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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 27th 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, 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 learner knowledge, improve the competence and performance of all attendees, and contribute to their 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.

The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, and case studies. Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various women’s health situations.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

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

Review current recommendations for breast cancer screening

Identify first-line and advanced incontinence treatment strategies tailored to type and patient needs

Describe the role of pharmacotherapy in treating women’s mental health issues

Identify commonly used nutritional supplements in women’s healthcare and their primary clinical applications

Recognize the importance of early prevention and diagnosis of heart disease in women

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 accredited continuing education 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
Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning. Please check our website for updated credit information.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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 2.25 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 the educational session materials on our conference webpage. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference. You will 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

We care about the health and safety of our conference attendees. It is important to think about safety as part of your travel preparations. Visit General Travel Safety Suggestions for more information.

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

Olivia Chang, MD, FACOG
Associate Professor
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Chief
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, and Voiding Dysfunction
Department of Urology
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Irvine, California

Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP
Conference Co-Chair

Professor
Vice Chairman
Director of Philadelphia Fibroid Center
Department of OB/GYN
Jefferson Einstein
Philadelphia Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gil Lichtshein, MD, FAACAP
Clinical Affiliate Associate Professor
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Artemis Morris, ND, MS, L.Ac
Founder & Medical Director
Artemis Wellness Center
Milford, Connecticut

Karen Stout, MD, FACC
Conference Co-Chair

Professor
Internal Medicine/Cardiology
Adjunct Professor
Pediatrics/Cardiology
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. 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.

faculty photo

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 8

1:00pm Registration & Check-In
2:00 Welcome & Introduction
Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP & Karen Stout, MD
2:15 Breast Cancer Screening Update
Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP
3:00 Common Cardiac Symptoms: When to Worry & How to Evaluate
Karen Stout, MD
3:45 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
4:15 Break
4:30 Common Mental Health Conditions in Women
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Gil Lichtshein, MD
5:15 Nutritional Supplements in Women’s Health: Navigating Risks & Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness
Artemis Morris, ND, MS, L.Ac
6:00 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
6:30 Adjourn for the Day

Thursday, July 9

7:30am Continental Breakfast
8:00 Technology & Treatment: Exploring Apps, Telepsychiatry, and AI for Women’s Mental Health
Gil Lichtshein, MD
8:45 Evaluation of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP
9:30 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
10:00 Break
10:15 Urinary Incontinence in Women
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Olivia Chang, MD
11:00 Cervical Cancer Screening: Pap Smears & HPV
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP
11:45 Therapeutic Nutrition: How to Eat to Prevent Chronic Diseases
Artemis Morris, ND, MS, L.Ac
12:30pm Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
1:15 Adjourn for the Day

Friday, July 10

2:00pm Cardiac Disease in Women: What’s Different, What’s the Same?
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Karen Stout, MD
2:45 Case Studies on Women’s Health Risk Management
Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP
3:30 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
4:00 Break
4:15 Mastering the Microbiome in Women’s Health: Integrating Nutrition & Probiotics in Clinical Care
Artemis Morris, ND, MS, L.Ac
5:00 Top 10 Cardiology Pearls
Karen Stout, MD
5:45 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
6:15 Adjourn for the Day

Saturday, July 11

7:30am Continental Breakfast
8:00 Managing Depression in Women
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Gil Lichtshein, MD
8:45 Overactive Versus Underactive Bladder: Understanding Urinary Symptoms
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Olivia Chang, MD
9:30 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
10:00 Break (hotel check-out, if applicable)
10:15 Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics in Everyday Practice
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Gil Lichtshein, MD
11:00 Cardiology Case Studies in Women’s Health
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Karen Stout, MD
11:45 Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What You Need to Know
Olivia Chang, MD
12:30pm Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
1:15 Conference Adjourns

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

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 chairlift 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 with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

The resort’s close proximity to Yellowstone National Park (the western entrance to 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.

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 27th 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
April 29, 2026
REGULAR
If postmarked after
April 29, 2026
register now
Physicians $990 $1,240
Nurses, PAs, & All Others $890 $1,140

Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, residents, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering.

Tuition includes continuing education, online access to the educational session materials on our conference webpage, continental breakfast on Thursday and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants.

Virtual Attendance Notice: Please note that the livestream will only be available to view at the scheduled time, which is the local time zone of the conference location. Recordings will not be available for later viewing.

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.

TYPE OF UNIT GROUP RATES
(Double Occupancy)
OCCUPANCY APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE DESCRIPTION
All accommodations are non-smoking and include complimentary internet access in room and throughout the resort
Huntley Lodge: The main hotel lodge containing the Conference Center & spa
Huntley Room $299/night 2-4 375 Rooms have two queen beds, one bathroom, mini refrigerator, TV, wet bar, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, and blow dryer.
Huntley Mountain View $319/night 2-4 375 Same amenities as above with mountain views.
Huntley Room/Bunk Loft $399/night 6-7 500 Rooms have two queen beds plus a loft area with either a queen or a twin bunk bed, one bathroom, mini refrigerator, TV, wet bar,
coffee maker, iron & ironing board, and blow dryer.
Shoshone Building: Attached to the Huntley Lodge & Conference Center.
Most rooms face Lone Mountain or Andesite Mountain
Shoshone 1-Bedroom Condo $489/night 6 790 Has a private bedroom with one queen bed, 1-3/4 bathrooms, Murphy bed and double sleeper sofa in living room, fully-equipped kitchen, gas fireplace,
and a small balcony.
Village Center: Located between the Summit and Shoshone buildings
Village Studio $289/night 2-4 450

Has queen Murphy bed, sleeper sofa, bathroom, small refrigerator, and coffee maker.

*Units are VERY limited; must call Symposia Medicus at (925) 969-1789 to reserve.
Other units not listed above may be available as well.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Hotel Policies

Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
- 8% state bedding/accommodation tax
- 4% local/district tax
- 10% resort service fee
- 0.8% bedding/accommodation tax

The resort service fee includes: complimentary resort-wide Wi-Fi, scenic lift rides, pool access, resort bellman shuttle for transport within the Big Sky Community (based on availability), children’s activities in Huntley Lodge lobby, movies in the amphitheater (availability allowing), luggage storage with bell staff on arrival or departure, and self-parking. Items are subject to change.

Maximum guestroom occupancy as stated above cannot be exceeded

Rates stated above are for single/double occupancy; additional occupants are $10 per person, per night

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.

Early Departure Fee: Please notify Symposia Medicus of any changes to your scheduled departure date at least 30 days prior to your check-in date. Any changes made within 30 days of your arrival, including changes made at the conference hotel, may be charged the full original length of stay.

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). Covered parking and valet parking are available for a nightly rate per vehicle, at the Summit Hotel and Huntley Lodge, as available.

Cancellation Policies

All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the dates stated below

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 3, 2026; 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 6, 2026. Between May 7, 2026 and June 3, 2026, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After June 3, 2026, no hotel refunds can be made. 

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.

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.

Alaska Airlines For discounts on Alaska Airlines flights, please book online at www.alaskaair.com and click on the link “Use Discount Code,” located at the bottom of the “Book Flights” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert ECMO593 in the “Discount Code” box, located at the right-hand side of the page.
Delta Airlines For discounts on Delta Airlines, please visit www.delta.com, enter in your travel plans and then click on the “Advanced Search” link located below the “Passenger” box. Once you click on this link, a panel will appear and you will need to insert NY42K in the “Meeting Code” box. For questions, please call the Delta Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 328-1111.
United Airlines For discounts on United Airlines, please visit www.united.com and click on Advanced Search, located on the bottom left corner of the “Book Travel” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. At the bottom of this page, you will insert ZR7P576699 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box at the end of the page. For questions, please call the United Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 426-1122.

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. Please see below:

AVIS www.avis.com 800-331-1600 AWD # B766625
Budget www.budget.com 800-772-3773 BCD # U076767