Dear Colleagues, For more than 20 years, the Contraceptive Technology: Quest for Excellence conference has been the "go-to" meeting for the most current, evidence-based information on contraception management, and this year's program will continue to live up to its reputation. During "CT 2012" we will tackle a number of challenging issues: What's the latest on Emergency Contraception? … you will be VERY surprised. Must clinicians perform a list of screening measures at specific intervals or are some considered obsolete these days? Is the WHO criteria written for global audiences really the best guidance on contraceptives for women with medical conditions? The speakers at this year's conference will bring cut-to-the-chase information that may just shake up the way you've been practicing. Dr. Robert Hatcher will share with us his top 10 favorite contraceptive management questions gleaned from his website … our guess is, many of these are your questions, too. Dr. Michael Policar is sifting through the evidence – noting which is weak and which is strong – to cull the preventive medical measures that have proven themselves from those that arise primarily from strong opinion and high hopes. And Dr. Carrie Cwiak will take a closer look at obesity and contraceptive effectiveness ... again, a growing body of evidence is helping us shape our care in this area. What is riskier for STI/HIV – unintended pregnancy or hormonal contraception? Dr. Ward Cates tackles that more recent debate. And Dr. Anita Nelson addresses some surprising new findings about oral contraceptives and takes a look at some of the new pill formulations. You'll hear the pearls and data, share your war stories and ask your burning questions during the interactive Concurrent Sessions. And don't miss the Preconferences, great opportunities to gain new knowledge and earn additional CE credit. The authors of Contraceptive Technology and the team at Contemporary Forums welcome you to our most exciting agenda yet. See you there! The Authors of Contraceptive Technology Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH Willard Cates, Jr., MD, MPH Deborah Kowal, MA, PA Anita L. Nelson, MD Michael S. Policar, MD, MPH James Trussell, PhD Program Coordinator Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP Vice President, Program Development Contemporary Forums Who Should Attend? Physicians Nurse Practitioners Nurse-Midwives Registered Nurses Physician Assistants Public Health Professionals Researchers Health Educators … and anyone else interested in contraception and women's health care. What You Will Learn This program will enable you to better: Discuss current research and recent developments in contraceptive technology. Fine-tune your contraceptive management skills, appropriately incorporating contemporary guidelines. Examine screening and clinical management of common and complex challenges in women's health and primary care, including abnormal vaginal bleeding, sexuality concerns, chronic pelvic pain, menopause symptoms and others. Analyze the data related to adolescent use of long-acting reversible contraception and examine options and barriers in your practice to implement recommended practice. Discuss preventive health screening, differentiating the "musts" from the "shoulds." Endorsed By: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals American College of Nurse-Midwives Emory University Family Planning Program Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health Planned Parenthood of Georgia Conference Endorsements Members and employees of the endorsing organizations listed on the brochure cover may take a $25 discount on the full tuition price for the complete Main Conference (limit of one organizational discount per person). Proof of your affiliation must accompany your registration and no endorsement discounts will be given after registrations have been received. Students do not qualify for the endorsement discount. Join ARHP now and qualify for a tuition discount. When you call (202) 466-3825 now to join, you will be given a membership number. Simply note this membership number on your conference Registration Form and receive the $25 Main Conference tuition discount. Pls call Contemporary Forums at 800-377-7707, fax us at 800-329-9923 or by email at info@cforums.com See you there! Conference date: Nov 1-3, 2012 Venue: Hyatt Regency Atlanta Location: Atlanta, GA $425 - early registration (US Dollars)