3rd Annual Bakken Device Symposium: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Course Overview

This symposium will explore the positive and negative aspects minimally invasive cardiac surgery approaches in order to assist decision making in the realm of patient care.

Course Directors

• Kenneth K. Liao, MD, PhD
• James D. St Louis, MD

Audience

This conference would be ideal for Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Cardiologists, Invasive Cardiologists, Invasive Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Cardiac Nurses, and Family Practice Physicians.

Educational Objectives

Following this conference, participants should be able to:

• Assess updates on current clinical practices
• Appraise current practice guidelines and current outcomes
• Value future direction of minimally invasive cardiac surgery
• Demonstrate awareness of minimally invasive procedures and methods

Accreditation

The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Minnesota designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Other Health Care Professionals
Nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who participate in this CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

American Academy of Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Please refer to the course brochure for more information on accreditation.

Registration Fees

Register by November 16, 2009 to take advantage of our Early Registration Discount! Please refer to the course brochure for a complete listing of registration fees.

Cancellation Policy

In the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on November 23, 2009. No refunds will be made after this date.

Pre-Registration Deadline

Pre-registration for this conference ends at 4:30 p.m. Central Time on December 5, 2009. After this time we will take registrations on-site.

• Brochure (PDF)



• Registration Form (PDF)



• Directions to Mayo Memorial Auditorium (PDF)