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Westin New York Times Square $399 per night, single or double occupancy.

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Dr. Kathleen Besinque, PharmD.,M.S.Ed., FASHP, FCSHP, FCPhA

Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Dr. Kathleen Besinque is a Professor of Pharmacy and the Director of Experiental Education at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Her clinical practice area is community pharmacy and she specializes in women’s health and public health issues. She is actively involved at the leadership level with several professional organizations including the California Pharmacists Association, the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, the California society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

Saturday October 17, 2026

ENDOMETRIOSIS: MORE OPTIONS THAN MEDICATIONS

ACPE# TBA

Objectives:

1. Review the risk factors for developing endometriosis.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology and epidemiology of endometriosis.
3. Summarize the diagnostic criteria utilized for endometriosis.
4. Discuss the role of inflammation and microbiota in the pathology of endometriosis.
5. Summarize the treatment guidelines and management options available for endometriosis.
6. Communicate with patients and healthcare providers regarding management strategies including lifestyle changes and follow-up to improve outcomes for people with endometriosis.
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   POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME: EMERGING OPTIONS FOR TREATMENT

   ACPE# TBA

   Objectives:

   1. Describe the epidemiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
   2. Review the pathophysiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
   3. Summarize the diagnostic criteria utilized for polycystic ovarian syndrome.
   4. Discuss the role of inflammation and microbiota in the pathology of PCOS.
   5. Summarize the treatment guidelines and management options available for PCOS.
   6. Communicate with patients and healthcare providers regarding management strategies including lifestyle changes and follow-up to improve outcomes.