2nd Annual Philadelphia CardioVascular Congress

Thursday, November 3, 2022, 7:55 AM - Friday, November 4, 2022, 5:30 PM, The Bellevue Hotel, 200 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.25 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credits (15.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (15.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (15.25 hours), Nursing Pharmacology Credit (6.25 hours), PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit (3.50 hours)

This annual two-day Congress offered both in-person and online will introduce the newest developments in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery. Rich and stimulating presentations covering heart failure, coronary and aortic valve controversies will be delivered by experts in the fields of cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery.

Cardiovascular care can be a complex issue and patient problems are diverse, necessitating a team approach involving different disciplines with differing expertise and skills. A separate breakout session for advanced practice providers will provide topics to support a team approach to patient care.

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1. Employ echocardiography to identify patients with severe aortic stenosis and regurgitation.
2. Discuss potential treatment options for severe aortic stenosis and determine who is best suited for TAVR vs. SAVR.
3. Identify patients that may benefit from aortic valve repair.
4. Examine the timing and options for treating mitral regurgitation and atrial fibrillation.
5. Recognize the impact of untreated Atrial Fibrillation in the mortality of aortic, mitral, and coronary surgeries.
6. Discuss current medical, surgical, and endovascular options for peripheral vascular disease.
7. Evaluate patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
8. Recognize treatment options for HOCM including septal ablation, transaortic, and transmitral septal myectomy.
9. Differentiate the various types of heart failure.
10. Select appropriate heart failure management options.
11. Discuss advances in invasive monitoring and management options to provide the best long-term outcomes for patients.
12. Discriminate between the various techniques available for treating coronary artery disease in order to best guide patients.
13. Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient/population-centered care and population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.

Registration Rates (In USD)

• General Registration - $150
• Jefferson Health Registration - $100
• Industry Professional Registration - $400
• Residents and Fellows (non-Jefferson) Registration - $100

Registration rates are the same for in-person, virtual or hybrid attendance

Important Deadlines

• Pre-registration ends Tuesday, November 1, 2022
• Onsite/ Day of registrations will be accepted
• No refunds will be granted after Thursday, October 21, 2022. See full refund policy.

Thomas Jefferson University actively monitors the incidence of COVID-19 in our region and follows guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding large gatherings, including CDC recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19. Should Jefferson determine, that the conference cannot proceed as scheduled due to health and/or safety concerns , such as but not limited to an emergency declaration  by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the United States Government, the activity may be converted to a virtual program or postponed.

Daily Credit Count

Day 1
Total credit for all credit types: 8.0
PA Patient Safety/Risk credit: 2.5
Nursing Pharmacology credit: 4.5

Day 2
Total credit for all credit types: 7.25
PA Patient Safety/Risk credit: 1.0
Nursing Pharmacology credit: 1.75

 

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 15.25 nursing contact hours.

Physicians Assistants:

 

Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit

Nursing Pharmacology Credit
This educational activity offers 6.25 nursing pharmacology credit. The qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit
The educational activity offers 3.50 PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit. The qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course.  There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 
*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial.
Mail
Office of CPD
Thomas Jefferson University
Jefferson Alumni Hall
1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5
Philadelphia, PA 19107 

Email - [email protected] (Please include the activity name in the subject line.)

Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this Conference.  These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website.  If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials.  Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive any right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy 
As an attendee of this Conference hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively “Jefferson”), you may gain access to certain proprietary information (“Confidential Information”), including Protected Health Information (“PHI”).

By participating in this activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including PHI, obtained from any source.  You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the Conference. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

The Bellevue Hotel
200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA19102
United States

Virtual Attendees
You will be participating via Zoom webinar from your own devices.  Login instructions will be provided prior to the meeting.

In-Person Attendees
Parking
Find a convenient spot for any vehicle under 6’0” in the PARKWAY Bellevue Garage, which connects to The Bellevue Hotel via skybridge.

Parking rates for attendees is as follows (as of 1/6/20 - subject to change). No discounts will be offered.
                         Event Day ONLY    Overnight
Self-Parking       $32.00                    $40.00
Valet Parking    $45.00                    $53.00

Room Block
A limited block of guest rooms at a special group rate have been reserved for attendees of the program at The Bellevue Hotel.

Room Rates: Single & Double Occupancy - $259.00 plus applicable taxes, applicable service fees, and/or hotel-specific fees in effect at the time of the event.

To book your room, please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/PHLPH/G-TJEF     

Planning Committee
Konstadinos Plestis, MD-Activity Director

Rohinton Morris, MD Rene Alvarez, MD Nicholas Ruggiero, MD Annette Mitchell, CRNP Colin King, PA

Paul Dimuzio, MD Michael Savage, MD Jacqueline McGee, CRNP Rose Shaffer, CRNP Richard Slobodien

J Eduardo Rame, MD Geno Merli, MD Rebecca Marcantouno, CRNP Julia Corbo, CRNP Alice Isidro, PA

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards. All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Over 67 Speakers from 26 institutions will join together to provide 2 days of exceptional educational content

Featured Congress Speakers

Bartley P. Griffith, MD, FACS, FRCS
University of Maryland Medical System
Renowned for first ever pig to human heart transplant

Vitaliy Averchuk, MD
Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital
Speaking on wartime cardiac surgery in Ukraine

Exhibit opportunities are available for this conference. For more information, please contact Ariel Levine at [email protected].