HFSA Board Review Course: October 1-3, 2010
Minneapolis, MN
(Updated 07/26/10)

Plan for the first ABIM Board Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology by attending the HFSA Board Review Course, October 1-3, 2010, Minneapolis Airport Marriott Hotel.

First ABIM Certification Exam for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: November 8, 2010

This 2.5 day CME course will be designed to meet your learning needs. The course will provide an extensive summary of all aspects of heart failure including epidemiology, causes of HF, pathophysiology, evaluation, management of HF (outpt/inpt), comorbidities, cardiac surgery, heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support and PAH. Lectures will offer insight on how to think through Board questions and prepare for the exam. The curriculum will also provide a comprehensive and in-depth review for attendees not planning to take the Board exam.

The program will include a combination of didactic lectures and case based presentations with emphasis on guidelines, knowledge, and practice management multiple choice questions. An Audio Response System (ARS) will be used to compare your answers with your peers and faculty experts.

Program Outline & Faculty List

Click here for the program outline and faculty list (PDF 157 KB).

To help with travel plans the course is scheduled to run from 7:45 AM-6:00 PM Friday 10/1/10; 7:30 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10/2/10; and 7:30 AM-NOON Sunday 10/3/10.

To view registration information and register click here. (PDF 185 KB)

The Heart Failure Society of America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Heart Failure Society of America designates this activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A limited number of rooms has been set aside at a rate of $89/night for the HFSA 2010 Board Review. To make a reservation call 1-800-228-9290 and identify yourself as a "HFSA or HFSA Board Review Conference Attendee." The Marriott Airport Hotel is located at 2020 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425.

The hotel, which is 100% smoke free, is located next to Mall of America. The Marriott Minneapolis Airport Hotel is just minutes away from Minneapolis/ St . Paul Airports. Complimentary airport shuttle and on-site parking are available for guests. The hotel's beautiful courtyard with a gazebo is the perfect location for relaxing and enjoying meeting breaks during this October HFSA Board Review course.

GMI is available to help you arrange your travel on any airline at the lowest fair available at the time of booking. For information contact: