This is a FREE virtual learning sessions addressing syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment.
This learning series is intended for medical/clinical personnel who work in settings that identify, screen, test, diagnose, and treat syphilis.
Understand current epidemiologic trends for syphilis and congenital syphilis in Minnesota.
Review the ways in which programs at the Minnesota Department of Health collaborate with providers to prevent and address syphilis and congenital syphilis.
Learn current best practices for screening, diagnosing, and treating syphilis and congenital syphilis.
Tuesday, October 4 Topics: Epidemiology of Syphilis and Partner Services
Tuesday, October 11 Topics: Screening, Staging, and Treating Syphilis
Tuesday, October 18 Topics: Addressing Social Factors
Tuesday, October 25 Topics: Congenital Syphilis
Featured speakers
The speakers below presented keynote/plenary sessions.
Stephen Contag, MD MHealth Fairview Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment in Pregnancy
Alexandra Douglas, MD, MPH Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Caring for Pregnant Persons with Substance Use Disorder
Jill Foster, MD MHealth Fairview Congenital Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
Leo Moore, MD, MSHPM Medical Director, Clinical Services, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Sexual Health Settings
Anne Rompalo, MD, ScM Professor of Medicine and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Margot Savoy, MD, MPH,FAAFP Senior Vice President, Education, American Academy of Family Physicians Inclusive Sexual Health History/Risk Assessments
Hosted by Minnesota Department of Health and Health Care Education Training.
