. Lewis, M.D.
Dennis J. Lutz, M.D.
Barbara V. Parilla, M.D.
Lee P. Shulman, M.D.
Danish S. Siddiqui, M.D.
CAOG Members are Known for Loyalty and Longevity
Emeritus member Dr. Brooks Ranney from Yankton, SD joined the Central in
1951 (the same year that ACOG was established with the CAOG as a founding
member). Brooks was CAOG president for the Colorado Springs meeting at the
Broadmoor in 1975. Brooks & Vi celebrated his 101st birthday earlier this year.
CAOG Management Report
Rochelle Hickel
Executive Director
I hope everyone liked the 2016 Edition of the
CAOG Directory of Members mailed a couple
months ago. I really encourage attendees to
make reservations for a show or two while in
Las Vegas. The selection is unequaled and the
performances are amazing.
We are trying to collect the last of the unpaid
dues for 2016 and a few still owing from 2015.
If you are delinquent, please respond to the final
dues notice you will receive about the same time
as this newsletter. The CAOG needs your membership support. Thank you for prompt payment.
A special thanks to everyone who has been
involved in the abstract/paper/poster process,
including all the authors and discussants. There
is much more final detail work to be done since
the Annual Meeting is less than 3 months
away. Please introduce yourself to each new
member (yellow ribbon name tag) you see in
Las Vegas.
Finally, reserve your rooms for the Venetian
Resort as soon as possible. We expect a sold out
meeting. Las Vegas is always busy and attractively cooler in October. Make your plans now
to avoid disappointment. Call me if you have any
questions or run into problems. Thanks again.
Rochelle
IN MEMORIAM
Adjunct members are
encouraged to apply for
active membership as soon
as possible following
ABOG certification.
John M. Brown, M.D.
North Oaks, MN
Gerald B. Holzman, M.D.
Nashville, TN
Julius L. Jinkins, Jr., M.D.
G. Douglas Tatum, Jr., M.D.
Waco, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Please remember to promptly notify the CAOG office of any member deaths.
All names will appear in the Annual Meeting program book and will be read at
the Annual Business Meeting.