Syphilis for Health Professionals
Contact Info
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
2022 Minnesota Syphilis Virtual Learning Series
Slowing the spread of syphilis
This is a FREE virtual learning sessions addressing syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment.
This learning series is intended for medical/clinical personnel who work in settings that identify, screen, test, diagnose, and treat syphilis.
- Understand current epidemiologic trends for syphilis and congenital syphilis in Minnesota.
- Review the ways in which programs at the Minnesota Department of Health collaborate with providers to prevent and address syphilis and congenital syphilis.
- Learn current best practices for screening, diagnosing, and treating syphilis and congenital syphilis.
Tuesday, October 4 Topics: Epidemiology of Syphilis and Partner Services
Tuesday, October 11 Topics: Screening, Staging, and Treating Syphilis
Tuesday, October 18 Topics: Addressing Social Factors
Tuesday, October 25 Topics: Congenital Syphilis
Featured speakers
The speakers below presented keynote/plenary sessions.
- Stephen Contag, MD
MHealth Fairview
Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment in Pregnancy - Alexandra Douglas, MD, MPH
Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
Caring for Pregnant Persons with Substance Use Disorder - Jill Foster, MD
MHealth Fairview
Congenital Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment - Leo Moore, MD, MSHPM
Medical Director, Clinical Services, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Sexual Health Settings - Anne Rompalo, MD, ScM
Professor of Medicine and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Margot Savoy, MD, MPH,FAAFP
Senior Vice President, Education, American Academy of Family Physicians
Inclusive Sexual Health History/Risk Assessments
Hosted by Minnesota Department of Health and Health Care Education Training.