NEEDS STATEMENT

The educational activity is designed to address identified professional practice gaps in menopause management among healthcare providers by improving knowledge, clinical confidence, and application of evidence-based care. A comprehensive needs assessment identified deficiencies in formal menopause education, inconsistent use of clinical guidelines, limited confidence in diagnosing and treating menopause-related conditions, and variation in clinical practice across specialties. To address these gaps, participants will complete a 12-week virtual educational series using evidence-based instructional strategies, including case-based learning, problem-based learning, interactive discussions, and application of current clinical guidelines and decision-support tools. Content will focus on menopause assessment, differential diagnosis, hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options, management of complex medical conditions, shared decision making, and culturally responsive care to improve health equity for diverse populations. Describe how the overall activity plans to address the educational needs that underlie the professional practice gaps of the learners. The curriculum is designed to promote measurable improvements in clinician knowledge, confidence, and evidence-based practice through pre- and post-educational assessments, case application, and learner self reflection. By strengthening provider competence and incorporating cultural humility into clinical decision-making, the activity aims to reduce variation in menopause care, improve patient centered management, and enhance equitable access to high-quality menopause care across the health system.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This virtual learning is open to all licensed clinicians practicing within CommonSpirit Health in both acute and ambulatory care settings including MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, CNMs, and resident physicians.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize common menopausal symptoms and distinguish them from other conditions through appropriate differential diagnosis.
• Integrate evidence-based guidelines and clinical algorithms into the comprehensive care of individuals across the menopausal transition.
• Evaluate hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, including their indications, benefits, risks, and contraindications.
• Develop individualized management strategies based on patient needs and presence of complex medical conditions.

EVALUATION

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACCREDITATION/CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physician Continuing Education Credit

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics Credit 

This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 2 Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.