Program

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Session Time  Session Location
9:00 am - 9:15 am

Introduction and Welcome

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
9:15 am - 9:25 am

SexMed 101 - The Basics of Female Sexual Medicine: Terminology and Anatomy

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF

South/Center Ballroom
9:25 am - 9:40 am

Introduction to Sex Research

Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
9:40 am - 10:20 am

Epidemiology and Identification

Sharon Parish, MD, IF, NCMP 

South/Center Ballroom
10:20 am - 10:30 am Q&A South/Center Ballroom
10:30 am - 10:50 am Break with Exhibitors Ballroom Foyer
10:50 am - 11:05 am

Screening and Diagnosis of HSDD

Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
11:05 am - 11:20 am

Central Mechanisms of HSDD

Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
11:20 am - 11:45 am

Sex Therapies for HSDD

Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
11:45 am - 12:00 pm Q&A South/Center Ballroom
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch  
1:15 pm - 1:50 pm

Hormonal Agents for HSDD

Sharon Parish, MD, IF, NCMP 

South/Center Ballroom
1:50 pm - 2:30 pm

Central Agents for HSDD

James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF, FACOG 

South/Center Ballroom
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Q&A South/Center Ballroom
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Arousal and Orgasm: Evaluation and Diagnosis

Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS, FACOG, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Arousal and Orgasm: Psychologic Treatment

Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
3:20 pm - 3:45 pm

Arousal and Orgasm: Physiologic Treatment

Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
3:45 pm - 3:55 pm Q&A  
3:55 pm - 4:15 pm Break with Exhibitors Ballroom Foyer
4:15 pm - 4:35 pm

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)

Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
4:35 pm - 5:15 pm

Clinical Cases

04:35 PM – 04:45 PM
HSDD Behavioral
Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 

04:45 PM – 04:55 PM
HSDD Hormone
Sharon Parish, MD, IF, NCMP

04:55 PM – 5:05 PM
Arousal Case
Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS, FACOG, IF 

05:05 PM – 05:15 PM
PGAD
Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm Q&A South/Center Ballroom
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Welcome Reception with Exhibitors  

Friday, October 8, 2021

Session Time Session Location
7:15 am - 8:15 am Breakfast  
8:30 am - 8:35 am

Housekeeping and Announcements

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
8:35 am - 12:00 pm

Sexual Pain Mini-Course

08:35 AM – 09:25 AM
Epidemiology, Anatomy, Physical Exam and Lab Testing
Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

09:25 AM – 9:55 AM
Vulvodynia Algorithmic Approach
Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

9:55 AM – 10:15 AM
Q&A

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break with Exhibitors

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM
Vulvar Dermatoses 
Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

10:55 AM – 11:15AM
Vulvodynia: Differential Beyond the Vestibule
Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
Physical Therapy
Tara Sullivan, PT, PRPC, WCS, IF 

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
Q&A

South/Center Ballroom
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch  
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Estrogen and Progestogen

James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF, FACOG 

South/Center Ballroom
2:00 pm - 2:35 pm

GSM Evaluation and Therapy

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
2:35 pm - 2:45 pm Q&A South/Center Ballroom
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break with Exhibitors Ballroom Foyer
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Breakouts - Assigned Rotating Groups
(25-minute rotations)

 
 

Breakout Room 1

Basic Cases
Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF
James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF, FACOG

South/Center Ballroom
 

Breakout Room 2

Vestibulodynia Algorithm
Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

Rio Verde
 

Breakout Room 3

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF
Tara Sullivan, PT, PRPC, WCS, IF

Sonora
 

Breakout Room 4

Objective Structured Clinical Examination #1
Sue W. Goldstein, BA, CCRC, CSE, IF 
Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 
Sharon Parish, MD, IF, NCMP 
Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS, FACOG, IF 

San Carlos

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Session Time  Session Location
7:15 am - 8:15 am Breakfast  
8:30 am - 8:40 am

Housekeeping and ISSWSH Fellowship

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 
Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
8:40 am - 9:00 am

Common OB/GYN Conditions and Sexual Health

Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS, FACOG, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Family Planning, Contraception and Sexual Health

Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS, FACOG, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
9:30 am - 9:45 am Q&A South/Center Ballroom
9:45 am - 10:15 am Break with Exhibitors Ballroom Foyer
10:15 am - 10:35 am 

Advancing Sexual Health Equity for Women of Color

Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, MSc, FACOG, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
10:35 am - 10:55 am

Depression and Sexual Disorders

Sharon Parish, MD, IF, NCMP 

South/Center Ballroom
10:55 am - 11:15 am

Sexual Fluidity

Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
11:15 am - 11:40 am

Sexual Health of Vulnerable Populations

Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, MSc, FACOG, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
11:40 am - 12:00 pm Q&A South/Center Ballroom
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch  
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Quiz and Review of Key Medical Treatments

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
1:45 pm - 2:05 pm

Future Treatments

James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF, FACOG 

South/Center Ballroom
2:05 pm - 2:30 pm

Business of Sexual Medicine: Coding and Billing

Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Q&A and Final Remarks South/Center Ballroom
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break with Exhibitors Ballroom Foyer
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Breakouts - Assigned Rotating Groups
(25-minute rotations)

 
 

Breakout Room 1

Objective Structured Clinical Examination #2
Sue W. Goldstein, BA, CCRC, CSE, IF 
Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, IF 
Sharon Parish, MD, IF, NCMP 
Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

San Carlos
 

Breakout Room 2

Cancer and Sex
Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS, FACOG, IF 
James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF, FACOG

South/Center Ballroom
 

Breakout Room 3

Lubricants and Devices
Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

Rio Verde
 

Breakout Room 4

Female Genital Cutting
Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, MSc, FACOG, IF 

Sonora

Vulvoscopy Course Program - Sunday, October 10, 2021

Session Time  Session Location
7:00 am - 7:30 am Breakfast  
7:30 am - 7:40 am

Overview

Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
7:40 am - 8:10 am

Embryology, Anatomy and Role of the Vulva

Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
8:10 am - 8:20 am Q&A South/Center Ballroom
8:20 am - 9:20 am

Advanced Vulvar Dermatology 

Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
9:20 am - 9:30 am Q&A South/Center Ballroom
9:30 am - 9:45 am Break Ballroom Foyer
9:45 am - 10:10 am

Vaginitis

Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
10:10 am - 10:55 am

Introduction to Procedures of the Vulva and Pelvic Floor: Biopsy, Injections, Clitoral Adhesions

Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 

South/Center Ballroom
10:55 am - 11:10 am Q&A South/Center Ballroom
11:10 am - 11:20 am Break Ballroom Foyer
11:20 am - 1:00 pm

Hands-on Experience with Colposcopes Breakouts
Assigned Rotating Groups (30-minute rotations)

 
  Breakout Room 1
Sexual Medical Diagnostics: With a Focus on Atrophy
Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF 
Rio Verde
  Breakout Room 2
Procedures (trigger point injections, lysis of adhesions)
Rachel S. Rubin, MD, IF 
Sonora
  Breakout Room 3
Biopsy
Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF 
San Carlos

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