OMEW : An In-Depth Discussion of HPV

An In-Depth Discussion of HPV

Statement of Need

HPV is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection, with more than three-fourths of all sexually active adults exposed at some point in their lifetime. Young women are at highest risk for HPV infection following the onset of sexual activity. Infection with high-risk HPV types (16 and 18) is associated with the majority of cases of cervical vulvar and vaginal neoplasia and cancer. Despite the success of cytology screening programs, the burden and cost of HPV-related infection remains a significant public health concern. A prophylactic HPV vaccine that protects against types 16 and 18 HPV and types 6 and 11 that cause genital warts is expected to have a dramatic impact on HPV-related morbidity and mortality.

Course Description:

This program presents an analysis of human papillomavirus (HPV), as well as discusses the complications and problems associated with this infection. The rationale and recommendations for the use of a newly licensed HPV vaccine will be reviewed to include the appropriate patient population for the vaccine, the effect and outcomes of the HPV-16/18/6/11 vaccine on immunogenicity against the HPV virus in women, and safety and efficacy results from large clinical trials with HPV vaccines.

Educational Objectives:

Outline the epidemiology of HPV
Identify risk factors in acquiring HPV infection
Describe HPV types and their association with cervical cancer, vulvar and vaginal cancer, genital warts and the need to develop broad-spectrum immunological vaccines
Discuss new HPV vaccines

Timely update on current clinical trials involving preventive HPV vaccines
Improve management of patients with HPV disease
Interactive audience participation
Personalized Q&A session following lecture
Presented and developed by nationally recognized opinion leaders

Michael E. Pichichero, MD
Professor of Microbiology/Immunology, Pediatrics and Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Microbiology/Immunology
Rochester, NY

*Workshop Faculty*
Stan L. Block, MD	James Hedrick, MD
Margaret J. Blythe, MD	Candice Johnson, MD
Itzhak Brook, MD	Colin D Marchant, MD
Candice Johnson, MD	Stephen Pelton, MD
Manford Gooch, MD	Lawrence Sher, MD
Christopher Harrison, MD

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and Outcomes Management Educational Workshops, Inc. (OMEW). The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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