Educational Conference | Eliza Bennett, MD, FACOG | Topic: Contraceptive Counseling and Basics of Prescribing

Title: Contraception for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders:  Prescribing Pearls and Referral Resources

Location: WebEx

Learning Objectives:

• Describe currently available contraceptive options including their efficacy and contraindications.
• Determine the interaction between contraception and psychiatric disorders treatments.
• Utilize US Medical Eligibility Criteria to safely prescribe contraception.
• Identify locally available referral resources and patient resources to obtain access to contraception.

Recommended Reading:

• Contraception App:   US MEC US SPR 
• Contraception for Women With Psychiatric Disorders, Leanne R. McCloskey, M.D., Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., Minaz Kolia Cattan, M.D., Hannah K. Betcher, M.D., Catherine S. Stika, M.D., Jessica W. Kiley, M.D.  American Journal of Psychiatry, 10 Nov 2020

About the Speaker:

Eliza Bennett, MD, FACOG
Dr. Eliza A. Bennett is a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UWSMPH.  Dr. Bennett obtained her BA in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas in 2001 and went on to earn her MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2006. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and joined the UW OB/GYN department in 2010.  She is a full scope Obstetrician Gynecologist with a particular interest in contraception, complex family planning and abortion care.  She works as a provider at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, offering abortion and family planning care.  She holds the Dennis D. and Lynn F. Christensen Professorship in Family Planning at UW School of Medicine and Public Health which supports incorporating abortion care training into OB/GYN training. Her clinical expertise and academic pursuits focus on improving contraceptive care and access.  She is an expert in management of complications of long-acting reversible contraception.  She has established a fully remote E-contraception program within the department of obstetrics and gynecology.  She also is the co-founder of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic, offering management of early pregnancy complications.  She lives in Madison, WI with her family and in addition to her clinical activities she is committed to reducing her carbon footprint so you will find her on her bike most days.

About the Series:

The Educational Conference series is a series of lectures designed to provide clinically useful information to the practicing psychiatrist (faculty or trainee).  Every 1 to 2 months an intra- or extra-departmental speaker is invited to speak on a topic of interest selected by current faculty.  This educational series is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.  Continue Medical Education units (CME’s) are available to eligible attendees.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1 hour.