Nov. 16, 2011
Nerve and Muscle Disorders in Pregnancy
Dr. David Hooper, Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, University of Manitoba
Nov. 9, 2011
The Myths of Eating fo Two - An Update on Gestational Weight Gain
Dr. Eman Al Sulmi, Resident, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Manitoba
Objectives:
1. Review the composition and components of gestational weight gain
2. Summarize the impact of obesity on pregnancy
3. Review the evidence behind the recent recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy
Nov. 2, 2011 Combined Rounds (Webcastat http://www.bloodconservation.mb.ca/)
Blood Shortages - Panic or Plan?
Dr. Susan Nahiirniak, University of Alberta Hospital
Oct.26, 2011 - Frederic Gaspard Theatre (Theatre A) Combined Rounds -
Surgery, Anaesthesia, Obs/Gyn Royal College Update -
Dr. Eric Sigurdson, Royal College Educator for Manitoba
Oct. 19, 2011 NO GRAND ROUNDS
Oct. 12, 2011
Endometrial Ablation - Are We Just Postponing the Inevitable?
Dr. Michael Boroditsky, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Manitoba
Objectives:
4. Long term complication of Endometrial ablations
5. Risk factors of post-ablation hysterectomy
6. Pathophysiology of uterine scarring and adhesions
7. Options for reduction of Post-ablation syndromes
8. Risk factors for post-ablation endometrial carcinoma
Oct. 5, 2011
"Cervical Cancer Screening in Manitoba: Are we Overdue for a Change in Paradigm? Part 1"
Dr. Vanessa Poliquin, Resident, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obectives: 1. Review findings from recent primary research about Pap Week in Manitoba
2. Summarize short-comings of conventional Pap Test
3. Review the literature regarding liquid-based cytology as compared to conventional cytology
Sept.28, 2011
Folic Acid to Prevent Pre-Eclampsia? Damn Straight! The Fact Study!
Dr. Mark Walker, High Risk Obstetrician Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Newborn Care Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ottawa General Hospital
Obectives:
1. To understand the public health importance of pre-eclampsia.
2. To understand why folic acid supplementation may be able to protect pregnant women from pre-eclampsia.
3. To understand the complexity of conducting a clinical trial in general and conducting a clinical trial in pregnant women in particular.
Sept. 21, 2011
Effective Debriefing in Stimulation: Lessons from Harvard
Dr.Margaret Burnett, Professor and Academic Head Ms. Maggie Ford, Education Director, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Recognize the importance of the debrief in simulation.
2. Demonstrate basic debriefing techniques.
Sept. 14, 2011
No More Babies in 2011 - Minimally Minimal Invasive Sterilization
Dr. John A. Thiel, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine, Regina, Saskatchewan
Sept. 7, 2011
Playing with Fire: Induction of the Previous Cesarean Section
Dr. Debra Evaniuk, Resident, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obectives:
1. Discuss the compelling indications for induction of the patient with previous cesarean sesction.
2. Discuss potential methods for induction of the patient with previous cesarean section.
3. Discuss the safety of prostaglandin use in the patient with previous cesarean section.
June 29, 2011 - NO Rounds
June 22, 2011
Trauma in Pregnancy
Dr. Carrie Palatnick, Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
June 15, 2011
PID Treatment Beyond the Canadian STI Guidelines
Dr. Corinne Hajer, Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Discuss sequelae
2. Review antibiotic regimens: - the old - the new - compliance
June 8, 2011 No Rounds Theatre Not Available
June 1, 2011
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Why We Do What We Do???
Dr. R. Gunwant Sandhu, Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Discuss etiologies of RPL
2. Discuss treatments of RPL: established and controversial
3. Discuss workup of RPL: initial to complete
May 25, 2011 - Rounds have been cancelled
May 18, 2011
Cutting into Obesity: An Examination of Alternative C/S Incisions for Obese Women
Dr. Adelicia Yu, Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Antenatal complications for the obese
2. Alternative skin incisions
3. Other surgical techniques for decreasing post-operative complications
May 11, 2011
Antenatal Corticosteroids: Past, Present & Future
Dr. Khalid Al-Wadi, Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. History of ACS
2. Review of fetal lung development and ACS effects
3. Era of multiple courses
4. Glance on the ACS future
May 4, 2011
Teen Limbo: How Low Can You Go? Low-Dose Oral Contraceptive Pills and Bone Mineral Density in he Adolescent Population
Dr. Amanda Morris, Resident, Obstetrics and Gyneology
Objectives:
1. Explain how sex hormones affect bone formation and resorption
2. Discuss the effect of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs) on bone mineral density (BMD)
3. Compare the effects of combined oral contraceptive pills to other hormonal contraception in regards to bone mineral density
April 27, 2011 (Rounds will be held in Theatre C and the webcast link will not be available)
Investigations for PE in Pregnancy.......What's in our Toolbox?
Dr. Dobrochna Globerman, Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1.Provide a brief overview of incidence and pathoglogy of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy Review common investigations and their utility (ABG, EKG, ultrasound and chest imaging).
2. Discuss the radiation risks associated with common chest imaging Briefly introduce newer investigations and their role (MRI)
April 20, 2011
Malignancy in Pregnancy
Dr. Eman Al Sulmi, Resident, Dept.of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review the epidemiology of cancer in pregnancy Discuss breast, gynecologic and hematologic malignancies in pregnancy.
2. Discuss management of cancer in pregnancy
April 13, 2011
Congenital Mullerian Malformations - Part II
Dr Jason Elliot & Dr. Hanin Abduljabar, Residents, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review the definition and epidemiology of mullerian anomalies.
2. Review the embryological development of the female reproductive trac.
3. Compare multiple classification systems for mullerian anomalies.
4. Become familiar with each class of mullerian anomaly in terms of description, diagnosis and management.
5. Review several interesting cases and outcomes related to mullerian anomalies
April 6, 2011
Congenital Mullerian Malformations- Part I
Dr. Hanin Abduljabar & Dr. Jason Elliot, Residents, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review the definition and epidemiology of mullerian anomalies.
2. Review the embryological development of the female reproductive trac.
3. Compare multiple classification systems for mullerian anomalies.
4. Become familiar with each class of mullerian anomaly in terms of description, diagnosis and management.
5. Review several interesting cases and outcomes related to mullerian anomalies
March 30, 2011 (Rounds will be held in Theatre C and the webcast link will not be available)
Teacher-Student Relationship Boundaries Professionalis Applied
Dr. R. S. Barakat, Associate Dean, Professionalism and Diversity, University of Manitoba Dr. B. Martin, Associate Dean, Students, University of Manitoba
March 23, 2011
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Gynecologic Evolution of a Surgical Approach
Dr. Christine Robinson, Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review the various forms of hysterectomy utilized in today’s gynecological practice.
2. Examine various types of laparoscopic hysterectomy, their indications and complications.
3. Determine the benefits and disadvantages of removing the cervix during these procedures.
4. Make recommendations on the safest and most beneficial form of laparoscopic hysterectomy.
March 16, 2011
Techniques in Fertility Preservation
Dr. Gunwant Sandhu, Resident, Dept.of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Discuss importance of fertility preservation Discuss effects of ctx/rtx on gonads.
2. Discuss briefly fertility-sparing surgery Discuss established methods of fertility.
3. Discuss new methods of fertility preservation.
March 9, 2011
Uterine Rupture
Dr. Neelam Kainth, Resident, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. To identify predictors of success and indicators of risky situations during Vaginal Birth After Caesarian Section (VBAC).
2. To appreciate atypical and classical presentation of uterine rupture.
3. To recognize a critically ill patient and employ an interdisciplinary approach to management.
March 2, 2011
Testosterone Replacement in Menopausal Women
Dr. Debra Evaniuk, Resident, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Describe the physiology of androgens in women.
2. Describe normal sexual function in women.
3. Describe sexual dysfunction in women and the role menopause and androgens play in sexual dysfunction.
4. Discuss the role of androgen replacement therapy in sexual dysfunction.
5. Discuss obstacles to androgen replacement therapy in women.
February 23, 2011 -NO OBGYN Rounds
February 16, 2011
When Pregnant Women Refuse Care
Dr. Larry Reynolds, Dept of Family Medicine & Obstetrics/Gynecology Dr. Laura Calhoun, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, University of Manitoba
February 9, 2011
In the Shadow of Norman Bethune
Dr. R. L. Grant, Visiting Professor, Jilin University, China Dr. B. Orr, Senior Scholar, Department of Pathology, Visiting Professor, Jilin University, China
February 2, 2011
Management of Asymptomatic Endometrial Thickening: Inappropriate Procedures or Saving Lives?
Dr. Corinne Hajer, resident, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Summarize SOGC Guidelines.
2. Review the normal endometrial thickness pre and postmenopausal including HRT patients.
3. Discuss the usefulness of ultrasound as a screening tool for endometrial cancer.
4. Discuss the management of asymptomatic endometrial thickening.
January 26, 2011 - Rounds Cancelled
January 19, 2011
Developing a Manitoba Ovarian Tumor Bank: Implications for Patent-Oriented Research
Dr. M. Nachtigal, Assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba
January 12, 2011
Role of Magnesium Sulphate for Fetal Neuroprotection
Dr. Ibtisam Masoud, Resident, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review recent literatures.
2. Review new proposed SOGC Guideline on MG Sulfate.
January 5, 2011
Obstetrics Meets Regenerative Medicine: Fact &Fiction in the Field of Cord Blood and Other Therapeutics
Dr. Donna Wall, Professor, Dept of Pediatrics & Child Health, Internal Medicine & Immunology Director, Manitoba Blood & Marrow Transplant Program | 
