Fees
Physicians:
Residents and Fellows:
Nurses and Allied Staff:
SLUand MBMC Staff, Housestaff and Nurses
Cancellation:
Course Course fee includes breakfast and lunch.
Approved for 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (tm).
Make check payable to "Saint Louis University CME" or register by phone or fax if using MasterCard, Discover or Visa by calling 314-977-7401 or toll free at 800-553-2712, or fax 314-977-7345. Registrants will receive a letter of confirmation upon receipt of their registration and payment.
Conference Location
Ritz-Carlton
100 Carondelet Plaza
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Tel: (314) 863-6300
Accommodations
A block of rooms is available at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis for the special rate of $189. Call 314-863-6300 or 800-241-3333 by August 12, 2008 to receive the special rate. Reference the Saint Louis University Continuing Medical Education conference. Other recommended hotels in the area (no special block has been arranged):
Accreditation
American Medical Association: The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Association: Saint Louis University School of Nursing is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is approved for 8.0 contact hours.
American Academy of Family Physicians: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Validation of Content: ASGE and Saint Louis University School of Medicine follows the ACCME policy on Validation of Content for CME activities which requires that:
- All recommendations involving clinical medicine must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.
- All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
Disclosure Policy
ASGE requires all individuals who have the opportunity to affect the content of an educational activity to disclose any financial relationships with a commercial supporter. Disclosures are made in written form prior to the start of the educational activity and communicated to the learner. Any potential conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to the start of the activity through the ASGE Conflict of Interest Resolution Policy.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received on or before August 15, 2008 will be subject to an administrative fee of $50; NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER AUGUST 15, 2008.
More Information
Contact the Continuing Medical Education office at Saint Louis University School of Medicine at 314-977-7401 or toll free at 800-553-2712; Fax – 314-977-7345.
For additional information, call 314-977-7401.