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About the COE
The Society of Family Planning is the home to the Contraceptive Implant Removal Centers of Experience (COE). COEs are clinicians who specialize in the removal of complex and difficult contraceptive implants, including deep or nonpalpable birth control rods. The Society sets standards and qualifications for clinicians to become a COE and maintains a directory of all the COEs in the US.
Become a COE
We encourage clinicians who meet the standards and qualifications for removing complex and difficult contraceptive implants to become a COE. As a COE, you will be added to the COE directory and gain access to the Society’s COE-only resource hub and community forum. If you have experience in complex and difficult contraceptive implant removal or are interested in learning more, email Clinical@SocietyFP.org.
COE Steering Panel
The COE Steering Panel is responsible for developing and maintaining standards and qualifications for COEs within the US, as well as providing expert input to the Society on the COE.
Steering Panel members:
- Paula Castaño, MD, MPH; Columbia University
- Mitchell D Creinin, MD; University of California, Davis
- Casey Duncan, MD, MS; University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston
- David L Eisenberg, MD, MPH; Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
- Lisa Hofler, MD, MPH, MBA; University of New Mexico
- Jasmine Patel, MD, MSc; University of California, Irvine
For questions or to provide feedback, please contact Clinical@SocietyFP.org.
