The Houston Aortic Symposium: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases, The Third in the Series
Mar 25–27, 2010
The Westin Oaks Hotel
Houston, Texas
COURSE DIRECTORS
Hazim J. Safi, MD
David D. McPherson, MD
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Visit the University of Texas Medical School's
Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Website
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This two-and-a-half day continuing medical education symposium has been designed to impact patient care worldwide by fulfilling the educational need gaps of the physician attendees, incorporating multiple desired physician attributes. The needs of the attedees are assessed through an extensive review process of previous course evaluations. The forthcoming program will represent a worldwide overview of hybrid approaches to important issues facing practicing physicians who are involved with the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The symposium is designed for anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, family practice physicians, internists, vascular surgeons, residents, nurse practicioners, physician assistants, cardiac nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
If you have any questions about this symposium, please contact us at HAS2010@promedicacme.com.
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 educational activity for a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) allots this educational activity 25.7 Category 1 CEUs for perfusionists.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Special rates have been made available to program participants at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston, Texas. Make your reservations online, or call the Reservations Department at 800-228-3000, or 713-960-8100. You must state that you are attending The Houston Aortic Symposium in order to receive the special rate of $202 plus tax for a single occupancy room, or $217 for a double occupancy room. All reservations much be received by March 1, 2010 to receive this special rate.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
It is the policy of Promedica International to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty members participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict-of-interest related to the content of their presentation and any discussions of unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved in the United States.
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT
This symposium is sponsored by Promedica International and partially funded through educational grants from commercial supporters. Promedica International strives to ensure that its programs are as educational as possible. To support this endeavor, The Houston Aortic Symposium Program Directors have created organizational and scientific committees to assist in educational content development and content oversight for scientific symposia and abstract sessions. These sessions are developed without influence from commercial supporters.
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
Evaluation by online questionnaire will address content, presentation and future educational needs.
REFUNDS
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds are subjected to a $100 charge. Cancellations cannot be accepted over the telephone. Refunds will not be available after February 26, 2010.
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