Interprofessional Care of Patients with Menopausal-Associated Vasomotor Symptoms

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A wide variety of symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms characterized by hot flashes and night sweats, are commonly experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause. The complex and varied nature of these symptoms requires an individualized treatment approach that is best provided by an interprofessional, multidisciplinary care team. This activity highlights key concepts in managing patients with vasomotor symptoms, provides an overview of the principles of interprofessional collaboration, and describes recommended roles for each member of the interprofessional, multidisciplinary care team.

Course Credit:

0.25 AAPA Category I CME Credit
0.25 ACPE Contact Hours
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
0.25 ANCC Contact Hours
0.25 CA-BRN Contact Hours

Dates:

Opens: 2025-12-12
Closes: 2026-12-12

Target Audience:

Nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician associates, and physicians who provide care to patients with menopausal symptoms.

This activity was self-funded by Annenberg Center for Health Sciences.

Accreditation Information

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower (Annenberg Center) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 0.25 hours. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

The Annenberg Center has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 hours AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until December 12, 2026. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours.

Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13664, for 0.25 contact hours.
To receive credit for education contact hours outside of the state of California, please check with your state board of registered nursing for reciprocity.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Additional Content Planners

Tim Drake, PharmD, MBA, BCPS (Planner)
No significant relationships to disclose.

Melissa Ketchum, CHCP (Planner)
No significant relationships to disclose.

Gregory Scott, PharmD, RPh (Planner)
No significant relationships to disclose.

All of the financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

    Contributing Faculty

  • Christopher Flores, MD

    Family Medicine Physician
    Eisenhower Medical Center
    Rancho Mirage, California

  • LaTosha Mollette, DNP

    Family Nurse Practitioner
    Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic
    Jonesboro, Louisiana

  • Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD

    Robert A. Ross Distinguished Professor
    and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina

  • Anita L. Nelson, MD

    Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Western University of Health Sciences
    Professor Emeritus, Obstetrics & Gynecology
    UCLA, Los Angeles, California

  • Michael Smith, PharmD

    Clinical Pharmacist in Pain/Palliative Care
    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the evolution in the treatment landscape for patients with menopausal symptoms
  • Identify strategies to improve interprofessional care of patients with menopausal symptoms

Faculty Disclosures

Christopher Flores, MD

No relationships to disclose.

LaTosha Mollette, DNP

No relationships to disclose.

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD

Advisory Board: Novo Nordisk

Research Support: Astellas, Natera


Anita L. Nelson, MD

Consultant: Bayer, Exeltis USA

Research Support: Dare Bioscience, Organon & Co, Sebela Pharmaceuticals, Sumitomo Pharma America, Viatris Pharmaceuticals

Speakers Bureau: Organon & Co, Sumitomo Pharma America


Michael Smith, PharmD

No relationships to disclose.