Obstetrics and Gynecology Update 2026: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?

Join us for an engaging and practical OBGYN CME conference designed to keep clinicians at the forefront of Reproductive healthcare. This program will highlight the latest evidence and clinical updates across a range of important topics, including complex contraception, gynecologic surgery, cancer prevention, and menopausal care. Expert faculty will share insights on managing both common and complex conditions in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on translating new data into everyday clinical practice. Through concise, evidence-based lectures, participants will gain practical strategies for improving patient care across the reproductive lifespan. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to enhance surgical decision-making, strengthen patient counseling, and implement clinical protocols that improve outcomes for diverse patient populations. Whether you are looking to refine your approach to chronic conditions in pregnancy, stay current on updates in reproductive health, or incorporate new guidelines into practice, this conference will provide the knowledge and confidence to elevate your everyday care.

DOWNLOAD THE COURSE BROCHURE MAILER HERE FOR THE AGENDA AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

1. Apply the most updated recommendations for HPV-based cervical cancer screening
2. Use best practice for management of pelvic floor dysfunction
3. Apply current guidelines to the management of breakthrough bleeding associated with hormonal contraceptive methods
4. Describe an evidence-based approach to the newest tests available for testing following fetal demise
5. Assess patients for factors that may impact Obstetric anesthetic planning and perioperative risk.
6. Describe recent updates in evidence-based contraceptive care and guideline recommendations.
7. Counsel patients on evidence-based management of menopausal symptoms, distinguishing current evidence from common misconceptions and misinformation.
8. Analyze survivorship challenges and long-term health risks in patients with hereditary gynecologic cancers.
9. Implement evidence-based decision-making when counseling patients on surgical options for infertility.
10. Integrate current obstetric recommendations on glucose monitoring, pharmacologic therapy, and multidisciplinary care into clinical practice

Course Number: MOB27001

UCSF has transitioned to a new attendee and course portal called CloudCME for all courses happening in 2026 onwards. An account in the UCSF CE Portal is required to register. Click SIGN IN in the menu bar and enter your email address or UCSF MyAccess credentials to complete your profile and continue with registration. Your profile must include your degree and profession to be able to claim credit.

Additional Fees or Information:

Registration will close on 11/06/2026 at 12:00PM Pacific Time.  

Course information and Zoom links will be sent to registered and paid attendees one week prior to the course date.

Onsite and Remote Learning Options:
The course will be offered as a live conference. Registrants have the option to attend in person or to tune in remotely via zoom live stream during programming hours (Pacific Time). Login instructions along with the digital syllabus will be shared with attendees before the meeting. Included in your registration fee is access to the course recordings on demand after the conference and for 30 days after the course. You must tune in to the live conference (in person or remotely) to claim CME.

In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: UCSF Office of CME designates this live Activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1™ Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the the credit commensurate to their participation in the activity.

Advance Practice Registered Nurses and Registered Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.

California Pharmacists: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA category 1 Credit^TM. If you are a pharmacist in another state, you should check with your state board for approval of this credit.

California Psychologists: The California Board of Psychology recognizes and accepts for continuing education credit courses that are provided by entities approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM is acceptable to meeting the CE requirements for the California Board of Psychology. Providers in other states should check with their state boards for acceptance of CME credit.

Pharmacotherapeutic Credit: For the purposes of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.  Nurses should claim 0.1 CEUs for each contact hour of participation in designated pharmacotherapeutic continuing education.

This course offers up to 6.75 pharmacotherapeutic credits.

ACOG Credit: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned up to 22.75 cognate credits to this program.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing at least 30 days before the conference start date will receive a refund of registration fees minus a [10%] administrative fee. Requests received between 30 days and 14 days before the start date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date. Please send cancellation requests through our Refund Request form.
 
UCSF Office of CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets, hotel penalties, or other related personal expenses.

Accessibility Statement
UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please submit a learner support ticket as soon as possible.

UCSF Land Acknowledgment Statement
We would like to acknowledge the Ramaytush Ohlone people, who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Ramaytush Ohlone elders, past, present, and future, who call this place, the land that UCSF sits upon, their home. We are proud to continue their tradition of coming together and growing as a community. We thank the Ramaytush Ohlone community for their stewardship and support, and we look forward to strengthening our ties as we continue our relationship of mutual respect and understanding.

For more information, visit https://opportunity.ucsf.edu/initiatives/ucsf-land-acknowledgment.

Join Us In SF's Japantown in 2026 - We Can't Wait to See You There!

Same great education, exciting new location for 2026 -

Join us this fall in one of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods at the beautifully reimagined Hotel Kabuki!

Conference Location for On-Site Learning

Located in the heart of historic Japantown, Hotel Kabuki blends modern comfort with serene Japanese-inspired design. This brand new conference location offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy a dedicated and personal conference area, thoughtfully designed guest rooms, tranquil garden spaces, and inviting indoor-outdoor gathering areas—perfect for networking, reflection, and relaxation between sessions.

Step just outside the hotel to experience the vibrant energy of Japantown, one of only three remaining Japantowns in the United States. Explore unique boutiques, authentic Japanese dining, artisanal cafes, and the lively Japan Center malls—all within walking distance. From peaceful strolls through nearby parks to discovering cultural landmarks and culinary gems, the neighborhood offers a rich and memorable San Francisco experience.

Save the date and plan to join colleagues for an engaging educational program in a setting that combines the academic excellence of UCSF with the cultural charm of SF's Japantown! We can't wait to see you there!

Hotel Kabuki
1625 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922 - 3200

[email protected]

https://www.hyatt.com/jdv-by-hyatt/en-US/sfojd-jdv-hotel-kabuki

Room Block Rate: $299/night (exclusive of taxes; destination fee waived)

Reservation Cutoff Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 or until room block is filled.

Please Note: The room block has been filled and the room block rate may no longer be available. The hotel has provided a discount for any bookings: Please vist this hotel site to book your room at a discounted rate instead. The discount will automatically apply off the hotel's current room rates.

By staying at the host hotel, you help UCSF meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable.

Hotel Parking

Please visit the hotel's website for their parking options: https://www.hyatt.com/jdv-by-hyatt/en-US/sfojd-jdv-hotel-kabuki/parking-and-transportation

Public Transportation

BART
Hotel Kabuki is located in San Francisco’s Japantown neighborhood and is not directly served by BART trains. Attendees traveling by BART can connect to Muni buses for the final portion of their trip.

From Powell Street BART Station, walk to Geary Street and take the 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid westbound toward Japantown. Exit near Geary Boulevard and Laguna/Webster/Fillmore Streets and walk approximately one block to Hotel Kabuki.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
BART provides direct service from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Take a San Francisco-bound BART train to Powell Street Station, then connect to the 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid toward Japantown.

From Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Take the BART Oakland Airport Connector to Coliseum Station and transfer to a San Francisco-bound BART train. Continue to downtown San Francisco and connect to Muni for Japantown.

Muni Bus Service

The following Muni routes provide convenient access to Hotel Kabuki:

• 38 Geary – Frequent service along Geary Boulevard between downtown San Francisco and the Richmond District, with stops near Japantown.

• 38R Geary Rapid – Rapid service along the Geary corridor with stops near Japantown.

• 22 Fillmore – Convenient for attendees traveling from areas including the Marina, Mission, Castro, and Mission Bay. Exit near Fillmore and Geary/Sutter and walk to the hotel.

Trip Planning

For current schedules, fares, service alerts, and real-time directions, attendees may use:

• SFMTA/Muni Trip Planner

• BART Trip Planner

• Google Maps – Transit Directions

• Transit App

Routes and schedules are subject to change. Attendees are encouraged to check current transit information before traveling.

Air Travel

United Airlines

We are pleased to partner with United Airlines® for travel to our upcoming event.

• To make flight reservations online please enter discount code ZRMC505963

• MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings? discount code.

You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel and enter the code above.

Booking fees are waived for United Meeting reservations.
International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

This UCSF continuing education activity was planned and developed to: uphold academic standards to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor; adhere to requirements to protect health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and, include a mechanism to inform learners when unapproved or unlabeled uses of therapeutic products or agents are discussed or referenced.

UCSF adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including content planners, reviewers, authors, presenters, moderators, panelists, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Tushani Dimantha Illangasekare, MD, OBGYN
Associate Professor
UCSF

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anna Altshuler, MD, MPH
Associate Profession
Ucsf

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Rebecca Amirault, CNM
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Sloane Berger-Chen, MD
Clinical Professor
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Adam Bonnington, MD
MoZaic Care, Inc

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Katherine Brown, MD
Associate Professor
University of California, San Francisco

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lee may Chen, MD
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Emma Chew Murphy, MD, Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Heather Greenwood, MD
Professor of Radiology (Breast)
UCSF School of Medicine

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Hologic, Inc.

Daniel Grossman, MD
Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
University of California San Francisco

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Joie Guner, MD
UCSF

Faculty

Brittany Harrison, MD
Interventional Radiologist
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kristin Harter, PharmD
UCSF/ZSFG

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Nazaneen Homaifar, MD, MBA
Dr.
self-employed

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Edward Hsiao, MD, PhD
Univ. of California San Francisco

Faculty

Grant or research support-Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.|Grant or research support-Ashibio|Consulting Fee-9Sigma (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Mirum|Grant or research support-Ascendis

Traci Ito, MD
Associate Professor
UCSF

Faculty

Robyn Lamar, MD, MPH
Dr.
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Hayley Miller, MD, MD
University of California, San Francisco

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Caitlyn E Painter, DO, FACOG, FACOG, URPS
Dr
UCSF

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Intuitive Surgical (Relationship has ended)

Liina Poder, MD
Director of Ultrasound
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Melissa Rosenstein, MD, MS
Dr.
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Tami Rowen, MD
UCSF

Faculty

George Sawaya, MD
Professor
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kristan Schiele, MD
University of California at San Francisco

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Dominika Seidman, MD, MA
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Carlin Senter, MD
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Nasim Sobhani, MD
University of California, San Francisco

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Megan Swanson, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
UCSF

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Merck (Any division) (Relationship has ended)

Sara Whetstone, MD
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jennifer Woodbury, MD, MBA
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ophelia Yin, MD
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jia jia Zhang, MD
UCSF

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

EXHIBITORS WELCOME! 

Registration is a 2-step process this year - you must complete both of the steps to secure your space. 

The formal letter of request can be found here and the course brochure/agenda can be found here. The W-9 form is at the bottom of this page.

1. Please download and email a signed copy of the Exhibitor Agreement to [email protected].

2. Please find our exhibitor package below and click the Exhibit at this Event button at the bottom of the page to register. Please Note: You will need to create an account with CloudCME if you haven't already.

Term & Conditions

UCSF Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to deny any application. UCSF OCME will acknowledge exhibitor(s) support in course materials as permissible by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Exhibitors/Vendors may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CME activity. CME activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, breakout rooms, and laboratory areas. 

Exhibitors and UCSF OCME agree to abide by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above-stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibiting company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit fees will be allowed. 

Payment Deadline & Late Fee Policy

Exhibitor payment is due in full by the deadline listed on program materials (webpage and exhibitor agreement form). A $500 late fee will apply to any payments received after the posted deadline. 

To avoid a late fee and ensure participation, proof of payment (such as a check copy, electronic payment confirmation, or remittance advice) must be submitted by the deadline. 

Please note that exhibit placement and promotional benefits are not guaranteed until full payment and proof of payment are received. 

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for cancellations of exhibit registrations. 

Payment must be received prior to the event. 

Download a copy of UCSF’s payment information: UCSF W9 

For information about commercial support opportunities, please contact:  [email protected]