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Sept. 18, 2026 - EXHIBITORS ONLY - Menopausal Health Conference
Program Description
As women enter midlife and approach menopause, they often experience symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life. This CME conference equips providers with practical strategies to support patients through this transition, with attention to diversity and social determinants of health. Expert faculty will address perimenopausal and menopausal symptom management, including genitourinary syndrome of menopause, hormonal changes, hormone replacement therapy and cancer risk. Additional topics include GLP-1 therapies and obesity management, menopause-related oral health considerations, nutrition for older women, and weight management.
In-Person Only
This event is being offered as an in-person conference only. There will be no virtual piece or recorded sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to join the speakers in-person at Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) .
Questions & Refunds
Refunds will be allowed up to five days before the conference. Refund requests need to be submitted in writing to [email protected]
Target Audience
This symposium is intended for physicians in the following medical specialties:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes,& Metabolism
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Oncology
- Primary Care & Population Health
- Sleep
- Urology
It may also be of interest to:
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Dietitians
- Family Medicine
- Internists
- Nurses
- Nurse Navigators
- Physicians
- Therapists
- Urologists
- Residents, Students, and Fellows
- Other Allied Health professionals and Trainees
Learning Objectives
- Describe the hormonal and physiologic changes that occur during the menopause transition, including common symptoms, affecting up to 85% of women.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to develop individualized care plans for perimenopausal and menopausal women.
- Create comprehensive care plans for a perimenopausal or menopausal patient that incorporates symptom management, risk assessment, and patient-centered counseling
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.Registration Check-In & Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. - Opening & Welcome Remarks
Stephen Jones, MD
President & CEO, Inova Health System
Inger L. Rosner, MD
Schar Chair for Urologic Oncology
System Section Chief, Urology
Inova Schar Cancer Institute/Inova Health System
8:15 – 8:45 a.m. - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and Cancer Risk
Rebecca Kaltman, MD
Executive Director of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center, Inova Health System
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. - Medical Gaslighting
Chapy Venkatesan, MD
Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Inova Health System
9:15 – 9:45 a.m. - Cognitive Changes with Menopause & Sleep
Jennifer Pauldurai, MD, MS
Inova Cognitive Neurology, Inova Health System
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. - Questions & Panel Discussion
Moderator: Inger L. Rosner, MD
Panelists: Rebecca Kaltman, MD, Chapy Venkatesan, MD, & Jennifer Pauldurai, MD, MS
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. - Break with Exhibitors in Atrium
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. - Key Cardiovascular Changes During Menopause
Lily Dastmalchi, MD
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Inova Health System
11:15 – 11:45 a.m. - Menopause and Mental Health
Chandrika Balgobin, DO, PMH-C, Psychiatrist
Medical Director, Inova Women’s Behavioral Health
Insiya Nasrulla, MD
Inova Women’s Behavioral Health
11:15 – 12:15 p.m. - Gynecologic Changes with Menopause
Erin Perucci, MD
OBGYN, Inova Health System
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. - Lunch with Exhibitors in Atrium
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. - GLP1 Relations to Menopause
Pamela Brandt, DO
Director for Non-surgical Weight Loss and Obesity Treatment, Inova Health System
1:45 – 2:15 p.m. - Keynote: TBD
Lucy McBride, MD
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. - Skin Changes & Skin Cancer with Menopause
Patricia Lucey, MD
Dermatologist, Inova Health System
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. - Rheumatology
Pragya “Pooja” Singh, MD
System Division Chief, Rheumatology Services, Inova Health System
3:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Parking
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in any Surface Lots. Use Entrance 3 under the pedestrian bridge to enter the Conference Center and take stairs or elevator to level 2.
Travel
Airports and Ground Transportation
Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) is centrally located between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Reagan Airports (DCA). Union Station (in Washington, DC) is located about 30-40 minutes from the campus. Both airports along with Union Station offer onsite ground transportation to Fairfax, VA which is about a 30–40-minute drive. Uber or Lyft are also reliable ground transportation options in the DC metro area.
Hotels
Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) and offer us discounted rates.
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 571-327-2277
Inova/corporate rate code: 8296INOVA
3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 849-9400
Program Director:
Inger L. Rosner, MD
Schar Chair for Urologic Oncology
System Section Chief, Urology
Inova Schar Cancer Institute/Inova Fairfax Hospital
Associate Professor of Medical Education, University of
Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus
Speaker Disclosure Statement:
Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 5.5 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
ABS CC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Nurse Credentialing FAQs
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Exhibit Packages
General Exhibit Table: $2,000
- 6' undraped table with two chairs
- Opportunity to interact with attendees during registration, meals, and all breaks
- Full access to conference sessions and breakfast for two exhibit representatives
- Company name listed on opening and break slides and event signage
- Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Welcome email to all registered attendees
- Post-event follow up attendee email
- Exhibitor page on event website
Premium Exhibit Table: $2,500
- 6' undraped table with three chairs
- Opportunity to interact with attendees during registration, meals, and all breaks
- Full access to conference sessions and breakfast for three exhibit representatives
- Company name listed on opening and break slides and event signage
- Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Welcome email to all registered attendees
- Post-event follow up attendee email
- Exhibitor page on event website
- Highlighted Website Listing - Your company’s sales contact information will be prominently displayed on the event website. This listing will feature:
- Company Name & Sales Contact Person Email Address
Nonprofit Organizations Table - $500 (501c3 must be submitted for approval)
- Same as General Exhibitor
Catering Sponsor Add-ons (Optional): Includes company name on buffet table signage
- Breakfast: $1,000
- Lunch: $1,500
- AM or PM Break: $500
Letter of Participation - 
An Invitation to Exhibit - 2026 Menopausal Health Conference.pdf
Inova W9 - 
W-9 Inova Health Care Services 54-0620889 - 2025 - CME.pdf
CME Rules & Regulations - CME Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.pdf
Questions? Email Christina Fontana for more information.
Return to the Attendee Registration Page - HERE
Price
Registration Information
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Letter of Participation - An Invitation to Exhibit - 2026 Menopausal Health Conference.pdf
Inova W9 - W-9 Inova Health Care Services 54-0620889 - 2025 - CME.pdf
CME Rules & Regulations - CME Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.pdf
Questions? Email Christina Fontana for more information.
Refunds
Refunds will be allowed up a to week before the event. Refund requests need to be submitted in writing to [email protected].