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Forward2026 SEP CCSS S05: Female Chronic Pelvic Pain: Considerations for Military Servicewomen
Explore evidence-based practices across the spectrum of women’s health through educational content created by military and civilian Subject Matter Experts specializing in ethics, clinical practice, and health care. These sessions are designed to refine care quality and improve clinical outcomes throughout the patient lifespan. The primary focus of this event aims to enhance the quality of patient outcomes and population health by providing advanced continuing education opportunities to improve the practice, skills, and knowledge of health care providers across the Military Health System.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Associates/Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technicians, Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians, Athletic Trainers, Case Managers, Certified Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Kinesiotherapists, Healthcare Executives, and other health care professionals who support/care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Guardsmen, military veterans, and their families.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the difference between acute and chronic pain and how the difference impacts treatment.
- Describe the evaluation and management of endometriosis.
- Summarize how pelvic floor physical therapy is used to treat chronic pelvic pain.
- Outline when to refer patients for pelvic floor physical therapy.
Course summary
Presenting Faculty
Air Force Col. Shana Miles, M.D., Ph.D.
Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics Specialty Consultant
Brooke Army Medical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Navy Lt. Michelle Vail, P.T., DPT, LAT, ATC
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Navy Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va.
Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Ramirez, M.D., FACOG, FACS
Division Chief, Urogynecology-Minimally Invasive
Gynecologic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Brooke Army Medical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Oct 8, 2026.
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There is no cost to participate in this activity.
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