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Houston Aortic Symposium: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases, The Fifth in the Series

Mar 22–24, 2012
The Westin Oaks Hotel
Houston, TX

COURSE DIRECTORS

Hazim J. Safi, MD

David D. McPherson, MD
University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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This is the fifth in a series of two-and-a-half day continuing medical education symposia that have been designed to impact patient care worldwide by fulfilling the educational need gaps of the physician attendees, while incorporating multiple desired physician attributes.  The needs of the attendees are assessed through an extensive review process of previous course evaluations.  The scientific program represents a worldwide overview of hybrid approaches to important issues facing practicing physicians who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with aortic diseases.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The symposium is designed for cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, internists, family practice physicians, anesthesiologists, cardiac nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases. 

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School's Department of Cardiothoracic and
Vascular Surgery Website

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2012

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS 

A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting participants at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston.  A group rate of $207 plus tax, per night is available for meeting attendees through February 21, 2012.

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CME ACCREDITATION & DESIGNATION

Promedica International is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Promedica International designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #8495 for 18.5 contact hours. 

The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) has awarded this program a maximum of 23.2 Category 1 CEUs.

REFUNDS

All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will not be accepted over the telephone.  Refunds will be provided less a $100 administration charge through February 24, 2012. 
After February 24, 2012, refunds will no longer be available.