Dr. Nathan Roth

Specialty:

About The Speaker

Dr. Nathan Roth has been active in Women’s Health Care Leadership, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility for over 30 years. He has organized, participated, and chaired local, regional, and national committees.

 

He has a Master of Law Degree from Osgoode Law School and a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from McGill. He is the current Chair of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology Section.

 

Dr. Roth is an invited Lecturer and assistant professor at the University of Toronto and has been an educator at New York University and Bellevue Hospitals. A graduate of McGill University, he was awarded the BMO Making a Difference Award. He is a graduate of the National Leadership Institute at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He has a Masters’s Certification in the Physician Leadership Development Program at the Schulich and the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Program at the University of Toronto.

 

He was a past Medical Advisor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons and provides independent expert opinions throughout the country. Dr. Roth has been involved in leadership at The Scarborough Hospital Network as the president of the Medical Staff Association, board member of the Medical Advisory Council, and program leader. He is the Medical Director of Hope Fertility.

 

His special interests are dispute resolution, organizational governance, and creating enhanced value through a transformative framework for patient-centred quality outcomes. He is currently the Cancer Care Ontario Regional Lead for Cervical Screening and Colposcopy, creating innovation in health equity that has expanded to Africa.

 

Dr. Mitchell Shulman

Specialty:

Emergency Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Mitch Shulman (or “Dr Mitch” as he’s known to those who follow him on radio, TV and in print) has always loved teaching. He’s an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGill and an attending physician in the emergencies of the 2 campuses of the McGill University Health System teaching medical students and residents. He has presented at McGill’s Thursday Evening Lecture series and its Lunchtime Webinars, at the McGill Refresher Course for Family Physicians and at many other professional meetings. He’s an ACLS Master Instructor. He’s also actively engaged in educating the public. He appears daily on Bell Media Radio, weekly on Global TV’s, Montreal This Morning and is an award-winning columnist with a weekly column in the largest English language weekly in Quebec, The Suburban. He volunteers his time speaking at many charitable events.

After completing his undergraduate training at Harvard, he came back home to Montreal to attend McGill Medical School and then did a residency in Emergency Medicine (where he was Chief Resident). He was among the first Royal College certified Emergency Medicine specialists (1983) and served as an examiner for the Royal College. He was acting Director of the Emergency Department and served as its Research Director. He’s been a community doc and an occupational health physician. Currently, as well as his emergency department clinical responsibilities, he also serves as a medical scientist on an ethics review committee and works at the McGill Student Health Center. His commitment to his community runs deep. He was its Medical Director responsible for First Response and coached hockey to the Junior level. He still refs local ice hockey and plays. His philosophy on teaching has always been that we all have valuable knowledge to share and so he sincerely looks forward to hearing from you as we share the learning at this Sea Courses event.

CME Topics

Emergency Medicine & Gynecology

Dr. Nathan Roth-

• Increase awareness among healthcare professionals about the latest advancements in HPV testing technologies.
• Educate the audience on the significance of immunization in preventing HPV-related cervical cancers.
• Provide practical insights into effective communication strategies for promoting HPV testing and vaccination in clinical settings.

• Enhance the understanding of PCOS among healthcare providers by comprehensively presenting its symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and available treatments.
• Facilitate discussions on the importance of early diagnosis and patient-centred management of PCOS.
• Share evidence-based approaches for educating patients about lifestyle modifications and treatment options for PCOS.

• Provide an overview of the physiological changes during menopause and the role of hormonal therapy in managing symptoms.
• Address concerns and misconceptions surrounding menopausal hormonal therapy through evidence-based information.
• Equip healthcare professionals with communication skills to engage in informed discussions with menopausal individuals about treatment options.

• Discuss advanced techniques in infertility evaluation and their significance in clinical practice.
• Explore standardized protocols for infertility management to ensure consistent and high-quality care.
• Advocate for improved access to fertility treatments and support services.

• Provide an overview of evidence-based practices in managing abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Discuss patient education strategies regarding available treatment options and their potential outcomes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive, patient-centered care in managing abnormal uterine bleeding.

• Equip healthcare professionals with communication skills for navigating emotionally charged discussions.
• Provide practical guidance on addressing challenging conversations with patients and their families.
• Foster a supportive culture encouraging professionals to seek assistance and continuous improvement in managing difficult discussions.

Dr. Shulman-

• Concussion: It’s Not Just About Athletes
  • Understand the causes and pathophysiology of concussion
  • Develop an understanding of the situations where concussions can occur without direct trauma to the head
  • Review / understand the logic behind the guidelines on management of concussion and how to apply them
• Office Emergencies:  Do You Know What To Do?
  • How to deal with medical emergencies (such as syncope)
  • How to stock / equip your office for emergencies
  • How to prepare for disruptions to your practice caused by natural and man-made disasters
  • How to protect your patients and your staff in the era of Covid
• In-Flight Medical Emergencies: Is There A Doctor On Board?
  • Understand the special aspects of air travel that can create medical emergencies
  • How to manage medical emergencies on board an airplane
  • Understand the laws and liability issues
• Managing Pain in the Emergency Room: Useful tips that you can apply elsewhere too!
  • A structured approach to manage patient pain
  • Understand why it's important to manage patient pain
  • How to manage the pain without medications
  • How to safely and effectively use pain medications
• Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support:  Latest  Updates: What Do They Mean For Me and My Patients?
  • Review the BCLS and ACLS algorhythms and the most recent updates
  • Understand the algorhythms
  • Review how to practically apply them
  • How our experience with Covid-19 has modified our practice
• ENT Emergencies: From Nose Bleeds To Orbital Cellulitis: What You Need to Know to Handle Common and Uncommon ENT Emergencies
  • Review some common and some rare but serious ENT Emergencies
  • Focus on serious complications and diagnoses that you must not miss
• Violence in the Office/ED: You and your staff are at risk: Do you know what to do?
  • Understand the scope of this issue and why it is increasing
  • Be aware of the factors leading to potential violence in their practice
  • Know what measures to take to protect themselves and their staff