CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Taking place over the course of four days, our 24th Annual Summer Conference on Women’s Health is designed for OB/GYNs, family physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals who care for female patients. Covering a wide array of topics such as menopause, nutrition, adolescent gynecology, breast & ovarian cancers, and fibroids, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in women’s healthcare, present emerging clinical data, and provide 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.
           
An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each faculty member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to…

• Determine when to use newer migraine treatment options

• Treat common causes of vulvar itching in pediatric patients

• Identify at least two drugs that can be used to prevent breast cancer

• Define the scope of the problem behind abnormal uterine bleeding

• Counsel patients on eating behaviors, dietary choices, and supplements that exacerbate and improve functional bowel disorders

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 claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.

ACOG
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned up to 18 cognate credits to this program.

AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed 24th Annual Summer Conference on Women's Health and deemed it acceptable for up to 18.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 07/26/2023 to 07/29/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Certified Nurse Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses
This activity is designated for a maximum of 3.75 pharmacotherapeutic credits towards meeting the requirement for nursing pharmacology continuing education. Sessions awarding pharmacotherapeutic credits are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as they may vary state to state.

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 of COVID-19.

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

Linda Bradley, MD
Conference Co-Chair
Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Reproductive Biology
Cleveland Clinic
Lerner College of Medicine
Vice Chair for Diversity & Inclusion
Cleveland Clinic Women’s Health Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

Mindy Goldman, MD
Conference Co-Chair
Clinical Professor Emeritus
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology,
and Reproductive Sciences
University of California, San Francisco
San Mateo, California

Daphne Miller, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Family &
Community Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Leadership Faculty
Lifelong Family Medicine
Residency Program
Richmond, California

Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP
Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington

Joanna Stacey, MD
Vice Chair, Department of
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Director, Division of Gynecology
Assistant Professor of OB/GYN
Baylor Scott & White
Temple, Texas

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consistent with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, it is the policy of Symposia Medicus to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in a position to influence and/or control the content of continuing education activities have been asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will also ensure that any and all relevant financial relationships will be mitigated before the conference commences. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 26

Thursday, July 27

Friday, July 28

Saturday, July 29

Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses
will be granted for these sessions

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Adventure and excitement await you in Lake Tahoe, California! Located in the rugged Sierra Nevadas, Lake Tahoe really comes alive in the summer with plentiful outdoor activities and special events. Kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, horseback riding, paddle-boarding—the possibilities for fun in the sun are endless.

Come stay at the Palisades Tahoe. With suites that include open living areas or dens and full kitchens, there’s plenty of space for the whole family!

Take the Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram, your access to the High Camp experience and countless high-altitude adventures. With an interpretive guide at the helm, enjoy a 360-degree view of Lake Tahoe and soar 2,000 feet above a mountain-scape of creeks, waterfalls, forests, granite rock, and the iconic Tram Face. Take the time to contemplate what you’ll do at the top. High Camp offers dining, shopping, access to hiking and walking trails, roller skating, and disc golf! Breathe in the fresh mountain air and immerse yourself in the High Sierras.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Lake Tahoe, at our 24th Annual Summer Conference on Women’s Health.

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:
399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

TUITION:	EARLY If postmarked by May 17, 2023	REGULAR If postmarked after May 17, 2023
Physicians	$795	$895
Residents, Nurses, PAs, & All Others	$695	$795

• 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 Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants. Tuition also includes a group reception for faculty, registrants, and their guests.

• Conference registration will be confirmed via email

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Conference group rates have been arranged at Palisades Tahoe. 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 three days before and three days after the conference.

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.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Hotel Policies

• Changes to reservations, regardless of reason, made within 25 days of arrival, will be charged the total original reserved stay. If changes are made before 25 days, no penalty will be assessed. Please notify Symposia Medicus of changes.

• Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
• - 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
• - 2% Village Assessment Fee
• - 1% TBID
• - 1% MMTD

• Maximum occupancy stated cannot be exceeded (including children of all ages)

• Public Health Notice: All lodging, events, activities, and other experiences at the resort are subject to all physical distancing, sanitation, and other public health and safety requirements, guidelines, and protocols from the appropriate government agencies in effect at the time of your stay at the resort

• Rollaways & Cribs (Pack’n Plays): Rollaway beds are NOT available. Cribs (Pack’n Plays) are very limited and available on a complimentary first come, first served basis (subject to availability and change).

• Check-in time is 4:00pm 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 or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay (including $30/night for 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 for conference guests. Valet parking is not available at this resort.

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 21, 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 24, 2023. Between May 25, 2023 and June 21, 2023, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After June 21, 2023, no hotel refunds can be made.

• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated above.

• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made.
Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

The closest airport is the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), which is an approximate one hour drive to the hotel; however, lower fares can often be found by flying into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which is an approximate two-hour drive to the hotel. 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 by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below: