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

Obstetrics and Gynecology Update 2026: What Does the Evidence Tell Us? is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Nov 04 - 06, 2026 at Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco, California, United States of America.

Overview:
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.

Objectives:
As a result of the education, I intend to:

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.