The seminar brought together a stellar lineup of faculty from Weill Cornell, including:
Dr. Stephen Chasen: Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vice-Chair for Education at the Weill Medical College, and Director of Obstetric Imaging and Prenatal Diagnosis at the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Tirsit Asfaw: Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology in Urology, and Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery/Urogynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Kari A. Whitley: Medical Director of the Antepartum Unit at Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Whitley’s contributions focused on the management of high-risk pregnancies and the latest advancements in antepartum care.
Dr. Steffanie Wright: Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Wright’s sessions highlighted the latest research and practices in gynecological health.
The seminar also featured prominent contributions from Mexico, notably from Dr. Carlos Navarro Martínez, President of the Academic Committee and Board Member of Alianza Médica para la Salud (AMSA), Director of the In Vitro Fertilization Clinic of the ABC Medical Center in Mexico City and Attending Physician at the same hospital. Dr. Navarro Martínez’s expertise in reproductive medicine and IVF was a cornerstone of the seminar, and his partnership with the international faculty transformed the seminar into a comparative and valuable learning experience to the fellows.
Dr. Chasen summarized the seminar’s essence in his course statement:
“The Seminar in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Mexico City addressed important issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Faculty from Weill Cornell and Centro Medico ABC addressed conditions affecting women in all stages of their reproductive lives, including family planning, infertility, pregnancy, and menopause. Fellows were exposed to the latest, evidence-based diagnostic and management strategies for a broad range of conditions affecting women.”
The seminar covered a wide range of topics crucial to women’s health, offering fellows from across Mexico a comprehensive view of contemporary practices and the latest research findings. The sessions emphasized evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing conditions that impact women at various stages of their reproductive lives.
Reflecting on the seminar’s success, Dr. Chasen shared his personal enthusiasm:
“As a course director, I was very excited to plan and participate in this OMI seminar in Mexico City. Participating in OMI seminars in Salzburg has been enormously rewarding throughout my career. Sharing knowledge and exchanging our perspectives with a wider audience is fundamental to the core mission of the OMI. The fellows were active participants in the seminar, and I am very grateful for their enthusiastic feedback. I look forward to cultivating relationships with them, and to returning to Mexico City to teach and learn from more fellows in the future.”
The seminar underscored the importance of international collaboration in advancing medical education and patient care. The active participation and enthusiastic feedback from the fellows highlighted the event’s success and its impact on their professional development.
The Obstetrics and Gynecology seminar in Mexico City was not just an educational event but a testament to the power of global collaboration in medicine. It strengthened the bonds between institutions and professionals dedicated to improving women’s health worldwide.
As we look forward to future seminars, the shared knowledge and experiences from this event will undoubtedly contribute to better healthcare outcomes for women, reinforcing the mission of the Open Medical Institute and its partners. The promise of continued learning and collaboration holds great potential for future advancements in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
