Agenda
Clinical sessions, hands-on workshops, and keynotes. October 23–24, 2026 · Miami Dadeland Marriott.
Friday · October 23
5:00 PM
Welcome reception
7:30 PM
Live auction
Saturday · October 24
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Exhibit Hall
9:00 – 9:40 AM
Beyond Heavy Periods: Recognizing Bleeding Disorders in Women
Steven Fein, MD, MPH · Fem Women’s Health
9:45 – 10:25 AM
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Iron Deficiency: Breaking the Cycle
Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc · University of Toronto
10:25 – 10:55 AM
Exhibit Hall Break
10:55 – 11:35 AM
Optimal Management of Iron Deficiency with and without Anemia During Pregnancy
Adam Lewkowitz, MD, MPHS · Brown University (virtual)
11:40 – 12:25 PM
Beyond Anemia: The Far-Reaching Impact of Iron Deficiency
Toby Richards, FRCS, Professor of Surgery · The Iron Clinic, UK
Part I: Iron Deficiency, a Reversible Cause of Anxiety and Depression
Part II: IV Iron in the Surgical Patient, Preparing for Surgery and Enhancing Recovery
12:25 – 1:25 PM
Beyond Bleeding: The Effects of Low Factor VIII and VWF on Wound Healing
Amber Federizo, APRN · Octapharma
1:25 – 2:05 PM
When Periods Become a Problem: Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in the Menopausal Transition
Lydia Fein, MD, MPH · University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
2:10 – 2:50 PM
Optimizing Wellness in Perimenopause
Steven Fein, MD, MPH · Fem Women’s Health
2:50 – 3:20 PM
Exhibit Hall Break
3:20 – 3:40 PM
Iron Deficiency Redefined: Review of the New ASH Diagnostic Guidelines
Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc · University of Toronto
3:45 – 4:05 PM
Abnormal Blood Counts in Women’s Health
Steven Fein, MD, MPH · Fem Women’s Health
4:10 – 4:40 PM
Putting It All Together: Iron Deficiency and Bleeding Across a Woman’s Lifespan
Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc · Toby Richards, FRCS · Lydia Fein, MD
4:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Dayne Alonso, PA-C · Fem Women’s Health