Obstetrics & Gynecology Webcasts 2013
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds are Webcast live -
Wednesdays from 07:45 to 08:45 Hours Central Time

Click here for Live Webcast of Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds
Live Webcast opens at 07:30 to end of rounds at 08:45 Central Time. Rounds are held in the Frederic Gaspard Theatre (Theatre A), Basic Science Building 


September 25, 2013
No Grand Rounds

September 18, 2013
Oral Contraceptives in Breastfeeding Women: Is there Good Evidence to Support Avoidance of Estrogen-Containing Pills?
Dr. Janie Gilbert, Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Objectives:
    1. Review the literatue comparing the use of COCs to progesterone-pills in lactating women
    2. Evaluate the overall effect that estrogen-containing pills have on milk supply
    3. Determine if estrogen-containing pills can be safely used during breastfeeding

September 11, 2013
Management Options For Superficial Wound Dehiscience
Dr. Vaness Poliquin, Resident Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
  1. Review pathophysiology of superficial dehiscience
  2. Consider the evidence in support of delayed wound reclosure
  3. Explore other management options available in the setting of superficial wound dehiscience

September 4, 2013 
Prenatal Screening
Dr. B. Chodirker, Director-Prenatal Diagnosis Program,
Ms. S. Burnett, Genetic Counselor 
Objectives: After this session participants should be able to:
  1. Describe out-dated screening methods for fetal Down Syndrome
  2. Describe current and future methods for screening methods
  3. Discuss some of the ethical issues of these screening tests

June 26, 2013
No Grand Rounds
 
June 19, 2013
Hemostasis in Surgery, What is in Our Tool Box?
Dr. Ahmad Al Wazzan, Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. To understand the pathway of hemostasis
2. To discuss the deferent option available to facilitate hemostasis
3. To know what is the best available option at special situations


June 12, 2013
No Grand Rounds

June 5, 2013
Low Lying Placenta and Mode of Delivery
Dr. Khalid Al Wadi, Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review the history of placenta previa diagnosis and management
2. Review the evidence behind the 20mm cut-off
3. Review the evidence to change the cut-off to 10mm

May 29, 2013
No Men Allowed: The Male Problem in Obgyn
Dr. Peter Klippenstein, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Describe reasons why having men in OBGYN is valuable to Women's health.
2. Describe some of the influential factors for choosing OBGYN a a profession.
3. Identify some of he barriers to male medical students becoming involved in OBGYN.
4. Identify strtegies on how YOU can contribute to an environment that encourages male medical students to pursue OBGYN as a career.

May 22, 2013
Preservation andPrevention of Pregnancy in Adolescent Cancer Survivors
Dr. Stephanie Johnston, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Brief overview of fertility preservation options.
2. Considerations for prescribing contraception.
May 15
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Gynecological Malignancies - The New Standard of Care?
Dr. Karla Willows, Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review of history, techniques and indications for SNLB in gyne malignancies
2. Safety and clinical effectiveness of SLNB for vulvar carcinoma - a review of the literature
3. Organizational implications ofSLN procedures here in Winnipeg.
May 8, 2013
Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy
Dr. Anet Maksymowicz, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
1. Review of the disease burden of Hepatitis B and C in Pregnancy.
2. Explore options for mother to child transmission prevention.

May 1, 2013 (NO WEBCAST) Combined Anesthesia, Surgery & OB/Gyn Rounds - Theatre A Linked to AG002 St Boniface
Epidural Complications
Dr. Stephan Kowalski & Dr. Angela Mathieson, Department of Anesthesia

April 24
No Grand Rounds

April 17, 2013
Obestity From Conception To The Delivery Room
Dr. Katie Pernarowski, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
  Objectives:
    1. Review of Obesity in Pregnancy in Canada.
    2. Risk of Obesity in pregnancy during the antenatal period.
    3. Can Ob/Gyn's Make a Difference?

April 10, 2013 
THE UTILITY OF TESTING FETAL LUNG MATURITY IN DIABETIC MOTHERS: ARCHAIC OR STILL RELEVANT 
Review the Fetal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes
Dr. Anna Cameron, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
  Objectives:
    1. Discussion on the techniques of assessng fetal lung maturity
    2. Review of the Manitoba data for predicting neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in pregnancies complicated by diabetes.
    3. Further direction for assessment of fetal lung maturity

April 3, 2013
CONTRACEPTION MYTHS AND FACTS
Contraception Advice, Research and Education (CARE)
Dr. Ashley Waddington, Fellow, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Queen's University


March 27
No Grand Rounds


March 20
No Grand Rounds


March 13 - THEATRE C (Linked to Sam Cohen Auditorium, SBGH) No webcast
Combined Surgery and OB/GYN
Dr. Brian Postl, Dean of Medicine, University of Manitoba

"Update on Accredittion and a Focus on our Learning Environment"
   1.  Poweroint Presentation of Topic
   2.  Royal College Position Paper on Intimidation and Harrassment
   3.  UMGE Accreditation Standards MS-31A & MS-32 and the Royal College - General Standard B3

March 6
Home Birth: All My Friends Are Doing It!
Dr. Laura Powers, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
  1.  Identify the patient population who currently desires a home birth and would be considered a candidate for home birth according to the College of Midwives of Manitoba
  2.  Review the position statements of ACOG, RCOG and the SOGC regarding home birth 
  3.  Critically appraise the literature on the safety of home birth focusing on perinatal outcomes
  4.  Review local data


February 27
No Grand Rounds /TD
February 20
Topic: When Helping Hurts:  The Effects of Gynecologic Interventions on Ovarian Reserve
Dr. Hanin Abduljabar, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
  1.  Understand the relationship between ovarian reserve and ovarian function
  2.  Interpret AMH in terms of clinical outcomes
  3.  Appreciate impact of ovarian reserve; infertility, premature ovarian failure

February 13
Topic:  What an Obs/Gyne Should Know about Breasts
Dr. Vivian Schutt, Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objectives:
  1.  Review breast disease as part of well-woman care
  2.  When acting as primary physician, recognize breast disease, treat or refer as needed.
  3.  Update screening beast cancer guidelines

February 6
Addressing the Vault at the Time of Hysterectomy
Dr. Leslea Walters, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
  1.  A brief review of options regarding the vault (closure/non-closure)
  2.  Techniques for closure
  3.  Identifying the risk factors for vault dehiscence
  4.  Diagnosis and management of vault dehiscence

January 30
No Grand Rounds
January 23
Should There Be Routine Prenatal Screening For CMV Infection?
Dr. Joann James, Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
  1.  To discuss the risk of CMV in pregnancy
  2.  Describe the magnitude of disease in CMV infection
  3.  To evaluate whether routine screening in pregnancy is warranted
January 9
Borderline Viability: Developing A Care Plan
Dr. W. Hooper,  Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives:
  1.  Review an OB case that involved both sites
  2.  Present the new SBG Imperiled Pregnancy Guideline
  3.  Open a discussion re: role of clinical ethics
  4.  Fulfill CI recommendations relevant to communication
January 16
Ovarian Cancer: From The Bench To The Standard Of Care
Dr. Hal Hirte, Associate Professor, Dept. of Oncology - Division of Medical Oncology, McMaster University
January 02
No Grand Rounds

Archived Webcasts: 
  - 2013
  - 2012
  - 2011
  - 2010
  - 2009
  - 2008
  - 2007