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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 theAccreditation 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.

Physicians
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning.

Certified Nurse Midwives
The American College of Nurse Midwives accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants
AAPA 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 assistants may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
A maximum of 3 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 in the schedule.

Our 21st Annual Spring Conference on High Risk Obstetrics has been designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who face challenges in the care of the high risk pregnant patient. The primary 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, 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.

You are sure to enjoy our 21st Annual Spring Conference on High Risk Obstetrics while sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country in the exciting setting of Cancun, Mexico.

Cornelia (Connie) R. Graves, MD, FACOG
Conference Chairperson
Medical Director 
Tennessee Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Director of Perinatal Services 
Baptist Hospital
Clinical Professor, Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN
Assistant Director 
Clinical Program Development
Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women
Houston, Texas

Errol Norwitz, MD, PhD
Louis E. Phaneuf Professor of 
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tufts University School of Medicine
Chairman, Department of 
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Jordan H. Perlow, MD
Associate Clinical Professor
University of Arizona, College of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tucson, Arizona
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Partner, Phoenix Perinatal Associates
Obstetrix Medical Group of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona

E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, FACOG
Vice President for Medical Affairs
University of Maryland
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers
Distinguished Professor and
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Consistent with ACCME and ANCC policy, faculty for this educational activity are asked to disclose any commercial interests that may create or may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material they will be presenting, as well as limitations on clinical studies presented, and any “off-label” use suggestions for medical products. Additionally, Symposia Medicus Board, Planning Committee, and Staff members have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships that could pose a conflict of interest to the planning of this conference. This information is intended to assist you in forming your own judgments about content presented. Disclosure information will be included in your syllabus and/or verbally disclosed at the conference.

All Inclusive Group Rates have been arranged at The Westin Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico. 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 only accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

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 INCLUSIVE OF FOOD & BEVERAGE, TAXES, GRATUITIES,
WIRELESS INTERNET, AND MUCH MORE!
See below for details

Note: If you are traveling on your own and would like to inquire about single occupancy rates, please contact Symposia Medicus at (925) 969-1789

Contact: , Symposia Medicus

Phone: 800-327-3161 or 925-969-1789

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