International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
2012 FALL COURSE
October 26 – 28, 2012
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Scottsdale, Arizona

If you are seeing patients with female sexual dysfunction, this is the course for you!

Course Information | Online Registration | Program Schedule

New This Year!
ISSWSH is going green!

This year, ISSWSH has started a green initiative, so instead of cutting down trees to make paper program books, we are cutting down on the use of paper and going electronic, which also cuts costs for the Society as whole.

Program CDs will be passed out at the registration desk instead of printed program books.

Internationally Renowned Faculty:
Alan M. Altman, MD, IF
Andrew T. Goldstein, MD, FACOG, IF
Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF
Sue W. Goldstein, BA, CCRC, IF
Crista Johnson, MD, MSc, FACOG
Susan Kellogg, PhD, CRNP, IF
Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD, IF
Michael Krychman, MD, MPH, FACOG, IF
Sharon J. Parish, MD, IF

2012 ISSWSH Fall Course Faculty

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

There are a great many physicians interested in treating women with sexual health concerns, but lacking the knowledge to do so. The ISSWSH summer course provides an evidence-based foundation upon which to incorporate this ability into practice, such as:

• How a medical, sexual and psychological history should be performed in women with sexual health problems.
• How tests for endocrinologic, neurologic and vasculogenic pathophysiologies should be obtained in women with sexual health problems
• What relevant anatomic, physiologic and pathophysiologic information should be used to educate the woman with sexual health concerns
• What validated questionnaires are helpful in the screening and diagnostic process
• What sex therapy and physical therapy, as well as medical and surgical strategies are useful in the management of women with sexual health disorders.

Registration/Information Desk
Location: Salon Foyer

Exhibit Hall
Location: Salon Foyer

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
6333 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Main : (480) 948-7750
Fax: (480) 443-9702
Website: www.scottsdaleresort.hilton.com

The Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas is located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, within minutes of shopping, attractions, dining, world-class golf, and business districts. With breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, this AAA Four Diamond resort combines a relaxed ambience with decor inspired by the Sonoran Desert.

Room Rate: $159.00
Hotel Deadline: October 1, 2012
Reservations: (480) 948-7750

Room Rate
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health has negotiated a discounted rate of $159.00 plus tax (currently 14.92%) at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas.

Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the $159.00 group rate is Monday, October 1, 2012. The Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas encourages you to make your reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sellout before this date. After this date, reservations will be accepted based on availability and higher rates may apply.

Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (480) 948-7750. Please reference the ISSWSH – Educational Conference to receive the discounted rate.

Cancellation Policy
Should you wish to cancel, please do so three days prior to arrival to avoid any cancellation penalties.

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 10 miles from the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas or 20 minutes by car.

Taxi Cab Services
Several taxi companies operate at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport :

• Apache Taxi: (480) 557-7000
• AAA/Yellow Cab: (480) 888-8888
• Mayflower Cab: (602) 955-1355

Taxi rates for a one-way transfer to the hotel cost approximately $30.00.  

Rental Car Information
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the ISSWSH – Educational Conference. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use the code “ J901055” to receive the discounted rates.

Parking
Complimentary Valet and Self Parking.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee Includes:

• Entry into sessions
• Course program materials
• Meal functions

Pre-Registration Deadline

Meeting registration forms must be received by the ISSWSH Executive Office by the online registration closing date of 10/16/12.

Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the ISSWSH Executive Office by 09/26/12. All refund requests will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 09/26/12.

Questions
Please feel free to contact the ISSWSH Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: info@isswsh.org

Educational Needs & Objectives

Needs Statement
Female sexual problems are common in medical practice, and stateof-the-art diagnostic and management strategies are available for women. The purpose of this CME program is to provide primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, psychologists and other sexual health professionals with up-to-date evidence and expert consensus on female sexual medicine evaluation and therapeutic strategies. We will address the necessary knowledge, required skills, and professionalism attributes required for excellence in the current practice of sexual medicine.

Educational Objectives

• Interpret the current state-of-the-art knowledge in epidemiology, physiology and pathophysiology of female sexual function and dysfunction
• Assess female sexual dysfunction using history and physical, psychometrically validated inventories, blood tests, neurological and blood flow testing
• Apply medical, surgical, behavioral, and psychosocial treatments available for woman with sexual dysfunction presenting in a community setting
• Distinguish when to treat the woman with sexual dysfunction in the office and when to refer her to a psychologist, physical therapist or sexual medicine physician

CME Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Legal Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. The American College of Legal Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Legal Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conflict Resolution Statement
The American College of Legal Medicine CME Office has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.

AASECT
AASECT credit has been applied for and is currently pending approval. Please check back for AASECT accreditation updates.

NPWH
NPWH credit has been applied for and is currently pending approval. Please check back for NPWH accreditation updates.

MFCC and/or LCSW Accreditation for the State of California
This activity meets the qualifications for a maximum of 17.50 hours of continuing education (CE) credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. ISSWSH is a board-approved provider for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE 4855). Attendees who reside in a state other than California should inquire with their state board regarding acceptance of California accreditation.

General Disclaimer of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
The statements and opinions contained in this program are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. The appearance of the advertisements is not a warranty, endorsement or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The content of this publication may contain discussion of off label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.

Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call (847) 517-7225 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.