Build Your Clinical Skills in Menopause & Sexual Health Care
This is an introductory course designed for healthcare professionals who are new to menopause care and want to build a strong foundation in the essentials:
- Primary care providers
- OB/GYNs
- Nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Anyone seeking practical, evidence-based tools to better support patients through the menopausal transition
This course is available for in-person attendees only. There is no virtual option. Recordings will be available (but not eligible for CME credit).
Contact Leanne Johnston for questions: Leanne.Johnston@hsc.utah.edu
Save the Date
Date: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Time: 7:45 am–5 pm
Location: S.J. Quinney College of Law, Sixth Floor
383 South University Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Northeast corner of 400 South and University Street (1400 East)
About the Course
During this interactive learning experience, participants will gain up-to-date clinical guidance the following clinical skill sets:
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Diagnosing and managing menopause-related symptoms
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Hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options
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Whole-person approaches to midlife health
Faculty experts will present real-world cases, emerging research, and ready-to-use strategies you can immediately apply in your practice. Attendees will leave with improved confidence, actionable clinical skills, and a deeper understanding of the complex health needs of women in midlife. Whether you're refining your current knowledge or building a stronger foundation in menopause care, this course offers valuable insights that enhance the quality of care you provide.
What to Expect Day Of the Course
- We will provide you with breakfast and lunch.
- Parking is free.
- This course is free to attend thanks to a generous grant from the Marriott Daughters Foundation.
Course Agenda
| 7:45–8 am | WELCOM & OPENING REMARKS — Camille Moreno, DO, MSCP |
| 8–8:30 am |
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Essentials: A Modern Guide to MHT and HRT Camille Moreno, DO, MSCP, Speaker |
| 8:30–8:45 am | Q&A |
| 8:45–9:15 am |
Optimizing Bone Health: Contemporary Approaches to Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Vishnu Sundaresh, MD, CCD, Speaker |
| 9:15–9:30 am | Q&A |
| 9:30–9:40 am | Morning Break |
| 9:50–10:20 am |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Midlife: Diagnostic Strategies and Clinical Management Howard Sharp, MD, Speaker |
| 10:20–10:35 am | Q&A |
| 10:35–11:05 am |
Contraception in the Perimenopausal Transition: Evidence-Based Options and Innovations Katie Ward, PhD, WHNP, Speaker |
| 11:05–11:20 am | Q&A |
| 11:20 am–12:30 pm |
LUNCH & FEATURED PRESENTATION: From Naturopathy to 'Hormone Clinics (This session is not CME eligible.) Molly Beck, DNP, WHNP, MSCP, Speaker |
| 12:30–1 pm |
Cardiometabolic Shifts in Midlife Tanya Wilcox, MD, Speaker |
| 1–1:15 pm | Q&A |
| 1:15–1:45 pm |
Weight Management in Midlife Juliana Simonetti, MD, Speaker |
| 1:45–2 pm | Q&A |
| 2–2:20 pm | Afternoon Break |
| 2:20–2:50 pm |
Mood Disorders in Midlife Carlie Benson, MD, Speaker |
| 2:50–3:05 pm | Q&A |
| 3:05–3:35 pm |
Sexual Health and Dysfunction in Midlife Anna Nash, PhD, PA-C, MSCP, Speaker |
| 3:35–3:50 pm | Q&A |
| 3:50–4:10 pm | CLOSING REMARKS, KEY TAKEAWAYS, & COURSE EVALUATION — Camille Moreno, DO, MSCP |
Accreditation: The University of Utah School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit: The University of Utah School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of _6.75_ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Passport: The CME credits that physicians earn from this activity will be submitted to ACCME's CME Passport, a free, centralized web application where you can create a personalized account to view, track, and generate transcripts of your reported CME credit. Please contact UUCME (CME.Office@hsc.utah.edu) with any questions.
All attendees are encouraged to use the CME system to claim their attendance. Physicians will be awarded AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTMall other professions will be awarded attendance at a CME event credit that they may use for their re-credentialing purposes. Nurses seeking contact hours must claim through the CME system. All users will be able to print or save certificates. For questions regarding the CME system, please contact the UUCME Office. For questions regarding re-credentialing process or requirements, please contact your re-credentialing organization.
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