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“This is the second time I am attending a Symposia Medicus conference. As always, I am very satisfied with the conference and will continue to attend for my continuing education.” |
“This was an excellent conference! Symposia Medicus planned a nice balance of lectures and group discussions.” |
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 6th Annual Conference on Challenges in Mental Healthcare for the Primary Care Provider provides practical, evidence-based care tips for treating the primary care patient with challenging psychiatric and psychosocial concerns. Designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals who manage patients of all ages, this course emphasizes team-based problem solving. Throughout the sessions, our expert faculty will guide you and your fellow providers as you collaborate amongst yourselves and collectively practice skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. This educational activity aims to increase both the competence and performance of all attendees as well as contribute to your ability to work together as part of a coordinated healthcare team. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations. The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, and case study discussions. Following a group of lectures, the “What Have We Learned” sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various mental healthcare situations. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Discuss assessment tools for substance use disorders that are useful in medical settings • Review evidence-based interventions to acute psychiatric and behavioral symptoms • Assess and manage mood symptoms in menopausal and postmenopausal women • Describe prevalence and impact of anxiety and depressive disorders in childhood and adolescence ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only ACCREDITATION This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources. AAFP ACOG AAP Physician Associates Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 20.4 contact hours. Pharmacists Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference (you’ll receive an email with instructions). If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information. HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS Symposia Medicus continues to collaborate with the conference venue to ensure the safety and protection of all attendees. As the event gets closer, we will communicate details regarding safety and social distancing protocols and procedures intended to prevent the transmission NEARBY ATTRACTIONS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION To receive additional information about the conference hotel, location, tours or nearby attractions, and ground transportation, please visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Heidi Combs, MD, MS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 19
Thursday, July 20
Friday, July 21
Saturday, July 22
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION The setting for our conference is the beautiful Big Sky Resort, nestled in the majestic Northwestern Rockies, just an hour drive from Bozeman, Montana. Big Sky is host to a multitude of summer activities. Take a scenic chair-lift ride up Lone Mountain and experience wonderful hiking and mountain biking, enjoy an invigorating horseback ride, or take to the rivers for incredible fly fishing and whitewater rafting. Big Sky also offers an 18-hole golf course, as well as a number of tennis courts, all offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The resort’s close proximity to Yellowstone National Park (the northwest border of the park is less than an hour away) is yet another element of Big Sky’s appeal. Plan to spend time observing the nation’s most impressive geysers and hot springs, including “Old Faithful Geyser,” and be awestruck by the ever-present wildlife and majestic scenery in our country’s first established National Park. Our conference coincides with the award winning Big Sky PBR (Professional Bull Riders). Built from the sagebrush up, PBR has grown into “Big Sky’s Biggest Week” – a week of community events including three nights of bull riding, musical events, vendor village and more. Ticket information will be available on the Tours/Activities Tab for this conference, on our website. Big Sky Resort is a self-contained village with many restaurants from which to choose, as well as live evening entertainment and dancing. The resort has a giant heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, full spa, and whirlpools to help soothe those aching muscles at the end of a busy day. A full range of shops are available in and around Big Sky Resort, offering everything from hiking supplies to fine art. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Big Sky, at our 6th Annual Conference on Challenges in Mental Healthcare for the Primary Care Provider.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, LODGING & TRAVEL INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised. You can register and receive conference lodging group rates in the following ways: • Online via our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR • Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR • By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to: Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering • Tuition includes continuing education, online access to educational session materials, continental breakfast on Thursday and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants • Conference registration will be confirmed via email CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Conference group rates have been arranged at the Big Sky Resort. Rooms at our group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. If you wish to extend your stay, group rates may be available before or after the conference (subject to availability). Two nights’ deposit (room rate only) must accompany your reservation. The balance of your lodging, hotel fees as stated below, and all incidental charges are due to the hotel. The hotel accepts most major credit cards.
*Units are VERY limited. Reserve early. Other units not listed above may be available. TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies • Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
• Maximum guestroom occupancy as stated above cannot be exceeded • Mandatory additional occupant charge (over two in room), is $25 per person, per night for ages 7 years & older • Rollaway beds are available at an additional cost of $20 per night (subject to availability and change) • Cribs are available on a complimentary basis (subject to availability and change) • Check-in time is 5:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. A late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk. Late check-outs are based on availability and additional charges may apply. • Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay plus estimated incidentals; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank. • Parking: Self-parking is complimentary (included in resort fee). Valet parking (only available at the Summit and Huntley Buildings) is $20 per day for Summit guests, $15 per day for Huntley guests, and $40 per day for all other guests. Cancellation Policies • Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after June 14, 2023; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference. • Per our hotel contract, hotel reservation cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and you will receive a full refund if emailed by May 17, 2023. Between May 18, 2023 and June 14, 2023, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After June 14, 2023, no hotel refunds can be made. • All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the dates stated above • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and, if reservation was made with Symposia Medicus, hotel deposit refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses. AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You will fly into Bozeman, Montana (BZN), which is approximately one hour from the Big Sky Resort. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below. Please check directly with the airlines for updated information on their COVID-19 policies. In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made online or by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Reserve early. Cars sell out. Please see below:
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