| “Symposia Medicus conferences are always the best. Great locations, conference scheduling, educational materials, and speakers. Always consistently outstanding.” -Jennifer Tiller, MD | “I am always impressed with Symposia Medicus’ conferences. The speakers are experts in their fields, the information is accurate and up-to-date, and the locations are so relaxing. I will definitely continue to choose Symposia Medicus for my continuing education.” -Catherine Jensen, BSN | “I really appreciate the clinical relevance of the lectures to what we face on a daily basis. Each of the three Symposia Medicus conferences I have attended has been uniformly excellent, and I would recommend them without hesitation to any of my colleagues.” -David E. Haag, MD |
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 17th Annual Summer Conference on Primary Care is designed to provide physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses with current information on many of the crucial issues facing today’s primary care provider, as well as offer practical solutions to problems that can be immediately applied in a primary care practice. The goal of this conference is to provide a comprehensive update and review on current issues in primary care. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of evidence-based presentations. In addition to the didactic sessions, the format will include small group breakout sessions and discussion periods 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. Our outstanding faculty has been selected based on their individual areas of expertise, their ability to communicate first-hand knowledge to others, and their commitment to address issues of current concern to attendees. Morning sessions and one afternoon session leave ample time for relaxing, enjoying discussions with colleagues from across the country, and for exploring beautiful Sedona. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES After participating in this conference, you should have an increased knowledge of and be more competent to… • Differentiate between melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers • Recognize various drug interactions and their side effects • Pharmacologically manage Type 2 Diabetes • Diagnose and manage pediatric infectious disease emergencies • Identify, diagnose and treat common eye emergencies 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 for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 14 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Physician Assistants 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 WORKSHOP SESSIONS Small group discussions will be held Friday afternoon. These workshop sessions will give you an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and will give you an opportunity to discuss subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your workshop topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Some workshops are limited in size, so please reserve early. You are encouraged to bring cases or issues you are confronting in your clinical practice to discuss 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 this 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 #1223 and indicate type of media preferred). GROUP TOURS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Joseph R. Lex, Jr., MD, FAAEM S. Michael Marcy, MD Toby Maurer, MD Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP Janet A. Schlechte, MD, MACP 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/or verbally disclosed at the conference.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 11
Thursday, July 12
Friday, July 13
Saturday, July 14
Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority |
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CONFERENCE LOCATION There is something in Sedona for everyone, whether it's nature, history, arts, culture or shopping. Sedona has more than 80 galleries, restaurants, metaphysical shops, and specialty stores. With a large influence from Native American culture, much of Sedona's artwork reflects the Southwest's unique character. Its worldwide reputation as a hot spot for relaxation, healing and spiritual enrichment brings even more charm to the town of Sedona. Sedona is located at the southern entrance to Oak Creek Canyon, at a 4500-foot elevation, above the heat of the Arizona desert. Sedona is a two-hour drive north of Phoenix, an hour southwest of Flagstaff, and two-and-a-half hours southeast of the Grand Canyon. Four miles from downtown Sedona, the Hilton Sedona Resort is nestled in a dramatic Red Rock setting encompassing beautiful creeks, surrounded by pinon-studded Coconino National Forest pines. The resort has a par-71 championship golf course, three pools (including a lap pool), full service salon and spa, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities including tennis, aerobics, swimming, weight room and sauna. The Village of Oak Creek, located about a mile from the resort, has a large variety of shops displaying crafts, jewelry, western wear and local artwork. Also, a few miles from the resort you will discover more shops, galleries and restaurants at Tlaquepaque Arts/Crafts Village. Whatever your pleasure, a wealth of unforgettable experiences await 17th Annual Summer Conference on Primary Care.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
• Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, refreshments, continental • 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 • If paying by check, make payable and send with registration form to Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287 • Conference registration will be confirmed in writing and more information on travel, hotel, and activities will be sent. • This conference meets the requirements for CE tax deductibility; however, we suggest you consult your financial authority for more information. • For additional conference or lodging information, 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 your travel agent or the airlines direct. Please see the Airline Travel Information portion of this brochure for further information. CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Group Rates have been arranged at the beautiful Hilton Sedona Resort. These rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference, based on availability, if you wish to extend your stay. Two nights’ deposit (room rate only) must accompany your reservation. The balance of lodging payment, as well as any incidental charges, is due to the hotel upon checkout. The hotel accepts most major credit cards. You can receive these rates by reserving the following ways: • On-line at our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR • Call Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), (925) 969-1789 or (800) 327-3161; OR • Fax form with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover to (925) 969-1795; OR • By mail, make checks payable to Symposia Medicus and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287. Please note that our block of rooms is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase.
• Group rates above do not include state & local taxes of 7.33% per room, per night (subject to change) • Maximum room occupancy is 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children • Children 18 years and under are free in room with adults • 3rd and 4th adult (19 years and over) are $20 each, per night • Cribs are complimentary and rollaway beds are $15 each, per night (subject to availability) • Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is noon • Early Departure Fee: Guests wishing to avoid an early departure check-out fee of $75 should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. 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 June 6, 2012; however, tuition, less 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 postmarked by May 9, 2012. Between May 10, 2012 and June 6, 2012, one night’s • All cancellations must be made in writing and postmarked by the dates stated above. • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and (if applicable) hotel deposit refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses. AIRLINE TRAVEL INFORMATION We recommend you fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is approximately a 2 hour drive to the resort. Flights in/out of Flagstaff (approximately an hour to the resort) are usually more expensive. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, American and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines Convention Desk at the website or numbers listed here. In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed below. Airlines to Phoenix, Arizona (Conference Discounts available):
Airline to Flagstaff, Arizona (No Conference Discounts):
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT Symposia Medicus has arranged conference discounts 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:
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