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Join us for the 31st Annual Winter Meeting of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery (APACVS)
APACVS’ Winter Meeting is the premier CME event for those working in cardiac, vascular or thoracic surgery and is held in conjunction with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' annual conference.
This continuing education program is intended for PAs, NPs, MDs, RNs and allied health providers practicing in cardiology, vascular surgery, critical care, pulmonology, general surgery, emergency medicine and related areas. The program features presentations from national experts and that includes lectures, discussions, case study analysis and hands-on instruction in surgical techniques.
The Bahia Mar Ft. Lauderdale Beach, A Doubletree by Hilton will host all APACVS education sessions which will provide 21.75 Category-1 CME credits as approved by the AAPA and 21.45 CEU credits as approved by the PA State Nurses Association over the course of the four-day conference. Be sure to make your reservations early to take advantage of the reduced rate of $179 per night, call 888.802.2442 today and mention group code APACVS.
To download a meeting brochure please click here.
Upcoming APACVS Meetings:
January 26-29, 2012 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
June 2012 - Long Island, NY
January 23-27, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA
January 22-26, 2014 - Orlando, FL
Online Registration and Payments
For your convenience, online registration is now available. You may use this page to join the APACVS, renew your 2012 membership, and register for the upcoming 2012 winter meeting. Please click here to visit the Online Payment Page.
The 30th Annual Winter Meeting webcast is available along with the landmark EVH Panel and other presentations from the 29th Annual Winter Meeting. Both meetings may be viewed free of charge.
For a small fee, you can earn up to 16.25 hours of AAPA Category I CME for the 30th Annual Meeting in San Diego, there is a small fee.
If you like what you see from our webcasts - it's even better live! Join us at one of the conferences listed above.
Don't forget to visit our Career Center for the latest Cardiovascular and Thoracic employment opportunities from around the country. Update your job seeker profile to help employers match your qualifications with those they seek!
The APACVS Database is always available for members to log their patient encounters and procedures. A few minutes spent each day logging your encounters in the database will provide you with a portable online record of your clinical experience. This record will likely prove invaluable should you change jobs or move to another state.
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