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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 34th Annual Fall Conference on Issues in Women’s Health is designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals who care for patients with women’s, reproductive, and menopausal health needs. 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 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, case studies, and breakout sessions. 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. The breakout sessions, designed to facilitate even greater interaction between faculty and participants, offer an opportunity to engage in group discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited, so please reserve early. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to: • Describe screening recommendations for cervical disease • Analyze hormonal and metabolic changes across the lifespan and explain their roles in midlife weight gain and cardiometabolic disease risk • Develop initial individualized management plans for patients with urinary incontinence • Utilize distinct approaches required for the evaluation and management of chronic versus acute vulvovaginal symptoms • Use diet, calcium, and vitamin D to treat or prevent osteoporosis 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 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 AAFP ACP Physician Associates Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours. Pharmacists Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses 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 The on-site tour company at the hotel, Red Sail Sports, has offered a 10% discount on company-operated activities to all conference attendees and their guests (some exclusions apply). For advance reservations, please call (877) 506-6368 and mention Symposia2026 to receive the discount. You may also book tours once you arrive at the hotel, based on availability. For a full list of services, please visit their website at http://www.redsailcayman.com/. To receive additional information about the conference hotel, location, and ground transportation, please visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Gena C. Dunivan, MD, FACOG, FACS Libby Edwards, MD Peng T. Fan, MD, FACP Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP Jackie Piasta, DNP, WHNP-BC, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Beautiful Grand Cayman Island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands. Whether you are looking for complete relaxation, exquisite dining, exciting nightlife, or awesome underwater sights featuring accessible reefs, this island has something for everyone. On the west side of Grand Cayman, you will find the famous Seven Mile Beach. A crescent-shaped natural wonder with white sand and azure water stretching as far as the eye can see, Seven Mile Beach is often rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Take a trip into the North Sound and visit Stingray City, where you and your family have the rare opportunity to swim and learn about southern stingrays. When you’re looking to get off the beach, get lost in the luxury of George Town, with colorful, traditional Caribbean-style buildings and endless duty-free shopping. The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa is in the premier location for fun and relaxation. The resort has easy access to Grand Cayman’s best attractions including scuba diving, shopping, snorkeling, and golfing. Spend time at the oversized outdoor pool or enjoy luxurious private cabanas on the beach. Family and children’s activities are sure to keep everyone busy, so why not visit the rejuvenating Hibiscus Spa! With world-class treatments, you will leave more refreshed than you ever imagined. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it on Grand Cayman, at our 34th Annual Fall Conference on Issues in Women’s Health.
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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, 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 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 The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. 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 (including changes made onsite at the conference hotel) 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 any changes. • Early Departure Fee: Please notify the hotel at check-in if there are any changes to your scheduled departure, as an early departure fee equal to one night’s room rate and tax will be charged to any guest who checks out prior to their confirmed departure date • Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change): • Maximum guestroom occupancy is: • Mandatory additional person charges listed below include taxes and service charge (not to exceed maximum occupancy) • Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in. All king-bedded rooms come with sleeper sofas. • Rollaway beds are NOT available; cribs are available on a complimentary basis (subject to availability) • Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is noon. 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 incidental charges; 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 is not available at this resort. 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 September 16, 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 August 19, 2026. Between August 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After September 16, 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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), which is approximately 15 minutes from The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Delta and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airline 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.
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