Clinical Research and Academic Success in Obstetrics and Gynecology Course

Hosted by the University of Vermont

2 Dates and Locations

September 7-10, 2025
The Essex Resort and Spa in Essex, Vermont

February 1-6, 2026
Westin Rancho Mirage in Rancho Mirage, California

The Clinical Research and Academic Success Course this year will aim to improve understanding of research methodologies including qualitative and quantitative studies. Participants will learn how to assess and critically review research publications and about how to use statistical software to analyze results. In addition, participants may improve their ability to write or review manuscripts and grant applications. Attendees can expect to learn more about the academic promotion process. 

Please visit our registration portal to attend:  Attendee Registration portal

Conference Information

Pricing

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The registration fee is $4,000 and includes breakfast and lunch each day of the conference

REFUNDS: Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $150, will be made only if notice of cancellation is received at uvmcmie@med.uvm.edu prior to July 30, 2025.  Refunds are not possible after that date.  Substitutions may be possible; please call (802) 656-2292 to inquire.

Lodging

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This conference will be hosted at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. We have a contracted room block from Tuesday March 4th to Thursday March 6th, 2025. Please make your reservations directly by calling (760) 328-5955. Be sure to identify yourself as one of our attendees so you can receive our discounted rate for stays on Monday through Friday. Stays outside the room block can be booked at the Best Available Rate. The Lodge charges a 10% state and local tax, a 4% community assessment, and a $20 per day resort fee. To ensure room choice and availability, it is recommended that you make your room reservations as soon as possible.

EV charging stations available (charges apply).

Please note that parking at each hotel is attached to a garage owned by the City of Burlington.

Hotel Vermont

41 Cherry Street, Burlington Vermont

       Weeknight Rates: $249 per night plus taxes, single or double occupancy
       Weekend Rates: $329 per night plus taxes, single or double occupancy
       Call: 1-855-650-0080
       Hotel website 
       Book Hotel Vermont online

Courtyard Burlington Harbor

25 Cherry Street, Burlington Vermont

       Weeknight Rates: $229 per night plus taxes, single or double occupancy
       Weekend Rates: $309 per night plus taxes, single or double occupancy
       Call: 1-800-321-2211
       Hotel website 
       Book The Courtyard online

Reservations must by made by Thursday, June 7, 2025

To ensure room choice and availability, it is recommended that you make your room reservations as soon as possible.

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Course Director

Jeffrey Peipert, MD, PhD
Jeffrey Peipert, MD, PhD

Professor and John Van Sicklen Maeck Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont UVM Medical Center

Featured Speakers

Kavita Nanda MD MPH
Kavita Nanda, MD, MPH

Director of Medical Research
Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Carole McBride, PhD
Carole McBride, PhD

Assistant Professor
Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont UVM Medical Center

 

Testimonials

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"I feel every first-year fellow should be at this course, if possible. Very applicable and very informative. I also appreciated the family friendly location and being able to bring my young child and partner"

"Really appreciated the group dinners to get to know the group more"

"I will highly recommend this course to other fellows and junior faculty"

"The size of the group and the relationships that evolved were excellent"

"Fellows should definitely do this! Loved the networking"

Accreditation

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Please note that this conference will not offer any CME credits

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Registration now open

Improve understanding, critical reasoning and statistical analysis in the Clinical Research and Academic Success in Obstetrics and Gynecology Course.

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