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PFDWEEK2017 OCTOBER 3-7 | RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER | PROVIDENCE, RI CONFERENCE PROGRAM #PFDWeek NON109895-2017-AUGS PFD Meet-Experts Program Ad.qxp 9/7/17 12:20 PM Page 1 PFD WEEK 2017 Proud to be a Platinum Sponsor Fellow's Day Lunch Program Sponsor Allied Health Professionals Lunch Program Sponsor Please visit us at the Allergan Booth MEET THE EXPERTS Weds 10/4 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sangeeta Mahajan, MD Weds 10/4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Michael Kennelly, MD Thurs 10/5 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Karyn Eilber, MD Thurs 10/5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Michael Kennelly, MD Fri 10/6 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sangeeta Mahajan, MD Allergan sincerely appreciates the AUGS and Urogynecology community for your continued focus and support in bringing excellence to patient care © 2017 Allergan. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NON109895 08/17 NON109895-2017-AUGS PFD Meet-Experts Program Ad.qxp 9/7/17 12:20 PM Page 1 PFD WEEK PROGRAM COMMITTEE PFD WEEK 2017 Dear fellow AUGS Friends and Colleagues, Cheryl Iglesia, MD Eric Sokol, MD th Committee Chair Workshop Chair Welcome to the AUGS 38 Annual Scientific Meeting in beautiful Providence, Rhode Island, where the city motto is, Felicia Lane, MD Heather van Raalte, MD “What Cheer!” Committee Vice-Chair Workshop Vice Chair The 2017 AUGS Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFD) Week is the go-to meeting for healthcare professionals interested in or Members: actively practicing Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive PFD WEEK 2017 Jan Baker, MS, APRN Peter Jeppson, MD Surgery. We are excited to kick off the meeting festivities. Elizabeth Geller, MD Una Lee , MD The 2017 Program Committee and I have created a robust Proud to be a John Gleason, MD John Occhino, MD, MS scientific program showcasing national and international research of the highest caliber on relevant topics that can Platinum Sponsor Oz Harmanli, MD Christopher Tarnay, MD be immediately implemented into your practices. This year’s event features a wide array of learning opportunities, Fellow's Day Lunch Program Sponsor Abstract Review Committee: including 18 workshops chaired by experts in the field, 25 A. Lenore Ackerman, MD Peter Jeppson, MD roundtable discussions, and more than 200 oral, oral poster, poster, and video presentations. Allied Health Professionals Lunch Program Sponsor Marianna Alperin, MD, MS Nicole Korbly, MD New conference features include a clinical seminar and Mallika Anand, MD, MS Bela Kudish, MD, MS surgical tutorial as well as a master surgeon session. Other Jan Baker, MS, APRN Felicia Lane, MD meeting highlights are the not-to-be-missed interactive Daniel Biller, MD, MMHC Una Lee, MD and lively debates, and three very relevant expert panels on product liability, payment reform, and prevention of urinary Lauren Anne Cadish, MD Lioudmila Lipetskaia, MD incontinence incorporating the most up-to-date evidence on Chi Chiung Grace Chen, MD Please visit us at the Allergan Booth Jaime Long, MD behavioral and basic science. Sara Cichowski, MD MEET THE EXPERTS Jeannine Miranne, MD, MS PFD Week is a great opportunity to connect with friends and Seth Ashley Cohen, MD Leah Moynihan, RNC, MSN colleagues—old and new! We encourage you to utilize our networking events and dedicated Exhibit Hall times to connect Catrina Crisp, MD, MS, Tyler Muffly, MD Weds 10/4 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sangeeta Mahajan, MD FACOG with exhibitors and share lessons learned and best practices. Diane Newman, DNP, FAAN, Christina Dancz, MD For all you divas and divos out there—please join us for the Weds 10/4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Michael Kennelly, MD BCB-PMO Friday AUGSome Beach Carnival at the WaterFire Arts Center! Vani Dandolu, MD, MPH, MBA Gina Northington, MD, PhD The AUGSome Beach Carnival is family-friendly and offers a Thurs 10/5 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Karyn Eilber, MD Keith Downing, MD perfect opportunity to relax and showcase your singing and John Occhino, MD, MS Gena Dunivan, MD dancing talents. We are all so excited to see your creativity Thurs 10/5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Michael Kennelly, MD Begum Ozel, MD during this year’s karaoke challenge! Tola Fashokun, MD Amy Park, MD We hope you enjoy your time in Providence and return home Fri 10/6 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sangeeta Mahajan, MD Elizabeth Geller, MD Danielle Patterson, MD, MSc with an expanded network, a renewed spirit, and more Dobie Giles, MD, MS knowledge to share. Lee Richter, MD Jonathan Gleason, MD In Peace and Good Cheer, Ying Sheng, MSN, RN Cara Grimes, MD, MAS Eric Sokol, MD Allergan sincerely appreciates the Oz Harmanli, MD Christopher Tarnay, MD AUGS and Urogynecology community Heidi Harvie, MD, MSCE, MBA Cecile Unger, MD for your continued focus and support Juana Hutchinson-Colas, Cheryl Iglesia, MD MD, MBA Heather van Raalte, MD in bringing excellence to patient care AUGS PFD Week Program Committee Chair Cheryl Iglesia, MD Emily Whitcomb, MD, MAS @cheryliglesia Karl Jallad, MD Ladin Yurteri-Kaplan, MD #PFDWeek © 2017 Allergan. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NON109895 08/17 PFD WEEK 2017 OCT 3 – 7 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Meeting Information ............................................................................5 Industry Supported Education ............................................................27 Continuing Education ..........................................................................7 Scientific Program Tuesday .......................................................................................28 Networking Events ..............................................................................8 Wednesday ..................................................................................28 Non-Educational Industry Supporters ..................................................11 Thursday .....................................................................................28 Schedule at-a-Glance ........................................................................12 Friday ..........................................................................................36 Saturday ......................................................................................46 Concurrent Schedule at-a-Glance ......................................................14 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan ........................................................................48 Pre-Conference Workshop Schedule ..................................................20 Exhibitor Listing ................................................................................49 Fellows’ Day .....................................................................................22 Meet the Experts Educational Roundtables..........................................23 Exhibitor Directory ............................................................................51 General Scientific Sessions ................................................................24 AUGS Award Recipients .....................................................................56 Special Sessions ...............................................................................25 PFD Research Award Recipients.........................................................57 Keynote Presentations .......................................................................26 AUGS Leadership ..............................................................................60 ENHANCE YOUR MEETING EXPERIENCE WITH THE PFD WEEK MOBILE APP Connect with fellow attendees and access program details all through your mobile device. 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