50th Annual High Risk Obstetrics Seminar

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The 50th Annual High Risk Obstetrics Seminar, hosted by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt Medical Center, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 7am - 5:30pm at the Hilton Franklin Cool Springs, located at 601 Corporate Centre Dr., Franklin, TN 37067.

This is a CME approved, live lecture-based seminar that will include general sessions in the morning and several afternoon workshop options. Topics will include Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Hypertension and Infectious Diseases.

This activity has been approved for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Registration and payments must be made by Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Please direct any questions to Jennifer Pelfrey at jennifer.l.pelfrey@vumc.org.

Featured Speakers

 David A Miller, MD - Keck School of Medicine of USC

David Miller, MD
Director, CHLA-USC Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health

David A. Miller, MD is the Director of the CHLA-USC Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health, a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional center specializing in fetal and neonatal diagnosis and therapy. Board-certified in obstetrics, gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Miller's academic interests include antepartum and intrapartum fetal evaluation with emphasis on fetal physiology and effective, standardized methods of training in electronic fetal heart rate monitoring. Dr. Miller has served as a peer reviewer for a number of noted medical journals that focus on obstetrics and gynecology and he is the co-author of the text, Fetal Monitoring and Assessment, 7th edition.  He completed his Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

 

Cornelia "Connie" Graves, MD
Medical Director for Perinatal Services, Saint Thomas Health Systems

Dr. Graves is a graduate of Baylor University where she received honors. Dr. Graves received her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and was a recipient of the Purdue Fredrick Award for Excellence in Women’s Healthcare. She completed her internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She completed her Maternal-Fetal Fellowship at Vanderbilt University. During her fellowship, Dr. Graves received special training in Obstetrical Critical Care and became the director of one of the first Critical Care Obstetrical Units in the nation. She was previously a former division director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Vanderbilt University as well as Assistant Dean for Diversity. She is currently the Medical Director and managing partner of Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Medical Director for Perinatal Services at St Thomas Health Systems. She is a Professor at the University of Tennessee and serves as clinical and adjunct professor for Vanderbilt University and Meharry Medical College, respectively.

Guest Speakers

 


Alicia Crum, RDMS
Diagnostic Sonographer
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


Susan Drummond, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Senior Associate
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


Luke Gatta, MD
Assistant Professor  
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


Brighton Goodhue, MS, LCGC
Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology 
Genetic Counselor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 


Jennifer Herington, PhD
Associate Professor
Neonatology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


Alexandra Mahdasian, MD
Fellow 
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 


Caitlin Mann MGC, CGC 
Senior Associate 
Genetic Counselor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


Amelie Pham, MD
Assistant Professor  
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 


Jenna Rodriguez, BS, RDCS
Sonographer
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 


Jennifer Thompson, MD
Associate Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 


Ann Tucker, MD
Fellow
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center