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May 22–25, 2013—Copenhagen, Denmark
Organized by the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health, this new conference is designed to open up new and global avenues of research and inquiry to promote sexual health care with focus also on regional differences, cultural and political diversities as well as new technologies. Learn more...
May 28–30, 2013—Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Launched in 2007, Women Deliver works globally to generate political commitment and financial investment for fulfilling Millennium Development Goal #5—to reduce maternal mortality and achieve universal access to reproductive health. Their third global conference will include more than 120 concurrent sessions, high-level plenaries, skills-building workshops, and ministerial and parliamentarian forums on girls’ and women’s health. Learn more...
May 29–31, 2013—Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sponsored in part by the University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, this is designed to be an innovative meeting to advance reproductive justice by exploring the intersections of activism, advocacy, and academia. Learn more...
May 29–June 2, 2013—Nashville, Tennessee
Four days of continuing educational programming on pregnancy, birth, reproductive health, and the primary health care needs of women across the lifespan. The educational line-up includes direct clinical practice matters, updates on changing state and national laws, regulations and quality initiatives, and ongoing efforts to improve access to safe maternity care globally. Attendees can earn up to 30 hours of credit. Learn more...
May 30–June 2, 2013—Istanbul, Turkey
Designed as a platform for world leaders and participants to conduct a discussion aimed at reaching consensus in the various fields of gynecology. Learn more...
June 5, 2013, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST
This Urban Initiative for Reproductive Health webinar will feature case studies from Philadelphia, PA; Cambridge, MA; and Oakland, CA. Ravina Daphtary will provide background on local, state, and federal strategy and coalition work to repeal the Hyde Amendment in the long-term.. Learn more...
June 11–14, 2013—Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Annual meeting of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Includes a full-day focus on current ethical debates related to global issues of sexual and reproductive health and a one-day session for medical students and residents. Among the symposia presenters will be David Grimes on ‘forgotten needs and forgettable contraception’ and Sheila Dunn on the unmet contraceptive needs of marginalized populations. Learn more...
June 17–19, 2013—Seattle, Washington
The Global Health Metrics & Evaluation (GHME) conference brings together under one roof all the disciplines involved in global health measurement and evaluation to discuss the major challenges and innovations in measuring and evaluating the broad range of topics that make up population health, with the purpose of improving the latest tools, technology, and methods and their implementation in global health. Learn more...
June 19–22, 2013—Moscow, Russia
This biennial Congress of the World Association for Perinatal Medicine combines keynote presentations, lectures, scientific sessions, roundtable discussions, and presentations on controversies. There are also four pre-conference sessions on June 19. Abstract submissions close on May 20, 2013. Learn more...
June 24–26, 2013—Liverpool, United Kingdom
Five simultaneous streams—perinatal/maternal-fetal medicine; reproductive medicine BFS; gynaecological oncology; urogynaecology; and international—and four pre-congress workshops. Learn more...
July 7–10, 2013—London, United Kingdom
The aim of this three-day session is to provide a forum for the exchange and discussion of new clinical and scientific ideas and to address and discuss the most recent information, controversies and future directions. Learn more and read also about ESHRE’s other meetings and courses.
July 15–16, 2013—Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sponsored by the International Center for Research & Development (ICRD), this conference is intended as a presentation of new trends, advances and research results, bringing together leading academics, scientists and researchers from around the world. Among the 12 topic areas are women and politics, women and family, women in the Third World, women and globalization, and women and health. Abstract submissions close on May 30, 2013. Learn more...
July 18–19, 2013—Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Society for Women's Health Research, “What a Difference an X Makes” conference is designed to raise awareness about the importance of sex differences in various diseases and conditions that affect both men and women or women disproportionately. This conference will address the state-of-the-science in various scientific fields, while highlighting future research and gaps in knowledge. Abstract submissions close on June 10, 2013. Learn more...
July 21–24, 2013—Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Developed in partnership with In partnership with the Journal for Nurse Practitioners, this Contemporary Forums conference concentrates on primary care but includes a discussion of the highlights of the Affordable Care Act and their implications for providing health care and reproductive services for women, and a session by Michael Policar on contraceptive management for women with chronic medical conditions. Learn more.
July 22–26, 2013—Montréal, Québec, Canada
Annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, focusing on new basic, clinical, and/or translational research findings concerning reproduction and reproductive health. Learn more.
July 28–31, 2013—Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Designed for MDs, NPs, CNMs, PAs and RNs from women's health and family practice settings, this 11th annual conference on office gynecologyprovides an update on current guidelines on key issues, including contraceptive management, and evidence-based approaches for managing a variety of health issues women face. Includes special sessions on advances in contraception (IUDs), IUD placement training (including SKYLA) and NEXPLANON® clinical training. Learn more...
July 31–August 2, 2013—Seoul, Korea
The main theme of the MWIA Seoul 2013 is “Medical Women Advance Global Health.” Scientific sessions will cover a variety of topics including multicultural society, disaster/environment & health, aging & health, women/children & health, leadership, medicine & gender and others. Medical topics pertaining to social, political and cultural issues will be discussed. Learn more...
August 1–3, 2013—New York, New York
Sponsored by the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation and held at Columbia University. More information will be published as it becomes available. Learn more...
August 10–13, 2013—New York, New York
The theme of the 2013 Annual Meeting, “Interrogating Inequality: Linking Micro and Macro,” represents a focus on coming to grips with how inequality—the familiar processes of socioeconomic inequality but also the cross-cutting inequalities based on significant group identities, such as gender, race, ethnicity, or sexuality—is produced in contemporary societies. Learn more...
August 26–31, 2013—Busan, Korea
This conference sponsored by the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population is intended to bring together about 2,000 professionals from various disciplines from around the world to discuss global demographic and health issues. Topics are divided into 21 themes, the first of which is sexuality and reproductive health. Learn more...
September 5–6, 2013—London, United Kingdom
The 34th International Conference on Obstetrics and Gynaecology aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. Abstract submissions close on May 31, 2013. Learn more...
September 6–8, 2013—Istanbul, Turkey
Organized by the Society for Gynecologic Investigation (SGI), this conference is intended to deliver the most up-to-date and advanced "pure" scientific information for Ob/Gyn professionals. Abstract submissions close July 26, 2013. Learn more...
September 18–21, 2013—Brussels, Belgium
Designed to be a platform for extensive exchanges about many aspects of women’s health, reproductive medicine and obstetrical complications. Plenary presentations and keynote lectures on recent therapeutic achievements, present knowledge in gynecology and European medical consensus. Abstract submissions close on May 20, 2013. Learn more...
September 18–21, 2013—Chicago, Illinois
Information to come. Learn more...
September 19–21, 2013—Denver, Colorado
A three-day conference covering new research and clinical practice issues related to contraception, abortion, menopause, sexuality, and reproductive genetics, sponsored by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP). This clinical conference combines the latest research science with interactive, hands-on training and offers take-home points for immediate practice improvement. Learn more...
September 23–24, 2013—London, England
Two days of discussion and presentations on emerging technologies in international health and medicine, with an emphasis on Internet-based, social media, and mobile technologies. Collaborators: Oxford University and eHealth Unit at the University College London. Learn more...
September 24–28, 2013—San Diego, California
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Includes sections on both female and male reproductive health, an International Networking Meeting, and CMEs on contraception and HPV, among other topics. Learn more...
September 24–27, 2013—Cape Town, South Africa
This conference begins on September 24 with a student symposium designed to create an opportunity for undergraduate through postgraduate students, from across Africa and the world, to meet with each other and with experienced public health professionals. Parallel workshops will run September 24 and 25, preceding the main conference, which begins on September 26. Abstract submissions for the main conference close on May 21, 2013; abstract submissions for the student symposium close on June 28, 2013. Learn more...
September 25–27, 2013—Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The theme for the conference is “Local Solutions to Local Problems: Advancing the Evidence-Base for Repositioning Family Planning in Tanzania.” In addition to emphasizing the importance of evidence-based programming and decision-making, the theme examines the interface between researchers, practitioners and managers, and how these key stakeholders can best work together to improve access to safe and effective family planning services. Abstract submissions close on June 30, 2013. Learn more...
September 26–29, 2013—San Diego, California
An annual conference run by the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, covering current trends, research, and guidelines in a variety of areas of women’s health and designed to help nurse practitioners incorporate new diagnostic and therapeutic skills into their clinical practice. Learn more...
October 6–7, 2013—Seattle, Washington
Sponsored jointly by Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the Society of Family Planning (SFP), this new conference—now in its third year—will feature new research and clinical practice issues related to contraception, abortion, STIs, sexuality, and how to translate the best evidence into clinical practice. Learn more...
October 6–9, 2013—Sydney, Australia
This annual meeting of the International Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) brings together about 2000 delegates from around the world and offers new research presentations, invited expert lectures and workshops, and an internationally renowned faculty. Learn more and see also the list of other ISUOG meetings and courses.
October 9–12, 2013—Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This annual meeting of the American School Health Association (ASHA) is preceded by five pre-conferences on October 9, including one called “Working Upstream: Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education.” The main conference begins on October 10. Learn more...
October 12–17, 2013—Boston, Massachusetts
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s annual meeting typically brings together more than 3,000 researchers and presents new findings on in vitro fertilization, aging sperm, egg donation and other assisted reproductive technology topics. It iw being held this year jointly with the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) 21st World Congress. Tuesday, October 15, has been designated Contraception Day, with a special session on IUDs in nulliparous women and a keynote on emergency contraception. Learn more...
October 13–16, 2013—Las Vegas, Nevada
Contemporary Forums meeting. Information to come. Learn more...
October 16–19, 2013—Las Vegas, Nevada
The AUGS 34th Annual Scientific Meeting is designed for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, students, researchers, educators, and other health care professionals interested in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. New treatment techniques and developments in both surgical and non-surgical settings will be discussed and new scientific material will be presented through oral, poster, video, and tips and tricks abstracts. Learn more...
October 20–23, 2013—Bangkok, Thailand
The theme of the 23rd AOCOG 2013’s scientific programme is “Challenges in Women’s Healthcare.” The programme will cover a range of topics including maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive medicine, gynaecological oncology, general gynaecology, general obstetrics, endoscopic surgery, urogynaecology, and reproductive health. Learn more...
October 24–27, 2013—Vienna, Austria
A platform to discuss controversial issues in all fields of obstetrics, gynecology and infertility, designed to focus on clinical solutions in cases where no agreed-upon answers or consensus exist. Abstract submissions close on July 12, 2013. Learn more...
October 27–31, 2013—Chicago, Illinois
This conference will cover a variety of clinical topics and controversial issues that OB/GYNs face on a daily basis and includes presentations, debates, and hands-on workshops. Learn more...
October 31–November 2, 2013—Atlanta, Georgia
A three-day conference covering current research and recent developments in contraceptive technology. Information to come. Learn more...
November 2–6, 2013—Boston, Massachusetts
The American Public Health Association’s annual meeting—the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. Learn more...
November 10–13, 2013—Recife, Brazil
Organized by the Global Health Workforce Alliance, this conference is designed to bring together key experts, as well as frontline health workers, around the common goal of improving human resources for health to achieve the health-related Millennium Development Goals. Learn more...
November 12–15, 2013—Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Co-sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, this conference is designed to provide a platform to highlight successes that have been achieved in family planning around the world as well as hurdles that still need to be addressed. Learn more...
November 17–22, 2013—Lisbon, Portugal
Sponsored by the International Academy, Research and Industry Association, this conference is designed as a global perspective on population health, from national to cross-country approaches, multiplatform technologies, and drug design to medicine accessibility. Among the topics to be covered are health education, providing health in remote areas, ethical aspects in eHealth, availability of medication, and community health services. Abstract submissions close on June 26, 2013. Learn more...
November 21–24, 2013—Shanghai, China
Designed as a platform for world leaders and participants to conduct a discussion aimed at reaching consensus in the various fields of gynecology. Abstract submissions close on August 16, 2013. Learn more...
December 5–7, 2013—New York, New York
This ACOG postgraduate course is intended for ob-gyns, Family Medicine specialists, nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. Among others, topics will include prenatal diagnosis; obstetric infections; evaluation of abnormal Pap test results; evaluation of acute emergencies such as adnexal torsion, ectopic pregnancy, and necrotizing fasciitis; contraception; and recurrent abortion. Learn more...
December 24–25, 2013—Bangkok, Thailand
The 34th International Conference on Obstetrics and Gynaecology aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. Abstract submissions close on May 31, 2013. Learn more...
January 11–14, 2014—Manalapan, Florida
Designed for physician educators who teach medical students and residents in obstetrics and gynecology and women’s health, and others interested in ob-gyn and women’s health education. Learn more...
January 21–24, 2014—Manila, Philippines
The theme for the 7th APCRSHR is: “Examining achievements, good practices and challenges: Towards a strategic positioning of SRHR for all.” This conference will examine the region’s performance, current good practices for diverse population segments (adolescents and youth, women of reproductive age, men,and the elderly), the roles and accountability of different stakeholders, as well as lessons learned. issues and challenges in realizing the International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action, 20 years later. Abstract submission closes on June 15, 2013. Learn more...
February 3–8, 2014—New Orleans, Louisiana
THE SMFM Annual Meeting brings together physicians who have advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical, genetic, and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on both the mother and fetus. Physicians and scientists present hundreds of papers and posters on cutting-edge topics in the field of maternal-fetal medicine. Abstract submission closes on August 9, 2013. Learn more...
February 20–23, 2014—San Diego, California
The purpose of the ISSWSH Annual Meeting is to provide sexual healthcare providers, basic scientists and other sexual health professionals a forum for the communication of current knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of women’s sexual function and dysfunction, as well as education courses before and during the plenary session. Learn more...
February 26–March 1, 2014—Atlanta, Georgia
The joint Annual Meeting between the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) and the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) offers exhibits, receptions, seminars, and plenary and breakout sessions of interest to members of both organizations. Learn more...
March 5–8, 2014—Firenze, Italy
Topic areas include gynecological endocrinology, contraception, medically assisted procreation, obstetrics, gynecology, gynecological oncology,the breast, gynecological surgery, and diagnosis. Abstract submission closes on November 25, 2013 (September 29th for the Under 34 competition). Learn more...
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Photo of ANSIRH director Tracy Weitz and others at 2012 North American Forum on Family Planning courtesy Michael Rubottom Photography.
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