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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 20th Annual Conference on Women’s Health: Care of Women Over 50 is designed to provide the most current clinical information about the care of the female patient over 50. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the 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. Conference format will include didactic lectures, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions, case studies, and question and answer sessions. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based and practical information to participants. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Identify specific pharmacologic interventions to help minimize sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants • Utilize HPV testing appropriately, based on current guidelines • Manage pelvic floor disorders in obese women • Identify patients at high risk for skin cancer • Incorporate proper styles of eating for the patient’s mind-body type ACCREDITATION This educational 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. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Certificates of credit will be given to participants on-site at the conclusion of the conference. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned 18 cognate credits to this program. This Live activity, 20th Annual Conference on Women’s Health: Care of Women Over 50, with a beginning date of 11/12/2014, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 18.25 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Certified Nurse Midwives Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.9 contact hours. Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority SMALLER GROUP BREAKOUT SESSIONS Smaller group sessions will be held Friday afternoon. These breakout sessions are organized to provide an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and will give you an opportunity to participate in discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choice on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited so please reserve early. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will receive an extensive conference syllabus that includes materials on each topic presented. The full color digital syllabus will be available for download approximately two weeks prior to the conference (you’ll receive an email with instructions). If you wish to receive a paper syllabus (black and white type & photos), please check the box on the registration form in this brochure. If you bring your tablet/laptop to the conference, be aware that there are no electrical outlets at the conference tables. Make sure your tablet/laptop is fully charged each day. If you are unable to attend this conference, extra copies of this syllabus (either paper or digital copy) will be available one week after the conference. The cost is $60 for a paper syllabus and $25 for the digital copy. To place your order, please email publications@symposiamedicus.org. GROUP TOURS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION Tours are planned for participants and guests throughout the conference breaks. Additional information regarding activities, hotel, location, and ground transportation will be sent to registrants. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Adam Keller Ashton, MD, MS, DFAPA Tirun Gopal, MD Lisa Lepine, MD Holly E. Richter, PhD, MD Stacy Tompkins, MD Consistent with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, it is the policy of Symposia Medicus to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, everyone who is in a position to control content (including planners, reviewers, speakers, moderators, Symposia Medicus Staff, Board of Trustees, and Planning Committee members), were asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the syllabus for this activity, and it will also be verbally disclosed on-site.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, November 12
Thursday, November 13
Friday, November 14
Saturday, November 15
Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Aloha! Hawaii’s Big Island isn’t just big, it’s still growing. The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of environments to discover a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. This is the home of one of the world’s most active volcanoes (Kilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 30,000 feet (Mauna Kea), the largest by volume volcano in the world (Mauna Loa) and the largest park in the state (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). All but two of the world’s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand beaches. Situated on the sunny Kohala Coast, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel defines Big Island luxury. Perfectly nestled into the bluffs above the #1-rated Hapuna Beach, the hotel features a contemporary Hawaiian style where guests experience the true essence of Hawaii. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is adjacent to its sister property, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Guests at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel are able to use, and charge to their room, the services and amenities at Mauna Kea. Each guest room at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has a private, furnished lanai, with picturesque views of lush gardens, partial ocean, or full ocean views. Superb breakfast buffets are served in an indoor-outdoor area, while lunch and dinner options include a seafood grill, a steakhouse and sushi bar, and a poolside bar. Our group room rates include full buffet breakfast for two, as well as complimentary internet, self-parking, and admission to the fitness center for each day of your stay. Water activities are plentiful at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, from swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, to sailing, or deep-sea fishing. Pamper yourself at the Hapuna Spa or spend an afternoon golfing on the 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. Enjoy dining at the many varied restaurants located near the hotel. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s beautiful and relaxing setting, combined with our exciting 20th Annual Conference on Women’s Health: Care of Women Over 50 makes this an opportunity not to be missed.
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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 our lodging group rates by reserving the following ways: • On-line at our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR • Call Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), (925) 969-1789 or (800) 327-3161; OR • Fax form with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover to (925) 969-1795; OR • By mail, make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287. For additional conference or lodging information, call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789, or visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, military, and groups of three or more. For more • Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, break refreshments, and • Conference registration will be confirmed via email and more information on travel, hotel, and activities • This conference meets the requirements for CE tax deductibility; however, we suggest you consult your CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Group Rates have been arranged at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. These rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference, based on availability, if you wish to extend your stay. 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. Please note that our block of rooms is limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. GROUP RATES ARE FOR SINGLE/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND
Group rates may be available at the Hapuna’s sister hotel, the historic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Please TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies • Group rates do not include the following, subject to change: • Housekeeping gratuity is optional. However, $3.00 per room, per night is suggested. • Maximum room occupancy is three adults, or two adults and two children, or three adults and one child (children are considered 17 years and under) • Below mandatory additional person charges (over two people in room) include daily buffet breakfast, tax, & gratuity: • Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds and cribs are complimentary (both subject to availability and change) • Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is noon. Requests for a late check-out should be directed to the front desk the evening prior to departure, and are subject to availability and late check-out fees and taxes. • Credit/Debit Card Policy:Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card to place a hold for the room, tax, and estimated incidentals for your entire stay. The same policy will apply with debit cards; however, the amount will be deducted from your account. • Parking: By booking through Symposia Medicus, self-parking is complimentary and valet parking is discounted to $10 per day. Cancellation Policies • Conference cancellations must be confirmed in writing and a 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is postmarked after October 8, 2014; 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 postmarked by September 10, 2014. Between September 11, 2014 and October 8, 2014, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After October 8, 2014, no hotel refunds can be made. • All cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus (via email, fax or mail) and 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 be flying into Kona Airport (KOA), which is approximately 27 miles to the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Information on ground transportation will be sent to registrants and available online at our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian 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 by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:
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