International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2025

WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU!

Location: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

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Wilayah Persekutuan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50088

Getting There & Parking

Thousands of health care professionals have already participated in this educational event, helping the ISSVD spread knowledge around the world! Do not miss out!

Accommodations are now available for booking online. We have a fabulous opportunity to book accommodations at the lovely Trader's hotel by Shangri-La. This convenient hotel is connected to the venue. Cut-off date for bookings will be on 10 April 2025. All bookings will be subject to availability.

The room rates quoted above are:

• Rates are subject to 8% SST.
• Rates include of breakfast.
• Inclusive of complimentary in-room wired internet and Wi-Fi access (Hotel premises and in Hotellimousine during airport transfer)
• Rates will be available for three (3) days prior to 2025-04-24 and after 2025-04-27, subject toroom availability
• The above rates are applicable for the above mentioned group only
• For non-Malaysian passport holder, Tourism Tax at MYR 10.00 per room per night applies.

Check-in time: 1500 hours on the day of arrivalCheck-out time: 1200 hours on the day of departure

Delegates who cancel their Guest Rooms or fail to Check-in to the Hotel for any of the dates of theRoom Block after 10 April 2025 shall be charged the Daily Room Rate for each room night of theunused Guest Rooms during the Room Block period(s). Early departure will be charged for the duration as originally reserved.

ONLINE BOOKING LINK (use GROUP CODE: ISS240425)

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The Scientific Program includes evidence based scientific sessions designed to improve patient outcomes. CME has been applied for.

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Learning Objectives-Friday/Saturday

At the end of the presentations, the participant will be able to:

*Describe the pathophysiology of vulvovaginal disorders to enable accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of patients with vulvovaginal complaints;
*Understand proper procedures for submitting vulvovaginal specimens for pathologic analysis and how to communicate meaningfully with consulting pathologists;
*Recognize and effectively manage common and resistant cases of vulvovaginitis;
*Obtain knowledge on diagnosing and treating pruritic vulvar conditions;
*Gain insight into dermatoses of the vulva, including lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and lichen planus;
*Recognize the different prognosis and treatment approaches for LSIL, HSIL, and dVIN;
*Understand the diagnosis and management of vulvar pain from the medical, physical, and psychosocial aspects;
*Appreciate the role and mechanism of pelvic floor physical therapy in managing vulvar pain;
*Learn the current understanding of desquamative inflammatory vaginitis and atrophic vaginitis;
*Learn when and why to collaborate with consultants from other medical disciplines address complex aspects of vulvovaginal care;
*Improve their understanding of various vulvovaginal diseases with lectures that emphasize audience participation.
*Better understand the effects of aging and menopause on the vulva
*Stay informed about new and innovative topics and treatments in vulvar disease, including current research findings and ethics related to these treatments.

Malaysia offers various visa options, including the convenient eVisa, which allows foreign nationals to apply online. Malaysia is a visa-friendly country, please refer to the Immigration website for visa requirement per country.

Visa Exemptions: Nationals from certain countries, such as China and India, are exempt from visa requirements for tourist purposes until specific dates.

Types of Visas: Malaysia offers different types of visas, including Tourist (Social Visit), Student, Expatriate (Working), and Medical Tourist visas. Conference delegates may opt for tourist visa.

eVisa Process

• Eligibility: The eVisa is available to nationals from various countries. Please refer to the Immigration website to check if you need a visa.
• Application: If the answer is yes, the eVisa application is done online at the eVisa portal. Please note that eVisa is not applicable for Israel and North Korea. You will need:
  • A copy of your passport
  • A recent photograph
  • Flight ticket details
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • A scan of your last visited country’s visa (if applicable)
• Processing Time: The application process typically takes about 14 working days or longer, suggest delegates apply one month ahead to avoid delays and issues (if any).
• Validity: The eVisa is valid for 3 months, and the duration of stay per entry varies by nationality, generally up to 30 days.
• You can apply for the eVisa through the Malaysian Immigration Department's official website at the eVisa Portal

Arrival in Malaysia

Foreign visitors are required to complete the Malaysian Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before arrival. MDAC is an online system introduced by the Malaysian Immigration Department to streamline the entry process for foreign visitors.

How to Apply

1. Registration: Visit the official MDAC website and create an account.
2. Form Submission: Fill out the digital arrival card form with your personal details, travel information, and other required data.
3. Submission Timeline: Submit the form at least 3 days before your arrival in Malaysia
4. Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email with a reference number. This should be presented upon arrival in Malaysia.

Travelers who have completed the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) can use the autogate system at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, provided they meet certain criteria. They can check the eligibility status HERE. There are 46 countries who are eligible to use the autogate/ e-gate, refer the list here.

Malaysia is now using the QR code clearance system, just like Singapore, Japan, and some European countries, to make immigration faster and more secure.

There are 63 countries whose citizens are eligible to use Malaysia’s autogate immigration system. For those who wish to use the autogates, manual passport verification is required for first-time travellers from these countries (see list here), but subsequent visits allow direct use of the autogate system.

Foreign nationals must still submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card as mentioned below, except for Singaporeans who are exempt. Passengers use a QR code generated through the MyBorderPass app instead of manually presenting their passports. At the immigration autogates, they may scan the QR code to verify their identities — no need to hand over your passport but you still need to carry your passport as it's required for the rest of your journey, even if you're using the QR code lanes.

Manual counters and existing automated gates are still available for those who prefer traditional immigration clearance.

The QR code system is available to Malaysian citizens, and citizens of 63 eligible countries, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, UK, and US.

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We will have an event photographer: "If you prefer not to have your image used in any event-related materials, please notify ISSVD at issvd@issvd.org prior to the event."

Continuing Medical Education credit will be provided through joint providership with The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ through ACCME Accreditation is reciprocal to most CME programs.

ACCME Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

College Cognate Credit(s)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational activity is designed for those providing care for children, adolescents, and adults with vulvovaginal disease. Clinicians who treat patients with persistent or recurrent vulvar symptoms not explained by simple yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis. This course is for those practitioners who treat itching, dyspareunia, and pain, as well as vaginal discharge, and chronic rashes. The conditions include recurrent candidiasis, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, vulvodynia, ulcers, and desquamative inflammatory vaginitis.

DISCLOSURE POLICY

The faculty, committee members, and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to ACOG and International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease and to learners any financial relationship(s) of the individual that have occurred within the last 24 months with any ineligible entities whose products are related to the continuing education content. Financial relationships are defined by remuneration in any amount from the ineligible entities in the form of grants; research support; consulting fees; salary; ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options, or ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds); honoraria or other payments for participation in speakers’ bureaus, advisory boards, or boards of directors; or other financial benefits. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent planners with relevant financial relationships from planning or delivering content, but rather to provide learners with information that allows them to make their own judgments of whether these financial relationships may have influenced the educational activity with regard to exposition or conclusion. ACOG and International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease has reviewed all disclosures and resolved or managed all identified conflicts of interest, as applicable.

The following activity planning members reported no financial relationships:
Debra Heller, MD Aruna Venkatesan, MD
Debbie Roepe

The following activity planning members reported financial relationships:

Pedro Baptista, MD – Consultant: Biocodex; Researcher: Oncgnostics;

Hope Haefner, MD – Author: UpToDate

All staff reported no relevant financial relationships.

CONTENT VALIDITY

All recommendations involving clinical medicine are based on evidence accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients; AND/OR All scientific research referred to or reported in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This activity is not supported by educational grant(s) or other funds from any commercial supporter.

ELIGIBILITY TO EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

CME certificates are provided to registered participants based on the successful completion of the activity, in its entirety, including the activity evaluation.

RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: February 26, 2026 (date after which this activity is no longer certified for continuing medical education credit)

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