8th Annual Diabetes Symposium

Philadelphia, PA US
October 12, 2019

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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.

Additional information
Jefferson Content Development By: 
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)
Content Areas: 
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Course Format: 
Live Conference
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 Attendance
  • 5.00 CNE
Course opens: 
04/27/2019
Course expires: 
07/08/2020
Event starts: 
10/12/2019 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
10/12/2019 - 2:15pm
Cost:
$150.00
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Preliminary Program Agenda & Learning Objectives

For more course information, please view the preliminary program agenda and learning objectives.

Dorrance H. Hamilton Building
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States

For information regarding parking and directions please visit: http://www.jefferson.edu/university/maps-and-directions/center-city.html Parking is available in the Dorrance H. Hamilton Building (entrance on 11th Street).  Discounts are not available.

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:

  1. Any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services

  2. 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)
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

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 submitted for approval to the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 Attendance
  • 5.00 CNE

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 
04/27/2019
Course expires: 
07/08/2020

Price

Cost:
$150.00
Please login or register to take this course.

REGISTRATION FEES

Profession/AffiliationFee
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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  • Pre-registration ends Thursday, October 10, 2019. Onsite registration will be accepted.
  • No refunds will be granted after Friday, September 28, 2019. See full refund policy. 

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