“Symposia Medicus conferences are the highest quality I’ve ever attended. I honestly choose these conferences over any others offered now—I always learn so much!”
– Michelle F.

“Always a very insightful conference. Speaker selection is excellent!”
– Esther M.

“Symposia Medicus is my go-to for excellent, relevant OB/GYN content in wonderful locations.”
– Linda G.

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 32nd 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. Covering a wide 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.

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:

Manage hypertension and acute hypertensive emergencies

Identify clinical and cognitive factors that contribute to delayed diagnosis and treatment of obstetric hemorrhage

Recognize early signs of maternal sepsis using current obstetric-specific diagnostic criteria

Develop a plan of care for patients with infectious diseases in pregnancy

Optimize delivery for patients who are obese

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
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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
Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning. Please check our website for updated credit information.

Certified Nurse Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 17 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 17.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 20.4 contact hours.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses
This activity is designated for a maximum of 3.25 pharmacotherapeutic credits towards meeting the requirement for nursing pharmacology continuing education. Sessions awarding pharmacotherapeutic credits are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as they may vary state to state.

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

Additional information regarding tours, nearby attractions, and ground transportation will be available on our website, www.symposiamedicus.org, approximately two months prior to the conference.

CONFERENCE FACULTY

Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR, FACOG
Conference Co-Chair

Assistant Clinical Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gabriela Dellapiana, MD
Director, OB/GYN Residency
Training Program
Assistant Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Karrie Francois, MD
Conference Co-Chair

Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
HonorHealth
Scottsdale Prenatal Associates, PLLC
AMOMI Pregnancy Wellness ~ Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona

Cornelia R. Graves, MD, FACOG, FACC
Professor, University of Tennessee
Medical Director
Tennessee Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Director of Perinatal Services
St. Thomas Health Systems
Clinical Professor
Vanderbilt University
Adjunct Professor
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee

John A. Ozimek, DO
Medical Director
Labor & Delivery and
Maternal-Fetal Care Unit
Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

faculty photo

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 13

7:00am Registration & Check-In
During Continental Breakfast
8:00 Welcome & Introduction
Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR & Karrie Francois, MD
8:15 Prediction & Prevention of Preterm Birth
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR
9:00 Maternal Mortality: Examining Disparities & Improving Outcomes
Cornelia R. Graves, MD
9:45 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
10:15 Break
10:30 Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Karrie Francois, MD
11:15 Managing & Surviving Maternal Sepsis
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Gabriela Dellapiana, MD
Noon Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
12:30pm Lunch Break (on your own)
1:45 Critical Care Obstetrics: Strategies for Responding to Critical Illness
John A. Ozimek, DO
2:30 Managing Pregnancy in the Patient With Cancer
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Cornelia R. Graves, MD
3:15 Obstetric Hemorrhage
(Rx = 15 minutes)
John A. Ozimek, DO
4:00 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
4:45 Adjourn for the Day

Friday, May 14

7:30am Continental Breakfast
8:00 Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy
(Rx = 15 minutes)
John A. Ozimek, DO
8:45 Best Practices in Maternal Obesity
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR
9:30 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
10:00 Break
10:15 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
(Rx = 10 minutes)
Gabriela Dellapiana, MD
11:00 Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Cornelia R. Graves, MD
11:45 Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy
(Rx = 10 minutes)
Gabriela Dellapiana, MD
12:30pm Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
1:15 Adjourn for the Day

Saturday, May 15

7:30am Continental Breakfast
8:00 Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy
(Rx = 5 minutes)
Gabriela Dellapiana, MD
8:45 Complications of Pregestational Diabetes
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR
9:30 Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
10:00 Break (hotel check-out, if applicable)
10:30 Advanced Maternal Age
Karrie Francois, MD
11:15 Diagnosis & Management of Placenta Accreta
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR
Noon Maternal Alloimmunization
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Karrie Francois, MD
12:45pm Questions & Answers
Group Discussion

Faculty Panel & Audience
1:30 Conference Adjourns

Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses
will be granted for these sessions

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Welcome to Nashville, the legendary “Music City,” where the heart of country music beats strong and the charm of a small-town community thrives. From the iconic Grand Ole Opry, captivating audiences since 1925, to the renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrating the rich history of the genre, Nashville is a destination that pulses with creativity and tradition.

But music is just the beginning. Known as a “little big city,” Nashville seamlessly blends its world-famous music scene with a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. Whether you’re exploring historic landmarks, indulging in vibrant dining, or immersing yourself in the local nightlife, Nashville offers something for everyone.

At the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, you’ll find yourself in the heart of it all. Relish the music-inspired art in your luxurious accommodations and savor live, intimate performances from local songwriters and musicians at the Mason Bar.

So, dust off your boots and join us for an unforgettable experience in Music City at our 32nd Annual Conference on High Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics. Nashville is ready to welcome you with open arms and endless excitement!

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:
399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 208, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

TUITION: EARLY
If postmarked by
March 4, 2027
REGULAR
If postmarked after
March 4, 2027
register now
Physicians $990 $1,240
Nurses, PAs, & All Others $890 $1,140

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

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 Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee.

These special rates will only be available until Friday, April 16, 2027 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 Nashville.

Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 320-1700

To make your reservations please call 1-800-815-6397 and use group code: HRO511
You must refer to Symposia Medicus to receive the conference group rates

To make your reservations online, please visit
https://www.loewshotels.com/vanderbilt-hotel/group-sm-1810-high-risk-ob

Please note the website may show your room rate as an average based on the number of nights reserved.


Room Type Group Rates (Single/Double) Description
Deluxe Room $377/night These rooms are 330 square feet with a frameless glass shower and either one king or two queen beds. Amenities include a stocked honor bar, club chair and desk, and internet access; a microwave and/or refrigerator can be delivered for a fee. Located on floors 5-9, these rooms offer views of the Nashville skyline, Vanderbilt University, or the West End.
Luxury Room $417/night These rooms are 400 square feet with a frameless glass shower and either one king or two queen beds. Amenities include a stocked honor bar, club chair and desk, and internet access; a microwave and/or refrigerator can be delivered for a fee. Located on floors 2-8, these rooms offer views of the Nashville skyline, Vanderbilt University, or the West End.
Premium Room $457/night These rooms are 330 square feet with a frameless glass shower and either one king or two queen beds. Amenities include a stocked honor bar, club chair and desk, and premium Wi-Fi; a microwave and/or refrigerator can be delivered for a fee. Additionally, these rooms come with access to the concierge lounge, which serves complimentary continental breakfast from 7:00-10:00am, snacks during the day, and hors d’oeuvres & alcohol from 5:00-7:00pm, Thursday night through Sunday morning via private key elevator access. Located on floors 10-11, these rooms offer views of the Nashville skyline, Vanderbilt University, or the West End.

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.

Early Departure Fee: Please confirm your scheduled departure date with the front desk upon check-in. Any guest departing prior to that date will be charged one night’s room rate and tax for each night that the guest is departing early.

Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
- 16.75% tax
- $2.50 city tax

Maximum guestroom occupancy is 4 (regardless of age)

Rollaway beds & cribs are available upon request; charges may apply

Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. Late check-outs can only be approved by the front desk on the day of departure.

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: Self-parking is $29 plus tax per night; valet parking is $54 plus tax per night

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 room rate and tax

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 8, 2027; 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.

Travel Policies

Registrants are strongly encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances, including trip cancellation or interruption, medical emergencies, travel delays, and other unexpected events. Symposia Medicus is not responsible for any costs incurred due to changes in travel plans or event modifications beyond our control.

By registering, you agree to the Terms & Conditions as stated in this brochure and all policies (including our Health & Safety Policies) on our website. You also agree that your information will be shared with conference venue for legitimate business purposes. Photographs and video footage may be taken throughout the conference by our team for promotional and educational purposes. By attending, participants consent to being photographed or filmed and agree that the conference organizers may use these images and videos for conference-related publications, promotional materials, and social media, both during and after the event. If you prefer not to be included in photos or videos, please notify our staff at the registration desk. All information contained in this brochure is subject to change without notice. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY REGISTRANTS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL TO SYMPOSIA MEDICUS EXCEPT AS NOTED ABOVE.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will fly into Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is approximately 15 minutes from Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza. 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.

Alaska Airlines For discounts on Alaska Airlines flights, please book online at www.alaskaair.com and click on the link “Use Discount Code,” located at the bottom of the “Book Flights” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert ECMQ355 in the “Discount Code” box, located at the right-hand side of the page.
Delta Airlines For discounts on Delta Airlines, please visit www.delta.com, enter in your travel plans and then click on the “Advanced Search” link located below the “Passenger” box. Once you click on this link, a panel will appear and you will need to insert NY4VF in the “Meeting Code” box. For questions, please call the Delta Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 328-1111.
United Airlines For discounts on United Airlines, please visit www.united.com and click on Advanced Search, located on the bottom left corner of the “Book Travel” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. At the bottom of this page, you will insert ZR7P576699 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box at the end of the page. For questions, please call the United Airlines Group Desk at (800) 426-1122.

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:

AVIS www.avis.com 800-331-1600 AWD # B766625
Budget www.budget.com 800-772-3773 BCD # U076767