21st Century Techniques for Complex Valve Surgery

October 29-30, 2009
Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University 
Nashville, Tennessee

Sponsorship Statement
Sponsored by: Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Department of Cardiac Surgery

Statement of Need
This will be a surgical technique conference. The purpose of this conference is to describe in detail the techniques and pitfalls of complex valve operations. The emphasis of each presentation will be on specific technical details: how the experts actually do these operations, step by step. Movies and schematics will play a large part of the conference.

Target Audience
This conference is designed for cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, residents/fellows, and other health care professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Goals and Objectives
After participating in the CME activity, participants should be able to describe and discuss:          

• Technical details of complex valve surgery including valve sparing aortic root replacement, minimally invasive mitral valve replacement and management of atrio-ventricular dehiscence
• Pitfalls in management of complex valve surgery
• Indications and techniques for reconstruction of the fibrous skeleton of the heart for endocarditis

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statement
Vanderbilt School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine that participants in CME activities be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the planner's involvement and speaker's presentation(s). Each  course director, planner and speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members' relationships will be disclosed to the audience.

Activity Evaluation
Evaluation questionnaires at the close of each session will address content, presentation and future educational needs.

Registration
Registration fee includes tuition, the course syllabus, education credit, continental breakfast, two lunches, and coffee breaks. 

$495.00 Physicians through October 26, 2009

$100.00 Residents/Fellows through October 26, 2009

To register, please visit www.vanderbiltvalvesymposium.com. Or return your registration form by mail or fax to:

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
Communications Department
1215 21st Avenue South
MCE 5th Floor, North Tower, Ste 5140
Nashville, TN 37232-8802
Phone: (615)343-7363
Fax: (615)343-5248
E-mail: Vanderbiltvalvesymposium@vanderbilt.edu

Registration fees may be paid by credit card using Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Fees may also be paid by check, payable to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
No registration will be accepted over the phone. 

Cancellation Policy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Cardiac Surgery, will refund your registration fee less a $100.00 administrative fee provided you notify us in writing no later than September 30, 2009. Cancellations will not be accepted over the phone. No refund will be made after this date.

Registration is non-transferable. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling of this conference due to unforeseen circumstances, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Cardiac Surgery, will refund registration fees in full.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Cardiac Surgery, is not responsible for non-transferable, non-refundable airline tickets, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, or other associated goods/services procured in connection with attendance at this symposium.

Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please contact Joan Lorber at (615) 343-7363 or attach a note to your registration form.

Symposium Location and Hotel
Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University at 2555 West End Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee is the location for the symposium. To receive the special conference rate of $164.00 per night, call 1-800-285-0190 and specify that you are attending the "Vanderbilt Valve Symposium." The rate is available for nights October 28-29, 2009.

Due to overwhelming success of the symposium, the Vanderbilt Marriott is currently at full occupancy.  For symposium accommodations, please call the Garden Marriott on West End Avenue/ Broadway at 615-327-9900.  They have several “best rates” available.  This hotel is just a few blocks away from the symposium.

Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information regarding the Vanderbilt Valve Symposium, call us at (615)343-7363 or email us at vanderbiltvalvesymposium@vanderbilt.edu.