| “The course content was excellent and the speakers were fantastic. I learn more from Symposia Medicus conferences than I do from any other.” – J. Vogel, MD |
“I truly appreciate the passion of all the speakers towards improving care for our pregnant patients through the information provided in their lectures. This was an excellent conference!” |
“I love your format, excellent speakers, important topics, and time to enjoy the location.” |
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals who face challenges in the care of the high risk pregnant patient, our 30th Annual Fall Conference on Challenges in Taking Care of the High Risk Pregnancy takes place over the course of four days. Covering an 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. 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… • Implement a clinical care model that reduces preventable maternal mortality • Review the prevalence, effects, and concerns of using substances during pregnancy and lactation • Develop a plan of care for patients with infectious diseases in pregnancy • Discuss the risks, benefits, and limitations of progesterone supplementation • Apply the latest updates from the diabetes pregnancy literature to your clinical practice 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 Certified Nurse Midwives 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 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 We care about the health and safety of our conference attendees. As the event gets closer, Symposia Medicus will communicate any relevant health and safety policies and procedures implemented by us and/or the conference venue. 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 Ebony B. Carter, MD, MPH Donna Dizon-Townson, MD, CPHQ, FACOG Cornelia R. Graves, MD, FACOG Washington C. Hill, MD Adam Snyder, JD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, November 15
Thursday, November 16
Friday, November 17
Saturday, November 18
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Experience South Carolina, with its “low country” hospitality, year-round inviting temperatures, and casually elegant setting. Hilton Head Island, located at the southernmost tip of the state, directly along the Atlantic Ocean, offers a unique blend of recreational, environmental, and cultural amenities—including twelve miles of white sand beaches, first-rate golf, award-winning dining, and great shopping—all set in a nature-conscious, picturesque environment. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island sits on 11 acres of beautifully landscaped beachfront grounds and features a spectacular swimming pool, on-site bicycle rentals, and world-class golf and tennis facilities. Near the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is the Van Der Meer Tennis Center and Shipyard Golf Courses (27 holes), both of which are enjoyed year-round in the pleasant South Carolina coastal climate. Also nearby are water sports, restaurants, boutique and outlet shopping, art galleries, and luxurious day spas. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it on Hilton Head Island, at our 30th Annual Fall Conference on Challenges in Taking Care of the High Risk Pregnancy.
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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, 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 the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. 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 • Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change): • Maximum guestroom occupancy is four, regardless of age • Mandatory additional occupant charge (19 years & older) is $20 per person, per night • Children 18 years & under are complimentary • Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in • Rollaway beds are available at an additional cost of $25 per night (subject to availability and change) • Cribs are available on a complimentary 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. • Early Departure Fee: If you must depart early, please notify the hotel 12 hours in advance or you will be charged for that day • 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 $25 per day for 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 for conference guests. Valet parking is $22 per day (subject to change). 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 October 11, 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 September 13, 2023. Between September 14, 2023 and October 11, 2023, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After October 11, 2023, no hotel refunds can be made. • All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the dates stated above • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and, if reservation AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION We recommend you fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), which is an approximate 48-mile drive to the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. The closest airport is the Hilton Head Island Airport (HXD), which is an approximate 7 mile drive to the hotel; however, flights are usually more expensive. 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 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.
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:
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