CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Our 11th Annual Summer Conference on Women's Health is designed to provide obstetricians and
gynecologists, family physicians, internists, nurse
midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
nurses, and all other healthcare professionals with the most current clinical information regarding women's
health issues.
The goal of this conference is to provide a comprehensive update and review on current issues in women's health. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of
evidence-based presentations. In addition to didactic
lectures, ample time has been allotted for participant
feedback and interaction.
Topics in this year's conference have been selected
based on extensive target audience needs assessment data, including clinical expert input, clinical guidelines
in women's health, online needs assessment survey,
and past participant stated needs.
An outstanding faculty has been selected based on their individual areas of expertise, their ability to communicate practical, evidence based knowledge to others, their
commitment to address issues of current concern, and their willingness to interact with participants.
Morning sessions and one afternoon session leave ample time for relaxing, enjoying family and friends, and exploring Jackson Hole and The Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
After participating in this conference, you should have an increased knowledge of, and be more competent to...
• Manage patients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and
osteoporosis
• Discuss integrative medicine approaches and
non-pharmacologic strategies in cardiovascular disease
• Differentiate between patients with PMS and those
with depression
• Evaluate and treat the patient with sexual dysfunction
• Demonstrate current guideline management of abnormal
pap smears
• Define up-to-date information on uterine fibroids and
contraception
• Discuss current controversies in menopausal issues
and hormone therapy
• Better manage orthopedic patients including those
with arthritis, back pain and overuse injuries
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 on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor 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 (ANCC).
Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificates of
completion/credit
will be given to
participants at
the conclusion
of the conference.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Physicians Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Certified Nurse Midwives/Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners & Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6
contact hours.
Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Small group discussions will be held Friday afternoon. These "Round Table Discussion Sessions" are organized
to provide an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and to discuss subjects relating to your
particular area of interest. You are encouraged to bring cases or issues you are confronting in your clinical
practice to discuss during these sessions.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Each registrant will receive an extensive conference
syllabus containing pertinent information on each topic presented. In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of printing on paper, this syllabus is available on CD
(e-syllabus). You can request an e-syllabus on our
conference registration form. If you request an
e-syllabus and bring your laptop to the conference,
please be aware that there are no electrical outlets at
the conference tables. Make sure your laptop is fully charged each day.
Extra copies of this syllabus, whether on CD or paper, are available for purchase by writing, with $45 payment to: Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287 (please refer to syllabus #1151 and indicate type of media preferred).
GROUP TOURS
Tours are planned for participants and their guests throughout the conference breaks. Additional information on the Jackson Hole area, our conference hotel, ground transportation, and group tours will be sent. Information
on Yellowstone National Park can be found at www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm and on Grand Teton
National Park at www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm.
Symposia Medicus designates this educational activity
for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Nurse Midwives and the American Academy of Physician Assistants accept Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited
by the ACCME.
The contact hours awarded for the completion of this
conference are 18.
A maximum of 2.75 hours in pharmacology credit for
prescriptive authority may be earned by attending this
educational conference. Sessions awarding pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx.