MRKH Conference for Teens and Their Families

The next MRKH Conference will be held on November 11, 2017.

This annual conference is an opportunity for young women ages 14-25 who have been diagnosed with MRKH, and their families to come together for education and support. Our past conferences have been successful — thanks to all of our attendees and speakers! We welcome your suggestions for our upcoming 2017 conference!

For more information, please contact Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN at 617-355-7712 or via email: phaedra.thomas@childrens.harvard.edu.

2017 MRKH Conference Details

Date: Saturday November 11, 2017

Cost to Attendees: $25 – individual | $50 – family

Location: Boston Children’s Hospital is located at 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA, 02115. Enders Auditorium is to the right of the main entrance, at 320 Longwood Avenue.

Accommodations: We have reserved a block of rooms at The Inn at Longwood Medical (342 Longwood Ave, 617-731-4700) for a discounted price. If you are reserving rooms at The Inn, mention the Children’s Hospital Center for Young Women’s Health event to receive the discounted rate.

Attention Massachusetts Families: If you are planning to attend the conference and would like to host a young woman or family and provide transportation to the conference, please contact: Phaedra Thomas @ phaedra.thomas@childrens.harvard.edu

Saturday, November 11, 2017 Conference Schedule:

Saturday Morning

8:30-9:00 Registration

9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks

9:15-9:45 Welcome–guest speakers TBA

9:45-10:45 MRKH Presentation–Dr. Marc Laufer

10:45-11:00 Break

11:00-12:30 Guest speakers–Young women with MRKH

Saturday Afternoon

12:30-1:30 Teen lunch with guest speakers (pizza lunch included)

12:30-1:30 Parent/families/others lunch (on your own)

1:30-3:00 Support groups for parents and others

• For dads only
• Moms of young teens
• Moms of older teens
• “Others” group (for significant others, siblings, grandparents, etc.)

3:00-3:30 Break for parents and others

1:30-2:30 Support groups for teens and young adults (by age)

• Younger teens and newly-diagnosed teens
• Older teens
• Young adults
• Others (siblings, other family members, significant others)

2:30-3:30 Arts and crafts activity or physical activity for teens, siblings, and friends

3:30-3:45 Break for teens/young women

3:45-4:15 Panel discussion and Q&A

4:15-4:30 Closing remarks

6:00 (tentative) Evening social TBA (optional)