CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our cruise conference on Hot Topics in Pediatric Emergencies is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of pediatric patients. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in pediatric emergency medicine, 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, and literature reviews.

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 pediatric emergency situations.

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.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

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

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of, and implement the appropriate initial treatment for, common sports injuries in children and adolescents

• Diagnose vulvovaginal conditions in adolescent patients

• Recognize and treat some of the more common pediatric rashes

• Describe the principle causes of acute abdominal pain in the pediatric patients

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 13 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.

AAP
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 13 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.

ACEP
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 13 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

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 13 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 13.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 15.6 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 1 hour pharmacotherapeutic credit 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 the educational session materials on our conference webpage. The educational session materials will 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. For General Travel Safety Suggestions, please visit https://symedblog.org/general-travel-safety-suggestions/.

CRUISE RATES, DEPOSITS, AND FINAL PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All cruise rates quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (U.S. dollars, cruise only). The price of your cruise includes ship accommodations, taxes, fine dining with all meals included onboard, coffee, tea, iced tea, milk, juices, and sparkling wine with breakfast, unlimited red and white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer, and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner aboard the ship, bottled waters daily in staterooms, included Tours in every port (see “Tours”), on-demand entertainment in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library, English language TV stations, and bicycles to explore on your own or on guided bicycle tours (availability based on first come, first served).

A deposit for all stateroom occupants is due to Symposia Medicus at the time of registration ($1,000 per person). Final payments are due to Symposia Medicus by Friday, July 25, 2025. Payments not received by the due date are subject to cabin cancellation with no refunds.

Final cruise documents and information will be sent via electronic documents. You will receive them via email within the four weeks prior to the cruise. Please provide your best email address on the registration form.

CRUISE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

Cruise rates also do not include: airline tickets, other trips, optional tours, meals ashore, alcoholic and certain beverages (not during breakfast, lunch or dinner), telephone calls, passport and visa fees; airport baggage fees; travel, health, accident, or other insurance; vaccinations; laundry; or other items or services of a personal nature.

CRUISE CANCELLATION & NAME CHANGE POLICY

A full refund will be made for written (via email) cruise cancellations received by Symposia Medicus on or before Friday, July 25, 2025. After July 25, 2025, no refunds will be made.

Name changes require the prior approval of AmaWaterways™ and can be made with no fee. Cruise tickets are non-transferable. For security reasons, no name changes are allowed by AmaWaterways™ after Monday, October 20, 2025.

If you want to purchase cruise/ travel insurance, AMA Waterways™ recommends AIG. You can call them at 1-866-833-8780, or go to https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/trip-types/cruise-insurance.

PREGNANCY POLICY

If a pregnant guest has entered or will be entering their 24th week before or during the cruise, they are NOT ALLOWED to cruise.

If a pregnant guest is less than 24 weeks, a physician’s “Fit to Travel” note stating that they are in good health, not a high-risk pregnancy, and not entering the 24th week must be presented at check-in and carried onboard.

GUESTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18

All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a stateroom with an adult, must remain supervised at all times, and their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). Children must be at least 8 years old by August 28, 2025 to go on the cruise. Denial of boarding for children who do not satisfy this minimum age requirement may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that child. No refunds will be given as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage child or other accompanying guests. AmaWaterways™ does not provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities.

Children 8-10 years old at the time of embarkation may share a cabin at a rate of 25% of the cabin rate with 2 adults provided the child is able to share the bed with the adults – no additional or rollaway bed will be provided. Children 11-17 years old will be charged the full rate and can share a room with adults in a triple occupancy stateroom (limited). For rates and availability, please contact Symposia Medicus.

PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION

Passports are REQUIRED for every passenger. If you do not have a passport, please allow a minimum of 4-6 weeks to receive it after you complete and mail the application. Your passport cannot expire before May 13, 2026 (or 6 months after your final date of travel).

It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. These appropriate valid travel documents such as passports, visas, inoculation certificates, and/or family legal documents are required for ship boarding and country entry and/or re-entry into the United States and other countries. Based on citizenship, many countries require an entry visa. Obtaining required visas and any other required travel documentation, and assuring these are complete and correct in all ways, is the sole responsibility of each traveler. AmaWaterways™ and Symposia Medicus are not in a position to obtain or verify the accuracy or completeness of any participant’s visa or other required documentation and shall not be responsible or liable for delay or missed portion of any part of the itinerary or other problems resulting from the participant lacking the appropriate travel documentation.

Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship, or from entering a country, and may be subject to fines.

Note: No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation

For additional passport and visa requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State’s website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html or Embassies (Consular Service Office) of each country on the sailing itinerary.

AIRLINE TRAVEL INFORMATION

ARRIVAL FLIGHT: You will fly into Paris, France (Charles de Gaulle Airport, airport code - CDG), which is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the cruise port in Paris.

It is recommended you allow a minimum of five hours from the time your flight arrives into Paris, France to the time you can board the ship and drop your bags off any time that day; however, your cabin won’t be ready until 3:00pm.

DEPARTURE FLIGHT: You will fly from Paris, France (Charles de Gaulle Airport, airport code - CDG), which is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the cruise port to the airport.

IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE AIR ARRANGEMENTS THROUGH AMAWATERWAYS®:

They allow you to purchase airline tickets through them. After you are registered and receive a reservation number, we will send an email with the contact information to make these arrangements. AmaWaterways™ will send a verification email to confirm proper spelling and date of birth for travelers prior to making airline reservations. Any changes or cancellations may be subject to non-refundable service charges and additional airfare costs.

We recommend booking air through the cruise line, as it helps with any travel issues that may arise to/from the cruise locations.

PRE AND POST CRUISE PACKAGES

AmaWaterways™ offers PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE for an additional cost. After you are registered and receive a reservation number, we will send you an email with the contact information to make these arrangements.

2-Night Pre-Cruise Package: Paris - Maison Astor Paris Hotel - “Hidden Paris”, Atelier des Lumières, and Montmartre tours - Paris hotel to cruise port transfer

No Post-Cruise Package offered for this cruise

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Whether you choose to make your own air travel arrangements or you book your air through AmaWaterways™, you can purchase transfers to/from Paris, France (Charles de Gaulle Airport, airport code - CDG) from AmaWaterways™. Please note rates listed below are subject to change.

• Arrival transfers from the Paris (CDG) airport to the ship on November 6, 2025 are $50 per person with transfers from 10:30am-3:00pm (flights arriving by 9:00am and no later than 2:00pm)

• Departure transfers to the Paris (CDG) airport on November 13, 2025 are $50 per person and run throughout the morning and early afternoon

After you are registered and receive a reservation number, we will send you an email with the contact information to make these arrangements.

Ground transportation reservations must be made through AmaWaterways™ by Friday, October 24, 2025. Your flight itinerary must be provided in order to confirm your transfers.

ALCOHOL ABOARD SHIP

During the cruise, you are offered complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, unlimited complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch, and Sip n’ Sail cocktail hour (prior to dinner) and dinner. Any additional drinks (cocktails) not during dining times are available at the bar for an additional fee per drink and charged to your stateroom.

DINING ABOARD SHIP

AmaWaterways™ expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine as well as traditional Western offerings. All meals will be served. At breakfast, sip sparkling wine as you partake in fresh pastries and made-to-order items from the menu. For lunch, head to the restaurant for full menu service and high-quality regional wine or beer. Dinner is a multi-course affair with wine recommendations that accompany visually stunning, delicious dishes.

Special dietary requests must be provided to Symposia Medicus at time of reservation. An effort will be made to meet the request, but AmaWaterways™ cannot assure the request can be accommodated. AmaWaterways is unable to accommodate kosher requests.

For additional information, please visit:
http://amawaterways.com/explore/onboard-dining

TOURS

A sightseeing tour is included in each city or town you visit, along with free time to explore the city according to your own interests. AmaWaterways™ offers the below:

• Included Tours – Standard tours offered in each port. These are included in the price of the cruise. Pre-registration is not required, but it is recommended. Included tour registration is available online approximately 60 days prior to embarkation once online check-in is completed.

• Special Interest Tours – Tours offered in place of the standard tours in each port. These are included in the price of the cruise. Pre-registration is not required, but it is recommended (approximately 60 days prior to embarkation once online check-in completed), with the exception of bike tours. Bike tours are only available to book once onboard, on a first come, first served basis.

During all the tours, AmaWaterways™ provides a sophisticated audio headset system that allows guests to comfortably listen to the tour guide while taking photos and admiring some of Europe’s hidden gems.

ONBOARD INFORMATION

For more information about clothing to pack and more, please visit: https://www.amawaterways.com/welcome-aboard-europe

For information on the AmaLyra ship, please visit: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/AmaLyra ship-river-cruise-ship

For more information on health, safety, and COVID-19 protocols, please visit: https://www.amawaterways.com/protocols

Medical Services: Onboard medical professionals are not available on any vessel. If medical services are required, efforts to contact local medical providers will be made. A participant requiring such assistance is solely responsible for all related charges.

Smoking: Smoking is only permitted on the ship’s Sun Deck in the designated smoking area.

Disabled Travelers: Accessible facilities are not available onboard or in many places visited on the cruises and cruise tours AmaWaterways™ offer.

CONFERENCE FACULTY

Jahn Avarello, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Conference Co-Chair
Regional Medical Officer
Florida PM Pediatrics Urgent Care
Coral Springs, Florida

C. David Geier, Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Sports Medicine Specialist
Anti-Aging & Regenerative
Medicine Expert
Better Life Carolinas
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Jan Shepherd, MD
Conference Co-Chair
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of Colorado
School of Medicine
Medical Director
Women’s Wellness Connection
Colorado Department of
Public Health & Environment
Denver, Colorado

Stacy Tompkins, MD
Associate Voluntary Professor
Department of Dermatology
University of California
San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California
Private Practice
West Dermatology
La Jolla, California

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.

CRUISE ITINERARY & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses
will be granted for these sessions

SYMPOSIA MEDICUS PRESENTS AN EXCITING RIVER CRUISE CONFERENCE ALONG THE SEINE FROM PARIS TO NORMANDY

Since her debut, AmaLyra has offered a unique combination of comfort and elegance. Whether it’s the stunning views from the French balconies or the exquisite cuisine on board, including a multi-course Chef’s Table experience, the ship provides a truly memorable journey. Guests can enjoy well-appointed staterooms equipped with unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music, and English-language TV stations. Indulge in the ship’s luxurious amenities, such as a sauna, whirlpool, massage services, and a hair salon. The interior, with its soothing blues and yellows, reflects the sunlight shimmering on the river. AmaLyra also features a sun-deck walking track, fitness room, and complimentary bicycles, offering the perfect balance of relaxation and activity.

As you journey along the beautiful Seine River, you’ll experience the vibrant allure of Paris and the breathtaking beauty of Normandy’s coastline. Explore Monet’s Gardens or the charming harbor town of Honfleur, both of which inspired the great Impressionists. For those drawn to history, visit Rouen, the site of Joan of Arc’s martyrdom or the historic D-Day landing beaches. Step back into the grandeur of royalty at Chateau de Bizy, once called “the Versailles of Normandy.” This cruise seamlessly blends culture, art, architecture, and natural beauty in Northern France, with an extensive array of tours, allowing you to explore in ways that suit your preferences.

We cordially invite you to come aboard the AmaWaterways™ AmaLyra for this conference on Hot Topics in Pediatric Emergencies and join us for the cruise of a lifetime.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND STATEROOM RATES

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 group rates in the following ways:

• 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

• 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 educational session materials on our conference webpage and break refreshments

• Conference registration and cruise reservations (if applicable) will be confirmed via email

CONFERENCE STATEROOM INFORMATION

We have arranged conference group rates through AmaWaterways™. We have a limited number of staterooms in the categories and at the rates listed below. Staterooms at our group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as staterooms may sell out and/or rates may increase.

Rates are (U.S. dollars, cruise only) PER PERSON, based on double occupancy, and DO NOT include conference tuition, cruise fees (port charges) of $231.00 per person, gratuities of $157.00 per person, air transportation, or ground transfers.

The stateroom categories below differ by location on each deck, size, and balconies.

*Staterooms Categories Suite are very limited; please reserve early

STATEROOM TYPE & SQ.FT.	STATEROOM DIAGRAM	1ST/2ND PER PERSON RATE
Category E/D Piano Deck ~ Fixed Windows SQ FT: 170		$2,998
Category C Violin & Cello Deck ~ French Balcony SQ FT: 170		$3,998
Category B Violin & Cello Deck ~ French Balcony SQ FT: 170		$4,298
Category A Violin Deck ~ French Balcony SQ FT: 170		$4,998
*Category Suite Violin Deck ~ French Balcony & Floor-to-ceiling Window SQ FT: 225		$6,098
Single occupancy staterooms can be requested; however, the rate for single occupancy is double the cruise fare and port charges for the selected stateroom category. Please call us at (925) 969-1789 or email cruiseinfo@symposiamedicus.org for rates and availability. Detailed staterooms descriptions and amenities are available at: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amaLyra-river-cruise-ship#Staterooms For more information on health, safety, and COVID-19 protocols, please visit: https://www.amawaterways.com/protocols

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Cruise Policies

• Deposit due at time of booking is $1,000 per perso

• Final payment is due to Symposia Medicus by Friday, July 25, 2025

• If booking after Friday, July 25, 2025 full cabin payment is due

• You will receive electronic documents via email within the four weeks prior to the cruise; please provide your best email address on the registration form

Cruise Cancellation Policies

• Cruise cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus for a full refund on or before Friday, July 25, 2025. After July 25, 2025, no refunds will be made.

• If you want to purchase cruise/travel insurance, AMA Waterways recommends AIG. You can call them at
1-866-833-8780 or go to https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/trip-types/cruise-insurance

Conference Cancellation Policies

• 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 Friday, July 25, 2025; however, tuition, less 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.

• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and, if reservation was made with Symposia Medicus, stateroom payment refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.