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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION The 36th Annual National Conference on Women’s Healthcare is tailored for healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the care of female patients, including OB/GYNs, family physicians, general practitioners, internal medicine physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and nurses. Expert faculty will explore a broad spectrum of topics, highlighting the latest evidence-based advancements, emerging clinical data, and actionable strategies to enhance your practice. This conference is designed to expand your knowledge, sharpen your clinical skills, and foster effective collaboration within a coordinated healthcare team. Discover practical tools and insights to elevate the care you provide to women throughout every stage of life. 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 women’s healthcare situations. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to: • List the reasons why taking a sexual history is an essential part of assessing overall health • Identify current best practices for prescribing menopausal hormone therapy • Explain the risks and benefits of medications approved for treating obesity • Describe current recommendations for breast cancer screening • Explain how chronic inflammation influences neuropsychiatric disorders 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 AAFP ACP Certified Nurse Midwives Physician Associates Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 20.4 contact hours. Pharmacists Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 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. HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS We care about the health and safety of our conference attendees. It is important to think about safety as part of your travel preparations. Visit General Travel Safety Suggestions for more information. 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 Barb Dehn, NP, NCMP, FAANP Matthew Freeby, MD Jay Goldberg, MD, MSCP Seema M. Patel, MD, MPH Jan Shepherd, MD, FACOG DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Monday, September 15
Tuesday, September 16
Wednesday, September 17
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Horseshoe Las Vegas is ideal for those who appreciate an exciting hotel right in the center of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Located across the street from the Caesar’s Palace Forum Shops and the fountains, gardens, and galleries of the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Horseshoe Las Vegas is right in the center of all of the action. Visit Las Vegas’ night life center, The LINQ—a trendy shopping, activity, and dining area, including an exciting attraction, the “High Roller,” the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel—all just a block away! Be sure to see Las Vegas’ newest attraction, The Sphere—the largest spherical building in the world! Guests at Horseshoe Las Vegas are offered numerous restaurants, an abundance of casino options, and non-stop entertainment. Wade your cares away in the oversized, outdoor swimming pool, lush with palm trees and luxuriously attended by poolside servers. Take a short walk next door and experience everything you love about Paris, right in the heart of the Strip. At Paris Las Vegas, you are transported to the City of Lights with the same excitement and ambiance of Europe’s most romantic city! Whether you seek rest and relaxation or crave entertainment and excitement, Las Vegas has it all. Stretch your legs while walking the famous Las Vegas Strip, stimulate your taste buds in one of the city’s world-class restaurants, or extend your conference stay and take a day trip to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon and witness the grandeur of the Colorado River. Explore the city’s casinos or enjoy fabulous entertainment in one of the city’s showplaces or lounges. Las Vegas truly is the city that never sleeps! Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Las Vegas, at our 36th Annual National Conference on Women’s 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 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, residents, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering. • Tuition includes continuing education, online access to the educational session materials on our conference webpage, continental breakfast on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants • Virtual Attendance Notice: Please note that the livestream will only be available to view at the scheduled time, which is the local time zone of the conference location. Recordings will not be available for later viewing. • Conference registration will be confirmed via email CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at Horseshoe Las Vegas, located in the center of the World-Famous Las Vegas Strip. These special rates will only be available until Friday, August 22, 2025 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.
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 Las Vegas.
TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies • A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your • 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 (12 years & over) is $30 per person, per night • Children 11 years & under are complimentary—not to exceed stated maximum occupancy • Rollaway beds are available at an additional cost of $30 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. Any departures after 11:00am are subject to the full day charge. 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 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 and self-parking are complimentary for conference attendees • 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 deposit and tax Cancellation Policies • 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 11, 2025; 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. AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You will fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), which is approximately 15 minutes from Horseshoe Las Vegas. 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 below.
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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