<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AIMIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[AIMIS]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:09:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aimis.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Advancing Endometriosis Education: AIMIS Launches 2026 Medical Education Webinar Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improving Endometriosis Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Outcomes Through Education By: Dr. Steven McCarus Endometriosis continues to be one of the most challenging and often underdiagnosed conditions in women's healthcare. Affecting millions of women worldwide, the disease is frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain, infertility, reduced quality of life, and years of delayed diagnosis. As research and clinical understanding continue to evolve, healthcare providers require access to...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/advancing-endometriosis-education-aimis-launches-2026-medical-education-webinar-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a295feab2d71ad74fec64b5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:07:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_23672156fcb844a5961ddd2cdcf5853d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven McCarus, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rethinking Endometriosis Education: Bridging Global Approaches to Improve Patient Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Christopher Guinn, CEO AIMIS Endometriosis remains one of the most complex and misunderstood conditions in women’s health, affecting millions of women worldwide while continuing to challenge even the most experienced clinicians. Yet one of the most important insights emerging from recent global engagement is that the differences between how this disease is approached in Europe and the United States are not simply clinical, they are fundamentally educational. How physicians are trained to...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/rethinking-endometriosis-education-bridging-global-approaches-to-improve-patient-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eb8b59e5d3a4f23fbfc02b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:26:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_23e7e9faa09b41459af0acb782684183~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgical Education Is Not an Event—It’s a Continuum]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, surgical education has been built around a simple but flawed idea: that learning happens at specific moments in time—a conference, a course, a webinar, a certification.]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/surgical-education-is-not-an-event-it-s-a-continuum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bb0fa3c384c212cc971e68</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:50:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0d67d_e1152dd79c6b4d0087f63414e448551c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Endometriosis Consideration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects millions of women and is defined as non-cyclic pelvic pain lasting six months or longer. It is a complex condition that can significantly impact physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Among the many causes of CPP, endometriosis remains one of the most common and underrecognized contributors.]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/chronic-pelvic-pain-in-women-endometriosis-consideration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6989d2c28a2b9bb7dbfe54d2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:31:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_fbe28065c6834f178eb67d0c466a9c0c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven McCarus, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Independent Medical Education Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical Education AIMIS A Case for Third-Party–Led Industry Education For decades, the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries have played a vital role in educating physicians on new therapies, devices, and techniques. Innovation moves quickly; patient care depends on clinicians having timely, accurate, and practical knowledge. At the same time, the regulatory and compliance environment surrounding physician–industry interactions has grown increasingly complex—and rightly so. Today,...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/why-independent-medical-education-matters-more-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6967dc540d9b34c9e292338e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:12:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_544308a7cb564676a0e0b151f1de9a20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical Treatment of Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Clinicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease affecting approximately one in ten reproductive-aged women, though many go years without a diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/medical-treatment-of-endometriosis-a-comprehensive-guide-for-patients-and-clinicians</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69178931d87a8b89764084f3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:58:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_c7dff8a1d0994af580d3eb1c699b15e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven McCarus, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Two: When Doctors and Patients Decide Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Shift from Paternalism to Partnership For decades, medicine followed a paternalistic model—physicians made decisions, and patients followed. That model worked when treatment options were limited and information scarce. Today, however, medical care has become highly personalized. From surgical approaches to pharmacologic therapies, multiple viable options often exist for the same condition. In this environment, shared decision-making (SDM) is not just ideal—it’s essential. SDM invites...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/the-power-of-two-when-doctors-and-patients-decide-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f6801bc4393e2763cff800</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_ddd7a81e3fe54286aaa9ba0d6ee46a2f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting Through the Controversy: A Practical Pathway for Suspected Endometriosis in Everyday GYN Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[By AIMIS, referencing the AIMIS Consensus led by Steven D. McCarus, MD Why the controversy endures Endometriosis provokes outsized debate for a condition that is both common and chronically life-altering. Disagreement persists over diagnosis methods, treatment strategies, and how to reduce diagnostic delay. The AIMIS Consensus: from debate to a clinic-ready algorithm AIMIS convened experts and developed a practical algorithm focused on early-stage disease, symptom relief, and reducing...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/cutting-through-the-controversy-a-practical-pathway-for-suspected-endometriosis-in-everyday-gyn-pra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b6e5fba18887303bed1a2b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:46:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_366c0a24214f4bb888d6308b101c1ae9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven McCarus, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you want your gynecologic surgery performed before or after reaching a healthy BMI? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many women, weight plays a crucial role in surgical outcomes, recovery, and long-term reproductive health. In fact, 30–50% of patients in a typical gynecology practice are living with overweight or obesity. This makes it impossible to ignore the impact of weight on gynecologic care—and prompts the critical question: how do we address it effectively?]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/would-you-want-your-gynecologic-surgery-performed-before-or-after-reaching-a-healthy-bmi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688b6763d08ed87f542fa249</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_4804f8f8ab8e4eeab010490d805cbd9b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would You Want to Be the First Patient of a Surgeon Who Learned New Technology Online?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Christopher Guinn, CEO AIMIS In the years following COVID-19, physician learning habits have changed dramatically. The pandemic accelerated a trend that had already begun doctors opting for online CME (continuing medical education) over traditional in-person events. And on the surface, this shift makes sense: – Less time out of the office or OR – No travel or hotel costs – Access to accredited education from anywhere – Self-paced learning options But while virtual education has its place...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/would-you-want-to-be-the-first-patient-of-a-surgeon-who-learned-new-technology-online</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686eef797183254306b897ba</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_a7cc77d9bcf5413f8172490f99396946~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_646,h_473,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Traditional Surgical Societies Still the Best Source of Modern Education for Surgeons?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Christopher A. Guinn, CEO of AIMIS  For decades, organizations like AAGL, SAGES, and ASMBS have been foundational in surgicaleducation, advocacy, and innovation. These esteemed societies have united specialistsunder a common goal: to enhance surgical care and mentor the next generation. Theirannual conferences, scholarly journals, and clinical guidelines have undeniably propelledthe field forward. However, in today’s rapidly evolving surgical landscape—marked by swift...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/are-traditional-surgical-societies-still-the-best-source-of-modern-education-for-surgeons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c296649c117a17c732889</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:53:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_51d6cb9828a04eb88ce21ba4e443a1f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Rules of Medical Education: Hands-On, Tech-Driven, Peer-Led]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Christopher A. Guinn, CEO of AIMIS   In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the need for effective, relevant, and timely  medical education has never been greater. Physicians are expected to remain at the  forefront of clinical innovation, patient care, and emerging technologies—often while  balancing the demands of a busy practice, administrative responsibilities, and a personal  life. For most, learning doesn’t stop after residency or fellowship. In fact, that’s when the  real...]]></description><link>https://www.aimis.org/post/the-new-rules-of-medical-education-hands-on-tech-driven-peer-led</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c04b2d2c786af5d5b4ead</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:17:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0cf5_b2bc0b11c1ee4cff93b367ed459ac942~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Guinn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>