2024 CME Symposium for Physicians Coming to Puerto Rico in October

Registration is now open for Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS Symposium 2024: The Latest on Diagnosis and Management, which will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta San Juan in Puerto Rico. This activity is sponsored by The Marfan Foundation and The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. .

This educational program, which is designed for physicians, features presentations from leading experts on Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) from the US, including local experts from Puerto Rico. Topics include:

  • Marfan syndrome: Past, present, & future

  • Genetics/genetic testing

  • The eye in patients with Marfan syndrome 

  • Diagnosis and management of spinal conditions unique to Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndrome

  • Pediatric cardiac care

  • Approach to the patient with a dilated aortic root or ascending aorta

  • Role of echocardiography in Marfan syndrome and other aortopathies

  • The role of aortic endovascular management in patients with Marfan syndrome

  • Aortic surgery options

  • Advancements in the diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz, and Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

  • Aging with Marfan, LDS, VEDS

There will also be case study presentations and patient perspectives.

The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 Category 1 Credits™. Healthcare providers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Please see below for the complete accreditation statement.

“The Marfan Foundation is committed to ensuring that doctors and other healthcare providers have the most up-to-date information about the diagnosis and treatment of genetic aortic and vascular conditions, such as Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS,” said Bert Medina, chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “Holding this course in Puerto Rico, where we will concurrently hold a patient education meeting, underscores our responsibility to our Spanish-speaking community and will help affected people in Puerto Rico receive optimal care and better outcomes.”

Registration is required, but there is no cost for healthcare providers to register for this program. In addition to the lectures, attendees can connect with the individuals and families who are attending the patient meeting. Breakfast and lunch are included.

The CME course will be held in English. The patient meeting will be held in Spanish.

Sponsorship Statement

This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and the Marfan Foundation.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and The Marfan Foundation. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC26-JLDM.

Credit Designation

The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 Category 1 Credits™. Health should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc to ensure independence,

balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its sponsored educational activities.

All individuals who are in a position to control the educational content of a sponsored activity must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the beginning of this activity in accordance with ACCME and PMSF policies. All other individuals in control of the content have reported no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for this activity.

Target Audience

This program is designed for physicians.

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