International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health

International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
2013 Annual Meeting
February 28 – March 3, 2013
InterContinental New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Program Schedule | Online Registration | Downloadable Registration Brochure

HOTEL INFORMATION

InterContinental New Orleans
444 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Main: (504) 525-5566
Fax: (504) 585-4350
Website: www.intercontinental.com
Room Rate: $179.00
Hotel Deadline: February 4, 2013
Reservations: (800) 235-4670

Room Rate
ISSWSH has negotiated a discounted rate of $179.00 plus tax (currently 13%) at the InterContinental New Orleans. There is an additional charge of $2.00 per room, per night occupancy fee.

Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the ISSWSH group rate is February 4, 2013. ISSWSH encourages you to make your reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sellout before this date. After this date, reservations will be accepted based on availability and higher rates may apply.

Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (800) 235-4670 or visiting the website at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ISSWSH2012. Please reference ISSWSH to receive the discounted rate.

Hotel Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A credit card is required to guarantee the room. Cancellations may be made 72-hours prior to arrival.

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information
New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 14 miles from the InterContinental New Orleans or 30 minutes by car.

Taxi Cab Services
Several taxi companies operate at the New Orleans International Airport:

Checker Yellow: (504) 943-2411
Coleman Cab: (504) 586-0222
United Cabs Co: (504) 522-9771

Taxi rates for a one-way transfer to the hotel cost approximately $33.00. Taxis are a flat rate of $33 for one or two people or $15 per person for three or four.

Rental Car Information
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the ISSWSH meeting. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use the code “J901055” to receive the discounted rates.

Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in the Central Business District for $20.00 (per person, one-way) or $38.00 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Call (866) 596-2699 or go to www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more details or to make a reservation.

Parking
The InterContinental Hotels & Resorts offers self parking for $7.00 – $20.00 per day and valet parking for $32.00 per day. Please note that rates are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee Includes:

Entrance to scientific sessions
Breakfasts
One ticket to the Welcome Reception
One ticket to the Farewell Reception

Early Registration Deadline
Meeting registration forms must be received by the ISSWSH Executive Office by 2/4/13 to receive the discounted early registration rate. All forms received after this deadline will be assessed the regular registration fee.

Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the ISSWSH Executive Office by 1/31/13. All refund requests will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 1/31/13.

Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-7225.

Questions
Please feel free to contact the ISSWSH Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: info@isswsh.org

Educational Needs

The purpose of this CME program is to provide primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, psychologists and other sexual health professionals with expert consensus on current female sexual medicine evaluation and therapeutic strategies.

Female sexual problems are common in medical practice, and state of the art diagnostic and management strategies are available for women. More than 40% of female respondents in a national survey of women in heterosexual relationships reported sexual problems. The results of this study also revealed that 64% experienced desire difficulty; 35% experienced orgasm difficulty; 31% experienced arousal difficulty; 26% experienced sexual pain; and 62 – 89% had problems persisting for at least several months, of which 25 – 28% persisted for six months or more. Only 15% of women with a sexual problem during the postnatal period reported discussing it with a healthcare professional. Educating physicians and other healthcare providers in interpersonal and communication skills are the basics for sexual history-assessment and the management of female sexual dysfunction.

Educational Objectives

Interpret the current state of the art knowledge in epidemiology, physiology and pathophysiology of female sexual function and dysfunction.
Assess female sexual dysfunction using history and physical, psychometrically validated inventories, blood tests, neurological and blood flow testing.
Apply medical and surgical treatments available for women with sexual dysfunction presenting in a community setting.
Distinguish when to treat the woman with sexual dysfunction in the office and when to refer her to a psychologist, physical therapist or sexual medicine physician.

CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Legal Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. The American College of Legal Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Legal Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conflict Resolution Statement

The American College of Legal Medicine CME Office has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.

AASECT Accreditation

This activity meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 25.50 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

NPWH Accreditation Statement

This activity has been evaluated and approved by the Continuing Education Approval Program of the National Association of Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health for 25.50 contact hours of continuing education credit including 2.75 contact hours of pharmacology credit. NPWH Activity no. 13-01.

Each participant should claim only those contact hours that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

MFCC and/or LCSW Accreditation for the State of California

This activity meets the qualifications for a maximum of 25.50 hours of continuing education (CE) credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. ISSWSH is a board-approved provider for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE 4855). Attendees who reside in a state other than California should inquire with their state board regarding acceptance of California accreditation.

General Disclaimer of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health

The statements and opinions contained in this program are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. The appearance of the advertisements is not a warranty, endorsement or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The content of this publication may contain discussion of off label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.

Special Assistance

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call (847) 517-7225 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.

General Disclaimer

The statements and opinions contained in this program are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the ISSWSH. The appearance of the advertisements is not a warranty, endorsement, or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality, or safety. The content of this publication may contain discussion of off-label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. The ISSWSH disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.

Special Assistance

Sponsorship & Exhibition
The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health provides numerous opportunities for companies to support the field of women’s sexual health. Opportunities for industry sponsored symposia, as well as, exhibit booths are available.

If you are interested in being a part of this meeting, please contact Donna Kelly at the ISSWSH office at (847) 517-7225.