What Every Doctor Should Know: A General Medical Update

Whistler, BC CA
February 5, 2017 to February 9, 2017

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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The 2017 What Every Doctor Should Know: A General Medical Update will join the Jefferson Health family together for a conference in Whistler, British Columbia. Over 30 Jefferson faculty members and alumni will educate and engage the audience as they are surrounded by the spectacular views and surrounding peaks of Whistler.

This conference provides updates on a wide variety of medical topics and sheds light on new initiatives happening at Jefferson.

Themes & Topics Include:
Women's Health
o    Linking Mammography and Colonoscopy Screenings
o    Hormone Replacement Therapy
o    Women's Heart Health
o    Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer		Emergency Medicine
o    New Program for Injury Prevention at Jefferson
o    Rashes
o    Seizures
o    Orthopedic Emergencies
 
Fixing a Broken Heart
o    CHF Managment
o    LVADS
o    TAVR
o    Stenting    		Prevention
o    Prevention Problems from OSA
o    Physician Wellness
o    Physician Quality
o    How to be an Expert Witness
Drug Therapy Update
o    Medical Marijuana
o    Anticoagulants
o    Managing Asthma
o    Managing Parkinson's		Gastroenterology
o    Bariatric Surgery
o    Small Bowel Transplant
o    Fecal Incontinence
o    Colon Cancer /Immunology
Panel: After a Merger, Becoming Partners
o    CEO's Discussion

For more information, please see the following:

Additional information
Jefferson Content Development By: 
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)
Jefferson Alumni
Content Areas: 
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
Gastroenterology
Performance or Quality Improvement
Pharmacology
Women's Health
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PDF icon Registration Cancelation Policy 66.21 KB
PDF icon Hotel Cancelation Policy 227.9 KB
PDF icon Transportation and Lodging Options in Vancouver111.09 KB
PDF icon Ski Info321.66 KB
PDF icon Final Agenda397.88 KB
PDF icon Learning Objectives172.9 KB
Course Format: 
Live Conference
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 12.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/01/2016
Course expires: 
03/31/2018
Event starts: 
02/05/2017 - 6:00pm
Event ends: 
02/09/2017 - 12:00pm
Cost:
$895.00
Add to calendar: 
Rating: 
5
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
4591 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Canada

 

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

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 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SPEAKER INFORMATION

All Speakers Must Do the Following:
  1. RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM ASAP! Book your hotel by January 6, 2017 to receive the discounted rate.
  2. Log in or create an account. 
  3. Register for the course. 
  4. Complete your Conflict of Interest.  To complete, log in to your Account and click "My Account" then "COI Disclosure System." Please make sure to add the activity "Winter Alumni Meeting" and follow the steps provided. Answer each question until "Save and Submit."
  5. PowerPoint Presentations -  Email all presentation to ariel.grayson@jefferson.edu by January 28, 2017.

 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER AT 888-JEFF-CME.

Attendee Rates Includes:

 

  • All educational sessions and CME credit
  • Welcome Reception (Sun., Feb. 5)
  • Afternoon Snacks (Mon., Feb. 6- Wed., Feb. 8)
  • Dinner at Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre (Wed., Feb 8) - One Dinner Ticket per CME participant
  • Access to additional discounts

*Registration will close on January 23, 2017. Refunds will not be granted after January 4, 2017. Please click here for the Cancellation Policy.

Attendee Rates

Early Bird Rate

(Before Dec. 12, 2016)

Regular Rate

(After Dec. 12, 2016)

Practicing Physician$795.00$895.00
Couples Rate (2 Practicing Physicians)*$1,400.00

*To purchase the couples rate, please email Ariel Grayson at ariel.grayson@jefferson.edu

Guest Registration and Rates:

The Winter CME Symposium welcomes your guests.  This year, to help defray a small portion of the actual costs of hosting your guest, Guest Fees are being assessed. The Guest Fee includes the Sunday Welcome Reception, four continental breakfasts and afternoon snacks (Mon-Wed).  Adult Guests who are registered for the conference may also purchase a  Dinner Ticket (see below).

Conference Guest Registration:

ADDITIONAL GUESTFEE PER GUEST
  Additional guest 12+   $100.00  
  Additional guest 11 and younger   $50.00 

 

Group Dinner at the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre on Wednesday, February 8th - Please Note: This dinner is open to adults only. 

All dinner guests must be registered as guests of the conference.
ADDITIONAL DINNER GUESTFEE PER GUEST
 First Dinner Guest   $150.00  
Each additional dinner guest   $200.00

Available Credit

  • 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 12.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$895.00
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