CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 32^nd Annual Conference on Women’s Health: Care of Women Over 50 is designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals who care for patients with women’s and menopausal health needs. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in women’s healthcare, present emerging clinical data, and provide skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. This educational activity aims to increase learner knowledge, improve the competence and performance of all attendees, and contribute to their ability to work together as part of a coordinated healthcare team.

Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations.

An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each faculty member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants.

The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, and case studies. Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for female patients over 50.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to:

• Recognize the differences in treating chronic vulvovaginal symptoms versus acute symptoms
• Identify polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease in women over age 50
• Explain the reasoning behind the algorithms used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
• Identify best practices for prescribing hormones to menopausal patients
• Evaluate evidence-based strategies to improve sleep quality for women over 50, including behavioral approaches, sleep environment optimization, and supportive pharmacologic treatment

Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
Early registration is advised.

You can register and receive conference lodging group rates in the following ways:

• Online via this website (unless otherwise directed) OR:
   
• Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with
   Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR
   
• By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to:
  399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Conference registration will be confirmed via email

Please call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
 

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

ACCREDITATION

This accredited continuing education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing education.

Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Physicians
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities.

ACOG
Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Certified Nurse Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses
This activity is designated for a maximum of 5.75 pharmacotherapeutic credits towards meeting the requirement for nursing pharmacology continuing education. Sessions awarding pharmacotherapeutic credits are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as they may vary state to state.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/ or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.

These special rates will only be available until Friday, October 23, 2026 and will only be available after that date on a space and rate available basis. We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as rooms at the conference group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase prior to the release date.

The conference group rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference (based on availability) if you wish to extend your stay.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
Direct: (808) 661-1234

To make your reservations online, please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/OGGRM/G-1793

To make your reservations by phone, please call (877) 803-7534

You must refer to the group code G-1793 to receive conference group rates.
 

GROUP RATES STATED BELOW INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST FOR TWO PEOPLE

Resort View (Single/Double) - $399/night
Overlooking the gardens & landscaping

Golf Mountain View (Single/Double) - $499/night
View of the West Maui Mountains and Ka'anapali golf courses

Partial Ocean View (Single/Double) - $559/night
Partial view of the Pacific Ocean from the lanai

Ocean View (Single/Double) - $599/night
Full view of the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the hotel grounds, pool, and ponds

Ocean Front (Single/Double) - $639/night
Unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean and the islands of Lana'i and Moloka'i
 

All rooms are approximately 450 sq. ft., and have either a king bed with a queen size pull-out sofa sleeper or two queen beds.

All accommodations offer a private lanai with glass balcony, LED television with remote control, cable movie channels, in-room pay movies, high-speed Wi-Fi, telephone with voicemail and message light, in-room mini fridge and coffeemaker, individual climate control air conditioning, full bath amenities, daily turndown service available, iron/ironing board, iHome^® alarm clock radio, and in-room safety-deposit box.

By booking your lodging with Symposia Medicus group code or link, the Resort Fee charge of $49 plus 18.712% tax, per room, per night is discounted to $20 plus tax. The Resort Fee includes: two reusable water bottles (per room, per stay, upon arrival) with access to filtered water and ice machines located throughout the resort, 24-hour access to the oceanfront Stay Fit Gym (Moana Athletic Club), cultural programs including lei making, hula lessons, mermaid story time, wildlife tours, penguin presentations, and koi feedings, local & 800/888 phone calls, in-room coffee and tea, in-room safe, concierge services, daily yoga/fitness classes, Ka’anapali Trolley shuttle service within the hotel and golf resort, two (2) Drop-in/Open Play passes per room, per stay at The HUB Pickleball Maui (on property), with standard paddle rental included (additional passes for registered guests are available for an extra cost) beach portrait session and 5x7 print from Grins2Go at Hyatt Regency Maui, personalized guest request texting service: TEXT (808) 219-0608 for 24 hour assistance, 15% off non-discounted green fees at Ka’anapali Golf Courses, 10% discount on all non-sale apparel items at the Ka’anapali Golf Courses Pro Shop, 24 hour access to pool towels throughout the resort, and backpack beach chair usage for all guestroom occupants. Items listed are subject to change.

By booking with Symposia Medicus group code or link, you will also receive a 25% discount on hotel’s two-seater daybeds (advance reservations are required and are based on availability).

This property is a cashless hotel; outlets accept room and credit card charges only

• A deposit equal to two night’s room & tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation
   
  
• Early Departure Fee: Please confirm your scheduled departure date with the hotel at check-in. An early departure fee equal to one night’s room and tax will be charged to any guest who checks out of the hotel before their confirmed departure date.
   
  
• Conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
  - 18.712% state & local taxes
  - $20 (plus 18.712% tax) resort fee
   
  
• Maximum guestroom occupancy is four, regardless of age. An infant under 12 months of age is allowed as a 5^th guest at no charge; however, is subject to crib or rollaway rental fee, if needed.
   
  
• Mandatory additional adult charge (18 years & older) is $80 per person, per night – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy
  - Children 17 years & under are complimentary – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy
   
  
• Additional breakfast charges over two per room include taxes and gratuities:
  - Children 4 years & under are FREE
  - Children 5 to 12 years old are $22/person, per night
  - Guests 13 years & older are $46.95/person, per night
   
  
• Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in
   
  
• Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds and cribs are $25 each, per night (based on availability and subject to change). Only one rollaway per king-bedded room. Cribs can fit into both two queen & king-bedded rooms.
   
  
• Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. A late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk. Late check-outs are based on availability and additional charges may apply.
   
  
• Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay, plus $100 per day to cover incidental charges; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank.
   
  
• Parking: Self-parking is discounted to $20 per day for conference guests. Valet parking is available at $40 per day (subject to change).
   
  
• Hotel Cancellation Policy: Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to 11:59pm (Local Time) the day of arrival. After this date, the two-night deposit will be forfeited.
   
  

• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated below
   
  
• Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after October 14, 2026; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.
   
  
• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.

Each registrant will have online access to the educational session materials on our conference webpage. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference. You will receive an email with instructions.

If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will be flying into Kahului Airport (OGG), which is approximately 28 miles from the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.

Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below.

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
 

Alaska Airlines
For discounts on Alaska Airlines flights, please book online at http:\\www.alaskaair.com and click on the link “Use Discount Code,” located at the bottom of the “Book Flights” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert ECMQ019 in the “Discount Code” box, located at the right-hand side of the page.
Blackout Dates: November 20-22, 2026

Delta Airlines
For discounts on Delta Airlines, please book online at http:\\www.delta.com, enter in your travel plans and then click on the “Advanced Search” link located below the “Passenger” box. Once you click on this link, a panel will appear, and you will need to insert NY42K in the “Meeting Code” box.
For questions, please call the Delta Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 328-1111.

United Airlines
For discounts on United Airlines, please book online at http:\\www.united.com and click on Advanced Search, located on the bottom left corner of the “Book Travel” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. At the bottom of this page, you will insert ZR7P576699 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box.
For questions, please call the United Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 426-1122.
 

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT

For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made online or by phone; please refer to the conference code below and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:

AVIS
www.avis.com
800-331-1600
AWD # B766625

Budget
www.budget.com
800-772-3773
BCD # U076767
 

TRAVEL POLICIES

Registrants are strongly encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances, including trip cancellation or interruption, medical emergencies, travel delays, and other unexpected events. Symposia Medicus is not responsible for any costs incurred due to changes in travel plans or event modifications beyond our control.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Aloha! The magical island of Maui, land of legend and incredible scenery, is the setting for this conference. Famous for its breathtaking and spectacular white sand beaches, Maui is also dramatically covered with mountain slopes and lush valleys.

Situated on 40 spectacular oceanfront acres along the famed Ka’anapali Beach, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa offers unlimited activities and amenities in a setting of tropical luxury. The resort is just a short walk from Whaler’s Village for shopping, dining, art, boating excursions, and nightlife. With unparalleled panoramic views of the magnificent Pacific Ocean, the resort puts you close enough to hear the waves from your guestroom while enjoying the gentle breezes of paradise.

Swim and relax in four new pool areas, including a zero-entry lagoon and an infinity relaxation pool with ocean views. Cool off with a refreshing drink at Pau Huaka’i, a beachfront tiki bar, and pick up items to go, including delicious gourmet foods and wine at the Lahaina Provision Company market and deli.

Spend the day pampering yourself at SpaWell, play a round of championship golf at the Royal Ka’anapali Course or Ka’anapali Kai Course, or hit the court for a tennis or pickleball match. For an authentic island adventure, go snorkeling at Black Rock, enjoy a Polynesian Lu’au, or ride the Pacific waves along the white sand beach.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it on Maui, at our 32^nd Annual Conference on Women’s Health: Care of Women Over 50.