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1st ANNUAL YALE OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY UPDATE:

MOHEGAN SUN CONFERENCE CENTER
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT

Friday-Saturday, June 13 -14, 2008

The Yale School of Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences will hold this 2-day Symposium at The Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday & Saturday, June 13-14, 2008. The Yale School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The Yale School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences has a proud tradition of academic leadership, excellence in clinical training, innovations in clinical practice and advances in reproductive science research.

The Course Director, Errol Norwitz MD, has gathered 25 nationally renowned experts who will provide evidence-based education regarding new drug development, immunotherapy, ovarian cancer screening, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive fetal surgery.

Participants who attend will be able to:

• Explore the rationale for fetal aneuploidy screening, prenatal diagnostic techniques including perinatal ultrasound, and management of fetal structural abnormalities;
• Discuss the management of medical diseases in pregnancy, including infectious diseases, psychiatric diseases, endocrine disorders, and obstetrical emergencies;
• Review the contemporary management of maternal complications of pregnancy, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, cervical insufficiency, and preterm labor;
• Explore other complex and controversial issues related to pregnancy, including obesity, drug abuse, vaginal birth after cesarean, advanced maternal age, and post-term pregnancy.

For more information, please visit here.

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Mohegan Sun Conference Center, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382 for the nights of Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, 2008 at the rate of $279. Rates are based on single/double occupancy. There is a $15 charge required per room, per night for each additional person.

Individual reservation calls should be made directly to the hotel reservations office at 888.226.7711. To receive the reduced rate, please identify yourself as part of the Yale School of Medicine Education Conference.

All reservations are required on or before May 14, 2008, after which the block will be released. See Mohegan Sun.

Announcement Concerning Residents and Fellows

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(TM) may be awarded to any M.D. or D.O., and this now includes Residents and Fellows. Additionally, Residents and Fellows may now apply directly to the AMA to be awarded 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits per year of residency or fellowship.

Requirements for the American Medical Association's Physician's Recognition Award (AMA PRA)

Since 1968, physicians who participate in continuing medical education (CME) have been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) with the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA).
Read more on how to earn the PRA.

New Affiliate Opens

The Center for Continuing Medical Education has opened a new service for YSM - YaleMED Conference Services.

Designed as an event planning service for non-CME activities, YaleMED will assist in planning scientific symposia, lectures or other YSM medical activities by offering

• On-Line Registration Services
• Facilities and Services Planning
• Financial Administration
• Conference Oversight
• Conference Management

For more information, please visit the Web site.