CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 8^th Annual Conference on Challenges in Mental Healthcare for the Primary Care Provider offers practical, evidence-based strategies for managing complex psychiatric and psychosocial issues in primary care patients. This course is tailored for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals who care for patients of all ages. The program emphasizes team-based problem-solving, with expert faculty leading sessions where participants collaborate, practice skills, and explore strategies for implementation in their practice. This educational activity is designed to enhance knowledge, improve competence and performance, and strengthen the ability of attendees to work effectively 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 mental healthcare situations.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to:

• Apply pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to the treatment of challenging mood and anxiety disorder cases
• List the initial pharmacologic interventions for treating pediatric depression and anxiety, and explore strategies for addressing cases of non-response
• Apply pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches for individuals with somatic symptoms and related disorders
• Provide medication management for ADHD in pediatric populations
• Describe common treatment interventions for patients with personality disorders
• Provide medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders

Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
Early registration is advised.

You can register and receive conference lodging group rates in the following ways:

• Online via this website (unless otherwise directed) 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 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Conference registration will be confirmed via email

Please call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
 

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

After attending this conference, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate of credit, available online. To successfully complete this activity, participants must attend the live sessions, review the educational materials, and submit the case study tests, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should claim credit only for the portion of the activity in which they fully participated.
 

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.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information.

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.

AAP
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 17 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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 4 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.

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.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Conference group rates have been arranged at the Big Sky Resort. Rooms at our group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY, as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. If you wish to extend your stay, group rates may be available before or after the conference (subject to availability).

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.
 

Huntley Lodge: The main hotel lodge containing the Conference Center and spa

Huntley Room (Single/Double Occupancy)
$289/night
OCCUPANCY: 2-4
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 375
Rooms have two queen beds, one bathroom, mini refrigerator, TV, wet bar, coffeemaker, iron & ironing board, and blow dryer.

Huntley Mountain View (Single/Double Occupancy)
$309/night
OCCUPANCY: 2-4
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 375
Same amenities as above with mountain views.

Huntley Room/Bunk Loft (Single/Double Occupancy)
$389/night
OCCUPANCY: 6-7
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 500
Rooms have two queen beds plus a loft area with either a queen or a twin bunk bed, one bathroom, mini refrigerator, TV, wet bar, coffeemaker, iron & ironing board, and blow dryer.
 

Village Center: Located between the Summit & Shoshone buildings

Village Studio (Single/Double Occupancy)
$259/night
OCCUPANCY: 2-4
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 450
Has queen Murphy bed, sleeper sofa, bathroom, small refrigerator, and coffee maker.

^*Village 1-Bedroom (Single/Double Occupancy)
$499/night
OCCUPANCY: 2-4
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 450
Has either one king or queen bed in main bedroom, queen sleeper sofa in living room, two bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area, and fireplace. Bed types not guaranteed.

^*Village 2-Bedroom (Single/Double Occupancy)
$605/night
OCCUPANCY: 4-6
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1300
Has either one king or queen bed in main bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, queen sleeper sofa in living room, 2.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area, and fireplace. Bed types not guaranteed.
 

Summit Building: Euro-Western luxury hotel adjacent to the Mountain Village. A two-minute walk to the Huntley Lodge & Conference Center

^*Summit Studio (Single/Double Occupancy)
$329/night
OCCUPANCY: 2
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 450
Has queen Murphy bed, bathroom, kitchen, and dining area.

Summit Hotel (2 Queen Beds) (Single/Double Occupancy)
$399/night
OCCUPANCY: 2-4
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 450
Has two queen beds, one bathroom, and a wet bar.

^*Summit 1-Bedroom Condo (Single/Double Occupancy)
$639/night
OCCUPANCY: 2-4
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 880
Has either one queen bed and sleeper sofa or two queen beds, two bathrooms, full kitchen, and dining area. Bed types not guaranteed.

^*Summit 2-Bedroom Condo (Single/Double Occupancy)
$749/night
OCCUPANCY: 6-8
APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1330
Has one queen bed in one bedroom, one king or two queen beds in second bedroom, queen sleeper sofa in living room, three bathrooms, full kitchen, and fireplace. Bed types not guaranteed.
 

All accommodations are non-smoking and include complimentary internet access in room and throughout the resort.

^*Units are VERY limited; must call Symposia Medicus at (925) 969-1789 to reserve.
Other units not listed above may be available as well.

• Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
  - 8% state bedding/accommodation tax
  - 4% local/district tax
  - 10% resort service fee
  - 0.8% bedding/accommodation tax
  The resort service fee includes: complimentary resort-wide Wi-Fi, scenic lift rides, pool access, resort bellman shuttle for transport within the Big Sky Community (based on availability), children's activities in Huntley Lodge lobby, movies in the amphitheater nightly (availability allowing), luggage storage with bell staff on arrival or departure, and self-parking. Items are subject to change.
   
  
• Maximum guestroom occupancy as stated above cannot be exceeded
   
  
• Rates stated above are for single/double occupancy; additional occupants are $10 per person, per night
   
  
• Rollaway beds are available at an additional cost of $20 per night (subject to availability and change)
   
  
• Cribs are available on a complimentary basis (subject to availability and change)
   
  
• Check-in time is 5:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. A late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk. Late check-outs are based on availability and additional charges may apply.
   
  
• Early Departure Fee: Please notify Symposia Medicus of any changes to your scheduled departure date at least 30 days prior to your check-in date. Any changes made within 30 days of your arrival, including changes made at the conference hotel, may be charged the full original length of stay.
   
  
• 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 complimentary (included in resort service fee). Covered parking and valet parking are available for a nightly rate per vehicle, at the Summit Hotel and Huntley Lodge, as available.

• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the dates 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 June 4, 2025; however, tuition, less a 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 emailed by May 7, 2025. Between May 8, 2025 and June 4, 2025, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After June 4, 2025, no hotel refunds can be made.
   
  
• 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.

Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference (you’ll 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.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will fly into Bozeman, Montana (BZN), which is approximately one hour from the Big Sky Resort. 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 ECMK856 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 NY3B8 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 ZPT8594284 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box at the end of the page. For questions, please call the United Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 426-1122.
 

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT

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 below 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
 

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The setting for our conference is the beautiful Big Sky Resort, nestled in the majestic Northwestern Rockies, just an hour drive from Bozeman, Montana.

Big Sky is host to a multitude of summer activities. Take a scenic chairlift ride up Lone Mountain and experience wonderful hiking and mountain biking, enjoy an invigorating horseback ride, or take to the rivers for incredible fly fishing and whitewater rafting. Big Sky also offers an 18-hole golf course, as well as a number of tennis courts, all with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

The resort’s close proximity to Yellowstone National Park (the western entrance to the park is less than an hour away) is yet another element of Big Sky’s appeal. Plan to spend time observing the nation’s most impressive geysers and hot springs, including “Old Faithful Geyser,” and be awestruck by the ever-present wildlife and majestic scenery in our country’s first established National Park.

Big Sky Resort is a self-contained village with many restaurants from which to choose, as well as live evening entertainment and dancing. The resort has a giant heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, full spa, and whirlpools to help soothe those aching muscles at the end of a busy day. A full range of shops are available in and around Big Sky Resort, offering everything from hiking supplies to fine art.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Big Sky, at our 8^th Annual Conference on Challenges in Mental Healthcare for the Primary Care Provider.