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2026 Advances in Women's Health

The 2026 Advances in Women's Health Conference

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM (CDT) to Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM (CDT)

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

General Session Credits 21.5
Optional Session Credits 5.5

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.

Omni Fort Worth Hotel and the downtown Fort Worth skyline at dusk
Host Hotel

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers true Texas hospitality in the heart of downtown, steps from the Fort Worth Convention Center and within walking distance of downtown things to do. A complimentary trolley stops just outside, with easy access to historic sites, restaurants, and nightlife across Cowtown.

Western-inspired guest rooms set a genuine Texas tone. Six dining destinations span a steakhouse, a wine bar, and a sports bar with food and cocktails. Cool off in the heated pool on the sun deck or book a treatment at Mokara Spa.

The hotel holds 65,000 square feet of function space for meetings and events. The Fort Worth Stockyards and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, sit a short drive away.

Old West & the Stockyards

Fort Worth 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

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Cultural District

About 5 minutes west of downtown. Most museums close on Monday.

Kimbell Art Museum

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

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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

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

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Fort Worth Botanic Garden

109 acres with a Japanese Garden, a fernery, and walking paths. Open daily, with timed entry on weekends.

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd · open daily

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Downtown & Sundance Square

Walkable from most downtown hotels.

Fort Worth Water Gardens

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

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Bass Performance Hall

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

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Where to Eat Downtown

From fine dining to casual. Book ahead for dinner at the upscale rooms.

Special Occasion

Grace

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

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Waters

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

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Wicked Butcher

Upscale steakhouse and dry-aged cuts inside the Sinclair Hotel. Open daily, with breakfast through late dinner.

512 Main St · steakhouse

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Rooftops & Views

Branch & Bird

Twelfth-floor dining with downtown views, a patio, and live music. American plates and cocktails. Closed Sunday.

640 Taylor St, 12th floor · rooftop American

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Nikuya Rooftop

Sushi and skyline views from the rooftop above the Wicked Butcher. Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Reservations recommended.

512 Main St · sushi and rooftop bar

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Casual & Lively

61 Osteria

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

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Little Red Wasp

A relaxed American kitchen with strong burgers, brunch, and Texas spirits. Good for a casual group meal.

808 Main St · American and brunch

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Buffalo Bros

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

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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 credits
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ACOOG Board of Trustees Meeting
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OMT Workshop (Optional - $)Meaghan Nelsen, DO, FACOOG
12:00 PM – 5:00 PMRegistration Open
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Optional Menopause Precourse (Optional - No Charge)Chair: Sadaf Lodhi, DO, FACOOG, MSCP, IF
Supported by an educational grant from Astellas
3:00 PM – 3:15 PMBreak
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
ACOOG Mentorship Match
5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWelcome Reception with Exhibits

Friday · 10/02

6.5 CME credits
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast with Exhibits
7:00 AM – 9:30 AMMembership and Promotion Meeting
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Past President's Presentation
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
AI and Physician WellnessMelissa Wong, MD
10:15 AM – 11:00 AMBreak with Exhibits
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Modern Endometrial Cancer: Evaluation to Molecular Medicine.Robin Wilson Smith, DO, FACOOG, FACOG
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Billing and Documentation for Obstetric Services Under New Prenatal GuidanceChadwick Leo, DO, MBA, FACOOG
12:30 PM – 1:30 PMLunch with Exhibits
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
The Physiology of Medical Insurance: Partnering to care for the patientDavid Jaspan, DO, FACOOG (Dist.)
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Stop Calling It Yeast: Vulvar Disease, Biopsy Decisions, and the OBGYN’s Role in Preventing Delayed DiagnosisHope Haefner, MD
3:45 PM
Reflective Learning
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
CMEC Meeting
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
COP Meeting
3:45 PM – 4:45 PMAdjourn for the day, drinks & heavy snacks with the exhibits

Saturday · 10/03

6 CME credits
7:30 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast with Exhibits
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Hormone Therapy and Breast CancerNeal Rouzier, MD
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Testosterone Replacement in Women: Examining the EvidenceNeal Rouzier, MD
10:30 AM – 11:00 AMBreak with Exhibits
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hormone Therapy & CVDNeal Rouzier, MD
12:15 PM – 1:15 PMNon-CME sponsored Symposium or Lunch on your Own
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Update in Transgender Care for OBGYNsShannon C. Theobald-Galgano, MD
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Psychiatric Drugs during PregnancyDavid Vettori, DO
7:00 PM – 10:00 PMFort Worth Pub Crawl: Visit 4 Pubs on A Walk through Downtown Fort Worth, with a few surprises along the way!

Sunday · 10/04

6 CME credits
7:30 AM – 8:30 AMNon-CME sponsored Symposium or Breakfast on your own
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Beyond Screening: Reproductive Coercion, Documentation, and Safe Clinical Response in Human TraffickingSusan Peters
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Enhancing Safety and Managing High Risk PregnanciesTracy Papa, DO, FACOOG
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Botulinum toxin in the Management of Incontinence and Pelvic PainPatrick Woodman, DO, FACOOG (Dist)
11:15 AM – 12:15 AM
Benign Ovarian TumorsWilliam Bradford, DO, FACOOG (Dist)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Provided: Table Topics: Peer Learning
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Reflective Learning
2:30 PMConference Adjourns

Exclusive Online Content

3 CME credits
On demand
Current Concepts in Reproductive Pregnancy Loss
Robert Debbs, DO, FACOOG (Dist)
On demand
Rapid Fire: Latest Clinical Guidance In a Fast and Practical FormatBrad Irving, DO + More ACOOG Members
On demand
Being a Better Preceptor: Best Practices for Working with Medical Students in Your ClinicLauren McNally, DO, FACOOG

Credits Price
Regular & Senior Physician Members
Full General Session
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $490.00
Price will increase to $540.00 on 7/1/26
Resident Member
Full General Session
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $200.00
Price will increase to $250.00 on 7/1/26
Affiliate Members (NP, PA, CNM, etc)
Full General Session
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $270.00
Price will increase to $320.00 on 7/1/26
Life Members
Full General Session
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $500.00
Student Members
Full General Session.
$100.00
Price will increase to $150.00 on 7/1/26
Non-Member Physician
Full General Session
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $946.00
Price will increase to $996.00 on 7/1/26
Non-member Resident
Full General Session
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $700.00
Non-member Student
Full General Session
$200.00
Price will increase to $250.00 on 7/1/26
Non-Member Affiliate (NP, PA, CNM, etc)
Full General Sessions
21.50 (1A AOA; 1 AMA) $550.00
Price will increase to $600.00 on 7/1/26
Credits Price
Optional Pre-Course: Menopause
FREE
Optional OMT Pre-Course
$150.00
Credits Price
Social Event: Pub Crawl
you must be registered to purchased this ticket:
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 Poster

Who 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:

Be an ACOOG member (free for students)
Register for the Annual Fall Conference
Attend the conference and stay at the conference hotel
Be present at your poster during the scheduled session (12:30–4:00 PM, Friday, October 2)

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

Maximum Size

60 inches wide x 48 inches tall. Larger posters will not fit on the provided boards.

Printing

You are responsible for printing your poster and bringing it to the conference. ACOOG provides display boards and pins.

File Upload

Upload your poster at time of submission. Accepted formats: PowerPoint or PDF (one slide), up to 25 MB.

Photography

You must have written permission to use any photos in your poster that are not your own.

Use of AI

ACOOG supports responsible use of generative AI. Any AI-generated content must be clearly acknowledged. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all AI-generated copy, figures, images, and citations. Presenting inaccurate AI-generated content will result in disqualification.

Submit Your Poster

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.org

American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

For More Information:

American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists Logo PO Box 17598
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 377-0421