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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Our 26th Annual Summer Conference on Women’s Health is designed for OB/GYNs, family physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals who care for female patients. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in women’s healthcare, present emerging clinical data, and provide skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. This educational activity aims to increase learner knowledge, improve the competence and performance of all attendees, and contribute to their ability to work together 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 women’s health situations.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to:
• Review the impact of endometriosis and fibroids on reproductive function
• Convey the risks and benefits of medications approved for the treatment of obesity
• Define the components of a mental status examination relevant to obstetric and gynecologic patients
• Discuss the current evidence regarding the safety of hormone therapy
• Counsel patients on choosing an appropriate contraception method
ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS
After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 18 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.
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.
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.
ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Certified Nurse Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
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 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.
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 4.75 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.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials on our conference webpage. The educational session materials will also be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference. You will 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.
HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS
We care about the health and safety of our conference attendees. It is important to think about safety as part of your travel preparations. Visit General Travel Safety Suggestions for more information.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION
To receive additional information about the conference hotel, location, tours or nearby attractions, and ground transportation, please visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY
G. Wright Bates, Jr., MD
Conference Co-Chair
Professor & Grimes Family Endowed
Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor Scott & White Health
Temple, Texas
Matthew Freeby, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director, Gonda Diabetes Center
Associate Director
Diabetes Clinical Programs
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Tami Rowen, MD, MS
Conference Co-Chair
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
UCSF Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
Director, UCSF Center for Sexual Health
University of California, San Francisco
School of Medicine
San Francisco, California
Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP
Professor & Vice Chair for Education
Department of Medicine
Director, Academy of Educators
Director, GME Program Director
Boot Camp
Washington University
School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Nicole Washington, DO, MPH
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Center for Health Sciences
Chief Medical Officer
Elocin Psychiatric Services
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 30
| 7:00am |
Registration & Check-In
During Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 |
Welcome & Introduction
G. Wright Bates, Jr., MD & Tami Rowen, MD, MS |
| 8:15 |
Osteoporosis: Basics & Beyond
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Matthew Freeby, MD |
| 9:00 |
Menopause Management: Current Evidence & Management
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Tami Rowen, MD, MS |
| 9:45 |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 10:15 |
Break |
| 10:30 |
Infertility: Diagnosis & Treatment
(Rx = 15 minutes)
G. Wright Bates, Jr., MD |
| 11:15 |
Performing a Mental Status Exam
Nicole Washington, DO, MPH |
| Noon |
Matching the Right Contraceptive to the Right Patient
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Abby Spencer, MD, MS |
| 12:45pm |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 1:30 |
Adjourn for the Day |
| 5:30-6:30 |
Group Reception
(Faculty, Participants, and Guests) |
Thursday, July 31
| 7:30am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 |
Managing Depression & Anxiety in Women
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Nicole Washington, DO, MPH |
| 8:45 |
Obesity: Addressing the Mainstream Madness
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Matthew Freeby, MD |
| 9:30 |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:15 |
Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinical Update
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Matthew Freeby, MD |
11:00 |
Hormonal Contraception in Women With Medical Comorbidities
(Rx = 20 minutes)
Abby Spencer, MD, MS |
| 11:45 |
Case Studies in Infertility: Endometriosis, Fibroids, and Beyond
(Rx = 15 minutes)
G. Wright Bates, Jr., MD |
| 12:30pm |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 1:15 |
Adjourn for the Day |
Friday, August 1
| 3:00pm |
Challenges in Thyroid Care
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Matthew Freeby, MD |
| 3:45 |
Female Sexual Dysfunction
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Tami Rowen, MD, MS |
| 4:30 |
Psychopharmacology Review
(Rx =45 minutes)
Nicole Washington, DO, MPH |
| 5:15 |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 6:00 |
Adjourn for the Day |
Saturday, August 2
| 7:30am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 |
Gynecologic Conditions & Their Effects on Sexual Health
Tami Rowen, MD, MS |
| 8:45 |
Cervical Cancer Screening
Abby Spencer, MD, MS |
| 9:30 |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 10:00 |
Break (hotel check-out, if applicable) |
| 10:15 |
PCOS: An Update
(Rx = 15 minutes)
G. Wright Bates, Jr., MD |
| 11:00 |
Vulvar Dermatoses: Diagnosis & Clinical Management
(Rx = 15 minutes)
Tami Rowen, MD, MS |
| 11:45 |
Third-Party Reproduction: Donor Sperm, Egg or Embryos, Gestational Carriers, and More
(Rx = 10 minutes)
G. Wright Bates, Jr., MD |
| 12:30pm |
Questions & Answers
Group Discussion
Faculty Panel & Audience |
| 1:15 |
Conference Adjourns |
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses
will be granted for these sessions |
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Adventure and excitement await you in Lake Tahoe, California! Located in the rugged Sierra Nevadas, Lake Tahoe really comes alive in the summer with plentiful outdoor activities and special events. Kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, horseback riding, paddle-boarding—the possibilities for fun in the sun are endless!
Come stay at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. With suites that include open living areas or dens and full kitchens, there’s plenty of space for the whole family!
Take the Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram, your access to the High Camp experience and countless high-altitude adventures. With an interpretive guide at the helm, enjoy a 360-degree view of Lake Tahoe and soar 550 feet above a mountain-scape of creeks, waterfalls, forests, granite rock, and the iconic Tram Face. Take the time to contemplate what you’ll do at the top. High Camp offers dining, shopping, access to hiking and walking trails, roller skating, an Olympic Museum, and disc golf! Breathe in the fresh mountain air and immerse yourself in the High Sierras.
Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Lake Tahoe, at our 26th Annual Summer Conference on Women’s Health.
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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 conference lodging group rates in the following ways:
• Online via our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; 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
Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
| TUITION: |
EARLY
If postmarked by
May 21, 2025 |
REGULAR
If postmarked after
May 21, 2025 |
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| Physicians |
$895 |
$1,195 |
| Nurses, PAs, & All Others |
$795 |
$1,095 |
• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, residents, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering.
• Tuition includes continuing education, online access to the educational session materials on our conference webpage, continental breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants. Tuition also includes a group reception for faculty, registrants, and their guests.
• Virtual Attendance Notice: Please note that the livestream will only be available to view at the scheduled time, which is the local time zone of the conference location. Recordings will not be available for later viewing.
• Conference registration will be confirmed via email
CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION
Conference group rates have been arranged at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. 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 three days before and three days after the conference.
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.
| Room Type |
Group Rates
(Single/Double) |
Maximum Occupancy |
Description
PLEASE NOTE: ROOMS ARE NOT AIR CONDITIONED |
| Standard Room |
$299/night |
2 |
Approximately 250 sq. ft., with one king or queen bed, television, DVD player, and coffee pot. These rooms do not have balconies, fireplaces, or refrigerators. |
| 1-Bedroom Suite |
$399/night |
4 |
Approximately 600 sq. ft. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with large storage closet. Spacious living room includes queen-size sofa sleeper, gas fireplace, and balcony. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and range, and one bathroom. These suites are on lower floors. |
| 1-Bedroom Suite Premier |
$409/night |
4 |
Approximately 600 sq. ft. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with large storage closet. Spacious living room includes queen-size sofa sleeper, gas fireplace, balcony, and one bathroom. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and range. Updated, modern décor with stainless steel appliances. These suites are on higher floors. |
| 1-Bedroom Suite With Extra Den |
$414/night |
6 |
Approximately 700 sq. ft. of space with den. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with closet. Shared living space includes two queen-size sleeper sofas. Fully furnished with dining table/chairs, television, DVD player, gas fireplace, balcony, and one bathroom. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and range. |
| 2-Bedroom Suite |
$487/night |
6 |
Approximately 900 sq. ft. of space. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with closet. Second bedroom features a queen-size bed and additional closet space. Spacious living room includes a queen-size sofa sleeper. Fully furnished with dining table/chairs, television, DVD player, gas fireplace, balcony, and two bathrooms. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and range. |
| 2-Bedroom Suite Premier |
$503/night |
6 |
Approximately 900 sq. ft. of space. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with closet. Second bedroom features a queen-size bed and additional closet space. Spacious living room includes a queen-size sofa sleeper. Fully furnished with dining table/chairs, television, DVD player, gas fireplace, balcony, and two bathrooms. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and range. Updated, modern décor with stainless steel appliances. |
| 2-Bedroom Suite With Twin or Bunk Beds |
$519/night |
6 |
Approximately 900 sq. ft. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with closet. Second bedroom features two twin beds (or bunk beds) and additional closet space. Spacious living room includes a queen-size sofa sleeper. Fully furnished with dining table/chairs, television, DVD player, gas fireplace, balcony, and two bathrooms. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and range. |
| 3-Bedroom Suite |
$699/night |
8 |
Approximately 1,350 sq. ft. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with closet space. Second and third bedrooms feature queen-size beds and additional closet space. Full kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and range, gas fireplace, and private balcony. Spacious living room includes a queen-size sofa sleeper. Private washer/dryer unit in room and three bathrooms. |
All units are VERY limited. Reserve early. Other units not listed above may be available,
please call Symposia Medicus for more information at (925) 969-1789.
By booking your lodging with Symposia Medicus, the Resort Fee charge of $48.00 per room, per night is WAIVED. Resort Fee includes (subject to change): In-room wireless internet, towels in fitness rooms & sauna area, unlimited local & toll telephone calls, board & Xbox games (borrow from the front desk), and in-room coffee & tea.
In addition, the hotel offers the following on a complimentary basis: 8 outdoor small hot tubs, 4 saunas, 3 fitness rooms, and a media room with HDTVs, DVD player, Xbox 360 consoles, and pool table.
Activity Tram Package at High Camp will be available for purchase online only. The link will be available online as we get closer to the conference and will be emailed to all participants. The link can be used both prior to arrival and onsite for purchase of Aerial Tram Rides. The discount is not available at the Tram box office. |
The package includes: Unlimited Aerial Tram Rides for the day of purchase, hiking and walking trails, geocaching, disc golf, lawn games, an Olympic Museum, restaurants, as well as roller skating. Discounted Group Rates (via online link) for the Activity Tram Package at High Camp are: Adults (13 & older): $30/day, youth (5-12 yrs.): $15/day, and children 4 yrs. & under: free.
Please note: The Aerial Tram & High Camp are based on availability. |
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Hotel Policies
• Changes to reservations, regardless of reason, made within 25 days of arrival (including changes made onsite at the conference hotel) will be charged the total original reserved stay. If changes are made before 25 days, no penalty will be assessed. Please notify Symposia Medicus of any changes.
• Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
• - 13% Occupancy Tax
• - 2% Village Assessment Fee
• Maximum occupancy stated cannot be exceeded (including children of all ages)
• Rollaways & Cribs (Pack ‘n Play): Rollaway beds are NOT available. Cribs (Pack ‘n Plays) are very limited and available on a complimentary first come, first served basis (subject to availability and change).
• Check-in time is 4:00pm 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.
• Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay (including $30/night for 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 for conference guests. Valet parking is not available at this resort.
Cancellation Policies
• 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 25, 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 28, 2025. Between May 29, 2025 and June 25, 2025, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After June 25, 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..
AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION
The closest airport is the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), which is an approximate one-hour drive to the hotel; however, lower fares can often be found by flying into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which is an approximate two-hour drive to the hotel. 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 ECMK106 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 NY35Z 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 ZNQA939938 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box at the end of the page. For questions, please call the United Airlines Group Desk at (800) 426-1122. |
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT
For conference discounts, 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 and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:
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