Calendar of events

2013: May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

2014: January | February | March


ANSIRH director Tracy Weitz and others at 2012 North American Forum on Family Planning

Upcoming abstract deadlines

2013

May

First Global Conference on Contraception, Reproductive and Sexual Health

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...

Women Deliver 2013

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...

RJ | A3inA2 | 2013—Reproductive Justice: Activists, Advocates, Academics in Ann Arbor

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...

58th American College of Nurse-Midwives
Annual Meeting & Exhibition

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...

World Congress on Building Consensus out of Controversies in Gynecology, Infertility and Perinatology (BCGIP-COGI)

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

From the Ground Up: Working Locally to Restore Insurance Coverage for Abortion Care (webinar)

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...

Annual Clinical Meeting 2013:
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

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...

Global Health Metrics & Evaluation Conference

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...

11th World Congress of Perinatal Medicine

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...

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress 2013

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

29th Annual Meeting of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

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.

International Conference on Women's Studies

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...

What a Difference an X Makes:
The State of Women’s Health Research

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...

Hot Topics in Primary Care

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.

SSR 46th Annual Meeting—Reproductive Health: Nano to Global

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.

Office Gynecology

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...

29th International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association

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

AAOGF Scholar Retreat

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...

American Sociological Association 2013 Annual Meeting

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...

The XXVII IUSSP International Population Conference

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

ICOG 2013:
International Conference on Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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...

Innovations in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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...

10th Congress of the European Society of Gynecology (ESG)

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...

2013 Annual Meeting:
American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society

September 18–21, 2013—Chicago, Illinois

Information to come. Learn more...

Reproductive Health 2013

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...

Medicine 2.0’13: 6th World Congress on Social Media, Mobile Apps, and Internet/Web 2.0 in Health, Medicine and Biomedical Research

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...

AAFP Scientific Assembly

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...

Africa’s Public Health Legacy—Beyond the MDGs: 9th Public Health Association of South Africa conference and inaugural conference of the African Federation of Public Health Associations

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...

Tanzania National Family Planning Conference

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...

16th Annual NPWH Premier Women’s Healthcare Conference

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

North American Forum on Family Planning

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...

23rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

ASHA 87th Annual School Health Conference:
Charting a New Course for School Health

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...

69th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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...

Women’s Health and OB/GYN Nursing

October 13–16, 2013—Las Vegas, Nevada

Contemporary Forums meeting. Information to come. Learn more...

American Urogynecologic Society 34th Annual Scientific Meeting

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...

23rd Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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...

18th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI)

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...

2013 Fall Conference:
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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...

Contraceptive Technology

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

APHA 141st Annual Meeting and Exposition—
Think Global, Act Local: Best Practices Around the World.

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...

Third Global Forum on Human Resources for Health

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...

2013 International Conference on Family Planning:
Full Access, Full Choice

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...

GLOBAL HEALTH 2013: The Second International Conference on Global Health Challenges

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...

5th Asia Pacific Congress on Building Consensus out of Controversies in Gynecology, Infertility and Perinatology (BCGIP-COGI)

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

Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology—2013

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...

ICOG 2013: International Conference on Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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...

2014

January

2014 APGO Martin L. Stone, MD, Faculty Development Seminar—"The Path to Wellness: A Medical Education Checkup"

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...

7th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights 

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

The Pregnancy Meeting:
34th Annual Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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...

International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: 2014 Annual Meeting

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...

CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting: Signs of Progress in Women's Health Education

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

16th World Congress of Gynecological Endocrinology

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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