FACULTY

Paul Carpentier, MD, CFCMCPresident of In His Image Family Medicine, PC, and First Vice President of TheAmerican Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. Has provided family medicinewith obstetrics and NaProTECHNOLOGY for 20 years in Massachusetts. 2004 Outstanding Medical Consultant in Natural Family Planning.

Faith Daggs, MD, NFPMCOB/GYN at the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hill and Harrisburg, PA, specializing in the applications of medical and surgicalNaProTECHNOLOGY. Assisted in the development of the Chastity inFormation program for the Diocese of Harrisburg, Medical Consultant forMorning Star Pregnancy Services in Harrisburg, and frequent speaker on pro-life, chastity, marriage, abstinence, and Theology of the Body.

Joseph Harryhill, MDAssistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on the surgical management of male factor infertility.

Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, Dip. ABOG, ABLS, SRS, CFCMC, CFCE OB/GYN specializing in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery. Founder andDirector, Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction,Omaha, Nebraska. Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Developer,CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY.Author of the medical textbook, “The Medical and Surgical Practice ofNaProTECHNOLOGY.”

Chris Kahlenborn, MDInternal medicine hospitalist, Holy Sprit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. Primaryauthor of the meta-analysis published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings inOctober, 2006 entitled: “Oral Contraceptive use as a Risk Factor forPremenopausal Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.”

Kimberly Lane, RN, BSN, FCPBachelor of Science in Nursing, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lead FertilityCare Practitioner, Spirit FertilityCare Services, Camp Hill, PA.Parish marriage preparation program mentor couple.

James Long, MD, NFPMCOB/GYN at the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hill and Harrisburg,PA. Medical Director of Capital Area Pregnancy Center of Camp Hill, PAand Medical Consultant for Pregnancy Ministries Inc. of Chambersburg, PA.

Anne Marie Manning, MD, NFPMCLead OB/GYN and founder of the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hilland Harrisburg, PA. Assisted in development of the Chastity in Formationprogram for the Diocese of Harrisburg, National advisory board for RealAlternatives, Inc. Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, andPresident of Medical Staff, Holy Spirit Hospital.

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.DAfter earning his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale University, Rev. Pacholczyk did post-doctoral research at Massachusetts GeneralHospital/Harvard Medical School. He subsequently studied in Rome where he did advanced studies in theology and in bioethics. Current Director ofEducation for The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

Ann Prebil, RN, BSN, CFCECo-developer of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Faculty memberof the Pope Paul VI Institute Education Program. Chair Commission onAccreditation. Supervisor, Department of FertilityCare Services, St. John’sMercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Ann Marie St. Germaine, FCEBachelor of Arts in Philosophy from St. Anselm College. CertifiedFertilityCare Practitioner, Family FertilityCare Services, Manchester, NH.Certified FertilityCare Educator on faculty with St. Joseph HospitalFertilityCare Education Program, Nashua NH. Homeschooling mother of 5.

Joseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, CFCMCAssociate professor and researcher, Department of Family and PreventiveMedicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. Former member, AdvisoryCommittee for Reproductive Health Drugs, FDA. Past President AAFCP1998-1999. Outstanding Medical Consultant Award, AAFCP, 2000. ResearchPaper Award, AAFCP. Board member, FCCA. Board member, IIRRM.

Mark Stegman, MD, CFCMCOB/GYN at the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hill and Harrisburg,PA. Provides obstetrical, gynecological, and infertility services usingNaProTECHNOLOGY, with laser laparoscopy, microsurgery, tubalreanastomosis. Board member and fellow, International Institute forRestorative Reproductive Medicine. Senior fellow, Westchester Institute forEthics and the Human Person. Member of the American Academy ofFertilityCare Professionals; the American College of Obstetricians andGynecologists; and the Catholic Medical Association.

Very Reverend William J. WaltersheidSecretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life, Diocese of Harrisburg, PA.Alumnusof the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome having earned a license inDogmatic Theology. Currently serves on the Board of Directors, chairs theEthics Committee, and the Comfort Care Committee at Holy Spirit Hospitalin Camp Hill, PA.

Christopher WestResearch fellow and faculty member of the Theology of the Body Institute inExton, PA. Best-selling author, a syndicated columnist, and one of the mostsought after speakers in the church today, having delivered more than 1000 public lectures on four continents, in 12 countries, and innearly 200 American cities. Has lectured on a number of prestigious faculties,including St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, CO, and the John Paul IIInstitute in Melbourne, Australia. Most proud to call himself devoted husbandand father. Resides in Lancaster, PA, with his wife Wendy and their fivechildren.

Christine Wittman, MA, LPCLicensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationships Therapist.Hosts and produces a 13-episode TV series for Catholic Familyland entitledFaith and Family Matter. Her writing has appeared in The Main Line Times,The Catholic Standard and Times, and the Catholic best selling book AmazingGrace for Married Couples. Presents dynamic workshops that weave togetherstories, music, and research-proven methods for fostering compassionate,connected relationships.

American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals28th Annual Meeting

July 15-18, 2009

United for Authentic Freedom

in Women’s Healthcare,

FertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY

Holiday Inn Harrisburg EastLindle Road, Harrisburg, PA

H O S T E D B Y H O LY S P I R I T H E A LT H S Y S T E M , C A M P H I L L , PA

The CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare™ System and the new women’s health science of NaProTECHNOLOGY® have been developedthrough a research and education effort coordinated and directed by Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, Director of Pope Paul VI Institute for theStudy of Human Reproduction. Faculty members do not financially benefit.

Exhibitor Space: The meeting will featureexhibition space with various groups,organizations, manufacturers, and publishers ondisplay. Exhibit fees are $40 for members andnon-profit organizations and $50 for all others. Ifyou are interested in exhibit space, pleasecontact Dorice Millar at dmillar@hsh.org or(717) 514-6136.Recordings: Professional recordings for mostsessions will be available for purchase on-sitefrom the AAFCP. Christopher West recordings

will only be available for 60 days from the end ofthe conference.Location:The American Academy ofFertilityCare Professionals’ 28th Annual Meetingwill be held at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East.Room prices are $115. All deposits are non-refundable. Room rates do not include and aresubject to a current 6% Pennsylvania occupancytax and 5% local tax and are subject to change.An early checkout fee of $50 will be charged toany guest who checks out before their stated

departure date. Rooms reserved for the AAFCPwill be held until 30 days before the meeting, or through June 19, 2009. Please reserve your room as early as possibleby calling (800) 637-4817. For more details,visit the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East website atwww.hiharrisburg.com.If you have any questions, please contact Dorice Millar at dmillar@hsh.org or (717) 514-6136.

AGENDACME provided by Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska.Nursing Continuing Education Credit provided by Iowa Western CommunityCollege, Iowa – Board of Nursing Provider #6.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

3–5 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

5–7 p.m. REGISTRATION

7–7:15 p.m. WELCOME REMARKS Maureen Duhn, RN, CFCE

President, American Academy FertilityCareProfessionals

Dorice Millar, RN, CFCE Coordinator, Spirit FertilityCare Services

Sister Romaine Niemeyer, SCCPresident and CEO, Holy Spirit Health System

7:15–8:30 p.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS“We Can But Does That Mean We Should… AuthenticFreedom in Women’s Healthcare”

Describe the importance and complexity of women’shealthcare today. Articulate the basic principles inunderstanding the truth of the human person and discuss the role of authentic freedom as a guiding principle in makingchoices in the provision of healthcare for women today. Very Reverend William Waltershied

8:30 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday, July 16, 2009

7–8:15 a.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

7:30 a.m. MASS

8:30–9:45 a.m. “A Next-Generation Creighton Model EffectivenessStudy: Why and How”

Outline the design and plans for a new multi-centerCreighton Model effectiveness study to avoid pregnancy.Joseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, CFCMC

9:45–11 a.m. “Junk Science in Reproductive Medicine – Part II”Examine how poor science can become foundational tocurrent approaches in reproductive medicineThomas W. Hilgers, MD, CFCMC, CFCE

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON

“Physicians Healed Continued:The Story behind the Center for Women’s Health: A Service of Holy Spirit Health System.”Ann Marie Manning, MD, NFPMCJames Long, MD, NFPMC Faith Daggs, MD, NFPMCMark Stegman, MD, CFCMC

12:45–2 p.m. “Incorporating NaProTECHNOLOGY and FertilityCareinto a Comprehensive OB/GYN practice.”Explore the challenges involved with incorporatingNaProTECHNOLOGY and FertilityCare into your medicalpractice. Develop a blueprint for integrating FertilityCare andNaProTECHNOLOGY into your medical practice.Ann Marie Manning, MD, NFPMC

2–3:15 p.m. “Providing FertilityCare Services to Teens”Implement FertilityCare System tools specifically for teens.Examine typical teen charting patterns and issues.Ann Marie St. Germaine, CFCP, CFCE

3:15–3:30 p.m. BREAK

3:30–4:45 p.m. “How Do Conscience Protection Laws AffectHealthcare Professionals Who Provide FertilityCare andNaProTECHNOLOGY Services?”To review the conscience protection laws/statutes in theUnited States to date and their impact on the provision ofreproductive healthcare services, and specificallyFertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY.Faith Daggs, MD, NFPMC

4:45–6:15 p.m. AAFCP BUSINESS MEETING(all participants welcome)

6:15–6:30 p.m. MEET THE CANDIDATES/BALLOTING

6:30 p.m. DINNER (on your own)

6:30–8:15 p.m. EDUCATOR MEETING (invitation only)“Use of the Interview Protocol Tool by the EducationProgram Directors”Discuss results of use of the Interview Protocol Tool andobtain data from its use to build and improve upon currentProtocol Tool.Ann Prebil, RN, BSN, CFCE

8:15 p.m. FCCA DESSERT RECEPTION

8:15 p.m.–midnight HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

Friday, July 17, 2009

7:30 a.m. MASS

8:30–9:45 a.m. “Update on Endometriosis: Causes and Treatments”Discuss the current theories of the cause of endometriosis.Enumerate various options for treatment, and discuss theirrespective benefits.Mark Stegman, MD, CFCMC

9:45–11 a.m. “The Link Between Oral Contraception, Abortion, and Breast Cancer”

Examine the relationship between oral contraception,abortion, and breast cancer.Chris Kahlenborn, MD

11–11:15 a.m. BREAK

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS

FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANTSQuestions from Medical Consultants will be fielded andanswered via NaProTECHNOLOGY. Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, CFCMC, CFCE

FOR PRACTITIONERS“NaProTECHNOLOGY 101 for the FertilityCarePractitioner: Coordinating and Cooperating with CurrentTreatment.”Explore the role of the FertilityCare Practitioner through theevaluation and treatment processMark Stegman, MD, CFCMCKim Lane, RN, BSN, FCP

12:30–1:45 p.m. LUNCHEON

“Theology of the Body: John Paul II’s Response toHumanae Vitae” Part ITo reveal the true beauty of Humanae Vitae by unfoldingPope John II’s meditations on scripture, more commonlyknown as the Theology of the Body.Christopher West

1:45–3 p.m. “Theology of the Body: John Paul II’s Response toHumanae Vitae” Part II(Participants that have purchased guest tickets for theluncheon are encouraged to stay for Part II)Christopher West

3–4 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

4–6 p.m. NETWORKING SOCIAL/CASHBAR/DINNER on your own

8 p.m.–midnight HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

Saturday, July 18, 2008

7–8 a.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

8–9 a.m. Science and Research Forum:“Relevant Issues/ Research Update”Current research articles in the area of infertility will beprovided and participants will be encouraged to analyze thisresearch in light of ethics, standards, and NaProTECHNOLOGY

principles. Participants will be encouraged to participate in aquestion and answer forum as well as make suggestions forfurther research for NaProTECHNOLOGY.Moderated by: Paul Carpentier, MD, CFCMC

9–10 a.m. FertilityCare Practitioner Q&AUpdate on family planning progesterone level. Discusscurrent issues faced by practitioners and medicalconsultants.Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, CFCMCMark Stegman, MD, CFCMCJoseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, CFCMC

10–10:15 a.m. BREAK

10:15–11:30 a.m. “Surgical & Ethical Approaches to Male Infertility”Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and surgicaltreatment of male-factor infertility. Apply this knowledge to improve the quality of FertilityCare andNaProTECHNOLOGY services.Joseph Harryhill, MD, FACS

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. “BAM (Building Awesome Marriages): Beyond Spice,Tools for Meeting the Emotional Needs of Our Clients”

Provide tools for transforming challenging interactions withclients into opportunities for deeper communi cation andconnections through compassion, curiosity, positivepsychology, and spirituality. Discuss appropriate referrals for clients who present behaviors that may hinder asuccessful outcome of using the Creighton Model System.Christine Wittman, MA, LPC

12:45–2 p.m. LUNCH (on your own or pre-paid boxed lunches)

2–3:15 p.m. “Beginning of Life Issues: In Vitro Fertilization andAssisted Reproductive Technologies” Discuss techniques involved in in vitro fertilization and relatedforms of assisted reproductive technologies. Examine themoral question regarding human procreation and the gift ofhuman life by a measured consideration of the differencebetween production and procreation.Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D

3:15–4:45 p.m. 28th Annual Meeting of the AAFCPwith Installation of New Officers (Active members ofthe AAFCP; all participants welcome)

5:30–6:30 p.m. CLOSING MASS

Most Reverend Bishop Kevin RhoadesCatholic Diocese of Harrisburg

6:30–8:30 p.m. BANQUET

“Stem Cells and Cloning: Understanding the ScientificIssues and Moral Objections”

Discuss basic biology of stem cells, the distinction betweenreproductive and therapeutic cloning, immune responses.Explore the moral issues surrounding stem cell research.Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D

8:30 p.m.–midnight HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

United for Authentic Freedom in Women’s HealthcareFertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY

American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals • 28th Annual MeetingJuly 15-18, 2009

PURPOSEThe purpose of this educationprogram is to enhance theknowledge of FertilityCare Practitioners, nurses,physicians, other healthcare professionals, andclergy by addressing topics relevant to theCREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare™ System,NaProTECHNOLOGY®, natural methods offertility regulation, and allied fields. The programupdates participants on current activities, researchand trends, and focuses on future goals ofFertilityCare™ Professionals.

AGENDACME provided by Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska.Nursing Continuing Education Credit provided by Iowa Western CommunityCollege, Iowa – Board of Nursing Provider #6.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

3–5 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

5–7 p.m. REGISTRATION

7–7:15 p.m. WELCOME REMARKS Maureen Duhn, RN, CFCE

President, American Academy FertilityCareProfessionals

Dorice Millar, RN, CFCE Coordinator, Spirit FertilityCare Services

Sister Romaine Niemeyer, SCCPresident and CEO, Holy Spirit Health System

7:15–8:30 p.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS“We Can But Does That Mean We Should… AuthenticFreedom in Women’s Healthcare”

Describe the importance and complexity of women’shealthcare today. Articulate the basic principles inunderstanding the truth of the human person and discuss the role of authentic freedom as a guiding principle in makingchoices in the provision of healthcare for women today. Very Reverend William Waltershied

8:30 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday, July 16, 2009

7–8:15 a.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

7:30 a.m. MASS

8:30–9:45 a.m. “A Next-Generation Creighton Model EffectivenessStudy: Why and How”

Outline the design and plans for a new multi-centerCreighton Model effectiveness study to avoid pregnancy.Joseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, CFCMC

9:45–11 a.m. “Junk Science in Reproductive Medicine – Part II”Examine how poor science can become foundational tocurrent approaches in reproductive medicineThomas W. Hilgers, MD, CFCMC, CFCE

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON

“Physicians Healed Continued:The Story behind the Center for Women’s Health: A Service of Holy Spirit Health System.”Ann Marie Manning, MD, NFPMCJames Long, MD, NFPMC Faith Daggs, MD, NFPMCMark Stegman, MD, CFCMC

12:45–2 p.m. “Incorporating NaProTECHNOLOGY and FertilityCareinto a Comprehensive OB/GYN practice.”Explore the challenges involved with incorporatingNaProTECHNOLOGY and FertilityCare into your medicalpractice. Develop a blueprint for integrating FertilityCare andNaProTECHNOLOGY into your medical practice.Ann Marie Manning, MD, NFPMC

2–3:15 p.m. “Providing FertilityCare Services to Teens”Implement FertilityCare System tools specifically for teens.Examine typical teen charting patterns and issues.Ann Marie St. Germaine, CFCP, CFCE

3:15–3:30 p.m. BREAK

3:30–4:45 p.m. “How Do Conscience Protection Laws AffectHealthcare Professionals Who Provide FertilityCare andNaProTECHNOLOGY Services?”To review the conscience protection laws/statutes in theUnited States to date and their impact on the provision ofreproductive healthcare services, and specificallyFertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY.Faith Daggs, MD, NFPMC

4:45–6:15 p.m. AAFCP BUSINESS MEETING(all participants welcome)

6:15–6:30 p.m. MEET THE CANDIDATES/BALLOTING

6:30 p.m. DINNER (on your own)

6:30–8:15 p.m. EDUCATOR MEETING (invitation only)“Use of the Interview Protocol Tool by the EducationProgram Directors”Discuss results of use of the Interview Protocol Tool andobtain data from its use to build and improve upon currentProtocol Tool.Ann Prebil, RN, BSN, CFCE

8:15 p.m. FCCA DESSERT RECEPTION

8:15 p.m.–midnight HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

Friday, July 17, 2009

7:30 a.m. MASS

8:30–9:45 a.m. “Update on Endometriosis: Causes and Treatments”Discuss the current theories of the cause of endometriosis.Enumerate various options for treatment, and discuss theirrespective benefits.Mark Stegman, MD, CFCMC

9:45–11 a.m. “The Link Between Oral Contraception, Abortion, and Breast Cancer”

Examine the relationship between oral contraception,abortion, and breast cancer.Chris Kahlenborn, MD

11–11:15 a.m. BREAK

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS

FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANTSQuestions from Medical Consultants will be fielded andanswered via NaProTECHNOLOGY. Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, CFCMC, CFCE

FOR PRACTITIONERS“NaProTECHNOLOGY 101 for the FertilityCarePractitioner: Coordinating and Cooperating with CurrentTreatment.”Explore the role of the FertilityCare Practitioner through theevaluation and treatment processMark Stegman, MD, CFCMCKim Lane, RN, BSN, FCP

12:30–1:45 p.m. LUNCHEON

“Theology of the Body: John Paul II’s Response toHumanae Vitae” Part ITo reveal the true beauty of Humanae Vitae by unfoldingPope John II’s meditations on scripture, more commonlyknown as the Theology of the Body.Christopher West

1:45–3 p.m. “Theology of the Body: John Paul II’s Response toHumanae Vitae” Part II(Participants that have purchased guest tickets for theluncheon are encouraged to stay for Part II)Christopher West

3–4 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

4–6 p.m. NETWORKING SOCIAL/CASHBAR/DINNER on your own

8 p.m.–midnight HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

Saturday, July 18, 2008

7–8 a.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

8–9 a.m. Science and Research Forum:“Relevant Issues/ Research Update”Current research articles in the area of infertility will beprovided and participants will be encouraged to analyze thisresearch in light of ethics, standards, and NaProTECHNOLOGY

principles. Participants will be encouraged to participate in aquestion and answer forum as well as make suggestions forfurther research for NaProTECHNOLOGY.Moderated by: Paul Carpentier, MD, CFCMC

9–10 a.m. FertilityCare Practitioner Q&AUpdate on family planning progesterone level. Discusscurrent issues faced by practitioners and medicalconsultants.Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, CFCMCMark Stegman, MD, CFCMCJoseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, CFCMC

10–10:15 a.m. BREAK

10:15–11:30 a.m. “Surgical & Ethical Approaches to Male Infertility”Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and surgicaltreatment of male-factor infertility. Apply this knowledge to improve the quality of FertilityCare andNaProTECHNOLOGY services.Joseph Harryhill, MD, FACS

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. “BAM (Building Awesome Marriages): Beyond Spice,Tools for Meeting the Emotional Needs of Our Clients”

Provide tools for transforming challenging interactions withclients into opportunities for deeper communi cation andconnections through compassion, curiosity, positivepsychology, and spirituality. Discuss appropriate referrals for clients who present behaviors that may hinder asuccessful outcome of using the Creighton Model System.Christine Wittman, MA, LPC

12:45–2 p.m. LUNCH (on your own or pre-paid boxed lunches)

2–3:15 p.m. “Beginning of Life Issues: In Vitro Fertilization andAssisted Reproductive Technologies” Discuss techniques involved in in vitro fertilization and relatedforms of assisted reproductive technologies. Examine themoral question regarding human procreation and the gift ofhuman life by a measured consideration of the differencebetween production and procreation.Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D

3:15–4:45 p.m. 28th Annual Meeting of the AAFCPwith Installation of New Officers (Active members ofthe AAFCP; all participants welcome)

5:30–6:30 p.m. CLOSING MASS

Most Reverend Bishop Kevin RhoadesCatholic Diocese of Harrisburg

6:30–8:30 p.m. BANQUET

“Stem Cells and Cloning: Understanding the ScientificIssues and Moral Objections”

Discuss basic biology of stem cells, the distinction betweenreproductive and therapeutic cloning, immune responses.Explore the moral issues surrounding stem cell research.Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D

8:30 p.m.–midnight HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

United for Authentic Freedom in Women’s HealthcareFertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY

American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals • 28th Annual MeetingJuly 15-18, 2009

PURPOSEThe purpose of this educationprogram is to enhance theknowledge of FertilityCare Practitioners, nurses,physicians, other healthcare professionals, andclergy by addressing topics relevant to theCREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare™ System,NaProTECHNOLOGY®, natural methods offertility regulation, and allied fields. The programupdates participants on current activities, researchand trends, and focuses on future goals ofFertilityCare™ Professionals.

FACULTY

Paul Carpentier, MD, CFCMCPresident of In His Image Family Medicine, PC, and First Vice President of TheAmerican Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. Has provided family medicinewith obstetrics and NaProTECHNOLOGY for 20 years in Massachusetts. 2004 Outstanding Medical Consultant in Natural Family Planning.

Faith Daggs, MD, NFPMCOB/GYN at the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hill and Harrisburg, PA, specializing in the applications of medical and surgicalNaProTECHNOLOGY. Assisted in the development of the Chastity inFormation program for the Diocese of Harrisburg, Medical Consultant forMorning Star Pregnancy Services in Harrisburg, and frequent speaker on pro-life, chastity, marriage, abstinence, and Theology of the Body.

Joseph Harryhill, MDAssistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on the surgical management of male factor infertility.

Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, Dip. ABOG, ABLS, SRS, CFCMC, CFCE OB/GYN specializing in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery. Founder andDirector, Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction,Omaha, Nebraska. Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Developer,CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY.Author of the medical textbook, “The Medical and Surgical Practice ofNaProTECHNOLOGY.”

Chris Kahlenborn, MDInternal medicine hospitalist, Holy Sprit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. Primaryauthor of the meta-analysis published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings inOctober, 2006 entitled: “Oral Contraceptive use as a Risk Factor forPremenopausal Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.”

Kimberly Lane, RN, BSN, FCPBachelor of Science in Nursing, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lead FertilityCare Practitioner, Spirit FertilityCare Services, Camp Hill, PA.Parish marriage preparation program mentor couple.

James Long, MD, NFPMCOB/GYN at the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hill and Harrisburg,PA. Medical Director of Capital Area Pregnancy Center of Camp Hill, PAand Medical Consultant for Pregnancy Ministries Inc. of Chambersburg, PA.

Anne Marie Manning, MD, NFPMCLead OB/GYN and founder of the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hilland Harrisburg, PA. Assisted in development of the Chastity in Formationprogram for the Diocese of Harrisburg, National advisory board for RealAlternatives, Inc. Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, andPresident of Medical Staff, Holy Spirit Hospital.

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.DAfter earning his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale University, Rev. Pacholczyk did post-doctoral research at Massachusetts GeneralHospital/Harvard Medical School. He subsequently studied in Rome where he did advanced studies in theology and in bioethics. Current Director ofEducation for The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

Ann Prebil, RN, BSN, CFCECo-developer of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Faculty memberof the Pope Paul VI Institute Education Program. Chair Commission onAccreditation. Supervisor, Department of FertilityCare Services, St. John’sMercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Ann Marie St. Germaine, FCEBachelor of Arts in Philosophy from St. Anselm College. CertifiedFertilityCare Practitioner, Family FertilityCare Services, Manchester, NH.Certified FertilityCare Educator on faculty with St. Joseph HospitalFertilityCare Education Program, Nashua NH. Homeschooling mother of 5.

Joseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, CFCMCAssociate professor and researcher, Department of Family and PreventiveMedicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. Former member, AdvisoryCommittee for Reproductive Health Drugs, FDA. Past President AAFCP1998-1999. Outstanding Medical Consultant Award, AAFCP, 2000. ResearchPaper Award, AAFCP. Board member, FCCA. Board member, IIRRM.

Mark Stegman, MD, CFCMCOB/GYN at the Center for Women’s Health in Camp Hill and Harrisburg,PA. Provides obstetrical, gynecological, and infertility services usingNaProTECHNOLOGY, with laser laparoscopy, microsurgery, tubalreanastomosis. Board member and fellow, International Institute forRestorative Reproductive Medicine. Senior fellow, Westchester Institute forEthics and the Human Person. Member of the American Academy ofFertilityCare Professionals; the American College of Obstetricians andGynecologists; and the Catholic Medical Association.

Very Reverend William J. WaltersheidSecretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life, Diocese of Harrisburg, PA.Alumnusof the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome having earned a license inDogmatic Theology. Currently serves on the Board of Directors, chairs theEthics Committee, and the Comfort Care Committee at Holy Spirit Hospitalin Camp Hill, PA.

Christopher WestResearch fellow and faculty member of the Theology of the Body Institute inExton, PA. Best-selling author, a syndicated columnist, and one of the mostsought after speakers in the church today, having delivered more than 1000 public lectures on four continents, in 12 countries, and innearly 200 American cities. Has lectured on a number of prestigious faculties,including St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, CO, and the John Paul IIInstitute in Melbourne, Australia. Most proud to call himself devoted husbandand father. Resides in Lancaster, PA, with his wife Wendy and their fivechildren.

Christine Wittman, MA, LPCLicensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationships Therapist.Hosts and produces a 13-episode TV series for Catholic Familyland entitledFaith and Family Matter. Her writing has appeared in The Main Line Times,The Catholic Standard and Times, and the Catholic best selling book AmazingGrace for Married Couples. Presents dynamic workshops that weave togetherstories, music, and research-proven methods for fostering compassionate,connected relationships.

American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals28th Annual Meeting

July 15-18, 2009

United for Authentic Freedom

in Women’s Healthcare,

FertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY

Holiday Inn Harrisburg EastLindle Road, Harrisburg, PA

H O S T E D B Y H O LY S P I R I T H E A LT H S Y S T E M , C A M P H I L L , PA

The CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare™ System and the new women’s health science of NaProTECHNOLOGY® have been developedthrough a research and education effort coordinated and directed by Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, Director of Pope Paul VI Institute for theStudy of Human Reproduction. Faculty members do not financially benefit.

Exhibitor Space: The meeting will featureexhibition space with various groups,organizations, manufacturers, and publishers ondisplay. Exhibit fees are $40 for members andnon-profit organizations and $50 for all others. Ifyou are interested in exhibit space, pleasecontact Dorice Millar at dmillar@hsh.org or(717) 514-6136.Recordings: Professional recordings for mostsessions will be available for purchase on-sitefrom the AAFCP. Christopher West recordings

will only be available for 60 days from the end ofthe conference.Location:The American Academy ofFertilityCare Professionals’ 28th Annual Meetingwill be held at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East.Room prices are $115. All deposits are non-refundable. Room rates do not include and aresubject to a current 6% Pennsylvania occupancytax and 5% local tax and are subject to change.An early checkout fee of $50 will be charged toany guest who checks out before their stated

departure date. Rooms reserved for the AAFCPwill be held until 30 days before the meeting, or through June 19, 2009. Please reserve your room as early as possibleby calling (800) 637-4817. For more details,visit the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East website atwww.hiharrisburg.com.If you have any questions, please contact Dorice Millar at dmillar@hsh.org or (717) 514-6136.