Duke Solid Organ Transplant Summit

Duke Solid Organ Transplant Summit

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Duke University Campus, Durham, NC

The Southeast Regional Transplant Summit (the "Summit") brings together leaders in the field of transplantation to share the latest scientific advancements in the perioperative care of solid organ transplant patients. The Summit strives to facilitate the multidisciplinary adoption of new research results and practice guidelines in kidney, liver, lung, and pediatric multi-organ transplantation. This interactive conference is designed with today's busy transplant healthcare providers in mind. Attendees of the Summit participate in a morning general session focused on topics relevant to all organ specialties. In the afternoon, participants will select an organ-specific breakout session focused on issues relevant and critical to those specific specialties. (Afternoon breakout sessions available include kidney, liver, lung, and pediatric multi-organ.)The Summit is a unique program that is affordable, accessible, and tailored to meet the demands of today's busy healthcare providers. 

All Transplant Providers are encouraged to also register for the Duke Transplant Advanced Practice Provider Symposium to be held on Friday, October 11, 2024. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

After attending the Summit, participants should be able to:

• Describe novel approaches to increase transplantation utilizing alternative donor approaches
• Summarize potential impacts and opportunities along with associated risks relating to health factors that impact transplant patients
• Outline ongoing quality improvement and research projects related to transplantation
• Discuss expert-driven insights into controversial issues, emerging techniques, and future directions in solid organ transplant

Target Audience

The information in this activity will be relevant to the needs of professionals who manage patients with end-stage organ failure, refer patients for transplantation, and participate in the care of patients after transplantation. Specifically, the curriculum is designed to meet the needs of adult and pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, primary care providers, advanced practitioners, transplant coordinators, nurses, and pharmacists.

Registration

Live attendee: The registration fee covers all conference materials, your choice of breakout session (liver, kidney, lung, or pediatrics multi-organ),  light breakfast, lunch, and one non-CME industry symposium. Paid registrants will also gain access to the enduring content without additional cost.

Virtual attendee: The registration fee covers all conference materials and one non-CME industry symposium. Paid registrants will also gain access to the enduring content without additional cost.

Fees (in-person and virtual):

$150.00 for Physicians, Surgeons, and Pharmacists

$125.00 for APPs including Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Transplant Coordinators

$50.00  for Trainees (Resident, Fellow, Medical Student) (non-refundable) 

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team

Debra Sudan, MD
​Professor of Surgery 
​Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Division Chief
Duke University School of Medicine

John Reynolds, MD
Associate ​Professor of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine

Consent to Use of Photographic Images

Attendance at or participation in Duke Surgery sponsored meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to Duke Surgery's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings of such events and activities.

Consent to Distribute Roster

Attendance at or participation in Duke Surgery sponsored meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to allow the distribution of event rosters to Duke Surgery affiliates and event supporters at the discretion of Duke Surgery CME.

Cancellation Policy

Individuals who register as an MD or Nurse, and cancel prior to September 10, 2024, will receive a full refund less a cancellation fee of $50.00. No refund will be provided to individuals who cancel on or after September 11, 2024.  All cancellations MUST be in writing and submitted to dukesurgerycme@duke.edu.   There is no refund for those that register as a Trainee.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Duke Surgery is committed to making its activities accessible to all individuals. If you are in need of an accommodation, please call or email us a description of your needs in writing in at least 30 days prior to the event.