MJ1806 Full Spectrum of Heart Failure Therapy: Managing the Trajectory

Friday, October 20, 2017, 6:00 AM - Saturday, October 21, 2017, 7:00 PM, Four Seasons Hotel, Seattle

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), Non-Physician (12.00 hours)

Online registration has CLOSED. Limited onsite registration will be available.

The University of Washington Division of Cardiology and Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery welcome you to a comprehensive review of the management of heart failure. Faculty will cover cutting edge topics pertinent to the practicing clinician working with heart failure patients of varying severity and etiology. There will be informative didactics, interesting case discussions and lively debates.

Four Seasons Hotel
99 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Directions and parking information can be found here.

1. Understand the epidemiology of heart failure of varying types of severity
2. Have a working knowledge of medical and surgical management of heart failure
3. Discuss the results of recent clinical trials
4. Understand the horizon for new technology and innovations for heart failure treatment

FEES AND REGISTRATION

	by 10/6	after 10/6
MD/DO/PhD	$315	$345
Allied Health	$255	$325
Resident/Fellow* (MD/DO)	$130	$160

*Resident/Fellow (MD/DO) rate requires written confirmation of current status

For registrations received prior to October 6 but left UNPAID, the higher rate will apply.

The fee for this course includes catering, all instruction materials and certificate of attendance. To ensure enrollment, please complete the enclosed registration form and forward it with the appropriate tuition or register online. Allow up to fifteen working days to receive your email confirmation of enrollment. If you have not received confirmation prior to your departure for the course, please contact the CME office at 206.543.1050. Continuing Medical Education will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the course.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION
Per UWCME policy, you are not considered to be registered for the course until full payment has been received. Unpaid orders do not "reserve" spots for conferences or workshops.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by October 6, 2017. A $75.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued after October 6, 2017. The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by telephone followed by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. Contact CME with questions — call 206.543.1050, fax 206.221.4525 or email [email protected].

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Primary care physicians, hospitalists, cardiologists, intensivists, palliative care physicians, cardiac surgeons, fellows and residents, advanced care practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals.

ONLINE PRESENTATION MATERIALS
Syllabus materials will be available for conference registrants at uwcme.org. Materials will be available beginning October 13 for registrants to print and/or download. A booklet with the conference agenda and pages for note-taking will be provided at the conference. Printed syllabus materials will not be available.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Activities are reserved for course attendees. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and this requirement will be strictly enforced. 

DIETARY REQUESTS
UW CME takes into consideration diverse nutritional preferences and restrictions when planning our complimentary menu. However, those individuals who might find that our menu is not completely aligned to their specific nutritional needs are welcome to bring their own food items. 

SPECIAL SERVICES
Please inform the CME Office ten days in advance of the conference start date if you will need to utilize lactation services.

Continuing Medical Education at the University of Washington is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. Fees for this course are estimated to cover the costs of conducting this course. These costs include salaries, registration and credit, handouts, record keeping, faculty planning and evaluation and may include food, beverages, taxes and gratuities to vendors. The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the department at: 206.543.1050 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance.

Disability Services Office
206.543.6450/Voice • 206.543.6452/TTY • 206.685.7264/Fax• e-mail: [email protected]

Accreditation with Commendation: The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The University of Washington has contracted for a special rate at the conference hotel. You must mention "University of Washington Room Block" to receive this rate. At this time, there are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. In order to receive this rate, rooms must be reserved by Monday, September 18, 2017. The University of Washington accepts no responsibility for lodging. 

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
99 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101

For reservations, call the hotel directly at 206.749.7000.

Driving directions can be found here. 

*Please note: faculty and agenda are subject to change.