CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 40^th Annual Fall Conference on High Risk Obstetrics is designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals who face challenges in caring for the high risk pregnant patient. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in obstetric care, 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 obstetric situations.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

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

• Identify three risk factors associated with obesity in pregnancy
• Review the interventions to treat sepsis and septic shock
• Explore the link between preeclampsia and cardiovascular disease
• Recognize the incidence, timing, and risk factors for maternal stroke
• Review emerging technologies for treating diabetes in pregnancy
• Effectively utilize intrauterine hemorrhage devices

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 this website (unless otherwise directed) 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

Conference registration will be confirmed via email

Please call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
 

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 19 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.

ACOG
Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning.

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 19 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 19.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 22.8 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 2.50 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.

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.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, located in the heart of Washington, DC.

These special rates will only be available until Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and will only be available after that date on a space and rate available basis. We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as rooms at the conference group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase prior to the release date.
 

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 234-0700

To make your reservations please call 1-800-THE-OMNI and use group code: 09292026SM1783
You must refer to Symposia Medicus to receive the conference group rates

To make your reservations online, please visit https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/washington-dc-shoreham/sm-1783-40th-annual-fall-conference-on

Please note the website may show your room rate as an average based on the number of nights reserved.

The conference group rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference (based on availability) if you wish to extend your stay in Washington, DC.
 

Deluxe Room (Single/Double) - $389/night
Located on floors 1-8, these rooms are approximately 300 square feet and feature an interior courtyard view. Rooms include a desk, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, iron & ironing board, clock radio, flat screen TV, shower/bathtub combo, hair dryer, and either one king or two queen beds.

Premier Room (Single/Double) - $439/night
Located on floors 4-8, these rooms are approximately 300 square feet and feature a view of Rock Creek or Woodley Park. Rooms include a desk, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, iron & ironing board, clock radio, flat screen TV, shower/bathtub combo, hair dryer, and either one king or two queen beds.

Classic Suite (Single/Double) - $549/night
Located on floors 1-8, these rooms are approximately 500 square feet with a desk, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, iron & ironing board, clock radio, two flat screen TVs, shower/bathtub combo, hair dryer, sitting area with sofa bed, and either one king or two queen beds.

1-Bedroom Suite (Single/Double) - $669/night
Located on floors 1-8, these rooms are approximately 700 square feet with a desk, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, iron & ironing board, clock radio, two flat screen TVs, shower/bathtub combo, hair dryer, separate living room, and either one king or two queen beds.

• A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation
   
  
• Conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
  - 15.95% state & local taxes
   
  
• Maximum guestroom occupancy is:
  - 3 adults OR
  - 2 adults and 2 children (18 years old & under)
   
  
• Mandatory third additional occupant charge (18 years & older) is $20.00 per night plus tax––not to exceed stated room maximum occupancy
   
  
• Rollaway beds & cribs are available upon request; charges may apply
   
  
• Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is noon. Late check-outs can only be approved by the front desk on the day of departure.
   
  
• Early Departure Fee: Please confirm your scheduled departure date with the front desk upon check-in. Any guest departing prior to that date will be charged one night’s room rate and tax.
   
  
• 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: Valet parking is $65 per night; self-parking is not available at this hotel
   
  
• Hotel Cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to your confirmed arrival date or you will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room rate and tax

• All conference cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date 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 August 27, 2026; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.
   
  
• 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.
   
  

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.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

The closest airport to the Omni Shoreham Hotel is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is less than 10 miles away. However, lower fares can sometimes be found by flying into Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is approximately 30 miles away, or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), which is approximately 40 miles away. 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 ECMO755 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 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
 

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Washington, DC is rich with historic and fascinating sights. Known for its sweeping memorials, vast green centers, urban spaces, and majestic neoclassical architecture, there is so much to do in our nation’s capital!

Spend time at the National Mall and visit the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and so much more. There is also a network of colorful neighborhoods, vibrant nightlife, and other noted museums and cultural attractions. It’s here that you can see the original Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, tour the White House, marvel at all the treasures at the Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art, dine in world-class restaurants, and take in an acclaimed theatre production. From downtown to Dupont Circle, the district’s neighborhoods delight visitors with walking tours, sidewalk cafés, and quaint boutiques!

Since 1930, the luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC has hosted presidents, world leaders, and inaugural balls, making it a true landmark. Today, the hotel fuses modern comforts with distinguished service, creating a monumental experience for guests. The Omni Shoreham Hotel is an elegant urban retreat that boasts a resort atmosphere and a personal taste of politics, culture, art, and music.

The hotel is located in one of the area’s premier residential neighborhoods, just steps away from the National Zoo. After a long day of sightseeing, take advantage of the hotel’s spa services, dining options, and enticing outdoor heated pool. Enjoy cocktails and light fare from The Pool Bar while you unwind and take in the sunshine. You’ll forget you’re in the city!

Whatever your pleasure, you are sure to find it at our 40^th Annual Fall Conference on High Risk Obstetrics in Washington, DC.