Vulvar Conditions for the Colposcopist

Join the ISSVD for a focused educational webinar on Vulvar Conditions for the Colposcopist, moderated by Dr. Amanda Selk (University of Toronto), an internationally recognized leader in vulvovaginal disease. This session will provide practical, evidence-based updates to support clinical practice. This webinar is designed for colposcopists and gynecologists, this program highlights key diagnostic and management pearls to improve patient care.

Program:

Presenters:

Samantha Shiplo, BMSc, MSc, MB BCh BAO, FRCSC; Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant Professor, McMaster University; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Samantha is an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She completed her medical degree at University College Cork, Ireland, followed by residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster. She has a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Waterloo. She recently completed fellowship training in vulvar health, gaining expertise in the diagnosis and management of vulvar dermatoses, precancers, and colposcopic care. Her academic interests include medical education. She is actively involved in teaching and mentoring trainees.

Emily Delpero, MD, MSc, FRCSC Obstetrics and Gynecology; Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa; Ontario, Canada

Emily completed her medical training at the University of Toronto including medical school, residency and fellowship. She is an Obstetrician Gynecologist with a fellowship in vulvovaginal health. During her training she also completed a certificate in health journalism through the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Munk School of Global Affairs, and obtained Masters’ in Systems Leadership and Innovation through the Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. She maintains a general obstetrics practice and is focusing her gynecologic practice on vulvar skin disorders, colposcopy and menopause management.

Heidi Bentley MD, FRCSC Obstetrics and Gynecology; Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Heidi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She provides specialized care in menopause, colposcopy, and vulvar dermatology. Dr. Bentley completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Manitoba and fellowship in Vulvovaginal Health at the University of Toronto. She is a Board Member of the Society of Canadian Colposcopists. Dr. Bentley is also actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.

Moderator:

Amanda Selk, MD, MSc, MHA, FRCSC; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Professor, University of Toronto; Ontario, Canada

Amanda is a Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto. She practices at Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital, where she leads programs in colposcopy and vulvar health. Dr. Selk is a Past President of the Society of Canadian Colposcopists and the North American Branch of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease. She currently serves on the Boards of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease and the International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy. Her academic work focuses on vulvar disease, colposcopy, and medical education.

Jean-Luc Mergui, MD; France; President, The International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (IFCPC)

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