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Conference Overview:
This two day course focuses on increasing competence and confidence in order to promote sustainable, secure maternity care for the benefit of patients, their families, and the practitioners who perform this important work. It also aims to promote evidence-based maternity care and to increase awareness of developing controversies in obstetrical treatment. This course provides participants with hands-on experience in managing obstetrical complications and emergencies whilst facilitating the understanding of new and evolving techniques. It also offers an opportunity for interaction amongst physicians whose practice includes maternity care.
Conference Highlights
Early vs. Late Umbilical Cord Clamping
GDM-Implications of the New Screening Guidelines
Using the Edinburgh Post-Natal Depression Scale
Fit for Two: Exercise in Pregnancy-a special 2-hour workshop with practical tools
Special Presentation of Mom’s the Word
Wine and Cheese: Socialize and Network with your colleagues
Evidence and case based
Interactive talks, a debate, and workshops
Hands-on sessions
Your choice of two workshops per day
Expert FP and Specialist presenters including:
Keynote presentations by Dr. Mark Sloan
Learn the newest protocols and guidelines
Designed to meet the needs of a busy practitioner - no matter where you work!
Full Agenda: Click here
Conference Venue & Accommodation:
The Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
TO MAKE A RESERVATION:
Phone: 1 800 207 4150
Online Reservations: Click here
Special conference rates starting at $199.00 CDN per night are offered to conference attendees, exclusive of taxes. Delegates should specify they are with the “Obstetrics Update 2011” event in order to obtain the conference rate.
All reservations must be made by September 28, 2011, as rooms will not be held beyond this date, except on a space available basis.
Accreditation:
The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. As well, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education of the United States (ACCME) maintains a reciprocity relationship with CACME which the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes for the purpose of allowing Canadian medical schools the ability to certify activities for AMA PRA Category 1 credits and to award such credits to eligible physicians. This program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development. UBC CPD designates this educational program as meeting the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 14.75 MAINPRO M1 credits. This program is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This program also meets the accreditation criteria for a maximum of 14.75 Category 1 credits toward the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
5 Easy Ways to Register:
Online: Click here to be taken to our secure website.
Phone: (604) 875-5101 (8:30am - 4:30pm PST)
Fax: Download a registration form and fax to 604-875-5078
Email: Email us at cpd.info@ubc.ca with all your contact details and the name of the course that you would like to register for and we will call you back.
Mail: Click here to download our brochure, and mail your registration form along with your cheque, money order (Payable to UBC) or credit card details to:
UBC CPD
855 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7
Brochure:
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