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Sept. 11 - Inova Children's Heart Center Surgical Symposium
This educational activity is designed to address gaps by providing an evidence-based update on current VAD options, indications for use in pediatric congenital heart disease, and best practices for perioperative and ongoing management. It will also specifically orient staff to the unique features, workflows, and clinical considerations associated with the new device being introduced at Inova.
Target Audience
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiology
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
- Interventional Cardiology
Learning Objectives
- Identify different types of pediatric ventricular assist devices (VADs) along with their key features.
- Describe appropriate clinical indications for pediatric VAD use in patients with congenital heart disease.
- Apply evidence-based management strategies for pediatric patients supported with VADs, including recognition of common complications, in simulated or case-based scenarios.
Questions
If at any time you have questions, please email: Chawki Elzein, MD ([email protected])
Parking
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in any surface parking lots and use Entrance 3 under the Pedestrian Bridge to enter the Conference Center. Take the stairs or elevator to Level 2.
Program Director:
Chawki Elzein, MD
Speaker Disclosure Statement:
Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
AI Disclosure:
In alignment with ACCME guidance on evolving technologies, all individuals in a position to control content must also disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools if such tools were used to significantly generate, analyze, or edit educational materials. While AI may be used to enhance efficiency, the faculty or planner remains fully accountable for the content. All AI-assisted content must be human-verified for clinical accuracy, evidence-based integrity, and the absence of commercial bias.
Chawki Elzein, MD, FACS
Chawki Elzein, MD, FACS
Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 2 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
ABS CC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Nurse Credentialing FAQs
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Available Credit
- 2.00 ABS MOC
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Price
Registration Information:
This course is by invitation only. Please contact Megan Hindenburg, ([email protected]) with questions.