CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Our 28th Annual Fall Conference on Obstetrics is designed to
provide physicians, physician assistants and nurses involved in obstetrics with the most current clinical information covering the care of the pregnant patient. Current data on key issues in
management of these patients
will be presented.
The goal of this conference is to provide a comprehensive update and review on current issues in obstetrics. 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 obstetrics, 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 the beautiful island of St. Thomas.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
After participating in this
conference, you should have an increased knowledge of, and be more competent to...
• Provide appropriate diagnosis &
management for a variety of
obstetrical issues such as
preeclampsia, thrombophilias,
and pre-term birth
• Diagnose & treat, or refer
neoplastic disease in
pregnancy
• Discuss the risks & benefits of
amnioinfusion in labor and
evidence-based indication
for its use
• Manage anti-depressant use in
pregnancy
• Identify & avoid litigation hot
spots in obstetrical practice
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 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 (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.
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
Round Table discussions will
be held Friday afternoon. These
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. By requesting an e-syllabus, you will not receive a paper syllabus. 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 #1157 and indicate type of media preferred).
GROUP TOURS /
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Additional information on
St. Thomas, our conference hotel, ground transportation, and group tours will be sent.
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 completion of this conference
are 18.
A maximum of 3.6 hours in
pharmacology credit for
prescriptive authority may
be earned by attending this
educational activity. Sessions awarding pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx.