"The Surgical Gender Gap - Impact of Surgeon Gender on Patient Care and Outcomes"

presented by

Wesley Nilsson, M.D., MBA, FACO

Assistant Professor/Obstetrics & Gynecology

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Understand the changing landscape of the obstetrician-gynecologist workforce.
2.    Appreciate the evidence and literature on how physician gender can impact patient care.
3.    Acknowledge that inequities exist, and recognize ways to improve.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.