Learning Objectives:
1) Learners will learn to identify and classify the various symptoms associated with menopause, including physical, psychological, and sexual health symptoms, and understand their impact on women’s overall well-being.
2) Learners will assess and compare different treatment options available for managing menopausal symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), non-hormonal pharmacologic treatments and lifestyle modifications, to develop individualized management plans.
3) Learners will analyze and recognize the latest clinical guidelines regarding the appropriate use, risks, and benefits of HRT, enabling them to counsel patients on whether HRT is a suitable option based on their specific health profiles.
4) Learners will explore the psychological and social aspects of menopause, including the potential for depression and anxiety, and discuss strategies to support mental health and improve quality of life for menopausal patients.
Accreditation Statements:
The VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.