Friday, September 13, 2019, 7:00 AM - 4:15 PM, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge, Palo Alto, CA

The Electrophysiology in the West conference provides a comprehensive overview of the science and therapy of heart rhythm disorders, provided by world-renowned experts in a concise and exciting format. Plenary sessions will focus on the expanding role of digital health, wearables and other disruptive technologies in arrhythmia management. Rapid fire sessions including audience participation will include in-depth exploration of new advances in the mechanisms of cardiac fibrillation and inherited arrhythmias. Divided into four parallel tracks, the symposium is designed to meet individual learner needs to improve their base of knowledge and to promote effective management of cardiac arrhythmia by all members of the healthcare team. Lectures, videos, case presentations, panel discussions and Q&A will be utilized to optimize learning.

Cardiovascular Health, Cardiology, Family Medicine & Community Health, Internal Medicine

1. Outline current evidence regarding the basic mechanisms of arrhythmia and emerging therapies for cardiac fibrillation.
2. Utilize key clinical criteria to identify, screen and refer appropriate patients who may benefit from catheter ablation.
3. Develop strategies to manage patients prior to catheter ablation based on current guidelines.
4. Manage patients with atrial fibrillation according to current clinical evidence and guideline recommendations.
5. Integrate effective strategies for preventing atrial fibrillation and stroke in high risk patients.

Registration fee includes course materials, certificate of participation, breakfast and lunch.

Early Bird

Physicians - $285 
Nurses/AHP - $195

After 8/13/19 

Physicians - $365 
Nurses/AHP - $265

If you prefer to pay by check or need assistance, please call (650) 497-8554 or email stanfordcme@stanford.edu. Be sure to register with an email address that you check frequently. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate.

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (rn.ca.gov).  Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation following this activity that may be used for license renewal.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to stanfordcme@stanford.edu.

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency

The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

Conference Contact:

Mary Sisney
Marketing and Meeting Planning Specialist
Ph: (650) 724-7166
Email: msisney@stanford.edu

 

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Conference Location:

Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge
291 Campus Drive
2nd Floor Conference Center 
Stanford, CA
Phone: 650-725-6884

Parking

Parking scratchers/permits required on weekdays. Registered conference attendees may park at the designated parking lot, Searsville Lot (L-22), on Friday, September 13, 2019.  There are two entrances to this parking lot. A hosted parking attendant will be stationed at the entrance closest to Campus Drive from 7:00AM-9:00AM.

One-day Event “scratcher” permits will only be handed out at Searsville Lot (L-22) to registered conference attendees. One-day Event “scratcher” permits must be prominently displayed (hung from the rear view mirror) with the date of use properly scratched off and vehicle parked at designated event parking area. Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC) is eight minute walking distance along Campus Drive from the Searsville Lot.The free Marguerite Shuttle, Hospital Direct (HD) line is available from the Searsville Lot to Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC).

 

The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education.  Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Friday, September 13, 2019

This CME activity is supported in part by educational grants. A complete list of commercial supporters will be published in the course syllabus.