CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our cruise conference on Current Issues 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 obstetrics and gynecology. The goal of this conference is to present current clinical data on key issues in taking care of the female patient. 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. Faculty members are committed to providing participants with current and practical information. Each member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and their ability to communicate first-hand, practical information with participants. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES After participating in this conference, you should have an increased knowledge of, and be more competent to… • Recognize and manage urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and other causes of bladder pain • Treat blood disorders in pregnancy including hemorrhage and coaguloapathy • Identify risk management issues in gynecologic practice • Apply the latest medical therapies for diabetes mellitus in pregnancy • Cite current screening options and diagnoses for breast cancer 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. Nurse Midwives/Physician Assistants The American Academy of Physician Assistants accept 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 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 the 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 #1236 and indicate type of media preferred). CRUISE RATES, DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS All cruise rates quoted are (U.S. dollars, cruise-only) per person, based on double occupancy. The price of your cruise includes ship accommodations, meals, 24-hour room service, some beverages, and all theme shows onboard the ship. A deposit for all cabin occupants is due to Symposia Medicus at the time of booking ($250.00 per person for cabin categories S2-Sky Suite to 11-Interior and $500.00 per person for cabin categories RS-Royal Suite and CS-Celebrity Suite). Final payments are due to Symposia Medicus by Friday, August 24, 2012. Payments not received by the due date are subject to cabin cancellation with no refunds. Celebrity Cruises® provides complimentary electronic cruise documents (eDocs). You will receive cruise documents in portable disk format (PDF) by e-mail approximately two weeks or more prior to sailing. You can request printed cruise documents instead of the eDocs for a fee of $35.00 per cruise document booklet. Please indicate your preference when you book your cabin on the registration form in this brochure. CRUISE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Cruise rates do not include: shore and land excursions, meals ashore, alcoholic and certain other beverages, photographs, telephone calls, meals at ship specialty restaurants, purchases from the ship stores or items of a personal nature such as medical services, laundry, massages, spa treatments, hairstyling or manicures. Celebrity Cruises® reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10.00 per guest, per day, for a maximum of $80.00 per cruise, per person. For additional guests, the cost would be no more than $5.00 per guest, per day, for a maximum of $40.00 per cruise, per person. You will be able to view documentation information at the cruise website, www.celebritycruises.com, after you are registered and receive a reservation number. CRUISE CANCELLATION AND NAME CHANGE POLICY Per Celebrity Cruises’® policy, a full refund (except amounts paid for CruiseCare® Cancellation Penalty Waiver Program, which is non-refundable) will be made for written cancellations received by Symposia Medicus no later than August 24, 2012. Passengers who cancel after this date, for any reason, are subject to the following per person cancellation fees. • By August 24 - Full refund • August 25 – October 3 - $250.00 (or $500.00 for Categories RS & CS)/per person cruise deposit • October 4 – October 25 - 50% of total cruise price • After October 25 - No refunds can be made Name changes require the prior approval of Celebrity Cruises® and are subject to additional fees. Cruise tickets are non-transferable. No name changes are allowed by Celebrity Cruises® after Friday, November 2, 2012 due to security reasons. |
CRUISECARE® CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVER PROGRAM (OPTIONAL) CruiseCare® insurance is optional but if purchased, must be for all cabin occupants. With the optional CruiseCare® Cancellation Penalty Waiver Program, Celebrity Cruises® will waive the non-refundable cancellation provision of your cruise ticket contract, and pay you the value of the unused portion of your pre-paid cruise cost should you or your traveling companion(s) need to cancel your cruise for one of the CruiseCare® stated reasons such as sickness, injury or death of yourself, a traveling companion, or immediate family member. In addition, should you or your traveling companion(s) need to cancel for “any other reason,” you may be eligible for CRUISE CREDITS - up to 75% of the non-refundable, pre-paid cruise cost to be used toward a future cruise. Celebrity Cruises’® CruiseCare® rates vary depending on the cost of your cruise fare and cruise fees. Below is a chart showing the cost per person for CruiseCare® insurance. Prices are subject to change and may increase. For more information or if you have any questions concerning CruiseCare®, please call Celebrity Cruises’® CruiseCare® Help Line at (800) 797-4516.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION Passports are REQUIRED for every passenger It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. These appropriate valid travel documents such as passports, visas, inoculation certificates, and/or family legal documents are required for ship boarding and country entry and/or re-entry into the United States and other countries. Based on nationality, many countries require an entry visa. Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship, or from entering a country, and may be subject to fines. Note: No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation. For additional passport and visa requirements visit the U.S. Department of State’s website at travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_2223.html or the Embassies (Consular Service Office) of each country on the sailing itinerary. MINIMUM AGE TO CRUISE Children must be at least six months old by November 9, 2012, to go on the cruise. Denial of boarding for children who do not satisfy this minimum age requirement may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that child. No refunds will be given as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage child or other accompanying guests. AIRLINE TRAVEL INFORMATION If you purchase Air Transportation through Celebrity Cruises® Air/Sea program (ChoiceAir℠): The ChoiceAir℠ Program allows you to purchase airline tickets at the best available prices. By using ChoiceAir℠, you can: • Choose your preferred airline, specific itineraries, and seat assignments. There is a non-refundable service charge of $15.00 per person for domestic and $25.00 per person for international airline tickets. Any changes or cancellations may be subject to non-refundable service charges and additional airfare costs. Note: Infant fares (six months to two years old) cannot be booked online. You must call the ChoiceAir℠ Support Desk at 800-533-7803 or the airline directly to add your infant to the booking. If you purchase Air Arrangements on your own: The closest airport to the ship’s port (Port Everglades) is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, which is approximately 3 miles from the port. You can also fly into the Miami International Airport, which is approximately 29 miles from the port. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, American, Delta, and United Airlines for this In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed below.
If you make your own air arrangements and you do not want the cruise ground transfers, you should allow a minimum of three hours from the time your flight arrives in Fort Lauderdale to the time the ship departs (at 4:30pm). Going home you should allow at least three hours between when the ship disembarks in Fort Lauderdale and your plane departs (ship docks at 7:00am and disembarks starting at 8:30am). The three hours allow you time for ship clearance, customs clearance (if applicable) and airline security. You can also request to be the first group off of the ship by going to the Guest Relations Desk as soon as possible once you board the ship and letting them know that due to a tight airline schedule you need to be included in the first group off the ship. GROUND TRANSPORTATION If you choose to make your own air travel arrangements, you can purchase Celebrity Cruises® transfers to/from the ship. Once you have arrived and collected your luggage at the airport, you will be met by a Celebrity Cruises® representative outside the Baggage Claim area who will assist you with transportation to the ship. When you return from your cruise and have claimed your luggage, a Celebrity Cruises® representative on the pier will direct you to your transportation to the airport. Note: The transfers are only available on the scheduled day of ship embarkation (November 9, 2012) and disembarkation (November 17, 2012). In order to reserve ground transportation with Celebrity Cruises®, your flight into the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport must arrive no later than 1:00pm on Friday, November 9, 2012 and your departure flight home on Saturday, November 17, 2012 must leave no earlier than 11:30am. If you are flying into and out of the Miami International Airport, your flight must arrive no later than 12:00pm on Friday, November 9, 2012 and your departure flight home on Saturday, November 17, 2012 must leave no earlier than 12:30pm. All requests must be made to Symposia Medicus by Friday, August 24, 2012. Your flight itinerary must be provided in order to confirm your transfers. DINING ABOARD SHIP When you make your cruise reservations, you can request either the 6:00pm Main, 8:30pm Late, or Flexible Select Dining (see details about Flexible Select Dining below) dinner seating (Note: The 6:00pm Main dining fills early and your time of dinner seating cannot be guaranteed). Please inform us if you or your guests have any special food or dietary requirements and inform us of other cruise passengers (not guests in your cabin) with whom you would like to sit at dinner for Main and Late seating only. Your final dining assignment will be indicated in your eDocs unless your preferred dining time is not available, in which case you will be waitlisted. If you are waitlisted, you can go to the Guest Relations Desk once you get onboard the ship to see if you can change your dinner seating time. The Flexible Select Dining is a flexible dining option. With this option, you can be seated for dinner in the main dining room at any time between 6:00-9:30pm, or you can make reservations to dine at any time that you choose within that time frame. Reservations can be made up to four days prior to November 9, 2012, or can be made on the ship and are strongly encouraged. WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING TO PACK You will need the following types of clothing on the cruise: formal evening, smart casual, and shipboard/daywear. Formal Dining: Cocktail dress, long gown, dressy pantsuit, suit or jacket with slacks, or tuxedo. Smart Casual, Shipboard/Daywear: Jeans are allowed in lounges and bars during the day; however, not in main or specialty restaurants. Shirts must have sleeves. In addition, you should bring a pair of sneakers or rubber-soled shoes for deck walk/sports and swimsuit for pools and spa. Note: The following attire is not allowed in the main or specialty restaurants: T-shirts, swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps, and pool wear. GRATUITIES ABOARD SHIP Non-suite cabin gratuities are $92.00 per person, Concierge Class gratuities are $96.00 per person and Suite gratuities are $120.00 per person. All gratuities must be pre-paid and will be included in your final cruise balance. This covers your cabin steward, head waiter, and assistant waiter. Beverage service personnel are acknowledged with a 15% service charge, which will be added to all bar bills/wine checks onboard. YOUTH ACTIVITIES/BABYSITTING FOR CHILDREN Celebrity’s “X®-Club” are complimentary youth activities, which are closely supervised and take place daily for four age groups: • ShipMates℠ (ages 3-5) – Note: Children must be 3 years of age and toilet trained (No pull-up diapers). • Cadets℠ (ages 6-8) • Ensigns℠ (ages 9-11) • X Club Teens (ages 12-14 and 15-17) Babysitting is available for a fee of $8.00 per hour (subject to change) for up to two children within the same family, and can be arranged in-stateroom. Babysitting services are available through the Guest Relations Desk onboard the ship. Requests must be made 24 hours in advance. Children must be a minimum age of one year, and there can be no more than two children per babysitter. Service is not guaranteed and is subject to personnel available. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Karrie E. Francois, MD Gretchen Lentz, MD Victoria L. Green, MD, MBA, JD 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 verbally disclosed at the conference.
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CRUISE ITINERARY & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, November 9
Saturday, November 10 (At Sea)
Sunday, November 11
Monday, November 12
Tuesday, November 13
Wednesday, November 14
Thursday, November 15 (At Sea)
Friday, November 16 (At Sea)
Saturday, November 17
Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
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SYMPOSIA MEDICUS PRESENTS AN EXCITING EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE CONFERENCE The splendor and excitement of the Caribbean await you. Discover first-hand the history and beauty of Old San Juan; experience the incomparable duty free shopping on St. Thomas; and, relax on the famous white-sand beaches of St. Maarten and St. Kitts. The ports-of-call for this cruise conference offer something for all travel tastes! This celebrated and stunning region is best experienced with an award winning cruise line. Celebrity Cruises® is ranked #1 in the prestigious Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine’s 2011 “Top Large Cruise Ships in the World” readers’ poll, and our ship, the luxurious Celebrity Eclipse℠ is designed to allow you to be pampered. You will experience sumptuous meals, exciting theatrical shows, a world-class spa, awe-inspiring shore We cordially invite you to come aboard the Celebrity Eclipse℠ for this exciting conference on Obstetrics & Gynecology and outstanding cruise.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enrollment for this cruise conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised.
• Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, and refreshments. • 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 (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789. Registrations can also be faxed to (925) 969-1795. • If paying by check or money order, make payable to Symposia Medicus, and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287. • Conference registration and cruise reservations (if applicable) will be confirmed in writing and more information on the conference, travel, and the cruise will be sent. • For additional conference or cruise information, please call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789, or visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. • For information on air reservations and ticketing assistance, you may either call the ChoiceAir℠ Support Desk, your travel agent or the airlines direct. Please see the Airline Travel Information portion of this brochure for further information. CABIN RATES Rates are (U.S. dollars, cruise-only) PER PERSON, based on double occupancy, and DO NOT include cruise fees (port charges) of $200.00 per person, government taxes of $102.51 per person (subject to change), gratuities, air transportation, ground transfers, or optional CruiseCare® Cancellation Penalty Waiver Program fees.
Detailed cabin descriptions are available at www.celebritycruises.com/eclipse. Symposia Medicus has contracted for a limited number of cabins for the above categories at the prices listed. If you would like a cabin in a specific category not listed above or if the cabin you are requesting is no longer available from our group block (sold out), prices above may increase. WE RECOMMEND YOU RESERVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • Total due at booking is $250.00 per person (cabin categories S2 to 11) or $500.00 per person (cabin categories RS and CS). • Final Payment is due to Symposia Medicus by Friday, August 24, 2012. • You will receive cruise documents in a (PDF) file by e-mail approximately two weeks or more prior to sailing or by ground approximately 7-10 business days prior to sailing if you request printed cruise documents (additional $35.00 fee per cruise document booklet). • The per person cruise fare for a 3rd and 4th guest in cabin with two full-fare paying guests is: $699.00 (categories RS, CS, S2), $599.00 (category C2), $499.00 (categories FV, 2C), $399.00 (category 08), $299.00 (category 11) plus per person costs of $200.00 cruise fees (port charges), $102.51 government • Triple and/or quad cabins are limited and not all cabins can accommodate 3 or 4 people, thus cabin fares quoted above may increase. Please call Symposia Medicus for availability and pricing. • Single occupancy cabins can be requested; however, the rate for single occupancy is two times the cruise fare for the selected cabin category. • © 2012 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador • For questions, please call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789. CONFERENCE 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 October 5, 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. Please see Cruise Cancellation Policy section for cancellation dates. • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. Please see Cruise Cancellation Policy section regarding cruise cancellations. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses. |