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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Taking place over the course of four days, our 32nd 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 female patients. 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 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, case studies, and small group breakouts. 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… • Develop an evidence-based treatment plan for women diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder • Review iatrogenic causes of and provide treatment suggestions for vulvar disease • Counsel women about the endocrinologic changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause • Discuss pharmacologic, surgical, and non-surgical treatment options for urinary incontinence • Help your patients select appropriate types of exercise and physical activities based on their injury history, body composition, and physical conditioning ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS At the conclusion of 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, review of the educational session materials, and submission of the case studies test, surveys, and attendance verification 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 Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing 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 continuing nursing education 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. GROUND TRANSPORTATION / TOURS We have made arrangements with the onsite tour company to provide participants with transportation to/from the Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, as well as tour options. To reserve personalized ground transportation or tours, please visit: https://agents.amstardmc.com/symposiamedicus-afciwh2024/transfers.html |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Laurie A. Birkholz, MD, NCMP C. David Geier, Jr., MD Toby Maurer, MD Anita Nelson, MD Charles R. Rardin, MD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 30
Thursday, October 31
Friday, November 1
Saturday, November 2
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Relaxation and excitement await you on the Riviera Maya! Cancun, located on the Yucatán Peninsula, has countless ways to spend the day. Beginners and experts alike can enjoy fishing, windsurfing, parasailing, or scuba diving. The Great Mesoamerican Reef is the second largest reef in the world and makes for an ideal diving spot. Alternatively, the mellower vacationer can lounge on more than 14 miles of white sand beaches. Explore ancient ruins—like Chichen Itza and Tulum—and marvel at the Mayan culture, one of the most densely populated and culturally dynamic societies in the world. Mayan culture is known for its spectacular art, impressive architecture, and sophisticated mathematical and astronomical systems, which were all way ahead of their time. Located close to the excitement of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is set along a natural white-sand beach, the Riviera Maya, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea. This AAA Four Diamond resort is an enchanting wonderland of glistening pools and impressive ocean views with unique octagonal-shaped rooms and suites. Go far beyond the all-inclusive experience where nearly everything is included. The family-friendly resort offers a heated kids’ pool and a Mayan-themed Explorer’s Club for Kids that features a planetarium and Chichen Itza climbing wall. During your stay, enjoy spacious rooms and suites, reservation-free dining at nine different restaurants, and so much more! Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Cancun, Mexico at our 32nd 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: 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 or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering. • Tuition includes continuing education, online access to session materials, and break refreshments for conference registrants. Tuition also includes group reception for faculty, registrants, and their guests. • Conference registration will be confirmed via email Due to strict hotel security for non-hotel guests, please contact Symposia Medicus CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Conference group rates have been arranged at the Dreams Riviera Cancun 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) 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. GROUP RATES STATED BELOW ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE
If you are traveling alone and would like to inquire about single rates, 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 (NO EXCEPTIONS): • Mandatory all-inclusive additional child charge (3-12 years old) is discounted to $35 per child, per night (normally $80 per child), per night – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy • Children 2 years & under are complimentary – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy • Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in • Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds and cribs are available at no additional charge, based on availability • Check-in time is 3:00pm 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 and will charge the full stay for the guest room and tax. Upon check-out, the hotel will charge the card for any incidental charges incurred during the stay. If using a debit card, 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 and valet are complimentary Cancellation Policies • Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email or mail) 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 25, 2024; 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 emailed/postmarked by August 28, 2024. Between August 29, 2024 and September 25, 2024, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After September 25, 2024, no hotel refunds can be made. • All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org OR mailed to Symposia Medicus. If mailed, it must be postmarked 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 You will fly into the Cancun International Airport (CUN), which is approximately 25 minutes from the Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa. 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.
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