Sponsored by

Children's Hospital Boston

Division of Gynecology

and

The Center for Young Women's Health

 

Thanks to all our attendees for a great conference!

 

This annual conference is an opportunity for young women ages 14-22 who have been diagnosed with MRKH, and their families to come together for education and support.

 

Our first six conferences were a success — thanks to all of our attendees and speakers! We plan to host this event annually, so that participants can continue to meet other young women and their families for education and support.

 

 

For more information, please contact Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN at 617-355-7712 or via email at phaedra.thomas@childrens.harvard.edu

 

Below is a sample conference schedule from our 2011 event:

 

Schedule
8:30-9:00	Registration & light refreshments
9:00-9:15	Opening Remarks & Intro
9:15-11:00	MRKH Presentation, Dr. Marc Laufer
11:00-11:15	Break
11:15-12:15	Support Groups
12:15-1:00	Lunch for teens (Parents on own)
1:00-2:30	Focus Groups
2:30-3:00	Health Team Panel/Wrap Up
3:00	Close

 

Focus Groups
A. For Moms Only	C. For Teens Only
B. For Dads Only

 

Speakers and Workshop Facilitators

Marc R. Laufer, MD

Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN

Francie Mandel, LICSW

Vicki Burke, RN, BSN

Esther Morris Leidolf, Founder, mrkh.org

 

 

MRKH Conference Details

Saturday October 22nd, 2011 Cost to Attendees $20 - Individuals $40 - Families (2 or more) Accommodations Rooms will be reserved at the Best Western Inn at Longwood Medical. Rooms MUST BE CONFIRMED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. Please be advised that this is a very busy travel weekend in Boston, and rooms fill up quickly, so it is best to book reservations as early as possible. You can call the hotel directly at: (617) 731-4700. Please mention the Fall Gynecology Conference for discounted rates. The Inn at Longwood Medical Best Western Boston 342 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 731-4700 innatlongwood.com Children’s Hospital Boston is located at 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA, 02115. Enders Auditorium is to the right of the main entrance, at 320 Longwood Avenue. You can find directions here. Parking Reduced parking rates are available in the Children’s Hospital Garage. You can find additional parking information here.

 

We welcome your suggestions for a successful conference!