Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium

Physicians, Physician Assistants, APRNs, Nurses

Specialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice, General Practice

The Vanderbilt Women's Heart and Neurology Symposium is a one day, case-based educational symposium developed to strengthen clinician knowledge of cardiovascular and neurologic care of female patients. Expert faculty from multi-disciplinary backgrounds will provide the latest information relevant to care of the female patient across the life course. This educational event is well-suited for physicians and advance practice practitioners from specialties relevant to women's heart health, including cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, family practice and OB/GYN.

Specific topics are listed below in the tentative agenda. Both in-person and virtual options are available.

Doors open at 7:15 a.m. The event will take place in the ballroom on the 9th floor. Lunch will be provided. Parking is available in the hotel garage for a discounted fee of $10.00 to symposium attendees. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.

Virtual attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams webinar link via email approximately one week prior to the symposium to register and join remotely.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Understand the importance of bone health in women and best management strategies.

Review the importance of diagnosing and managing hyperlipidemia in women.

Understand the various cancer screenings for women.

Recognize hypertension and importance of treating throughout a woman's life span.

Understand the importance of diagnosing gestational diabetes.

Understand the importance of recognizing valvular disease in women.

Review the impact of menopause on obstructive sleep apnea and risks of not treating.

Recognize the various vascular emergencies that are unique to women.

Understand the sex-specific risk factors for stroke.

Review the importance of diet and exercise on overall wellness for women.

Understand the impact of mental health on pregnancy and maternal well-being.

Review the importance of an integrative approach for holistic care in women.

7:15-8 a.m. Doors open for In-Person Attendance

General Wellness Session

8-8:30 a.m. Bone Health: Omolola Olajide, MD

8:30-9 a.m. Lipid Management: Amanda Doran, MD, PhD

9-9:30 a.m. Cancer Screening in Women: Cecelia Theobald, MD, MPH

9:30-9:45 a.m. Panel Discussion

9:45-10 a.m. Break/Exhibits

Cardio-OB Session

10-10:30 a.m. HTN: Eleanor Christenson, MD

10:30-11 a.m. Gestational Diabetes: Laura Houston, MD, MSCR

11-11:30 a.m. Valvular Disease: Kathryn Lindley, MD, FACC

11:30-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch/Exhibits

12:30-1:15 p.m. Keynote Presentation, Advances in Cardiovascular Care for Women: Mary Norine Walsh, MD, Medical Director, Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center

Neurologic Disorders in Women

1:15-1:45 p.m. OSA in Women: Lily Kim, MD

1:45-2:15 p.m. Vascular Emergencies in Women: Jillian Berkman, MD

2:15-2:30 p.m. Patient's Voice: Stroke

2:30-2:45 p.m. Panel Discussion

2:45-3 p.m. Break/Exhibits

Holistic Care Session

3-3:20 p.m. Diet and Exercise to Improve Cardiometabolic Health in Women: Marie-Louise Meng, MD

3:20-3:50 p.m. Mental Health and Maternal Mortality- Michael Caucci, MD

3:50-4:10 p.m. Integrative Health Approach for Holistic Care Osher- Lindsey McKernan, PhD, MPH

4:10-4:25 p.m. Panel Discussion

4:25-4:30 p.m. Adjourn

The hotel parking garage is available for event parking and provided at a discounted rate of $10.00 to symposium attendees. If needed, overnight self-parking is $35.00.

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt Guest Room Reservations:

Call the number below or use this online reservation link. Courtesy group rate is $149.00 plus tax and fees. After 2/1/26, reservations will be based on availability.

Additional Methods of Reservations

Call (615) 369-5900 or (877) STAY-HGI. Mention group name when making reservations.

You may use Hilton's general online reservation tool. Enter the group code VWHN.

Exhibit space is limited. If interested in information, contact the event organizer.

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Host or Publisher Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center