14th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium

Friday, September 25, 2020, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM PST, Virtual

This meeting was originally a live in person conference scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2020. Due to COVID-19, this will now be a virtual conference to take place Friday, September 25, 2020. 

The 14th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium will explore sex and gender-specific issues in coronary microvascular dysfunction, screening for heart disease in young women, management of diabetes and heart disease, menopause and heart disease and explore the social determinants of women’s health. Other important topics include best practices in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, the importance of social media and leadership to advance women’s cardiovascular health, as well as new guidelines updates, and a unique look into the world of virtual medicine and sex differences in remote monitoring, adherence and symptomatic conditions. Attendees are also invited to attend an optional afternoon tea with faculty at the conclusion of the conference.

Live Virtual Experience By registering for the virtual activity, you will be able to view presentations, hear live audio, and interact online.  This virtual activity will be fully web-based, and you will need a computer/laptop or tablet, audio and an internet connection. Details will be emailed to all attendees before the activity.  Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner.

1. Recognize the importance of social media and women’s heart health leadership and advocacy to advance cardiovascular medicine
2. Identify the social determinants that can influence women’s health to more effectively communicate with patients about health-related conditions and behaviorshaviors
3. Apply best practices in screening young women for heart disease and managing women with heart disease and diabetes
4. Explore sex differences in virtual medicine, including remote monitoring, adherence, and symptomatic conditions

Physicians	$100
Non-physicians	$100
Resident/Fellows	$30

 

To Pay by Check:

Mail payment (with checks made payable to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) to:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Attn: Registrations
700 N. San Vicente Boulevard, #G550
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Refund Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. To view the policy, click here. Please e-mail cancellation request to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (310) 423-5548. 

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support: Cedars-Sinai gratefully acknowledges educational grants from Abbott, AstraZeneca, Terumo and Zoll.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (3.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (3.75 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (3.75 hours)

Friday, September 25, 2020

Please see below for where and how to access course materials, including webinar access links, schedule, syllabus (slides and recordings), exhibits and evaluation. Some materials require log-in to the CME Portal or other system as noted.

How do I log-in to the CME Portal?

Click Sign In in the Menu Bar.   Your log-in details can found in the reminder email for the activity.   If you do not remember your password, click on "Forgot Your Password?" on the Sign In page.

How do I access the Live Virtual Activity?

Activity registrants will receive an email with the specific log-in instructions for Zoom entitled "Virtual Activity Instructions" from  Cedars-Sinai CME <[email protected]>.  Please be sure to check your SPAM.   

In addition, you can access the specific log-in instructions by logging in to the CME Portal, clicking MyCME and then selecting Syllabus. 

Please note you will need access to a computer/device to run Zoom, Wi-Fi/internet, and audio to achieve the maximum learning experience. This Zoom information is only for registered attendees and should not be shared.  Additional information on Zoom system requirements can be found here.

How do I the visit the Exhibits/Virtual Exhibitor Sessions?

Activity registrants will receive an email with instructions on how to access any virtual exhibitor sessions from Cedars-Sinai CME <[email protected]>.  Please be sure to check your SPAM.   

In addition, you can find the exhibitor information on the Schedule and Sponsors/Exhibitors tabs for the activity in the CMEPortal.  Any specific log-in instructions will be included on these pages.   To ensure compliance with ACCME policies, exhibiting must occur separate from the CME activity.

How do I access the Slides and Activity Recordings After the Live Virtual Activity?

Activity registrants can access the slides and activity recordings by logging in to the CME Portal, clicking MyCME and then selecting Syllabus. 

Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner. 

How do I complete an Evaluation and Claim CME Credit?

Log-in to the CME Portal, click MyCME and then select Evaluations and Certificates.  Click the Evaluation button to claim credit and provide feedback.  Your certificate will be available after you complete the evaluation.  At the conclusion of the activity, you will receive an email reminder of these instructions.

How do I claim Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credit?

If an activity offers MOC credit, instructions on how to claim the credit will be included in the evaluation reminder email that is sent after the activity.  You must have your Diplomate ID and DOB entered into your CME Portal profile. 

Please be aware that MOC credit is only available for 2 weeks after the conclusion of the activity.  All required steps must be completed by this date in order to be eligible.  MOC claims made after this date will not be reported.

Should you decide to participate at this important educational activity, please complete the online exhibit registration below. Online registration is required even if paying by check. An account will need to be created. 

Click Here to View the Exhibit Prospectus

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