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GENERALINFORMATIONP L E A S E R E G I S T E R E A R L Y !OvervieW: Miami Neonatology 2013 strives to provide medical professionals with comprehensiveknowledge of the leading trends and best practices in neonatology. This course will highlight the most currentconcepts in the pathogenesis, management and prevention of problems in the newborn infant. Miami Neonatology2013 will provide attendees with an extensive educational program featuring new developments in treatingconditions that are causally associated with morbidity and mortality in the neonate. Participants will understandthe importance of the preventive approach in minimizing medical complications and optimizing developmentaloutcome. Important topics will include prenatal conditions that may jeopardize the fetus, management of acuteneonatal complications, as well as issues relating to long term developmental outcome. The goal of this educationalactivity is to provide attendees with improved competency, performance and quality of care for newborns.OBJECTIVES:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:• Examine the role of new neurologic interventions in the management of asphyxiated infants.• Examine the role of new nutritional interventions in the management of very low birth weight infants.• Integrate innovative management strategies for invasive and non-invasive neonatal ventilation.• Apply the most current concepts regarding the care of the newborn infant in the neonatalintensive care unit when treating conditions associated with extreme prematurity.• Assess the role of breast milk in optimizing newborn nutrition.• Assess preventative approaches to the management of neonatal necrotizing entercolitis.• Assess the latest approaches to the management of the patent ductus ateriosus.• Assess the potential for the use of stem cells in neonatal medicine.• Evaluate ethical approaches to the care of very low birth weight infants.DATES: Wednesday, November 13th thru Saturday, November 16th, 2013PLACE: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FloridaACCOMMODATIONS: DELUXE GUEST ROOMSDETAILS OF SYMPOSIUM: Course lectures will be 30 minutes in duration followed by discussionperiods. Workshop lectures will be 30 minutes in duration and will be followed by a discussion session andpractical demonstration. The discussions and demonstrations are informal sessions in which participantsmay directly interact with the faculty. This provides an opportunity for the practicing clinician to discuss indetail their own unique problems, clinical experiences, unusual cases, and/or to cover topics that are notincluded in the formal program.SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED: If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disabilityto attend this conference, contact the Division of Neonatology at 305-243-5808 and the Fontainebleau MiamiBeach at 1-800-548-8886 at least 15 days prior to conference.TARGET AUDIENCE: This conference is directed towards Neonatologists, Pediatricians, Obstetricians,Neonatal Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and other health care professionals within the field of Neonatology/Perinatology/Pediatrics. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available.ACCREDITATION: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The University of Miami Professional Development and Training Office (PDTO) is an approved provider ofcontinuing education in nursing by the Florida Board of Nursing.CREDIT DESIGNATION: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates thislive activity for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. TM (7 credits in workshop, 18 creditsin conference). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation inthe activity.Nurses will be provided with 17 continuing education units (CEU) for the conference. However, they arerequired to request credits from their own (State Licensing Board) for the workshop.DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESOLUTION: All conflicts of interest of anyindividual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME activity will be identified and resolved priorto this educational activity being provided. Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships, or the lackthereof, will be provided to the learners.REGISTRATION: Early registrations received before October 1st, 2013- $700.00 for physicians and$550.00 for nurses, therapists, students and residents. Institutional documentation of resident/student statusmust accompany application. Applications received October 2nd to November 5th, $750.00 for physicians,$600.00 for nurses, therapists, students and residents. On-site registration fee of $850.00 for physicians,$650 for nurses, therapists, students and residents, may be available on a limited, space available basis. Walkinregistration is not guaranteed.A separate $250.00 advance registration fee for the workshop is non-refundable and non-discountable.Workshop attendance is limited to the first 150 paid registrations. There will be no on-site registration for theworkshop. Only participants registered to attend the full conference will be eligible to attend the workshop.Master Card, Visa and American Express and Discover are accepted.Cancellation policyREGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICYRefunds will be made only if written notice of cancellation is received on or prior to October 30, 2013.A $100.00 fee is charged for all refunds. After this date, no refunds will be made.1WEBSITE: http://www.miamineonatology.com