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1 Exciting News our hotel room rates include daily buffet breakfast! Please look inside the brochure for more details. 20 th Annual Summer Conference on EMERGENCIES & CHALLENGES IN PRIMARY CARE Including topics on: Osteoporosis, Drugs of Abuse, Hypertension, Emergencies in the Elderly, Allergies & Asthma, and much more Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel BIG ISLAND, HAWAII JULY 29 - AUGUST 1, 2015 SPONSORED BY Symposia Medicus always puts on excellent conferences! The schedule is wonderful and allows participants to go to the lectures and also enjoy the activities near the resort. The locations are phenomenal and the speakers are all very engaging. Lara Totzke, MD I am always impressed with Symposia Medicus conferences. The speakers are experts in their fields, the information is accurate and up-to-date, and the locations are wonderful. I will definitely continue to choose Symposia Medicus for my continuing education. Catherine Jensen, BSN Symposia Medicus provides an all-access pass to world-class lectures covering clinical, relevant topics in the most inviting settings. Your first Symposia Medicus conference will not be your last! John Mirabello, MD Register On-Line... for this conference or view other educational conferences at Page 13 Conference Brochure #1341, 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care Symposia Medicus

2 CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care has been designed to provide physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses with up-to-date and evidence-based clinical data in Primary Care. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Topics for this year s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the 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. Conference format will include didactic lectures, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions, case studies, and question and answer sessions. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants. You are sure to enjoy our 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care while sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country in the beautiful setting of Hawaii. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to Utilize the new JNC-8 hypertension guidelines and select appropriate therapy for patients Treat common toxic syndromes related to drugs of abuse Evaluate and manage low bone density in premenopausal women Develop management plans to achieve and maintain good asthma control in your patients Identify common dermatologic dilemmas and determine the best management choices ACCREDITATION This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing 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 continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Certificates of credit will be given to participants on-site at the conclusion of the conference. 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. AAFP This Live activity, 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care, with a beginning date of 07/29/2015, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 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. ACEP Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit. AAP This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 18 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. Physician Assistants 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 assistants 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. Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority A maximum of 4.5 hours in pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority may be earned by attending this educational conference. Sessions awarding pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. SMALLER GROUP BREAKOUT SESSIONS Smaller group sessions will be held Friday afternoon. These breakout sessions are organized to provide an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and will give you an opportunity to participate in discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choice on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited so please reserve early. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will receive an extensive conference syllabus that includes materials on each topic presented. The full color digital syllabus will be available for download approximately two weeks prior to the conference (you ll receive an with instructions). If you wish to receive a paper syllabus (black and white), please check the box on the registration form in this brochure. If you bring your tablet/laptop to the conference, be aware that there are no electrical outlets at the conference tables. Make sure your tablet/laptop is fully charged each day. If you are unable to attend this conference, extra copies of this syllabus (either paper or digital copy) will be available one week after the conference. The cost is $60 for a paper syllabus and $25 for the digital copy. To place your order, please publications@ symposiamedicus.org. GROUP TOURS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION Tours are planned for participants and guests throughout the conference breaks. Additional information regarding activities, hotel, location, and ground transportation will be sent to registrants. 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3 CONFERENCE FACULTY, FACP Associate Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, FACEP, FAACT Conference Co-Chair Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medicine Director, Division of Medical Toxicology New York University School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center New York, New York Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Scripps Clinic San Diego, California Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, Washington Conference Co-Chair Professor of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Division of Endocrinology University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Iowa City, Iowa Consistent with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, it is the policy of Symposia Medicus to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, everyone who is in a position to control content (including planners, reviewers, speakers, moderators, Symposia Medicus Staff, Board of Trustees, and Planning Committee members), were asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the syllabus for this activity, and it will also be verbally disclosed on-site. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 29 7:00am Registration & Check-in 8:00 Welcome & Introduction 8:15 Toxicology Update: The Most Important Research That Will Affect Your Practice (Rx = 15 minutes) 9:00 Boning Up: An Osteoporosis Update (Rx = 30 minutes) 9:45 Questions & Answers 10:15 Break 10:30 Drug Allergy (& Drug Allergy Not) (Rx = 30 minutes) 11:15 Dermatologic Dilemmas You Don t Want to Miss (Rx = 10 minutes) Noon What Determines Asthma Control? (Rx = 20 minutes) 12:45pm Questions & Answers 1:30 Adjourn for the Day 5:30- Group Reception 7:00pm (Faculty, Participants, and Guests) Thursday, July 30 8:00am Type 2 Diabetes: New & Old Drugs (Rx = 30 minutes) 8:45 Cases From the Bizarre File - A Mini Board Review: Are You Up to the Challenge? 9:30 Questions & Answers 10:00 Break 10:15 Common Emergencies in the Elderly 11:00 JNC-8 Guidelines: Are You As Confused As I Am? (Rx = 20 minutes) 11:45 Life-Threatening Drug Interactions & Side Effects (Rx = 45 minutes) 12:30pm Questions & Answers 1:15 Adjourn for the Day Friday, July 31 3:00pm Small Group Breakouts Session One 4:30 Break A. Toxic ECGs: Clues to Help Diagnosis & Management B. Natural Products: Is the Magic Still There? C. Medical Mythology: Debunking Common Medical Myths D. Recognition & Treatment of Anaphylaxis 4:45 Small Group Breakouts Session Two (Session One Topics Repeated) 6:15 Adjourn for the Day Saturday, August 1 8:00am Is That Runny Nose Due to Allergy?: Allergic & Nonallergic Rhinitis (Rx = 10 minutes) 8:45 Drugs of Abuse: What s Out There Now What to Worry About Tomorrow (Rx = 25 minutes) 9:30 Questions & Answers 10:00 Break (Hotel check-out, if applicable) 10:15 Healing the Healer: Is Living the Dream Now a Nightmare? 11:00 Snakes & Spiders: Managing Bites & Envenomations (Rx = 15 minutes) 11:45 Three Cases From the Endocrine Clinic: Vitamin D, Hair Loss, and Adrenal Fatigue (Rx = 20 minutes) 12:30pm Questions & Answers 1:15 Conference Adjourns Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority will be granted for these sessions Page 3 Conference Brochure #1341, 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care Symposia Medicus

4 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 by reserving the following ways: On-line at our website, OR Call Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), (925) or (800) ; OR Fax form with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover to (925) ; OR By mail, make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA For additional conference or lodging information, call Symposia Medicus at (800) or (925) , or visit our website at CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION TUITION: EARLY REGULAR If postmarked by If postmarked after May 20, 2015 May 20, 2015 Physicians $640 $740 Residents, Nurses, PAs & All Others $540 $640 Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active military, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering. Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, break refreshments, and group reception. The group reception is for faculty, registrants, and their guests. Conference registration will be confirmed via and more information on travel, hotel, and activities will be ed and also available on our website This conference meets the requirements for CE tax deductibility; however, we suggest you consult your financial authority for more information AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You will fly into Kona Airport (KOA), which is approximately 27 miles from the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Information on ground transportation will be sent to registrants and available online at our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, 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 Delta Hawaiian United CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT For discounts on Alaska flights, please book online at and insert ECMV714 into the e-certificate code box. Please note that some blackout dates apply. For questions, please call the Alaska Convention Desk at (800) For discounts on Delta, please visit and click on the link More Search Options, located at the bottom of the Book a Trip box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert NMJHN in the Meeting Event Code box, located at the right hand side of the page. For questions, please call the Delta Convention Desk at (800) For discounts on Hawaiian flights, please book online at and insert SYMPOSIA MED into the Preferred Affiliate Program Code box, located at the right hand side of page. For discounts on United flights, please book online at and insert ZSN in the offer code box. For questions, please call the United Convention Desk at (800) For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below: AVIS AWD #B Budget BCD #U CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Conference group rates have been arranged at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. The group rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference, based on availability, if you wish to extend your stay. 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. Please note that rooms at these 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. GROUP RATES STATED BELOW INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST FOR TWO PEOPLE Room Type Group Rates (Single/Double) Description Terrace View $205/night Views of the manicured grounds and tropical landscaping. Partial Ocean $245/night Views of the manicured grounds, tropical landscaping, View and expansive pool, with partial ocean view. Ocean View $266/night Views of the manicured grounds, tropical landscaping, and expansive pool, with ocean view. Premium $287/night On highest floors with panoramic view of the beach Ocean View and ocean. Also, view of the manicured grounds, tropical landscaping, and expansive pool. Ocean Front $330/night Closer to the beach, with views of the beach and ocean. By reserving through Symposia Medicus, wireless internet access, self-parking, and admission to the Fitness Center are complimentary. All guestrooms are approximately 630 sq. ft. and feature a private lanai, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker with Kona blend coffee (replenished daily), robes & slippers, complimentary shampoo/conditioner/body lotion, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, television, safe, and nightly turn down service. Group rates may be available at the Hapuna s sister hotel, the historic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Please call us for more information at or TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies Above conference group rates do not include the following (subject to change): - State and local taxes of % per room, per night - Mandatory porterage (e.g., bellman) charge of $9.00 plus 4.166% tax per person, round trip (18 years and older) Housekeeping gratuity is optional. However, $3.00 per room, per night is suggested. Maximum guestroom occupancy is: - Three adults, or - Three adults and one child (17 years and under), or - Two adults and two children (or three if all under 12 years old) Mandatory additional person charges below (over two people in room) include daily buffet breakfast, tax, and gratuity: - Children ages 5 and under are free - Children ages 6-12 are $18 each, per night - Persons 13 years and older are $28 each, per night Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds and cribs are available at no additional charge, based on availability (subject to change) Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is noon. Requests for a late check-out should be directed to the front desk the evening prior to departure, and are subject to availability and late check-out fees and taxes. Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel will require a credit card and will place a hold for any estimated incidental charges during your stay. Please be aware that if you use a debit card instead of a credit card, the funds will be immediately removed from your account (even if you have prepaid your stay). The amount will be based on the average length of your stay, plus an estimate of incidental charges. These funds will not be released back into your account for 10 or more business days after you check-out. Parking: By booking through Symposia Medicus, valet parking is discounted to $10 per night (normally $20 per night). Self-parking is complimentary. Cancellation Policies Conference cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and a 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is postmarked after June 24, 2015; however, tuition, less 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 postmarked by May 27, Between May 28, 2015 and June 24, 2015, one night s deposit is forfeited. After June 24, 2015, no hotel refunds can be made. All cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus (via , fax or mail) and postmarked by the dates stated above 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. Page 43 Conference Brochure #1341, 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care Symposia Medicus

5 CONFERENCE LOCATION Aloha! Hawaii s Big Island isn t just big, it s still growing. The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of environments to discover a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. This is the home of one of the world s most active volcanoes (Kilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 30,000 feet (Mauna Kea), the largest by volume volcano in the world (Mauna Loa), and the largest park in the state (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). All but two of the world s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand beaches. Situated on the sunny Kohala Coast, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel defines Big Island luxury. Perfectly nestled into the bluffs above Hapuna Beach, the hotel features a contemporary Hawaiian style where guests experience the true essence of Hawaii. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is adjacent to its sister property, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Guests at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel are able to use and charge to their room the services and amenities at Mauna Kea. Each guest room at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has a private, furnished lanai, with picturesque views of lush gardens, partial ocean, or full ocean views. Superb breakfast buffets are served in an indoor-outdoor area, while lunch and dinner options include a seafood grill, a steakhouse and sushi bar, and a poolside bar. Our group room rates include full buffet breakfast for two, as well as complimentary internet, self-parking, and admission to the fitness center for each day of your stay. Water activities are plentiful at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, from swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, to sailing, or deep-sea fishing. Pamper yourself at the Hapuna Spa or spend an afternoon golfing on the 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. Enjoy dining at the many varied restaurants located near the hotel. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel s beautiful and relaxing setting, combined with our exciting 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care makes this an opportunity not to be missed. For our complete calendar of conferences, please visit Brochures are available 6-8 months prior to the conference CALENDAR OF FUTURE CONFERENCES 1313 Current Issues in Women s Health Care Caribbean Cruise (Celebrity Cruises - Reflection) Nov nd Annual Fall Conference on Issues in Women s Health Maui, Hawaii Nov th Annual Conference on Hot Topics in Primary Care Atlantis, Bahamas Nov th Annual Fall Conference on Emergency Medicine Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Mayan Riviera) Nov th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Pediatrics New York City, New York Dec th Annual Conference on Challenges in Gynecology New York City, New York Dec th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care New York City, New York Dec CALENDAR OF FUTURE CONFERENCES nd Annual Conference on Office GYN & Women s Health for the Primary Care Provider Aruba, Dutch Caribbean Jan nd Annual Spring Conference on Women s Health Big Island, Hawaii Mar th Annual Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine Maui, Hawaii Mar Spring Conference on Integrative Medicine in Women s Health Maui, Hawaii Apr 29-May Current Issues in Women s Health Care Alaska Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Solstice) Jul th Annual Summer Conference on Women s Health Atlantis, Bahamas Jul 29-Aug th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Alaska Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Solstice) Jul 31-Aug th Annual Fall Conference on Integrative Medicine in Women s Health Napa, California Sep th Annual National Conference on Women s Health Care Las Vegas, Nevada Sep Current Issues in OB/GYN Eastern Mediterranean Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Reflection) Sep 21-Oct rd Annual Fall Conference on Issues in Women s Health St. Maarten, Caribbean Oct th Annual Fall Conference on Hot Topics in Primary Care Kauai, Hawaii Nov th Annual Fall Conference on Emergency Medicine Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Nov Emergencies & Challenges in Pediatrics Eastern Caribbean Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Reflection) Nov st Annual Conference on Women s Health: Care of Women Over 50 Guanacaste, Costa Rica Nov th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Pediatrics New York City, New York Dec st Annual Conference on Challenges in Gynecology New York City, New York Dec th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care New York City, New York Dec Page 53 Conference Brochure #1341, 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care Symposia Medicus

6 CONFERENCE & LODGING REGISTRATION FORM Register on-line at OR COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL OR FAX WITH APPROPRIATE PAYMENT TO: Symposia Medicus 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201 Pleasant Hill, CA Phone: (800) OR (925) FAX: (925) PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY: (Show name and one degree as you would like it printed on your conference materials): SYMPOSIA MEDICUS 20 th Annual Summer Conference on EMERGENCIES & CHALLENGES IN PRIMARY CARE Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel BIG ISLAND, HAWAII JULY 29-AUGUST 1, 2015 Registrant s Name: Degree: First Last Registrant Address (required): All registrants must provide their individual address in order to register for this conference. Confirmation/receipt will be ed to this address. an additional copy of my confirmation/receipt to: (Provide additional address) Mailing Address: Street City State Zip Check if above address is: Work Home Provide office/workplace name here: Primary Work: ( ) Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Professional Specialty: The digital conference syllabus will be available for download on our website approximately two weeks before the conference. If you prefer a paper syllabus please check here FRIDAY BREAKOUT PREFERENCE (Please refer to schedule and select one breakout for each session): Session One: A B C D Session Two: A B C D LODGING RESERVATIONS Please reserve accommodations at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel for: #1341 Arrival: / / Departure: / / (DAY of the week) Month Day Year (DAY of the week) Month Day Year STATED GROUP RATES are for single/double occupancy & INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST for two people: TYPE OF ROOM Terrace View Partial Ocean View Ocean View Premium Ocean View Ocean Front Preferred Bed Type (cannot guarantee): King/Queen Two Beds Names of Room Occupants (and ages, if children) Please circle names of the room occupants (other than you) who are registered for this conference Other Comments/Requests TUITION AMOUNT DUE GROUP RATES $205/night $245/night $266/night $287/night $330/night TWO NIGHTS LODGING DEPOSIT - ROOM RATE ONLY (Balance of hotel charges will be due to hotel) Conference group rates do not include the following (subject to change): - State and local taxes of % per room, per night - Mandatory porterage charge (e.g., bellman) of $9.00 plus 4.166% tax per person, round trip (18 years and older) Payment Type: Check (Please Enclose) ADDITIONAL LODGING DEPOSIT (If you wish to include an additional amount for lodging, please state here) $ $ $ $ Maximum guestroom occupancy is: - Three adults, or - Three adults and one child (17 years and under), or - Two adults and two children (or three if all under 12 years old) Mandatory additional person charges below (over two people in room) include daily buffet breakfast, tax, and gratuity: - Children ages 5 and under are free - Children ages 6-12 are $18 each, per night - Persons ages 13 and older are $28 each, per night Cardholder Name: Signature: Billing Address: (If different from above) Street City State Zip TOTAL Card Number Expiration Date Month/Year / Security # (on front or back of card) By registering, you agree to the Terms & Conditions as stated in this brochure. ALL INFORMATION STATED ABOVE WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL TO SYMPOSIA MEDICUS Page 63 Conference Brochure #1341, 20 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care Symposia Medicus