Trauma-Informed Care of Sexual Assault Patients

Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM


Grand Round starts in:

LH3 - Stony Brook, NY
February 4th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

OB/GYN Grand Rounds topics are presented by experts in their fields and are selected as highly relevant and important to the development of a current base of medical knowledge necessary to maintain a high level of care. These presentations are intended to introduce residents, faculty and affiliated community physicians to the most current and accepted approaches to the discipline of Obstetrics and Gynecology including medical problem solving, surgical skills and new techniques in diagnosis and treatment.

Dates and Times

Start: 2/4/2026 7:30 AM
End: 2/4/2026 9:00 AM

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Implement trauma-informed screening for abuse and neglect across the lifespan (pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult), document disclosures and injuries using objective, patient-centered language, and initiate age-appropriate referrals and resources (SAFE/ED, CAC, APS/CPS, advocacy, and community supports) consistent with institutional policy.

2. Differentiate medical care vs. forensic care and identify when/how to activate the SAFE pathway, including options for reporting and evidence storage.

3. Describe the NYS Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit (SOECK) time window and key consent elements (medical exam, evidence collection, photography, and release/storage).

4. Operationalize referrals and documentation pathways for pediatric/adolescent cases (CAC interface) and outline evidence considerations when a patient is pursuing termination after assault.

Speakers

  • Michelle Tepper, DNP
    • Trauma-Informed Care of Sexual Assault Patients

Location

LH3
HSC 2
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Rita Bisso
Department: OBGYN
Phone: (631) 444-3987
Email: rita.bisso@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222