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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION A dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon, sexual health is closely linked to our overall health and quality of life. At the crux of our overall well-being, sexual health can affect many aspects of life including intimacy, reproductive health, disease prevention, clinical care, policy, advocacy, health equality, and the social determinants of health. Determining the etiology of sexual complaints is often a complex process. As such, healthcare providers must operate as cautious detectives, exploring medical, psychological, and even environmental issues. Designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals, our 9th Annual Conference on Challenges in Sexual Healthcare takes place over the course of four days. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements and innovations in sexual healthcare, present emerging clinical data, and provide skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. As you collaborate with your fellow healthcare providers, this course will allow you to share information and participate in insightful conversations about supporting and sustaining healthy sexuality. 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 sexual healthcare situations. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Apply current therapies for acute and chronic issues surrounding vaginitis • Develop treatment paradigms for complex sexual dysfunction cases • Offer a range of therapeutic options for the treatment of troubling menopausal symptoms that may interfere with sexual function • Acknowledge how norms for sexuality vary across cultures and recognize the value of acceptance without judgment of the multitude of various physical and sexual experiences • Explain the importance of hormone influence during menopause and its impact on sexual function 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 educational 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 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 Laurie Birkholz, MD, NCMP Barb Dehn, NP, NCMP, FANNP Michael Krychman, MDCM, MPH Andrew London, MD, MBA Kamilia Smith, MD, NCMP, FACOG DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 8
Thursday, May 9
Friday, May 10
Saturday, May 11
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Marco Island is the largest of Florida’s famous 10,000 islands on the southeast coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It is graced with miles of white-sand beaches, beautiful weather, sumptuous restaurants, fine dining, shopping and entertainment. Recreational activities, ranging from boating and fishing to golf and tennis, are set amid the stunning subtropical beauty that is unique to southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa is in the premiere location for fun and relaxation. Guest rooms at the Hilton feature private, furnished balconies overlooking lush, tropical landscaping or the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The resort is host to a multitude of recreational activities—whether you want to relax by the pool or on the white-sand beach, or take part in sailing, parasailing, kayaking, or unique Eco Tour and shelling excursions, the options are unlimited. Enjoy a relaxing spa day and visit The Spa at Marco Island, offering serenity and wellness inspired by the exotic cultures of the Mediterranean. Taste fresh, local flavors at the completely reimagined signature restaurant, The Deck at 560. At The Bar at 560, you’ll find craft cocktails made with fresh Florida citrus juices and draft brews from local Florida breweries. These are best enjoyed at the pool by the fire pits or looking out over the serene gulf. The Marco Walk Plaza is directly across from the resort, featuring a great variety of shops and restaurants, plus a movie theater. Just a short drive away is Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Tour the park with a ranger, photograph birds, take an afternoon hike, spot alligators bathing in the sun, or canoe through the mangroves! Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it on Marco Island, at our 9th Annual Fall Conference on Challenges in Sexual Healthcare.
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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: 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
• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, residents, and groups of three • Tuition includes continuing education, online access to educational session materials, continental • Conference registration will be confirmed via email CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Conference group rates have been arranged at the Hilton Marco Island 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 • 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 • Children 12 years & under are complimentary in room with adults (not to exceed stated maximum occupancy) • Mandatory third or fourth additional occupant charge (13 years & over) is $20.00 per person, per night • Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in • Cribs are complimentary (based on availability and subject to 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: An early check-out fee of $100.00 is applicable to any guests who check out of the hotel before their stated departure date. Departure needs to be confirmed at check-in. • Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel will require a credit card and will place a hold for your room and tax plus $125.00/day for incidental charges during your stay. Please be aware that if you use a debit card instead of a credit card, the funds will be immediately removed from your account (even if you have pre-paid your stay). As you charge more to your room, the hold with increase. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank. • Parking: Self-parking is discounted to $30.00 per day for conference guests. 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 April 3, 2024; 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 March 6, 2024. Between March 7, 2024 and April 3, 2024, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After April 3, 2024, 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 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 The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa is located 30 minutes from Naples Airport (APF) and 45 minutes from Ft. Myers/Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and is served by most major airlines. Miami (MIA) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) International Airports are 90 minutes 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.
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:
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