2026 Advances in Women's Health
The 2026 Advances in Women's Health Conference
Omni Downtown
1300 Houston StFort Worth,, TX 76102
The 2026 Advances in Women's Health Conference brings together distinguished professionals, researchers, and industry leaders for an exceptional gathering focused on advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in our field.
This year's conference will be held in Fort Worth, Texas from October 1–4, 2026, offering attendees access to world-class facilities, expert presentations, and valuable networking opportunities in a professional and welcoming environment.
Our comprehensive program features keynote addresses, research presentations, interactive sessions, and structured networking events designed to facilitate meaningful professional connections and knowledge exchange.
Up to 27 CME Credits
Experience Fort Worth with ACOOG!
Fort Worth is known as Cowtown. It blends Old West roots with a safe, walkable downtown and a world-class arts district. Here are local favorites to fill your free time.
Old West & the Stockyards
A National Historic District with brick streets, shops, saloons, and the twice-daily Fort Worth Herd cattle drive at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. The Cowtown Coliseum hosts weekend rodeos.
131 E Exchange Ave · about 10 minutes north of downtown
View map ›Cultural District
About 5 minutes west of downtown. Most museums close on Monday.
A renowned collection from antiquity to the 20th century in a Louis Kahn landmark building. General admission to the permanent collection is free.
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd · Tue–Sun
View map ›Post-war and contemporary art in a Tadao Ando building of glass pavilions over a reflecting pond. A lakeside cafe sits on site.
3200 Darnell St · Tue–Sun
View map ›109 acres with a Japanese Garden, a fernery, and walking paths. Open daily, with timed entry on weekends.
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd · open daily
View map ›Downtown & Sundance Square
Walkable from most downtown hotels.
A Philip Johnson concrete park of terraced pools and fountains on the south edge of downtown. Free and open daily.
1502 Commerce St · open daily
View map ›Home to the Fort Worth Symphony and touring productions, marked by two 48-foot angel sculptures on its facade. Check the calendar for show nights.
525 Commerce St
View map ›Where to Eat Downtown
From fine dining to casual. Book ahead for dinner at the upscale rooms.
Special Occasion
Polished steak and seafood with a deep wine list, a sommelier on hand, and an elegant dining room. Dinner nightly from 4 PM. Reserve ahead.
777 Main St · fine dining steak and seafood
View map ›Chef Jon Bonnell's coastal seafood spot, known for a wide oyster selection and fresh fish. Lunch and dinner most days, dinner only on weekends.
301 Main St · seafood
View map ›Upscale steakhouse and dry-aged cuts inside the Sinclair Hotel. Open daily, with breakfast through late dinner.
512 Main St · steakhouse
View map ›Rooftops & Views
Twelfth-floor dining with downtown views, a patio, and live music. American plates and cocktails. Closed Sunday.
640 Taylor St, 12th floor · rooftop American
View map ›Sushi and skyline views from the rooftop above the Wicked Butcher. Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Reservations recommended.
512 Main St · sushi and rooftop bar
View map ›Casual & Lively
House-made pasta and Italian plates with a strong wine and cocktail list, in the First on 7th building. Dinner from 4:30 PM.
500 W 7th St · Italian
View map ›A relaxed American kitchen with strong burgers, brunch, and Texas spirits. Good for a casual group meal.
808 Main St · American and brunch
View map ›Casual wings, pizza, and a sports-bar feel on Throckmorton Street. Open late if a game runs long.
415 Throckmorton St · casual and sports bar
View map ›Hours and availability change. Confirm with each venue before you go.
2026 Advances in Women's Health
Conference Agenda
Schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Thursday · 10/01
5.5 CME creditsFriday · 10/02
6.5 CME creditsSaturday · 10/03
6 CME creditsSunday · 10/04
6 CME creditsExclusive Online Content
3 CME credits
Full General Session
Full General Session
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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Regular & Senior Physician Members
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21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) |
$490.00
Price will increase to $540.00 on
7/1/26
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Resident Member
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21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) |
$200.00
Price will increase to $250.00 on
7/1/26
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Affiliate Members (NP, PA, CNM, etc)
|
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) |
$270.00
Price will increase to $320.00 on
7/1/26
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Life Members
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21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) | $500.00 |
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Student Members
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$100.00
Price will increase to $150.00 on
7/1/26
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Non-Member Physician
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21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) |
$946.00
Price will increase to $996.00 on
7/1/26
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Non-member Resident
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21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) | $700.00 |
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Non-member Student
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$200.00
Price will increase to $250.00 on
7/1/26
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Non-Member Affiliate (NP, PA, CNM, etc)
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21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) |
$550.00
Price will increase to $600.00 on
7/1/26
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Optional Courses
Pre-Courses
| Credits | Price | |
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Optional Pre-Course: Menopause
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FREE | |
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Optional OMT Pre-Course
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$150.00 |
Non-CME
Non-CME
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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Social Event: Pub Crawl
Fort Worth Pub Crawl: Visit 4 Pubs on A Walk through Downtown Fort Worth, with a few surprises along the way! |
$120.00 |
CME and Other Information
CME Credit
This conference offers up to:
- 27 AOA Category 1A Credits
- 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Detail of Credits Distribution:
- General Session: 21.5 CME Credits
- Optional OMT Hands-On Workshop: 2 CME Credits
- Optional Menopause Workshop 2.5 CME Credits
Conference Learning Objectives
Those participating in this activity will receive information that should allow them to…
- Enhance the skills needed to diagnose and manage common and uncommon clinical challenges faced in a modern OB/GYN practice
- Address current and future OB/GYN practice issues
- Apply advances in technology and therapeutics to facilitate improved patient care and outcomes; and
- Apply Osteopathic principles to the provision of women’s healthcare
Conflict of Interest Disclosures and Risk Mitigation
ACOOG requires each planner and presenter to identify all potential conflicts of interest with ineligible companies and mitigates relevant relationships using appropriate strategies.
Faculty disclosures are available on the faculty page on the app and on the conference disclosure report.
Unless otherwise noted in the disclosure report, the ACOOG, ACOOG staff and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
All relationships have been mitigated.
Requirements for Successful Completion
Participation in the activity, attestation, and completion of an overall evaluation is required to receive CME credit and a statement of credit. All credit must be claimed using ACOOG’s Online Learning Center.
The two reflective learning activities require completion of an online form to receive credit.
Completion of individual session evaluations IS NOT required. However, we encourage their completion and use the data to improve future activities.
Commercial Support
ACOOG acknowledges the following companies which provided educational grants to support this conference (please check back for current listing):
- This activity is supported by an educational grant from Astellas Pharma.
(This information will be updated as it becomes available.)
CME Accreditation
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Credit Designation
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this program for a maximum of 27 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this Other activity for a maximum of 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACOG Cognate Credits
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this activity for a maximum of 27 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. A reciprocity agreement with the AMA exists that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to ACOG Cognate Credits.
NPs & PAs
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) recognizes activities approved for Category 1-A credit through the American Osteopathic Association as providing advanced practice CE content hours for applicants seeking renewal through continuing education credit.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) recognizes activities approved for Category 1-A credit through the American Osteopathic Association as Regular Category 1 CME for national certification maintenance. All NPs and PAs participating in this activity will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACOOG recommends that NPs & PAs check with their certification/licensing authority to confirm credit reciprocity.
Grievances
Any registrant finding evidence that the continuing medical education program presented is inappropriate with regard to facilities, materials, content, or observes any unacceptable promotion by a commercial interest in the same room as the educational activity, whether by company representative or presenter, may submit a grievance in writing to ACOOG, PO Box 17598, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Unresolved issues regarding this activity will require a formal written complaint to the AOA Division of CME, 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Agenda, Format & Venue Changes
We make every attempt to finalize the agenda as soon as possible. However, unforeseen issues often cause presentations to be rearranged, the format to be altered, or venue to be reconsidered. ACOOG reserves the right to modify the agenda, format, and venue at any time without advanced notice.
Privacy and Anti-Harassment Policy
This activity is subject to ACOOG’s privacy policy, and attendees, exhibitors and guests are expected to abide by ACOOG’s anti-harassment policy. See ACOOG’s policies here: https://www.acoog.org/acoog-policies
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be made in writing to finance@acoog.org. Requests received by the early registration cut-off date will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Those received after the early registration cut-off date will be refunded as credit toward a future educational activity. Any request that cannot be accommodated within this policy will be considered individually by the Board of Trustees.
ACOOG National Student Society
2026 NSS Poster Session
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
ACOOG 2026 Advances in Women's Health Conference | October 1–4, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT — Extensions can not be granted
Ready to Present Your Research?
The NSS Poster Session gives osteopathic medical students a national stage to share women's health research. Present your work to ACOOG members, faculty, and residency program directors at the 2026 Advances in Women's Health Conference.
Submit Your PosterWho Can Participate
The poster session is open to student members of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) National Student Society (NSS). Osteopathic medical students involved in a women's health club at their school, or interested in an OB/GYN residency, receive automatic NSS membership.
ACOOG Membership Is Required
Membership is free for medical students. You must be an ACOOG member before submitting a poster.
Participation Requirements
All poster session participants must:
Session Details
Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Set-Up
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Poster Session
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
This is a non-juried session. All complete submissions on women's health topics are accepted. ACOOG members vote for their overall favorite poster. ACOOG reserves the right to reject any poster.
Poster Design Guidelines
Deadline: August 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. No extensions granted.
Questions?
Contact Andrew Crim, M.Ed., CHCP | Director of Education & Professional Development
acrim@acoog.orgAmerican College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
For More Information:
PO Box 17598 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (817) 377-0421