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The 8th Annual Diabetes Symposium offers a unique learning experience emphasizing the interprofessional team approach needed to improve diabetes care and prevent complications. Expert faculty will guide participants in applying the new knowledge and clinical guidelines into their practices.
Cases will be discussed from multiple interdisciplinary perspectives, providing participants with best practices in the following topics:
- New ADA/EASD Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes
- Inpatient Diabetes Management
- New Lipid Guidelines
- Dietary Treatment of Obesity
- Diabetes & Exercise
This course is designed for practicing endocrinologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nurses and trainees.
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Preliminary Program Agenda & Learning Objectives
– NOTICE –
The Hamilton Parking Garage on 11th Street between Walnut & Locust Streets will be undergoing some repairs starting Friday, August 16, 2019. The work is expected to last for several months. If using the garage, please pay attention to signage indicating lane and temporary parking restrictions.
For additional parking options available at Jefferson’s Center City campus, visit Available Parking.
Travel
The nearest hotel to Thomas Jefferson University Campus is the Holiday Inn Express Midtown located at 1305 Walnut Street.
Holiday Inn Express Midtown
1305 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Reservations: 215-732-2022
Rates: $134 special hospital/university rate
No extra person charge. Includes complimentary breakfast, free access to wireless internet and onsite fitness center. Parking is $27 per day (with in and out privileges).
For additional hotels in the area, that also offer a Jefferson rate, please visit: http://hospitals.jefferson.edu/patients-and-visitors/center-city/hotels-and-lodging/
All faculty at continuing educating activities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals are required to disclose to the audience:
Any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services
Any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.
Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. Jefferson Conflict of Interest resolution process may result in changes to the program agenda.
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
PHYSICIANS (AMA)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP)
This Live activity, 8th Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Trends, with a beginning date of 10/12/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 5.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSES
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 5.00 contact hours will be awarded to participants.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. (www.aapa.org).
DIETICIANS
This activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 5.00 CPEUs.
OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Continuing Education Hour verification is provided to other professionals who successfully complete this symposium. A certificate of completion of 5.00 Continuing Education Hours will be provided.
Available Credit
- 5.00 AAFP
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 Attendance
- 5.00 CDR
- 5.00 CNE
Price
PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER ONSITE.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Profession/Affiliation | Fee |
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| Practicing Physician | $150 |
| Nurses & Allied Health Professionals | $100 |
| Jefferson Health - Faculty & Staff | $50 |
| Non-Jefferson Residents, Fellows & Students | $50 |
| HOW TO REGISTER |
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
To register online, you must have a CPD @ JeffLearn account.
If paying by check, please fill out paper registration and mail to the address listed on the form. |