Description
Women’s Health and Menopause 2025
Harvard Medical School | March 24–28, 2025 | In-Person & Live Stream
Course Overview
Women’s Health and Menopause 2025 is a premier, evidence-based CME program designed by a multidisciplinary team of Harvard Medical School experts and national thought leaders. This five-day, comprehensive course provides clinicians with the latest updates and practical strategies in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of women during midlife and menopause.
Delivered in a highly interactive format—available both in-person and via live stream—this course blends focused lectures, case-based discussions, and expert Q&A sessions to equip healthcare professionals with the tools needed to provide whole-person, individualized care to women in midlife and beyond.
All sessions are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing for 11 months post-course.
Target Audience
Internal Medicine Physicians
Family Medicine Physicians
OB/GYN Physicians
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Allied Health Professionals and Nurses
Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand hormonal phases across a woman’s lifespan and their clinical implications.
Evaluate and manage perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms using both hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
Apply the latest clinical evidence on estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone use in midlife women.
Prescribe effective treatments for weight gain, bone loss, sexual dysfunction, and mental health concerns in menopause.
Utilize lifestyle medicine approaches in menopause management, including nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction.
Address sex- and gender-specific health conditions across specialties, including cardiology, dermatology, oncology, gastroenterology, and musculoskeletal health.
Incorporate trauma-informed care, LGBTQ-inclusive practices, and cultural competence into women’s health delivery.
Highlighted Topics
Hormone Therapy: Prescribing, Adjustments & High-Risk Scenarios
Cardiovascular Disease & Menopausal Risk Profiles
Weight Management & Obesity Treatment in Menopause
Mental Health, Sleep, Brain Health & Menopause
Sexual Health: Pain, Libido, Physical Therapy & Counseling
Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Loss, and Aesthetics
Osteoporosis, Bone Health & Rheumatologic Disorders
Cancer Risk Management: Breast, Gynecologic & Lung
Fertility & Assisted Reproduction in Midlife
LGBTQ+ Health, Human Trafficking, Trauma-Informed Care
Interactive Learning Features
Live Q&A with faculty after each session
Small group “Study Hall” workshops on specialty topics
Practical case discussions in hormone management, sexual health, and lifestyle medicine
Non-CME bonus sessions on oxytocin science, intimacy, and aesthetic procedures
Faculty Highlights
Dr. Deborah Gomez Kwolek – Course Director
Dr. Heather Hirsch – Menopause and Hormone Therapy
Dr. Anna Cabeca – Intimacy and Hormonal Health
Dr. Rachel Rubin – Sexual Medicine
Dr. Emily Lau – Cardiovascular Health
Dr. Hadine Joffe – Mental Health and Menopause
Dr. Suzanne Bertisch – Sleep Medicine
Dr. Amy Colwell – Cosmetic Surgery
