The Academy for Advanced Women’s Health Medicine
About Dr. Heather Hirsch
Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, NCMP, is a board-certified internal medicine physician whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to advancing women’s health and redefining how menopause care is delivered and understood. After completing her fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, she went on to found the menopause clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital while serving on faculty at Harvard Medical School, building programs that center both clinical excellence and meaningful education.
Her training reflects a strong foundation in leadership, research, and curriculum development, with a focus on elevating women’s health as a critical and often underrepresented area of medicine. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and ISSWSH fellow, Dr. Hirsch brings both clinical expertise and a nuanced understanding of the complexities women face throughout midlife and beyond.
At the heart of her work is a mission to empower women in medicine with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to better care for themselves and their patients. Known for her approachable, down-to-earth style, Dr. Hirsch translates complex medical topics into practical, actionable insights. Whether through teaching, speaking, or digital education, she is dedicated to helping women feel seen, supported, and equipped to lead healthier, more informed lives.
About The Academy for Advanced Women’s Health Medicine
The Academy for Advanced Women’s Health Medicine equips healthcare professionals with the practical skills and confidence needed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered menopause care. Designed to go beyond traditional, knowledge-based learning, the program emphasizes real-world application—helping providers translate evidence into meaningful clinical practice.
Through an engaging, accessible online format, learners gain hands-on training in patient communication, comprehensive assessment, and individualized treatment planning. A core focus of the curriculum is building confidence in prescribing evidence-based, FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy, while also supporting providers in navigating nuanced patient conversations with clarity and empathy.
What sets this activity apart is its commitment to consistency and community. Participants are trained within a shared care philosophy, ensuring a standardized, high-quality approach across providers, while also benefiting from mentorship and case-based learning that reinforce practical implementation.
Founded by Dr. Heather Hirsch, a leader in women’s health and menopause care, the program reflects a modern, empowering approach to medicine—one that prioritizes both clinical excellence and the patient experience. This activity is ideal for clinicians seeking not only to deepen their knowledge, but to transform how they care for women in midlife and beyond.
How Pinnacle Supported The Academy for Advanced Women’s Health Medicine Through Joint Providership
Learn at Pinnacle partnered with Heather Hirsch Academy to bring their expert-led menopause curriculum to healthcare professionals with CE/CME credit. Leveraging years of accreditation experience, Learn at Pinnacle ensured the content met the rigorous standards of accrediting bodies, including ACCME, ANCC, and ACPE.
Through joint providership, Learn at Pinnacle managed the full compliance framework—from reviewing content for bias and conflicts of interest to overseeing commercial support standards, preparing accreditation documentation, and creating the Activity Detail Page. They also handled certificate generation, reporting to accrediting bodies, and post-activity evaluation analysis, allowing the Academy to focus on delivering practical, patient-centered education.
This collaborative model enabled Heather Hirsch Academy to provide a seamless, high-quality accredited learning experience while avoiding the resource-intensive process of independent accreditation. With Learn at Pinnacle’s expertise and support, the Academy’s learners can confidently earn credit, knowing every compliance detail has been expertly managed.
