"I find the quality and relevance of Symposia Medicus conferences to my practice excellent and would recommend them to colleagues without any reservations. I always learn a great deal of new information to take back to my hospital, colleagues, and practice. Thank you, again!" -Kiersa D. Durfee, MD |
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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION This conference on Challenges in Obstetrics & Gynecology has been designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and other health care professionals who face ever increasing challenges in the clinical diagnoses, treatment options, and new technologies involved in OB/GYN. The goal of this conference is to provide a comprehensive update and review on current issues in OB/GYN. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of evidence-based presentations. In addition to didactic lectures, ample time has been allotted for participant feedback and interaction. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on extensive target audience needs assessment data resulting from professional practice gaps. These gaps are identified by a variety of sources including feedback and evaluations from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference who are committed to providing participants with current and practical information. Each member was selected based on individual area of expertise and ability to communicate first-hand, practical information with participants. This conference will provide you with an opportunity to share current ideas with colleagues from across the country. You will take home a wealth of information to help you better care for your OB/GYN patients, while enjoying exciting Las Vegas! CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES After participating in this conference, you should have an increased knowledge of, and be more competent to… • Cite current guidelines for Pap Smear & HPV testing • Provide appropriate care for women with breast cancer • Recognize the risks to both the mother and fetus associated with maternal obesity • Identify and avoid litigation hot spots in obstetrical practice • Provide the best management options for menopausal patients • Recognize and manage incontinence, urinary tract infections and other causes of bladder pain ACCREDITATION This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing education. Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Certificates of credit will be given to participants on-site at the conclusion of the conference. |
ACCREDITATION This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing education. Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Certificates of credit will be given to participants on-site at the conclusion of the conference. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning. Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Certified Nurse Midwives/Physician Assistants The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours. Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority CONCURRENT SESSIONS On Tuesday afternoon, Concurrent Sessions will be held. These smaller sessions give you an opportunity to select subjects relating to your particular areas of interest. Topics to be discussed are listed in the conference schedule. You will select one topic per session. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will receive an extensive conference syllabus containing pertinent information on each topic presented. The syllabus is available on paper (black and white type/photos) or on a flash drive (full color). Please make your syllabus choice on the conference registration form. By requesting your syllabus on a flash drive, you will not receive a paper syllabus. If you request the flash drive syllabus and bring your laptop to the conference, be aware that there are no electrical outlets at the conference tables. Make sure your laptop is fully charged each day. Extra copies of this syllabus, whether on flash drive or paper, are available for purchase by writing, with payment ($60 for paper, $25 for flash drive) to: Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287 (please refer to syllabus #1220 and indicate type of media preferred). |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Haywood L. Brown, MD, FACOG Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP Mindy Goldman, MD Gretchen Lentz, MD Shailen Shah, MD Consistent with ACCME and ANCC policy, faculty for this educational activity are asked to disclose any commercial interests that may create or may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material they will be presenting, as well as limitations on clinical studies presented, and any"off-label‚" use suggestions for medical products. Additionally, Symposia Medicus Board, Planning Committee, and Staff members have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships that could pose a conflict of interest to the planning of this conference. This information is intended to assist you in forming your own judgments about content presented. Disclosure information will be included in your syllabus and/or verbally disclosed at the conference.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Monday, June 11
Tuesday, June 12
Wednesday, June 13
Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Whether you seek rest and relaxation, or crave entertainment and excitement, Las Vegas has it all. Stretch your legs walking the famous Las Vegas Strip; stimulate your taste buds in one of the city's world-class restaurants; or extend your conference stay and take a day trip to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon Skywalk and witness the grandeur of the Colorado River. Explore the city's casinos or enjoy great entertainment in the showplaces and lounges. Las Vegas is truly the city that never sleeps! Enjoy Las Vegas at its finest at Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, with its recently renovated rooms, contemporary dining options and a revamped lineup of shows. Located in the center of the Las Vegas Strip, Harrah's offers an exciting casino, seven outstanding restaurants, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art health club, full-service beauty salon, a unique variety of retail options and, of course, the best of entertainment. No matter what you're hungry for, you'll find it at Harrah's! Enjoy an outstanding dining experience at The Range Steakhouse, where grilled-to-order steaks, prime rib, seafood and poultry entrees are presented in an intimate setting with a spectacular view of the famed Las Vegas Strip. I Love This Bar & Grill, named after Toby Keith's hit single "I Love This Bar‚" has an exciting venue with a restaurant and bar, music videos, recording studio and live bands in a real down-home atmosphere. Experience the very finest in Asian cuisine at Ming's Table, along with the liveliest outdoor restaurant on the Strip, the Carnaval Court Bar & Grill, voted Whatever your pleasure, you're sure to find it during your stay at Harrah's while attending our 4th Annual Conference on Challenges in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
• Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, continental breakfast and • Tuition may be paid by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. • Register on-line at www.symposiamedicus.org. • Telephone registrations can be made Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), by calling • If paying by check, make payable and send with registration form to Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287. • Conference registration will be confirmed in writing and more information on travel, hotel, and activities will be sent. • This conference meets the requirements for CE tax deductibility; however, we suggest you consult your financial authority for more information. • For additional conference or lodging information, call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or • For information on air reservations and ticketing assistance, you may either call your travel agent or the airlines direct. Please see the Airline Travel Information portion of this brochure for further information. HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as our block of rooms is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. Symposia Medicus has reserved a block of rooms at a group rate at the Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Lodging is available to conference participants and their guests at the rate listed below. This group rate will also be available three days before and three days after the conference if you wish to extend your stay in Las Vegas (based on availability). PLEASE CALL HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO DIRECTLY AT (888) 458-8471. YOU MUST REFER TO THE SYMPOSIA MEDICUS 4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CHALLENGES IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY TO RECEIVE OUR GROUP RATE. The hotel is located in the center of the World Famous Las Vegas Strip.
• A deposit equal to one night’s room & tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation. Each guestroom must have at least one registered guest 21 years of age or older. • Rates do not include Clark County Room Tax, currently 12% (subject to change) • Children 12 years of age and under are free in room with parent(s). • Third & fourth person in room, 13 years and older, is an additional $25/person, per night, plus tax. • Maximum four guests per room, regardless of age. • Cribs are complimentary & rollaways are $30 per night (both subject to availability) • Check-in time is 4:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Any departures after 11:00am are subject to the full day charge. • A 30-minute break has been allotted in our conference schedule on Wednesday, for those of you who need to check out of the hotel. • Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival or scheduled check-in, or you will be charged a cancellation fee equal to your one night’s deposit & tax. CANCELLATION POLICIES • Conference cancellations must be confirmed in writing and a 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is postmarked after May 7, 2012; however, tuition, less 10% processing fee may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference. • All cancellations must be made in writing and postmarked by the dates stated above. • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska and American Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines Convention Desk at the website or numbers listed below. In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT Symposia Medicus has arranged conference discounts with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:
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