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Title: Columbia's 1st Annual MIGS CME Conference 
Brochure: Download Conference Brochure (PDF) 
Course Director(s): Arnold P. Advincula, M.D. & Rosanne Marie Kho, M.D. 
Secondary Specialty: Surgery 
Dates: 04/11/2015 - 04/11/2015 
Location: The Education and Conference Center of the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032 
Course Number: OBGYN PM 1 
Description & Objectives:

The Gynecologic Surgery Division at CUMC provides this one-day CME program for gynecologic providers and practitioners interested in the most current issues and controversies in benign gynecology and gynecologic surgery. A highly interactive program with pre-recorded surgical videos and challenging case discussions with the expert panel will be featured. At the end of the meeting, participants will be able to take home practical tips and techniques on issues frequently encountered in one’s daily practice.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

•Define the controversy regarding morcellation and articulate the proper evaluation required for patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids.
•Describe techniques to improve safety and efficiency during laparoscopic, robotic and vaginal hysterectomy.
•Articulate the considerations for fertility in patients with fibroids and endometriosis.

 

 
Accreditation: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
Parking: Parking is available at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington Avenue and West 165th Street. 
Hotel Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Lucerne, at the special rate of $280 per night, plus state & local taxes. These special room rates are available to the course attendees from April 10 - 12, 2015. Other rates and conditions may apply. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Lucerne directly.

Reservations must be made directly with the Lucerne. To receive this room rate remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group #190201.

Rooms will be held until March 10, 2015 or until the room block has been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

The Lucerne
201 West 79th Street
New York, New York 10024
(800) 492-8122
(212) 875-1000
Cut-Off: March 10, 2015

 
 


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Tuition Fees: Physicians & Other Health Professionals: $75. Residents, Fellows and Other Trainees: $35. The fee includes the plenary presentations, an electronic syllabus, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. Refund of registration fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by April 1, 2015. No refunds can be made thereafter. 
Tuition Cost Breakdown
Price Description
$75.00 Physicians & Other Health Professionals
$35.00 CUMC Faculty & Staff
$35.00 Residents, Fellows and Other Trainees
$0.00 Guest
      
        
 
 
   
 
   
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