COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Join Katherine Sherif, M.D. for an insightful and practical presentation exploring Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as more than a reproductive condition. In this engaging session, participants will examine the complex interactions among metabolic, reproductive, and endocrine systems that contribute to the development and progression of PCOS. Dr. Sherif will share evidence-based strategies for evaluating and managing PCOS across the lifespan, with a focus on improving both long-term metabolic health and reproductive outcomes. Whether you care for adolescents, adults, or patients navigating fertility and chronic disease concerns, this activity will provide valuable tools to support comprehensive, patient-centered care.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Internal Medicine Physicians, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists, Oncologists, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Residents, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and all other interested healthcare providers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize PCOS as a systems disorder and describe the interplay between metabolic, reproductive, and endocrine pathways.
• Apply an integrated clinical approach to the evaluation and management of PCOS across the lifespan.
• Identify practical strategies to improve long-term metabolic and reproductive outcomes in patients with PCOS.
• FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES:

Katherine Sherif, M.D.
Professor & Vice Chair Academic Affairs
Department of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katherine Sherif, M.D., faculty for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

John F. Rubin, M.D., FACP, director for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.

*Ineligible companies – Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS AND CREDITS

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-1296402, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Podiatry, Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistants.  

This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs, Laboratory Personnel, Athletic Trainers and Respiratory Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.