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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 19th Annual Summer Conference on 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology. The goal of this conference is to present current clinical data on key issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology, along with treatment options to manage these challenges. 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. Our outstanding faculty has been selected based on individual areas of expertise, ability to communicate first-hand knowledge to others, and commitment to address issues of current concern to attendees. Morning sessions leave ample time for exploring the Napa Valley. We have also arranged a variety of group tours that allow for enjoyment of the area, as well as continued discussion relating to the conference topics. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES After participating in this conference, you should have an increased knowledge of and be more competent to… • Treat the patient with sexual dysfunction • Evaluate standardized fetal monitoring terminology, maternal and fetal physiology, and clinical management issues in fetal heart rate monitoring • Use appropriate clinical interventions for female • Identify the association between periodontal disease and perinatal outcomes • Describe the benefits of simulation-based training 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 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 Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SESSIONS Small group discussions will be held Friday morning. These Roundtable Discussion Sessions are organized to provide an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and will give you an opportunity to discuss subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your roundtable topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Some roundtables are limited in size, so please reserve early. You are encouraged to bring cases or issues you are confronting in your clinical practice to discuss during these sessions. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will receive an extensive conference Extra copies of this syllabus, whether on flash drive GROUP TOURS Tours are planned for participants and guests throughout the conference breaks. Additional information regarding tours, hotel, location and ground transportation will be sent. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Julie Arafeh, MSN, RN James E. (Jef) Ferguson, II, MD, MBA Joseph G. Ouzounian, MD Howard A. Shaw, MD, MBA Julia A. Shaw, MD, MBA, FACOG
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 18
Thursday, July 19
Friday, July 20
Saturday, July 21
Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority will be granted for these sessions |
CONFERENCE LOCATION California’s wine country offers scenic countryside, great wines and superb restaurants. With over 450 wineries offering a variety of wines for all tastes, it’s no wonder that the Napa Valley is considered the heart of the American wine industry. Located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco, there is much more to Napa than just its grapes! Enjoy hot-air ballooning, horseback riding, winery tours or nearby golf. Find incredible discounts on your favorite brand-names at the Napa Premium Outlets or visit Old Town for more unique shopping. Visit the recently restored Napa Valley Opera House, or, for the mountain bike enthusiast, check out Skyline Wilderness Park, famed for its rough terrain. It might be wine that comes to mind when thinking of the Napa Valley, but you will also enjoy world-renowned restaurants like The French Laundry, with its outstanding local cuisine. With so much to do, you’ll find that fine wine is only a part of this abundant valley. If the Napa Valley isn’t enough to keep your interest, San Francisco, with Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and famous cable cars, is just an hour away. The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa combines modern convenience with traditional comfort. Exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center, or enjoy “The Spa,” one of the best full-service spas in the Napa Valley. Enjoy the cuisine at VINeleven, the hotel’s indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, specializing in small and shared plates that features an amazing list of Napa Valley’s finest wines. Whatever your pleasure, you are sure to find it at our 19th Annual Summer Conference on Obstetrics & Gynecology in Napa, California!
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
• Tuition includes continental breakfast Wednesday through Saturday, continuing education certification, • Tuition may be paid by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. • Register on-line at www.symposiamedicus.org or by using the form in this brochure. • If paying by check, make payable to Symposia Medicus, and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287; OR • Telephone registrations can be made Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), by calling • Registrations can also be faxed if paying with Visa, MasterCard or Discover to (925) 969-1795. • Conference registration will be confirmed in writing and more information on travel, hotel and group tours • This conference meets the requirements for CE 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, (925) 969-1789, or visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. • For information on air reservations and ticketing assistance, you may either call the airlines direct CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Symposia Medicus has reserved accommodations with group rates at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa. Lodging is available to registrants and their guests at the rates listed below. These rates will also be Two nights’ room deposit must accompany the lodging reservation form. The balance of lodging payment, as well as any incidental charges, is due to the hotel upon check-out. You can receive these rates by reserving the following ways: • On-line at our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR • Calling Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), (925) 969-1789 or (800) 327-3161; OR • Faxing form with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover to (925) 969-1795; OR • By mail, make checks payable to Symposia Medicus and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Please note that our block of rooms is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase.
• Group rates above are per room, per night, and do not include the following (subject to change): • Maximum occupancy is 4 people and cannot be exceeded. • There are no additional charges for 3rd and 4th guests in room. • Cribs and roll-away beds are complimentary (subject to change and availability). • Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is noon. Requests for late check-out can be made with hotel • A 30-minute break has been allotted in our conference schedule on Saturday for those of you who need to CANCELLATION POLICIES • Conference cancellations must be confirmed in writing and a 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be • Per our hotel contract, hotel cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and you will receive a full refund if postmarked by May 16, 2012. Between May 17, 2012 and June 13, 2012 one night’s deposit is forfeited. After June 13, 2012 no hotel refunds can be made. • 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 and (if applicable) hotel AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION The closest airport to the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa is Oakland International Airport; Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, American, Delta and United 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 Group ID number listed below.
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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