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Spotlight on HT Counseling
Videotaped during the NAMS 2008 Annual Meeting in Orlando, �Dialogues in Menopause Management: Facilitating Counseling About Hormone Therapy� is now available as a CME Spotlight Program on Medscape.com. The expert panel discussing individual case studies and methods to explain risk was made up of:
Wulf H. Utian, MD, PhD, DSc(Med); Elizabeth Contestabile, RN, BScN; Bruce Ettinger, MD; and
Peter F. Schnatz, DO, FACOG. This activity is part of a NAMS/Medscape series on counseling patients about hormones and is ranked among the Top 10 women�s health activities on Medscape for 2008.
Highlights of Course on Breast Care
"Comprehensive Breast Care: An Update for the Menopause Practitioner" was a widely attended pre-meeting course at the 2008 NAMS Annual Meeting in Orlando. If you missed it, here's your second chance to take a peek via these live videotaped highlights culled by the four expert speakers: Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MSc, MPH; Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS; Jules H. Sumkin, DO, FACR; and Victor G. Vogel, MD, MHS.
New Year�s Resolution:
Attend the NAMS 2009 Annual Meeting
 Resolve that 2009 will be the year that you must attend the NAMS Annual Meeting, convening September 30-October 3 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA. In addition to the spectacular venue, the scientific program (planned on the theme of "A New Experience: Bringing Technology to Menopausal Health") with great speakers debating controversial topics is sure to engage all attendees. "We promise you cutting-edge scientific information, clinical pearls, and unsurpassed networking opportunities," said Dr. Leon Speroff,
Chair of the Scientific Program Committee.
Submit Your Research for Presentation
All are invited and encouraged to share their work in the field of menopause by submitting scientific abstracts to be considered for presentation at the NAMS 2009 Annual Meeting. Submit your abstracts through the NAMS Web site between January 15 and
April 30.
Display Your Proficiency by Earning the NAMS Menopause Practitioner Credential
 NAMS encourages all members who are licensed healthcare professionals to earn this prestigious credential. The 100-item multiple choice competency examination will be held in 12 US cities and Toronto, Canada, on May 16 and just prior to the NAMS Annual Meeting in San Diego on September 30. Make your plans today!
2009 Dues Now Owed
"Don't miss out on all your NAMS member benefits," said
Dr. Diane Pace, Chair of the Membership Committee. "Make sure you pay your 2009 dues as soon as possible."
Time to Enhance Your Patient Education Inventory
Start the new year right with an order for helpful patient educational materials from NAMS. They will save you counseling time worth far more than the cost of the materials.
Thanks So Much for Your Support
"The NAMS Foundation is sincerely grateful for your financial support during 2008," said Foundation President, Dr. Wulf Utian. "In these tough economic times, we need not only your membership and involvement in NAMS activities and initiatives, but also your donations. Working together, we�ll make a difference in millions of women's lives."
NAMS Spotlight on New Therapies
By popular request, NAMS provides ongoing information regarding new therapeutic options in menopause management. Note, however, that this mention does not imply endorsement. Click to see this month�s highlights.
Back Issues of Flashes®
Back issues of the Flashes® e-newsletter are available for viewing on the NAMS Web site.
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