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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 31st Annual Conference on High Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics is designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals who face challenges in the care of the high risk pregnant patient. This conference covers a diverse range of topics, featuring expert faculty who will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in obstetric care, present emerging clinical data, and impart skills and strategies for practical application in clinical practice. This educational activity is designed to enhance learner knowledge, improve attendee competence and performance for all attendees, and foster effective collaboration within healthcare teams. Join us to stay abreast of cutting-edge developments in high risk and critical care obstetrics and contribute to optimizing patient outcomes. 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: • Define fetal growth restriction and distinguish it from small-for-gestational-age using updated criteria • Interpret abnormal ultrasound results and execute appropriate treatment plans • Identify the screening tools used for substance abuse during pregnancy • Strategize on the management of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock in pregnancy • Review the physiologic changes of pregnancy that can complicate the evaluation of trauma 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 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. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Robert Abrams, MD, MBA Donna Dizon-Townson, MD, CPHQ R. Brandon Frady, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN-CMC Mariam Naqvi, MD Loralei Thornburg, MD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses will be granted for these sessions |
CONFERENCE LOCATION While Manhattan is exciting at any time of the year, it truly comes alive in the spring, with warm but comfortable temperatures, flowers blooming in Central Park, and countless outdoor events and festivals. The weather typically ranges from the mid-60s to the mid-70s (°F), making it perfect for walking through vibrant neighborhoods like SoHo, the West Village, and Williamsburg. With the crowds of summer tourists not yet at their peak, May offers a more relaxed but still bustling NYC experience. Few places in the world have the magnetism and thrilling pace of New York City, and our conference will be held right in the heart of it all. Conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, the New York Hilton Midtown is just a short walk away from Broadway theaters, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Diamond District, and Times Square. Don’t miss the chance to picnic in Central Park, visit world-class museums like the Museum of Modern Art or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or enjoy rooftop dining with views of the Manhattan skyline. Whether you’re into food, art, history, or just soaking up the city’s energy, this is one of the best times of the year to experience New York at its finest. Come visit The Big Apple, where you are sure to enjoy our exciting 31st Annual Conference on High Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics in the exhilarating surroundings of New York City.
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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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants • Conference registration will be confirmed via email CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at the New York Hilton Midtown. These special rates will only be available until Saturday, April 11, 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.
These 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.
TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies • A deposit equal to one night’s room & tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation. Each guestroom must have at least one registered guest 21 years of age or older. • 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 3rd & 4th additional adult charge (19 years & older) is $20 each, per night and will be added to the nightly room rate • Children 18 years & younger are complimentary in room with an adult – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy • Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in • Rollaway Beds & Cribs: Rollaway beds are not offered as all king bed rooms include a sofa bed. Cribs are complimentary (subject to availability and change). • Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is noon. Guests arriving prior to 3:00pm will be accommodated as rooms become available. • Early Departure Fee: Please confirm your scheduled departure date with the hotel at check-in. An early departure fee equal to one night’s room and tax will be charged to any guest who checks out of the hotel before their confirmed departure date. • 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 $100 per day for your entire stay for 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: The hotel only offers valet parking at $95/sedan and $110/SUV and oversized vehicles, NO in/out privileges. There are other parking garages within walking distance of the hotel (prices may vary). All rates are subject to change. • Hotel Cancellation Policy: Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to your confirmed arrival date. After this date, the deposit of one night plus tax will be forfeited. Cancellation Policies • All 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 April 2, 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. AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You can fly into LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is approximately 25 minutes from the hotel; John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is approximately 45 minutes from the hotel; or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which is approximately one hour from the hotel. 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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