HPVC

Program Overview

Advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of human papillomavirus (HPV) and its clinical sequelae have enhanced our ability to prevent, screen, and manage cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. Two HPV vaccines have been developed; both have proven safe and effective for girls and young women in the prevention of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the uterine cervix. One is also effective for the prevention of the majority of genital warts in males and females. Recent clinical data suggest that patients other than 9- to 26-year-old females, including men and women older than 26 years of age, may also benefit from HPV vaccination. In addition, the emergence of HPV genotyping has allowed health care providers to more accurately identify patients infected with high-risk HPV and tailor management strategies accordingly. This program will discuss current approaches to the prevention and management of HPV-related diseases.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Discuss the results of recent clinical trials designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HPV vaccines
• Describe the evolving role of HPV genotyping in the management of patients with persistent high-risk HPV infections
• Assess the potential role of innovative vaccination and screening strategies for the prevention and treatment of HPV-related diseases

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to improve the competence and performance of gynecologic oncologists and other health care providers who wish to learn more about preventing HPV-related diseases.

Accreditation Statement

SciMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

SciMed designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure

All faculty participating in continuing education activities sponsored by SciMed are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations and materials.

Activity Chairperson

Kenneth D. Hatch, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona

Faculty

J. Thomas Cox, MD
Director, The Women's Clinic
Student Health Services
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California

Warner K. Huh, MD, FACOG, FACS
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama