Friday, May 17, 2024
Janet Ayers Academic Center
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
This symposium brings together key stakeholders and infectious disease practitioners from across Tennessee, the southeastern US, and beyond. Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, infection preventionists, and microbiologists learn and share important information about infectious diseases, as well as discuss ways to work together as a medical community to improve appropriate antimicrobial use and mitigate the risks associated with inappropriate use. Additionally, continuing education credit is available for pharmacists, physicians, and nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this symposium, learners should be able to:
- Discuss how to appropriately utilize current literature to maximize stewardship impact in your facility
- Identify resources available to assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of antimicrobial stewardship programs
- Discuss optimization of antimicrobial therapy for certain infections based on evidence-based medicine and local susceptibility information
View the 2024 Symposium Program booklet
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- Register to attend the Symposium.
- Attend 100% of each presentation for which you are seeking credit.
- Participate in all active learning segments of each presentation for which you are seeking credit (e.g., discussion, assessments)
- Complete the post-activity evaluation of each presentation for which you are seeking credit.
Hotels & Accommodations
Belmont has a number of partnerships with local hotels, most if not all offer Belmont discounted rates. The closest in proximity to Belmont can be found in West End/Midtown and Green Hills. Ask for the Belmont University rate when making your reservation at one of these partner hotels!
Directions to Belmont University & the Symposium conference center
Click here for Driving Directions to Belmont University or navigate to 1575 Acklen Ave, Nashville TN 37212.
Click here to download a map of the Belmont campus. Symposium information is highlighted in yellow.
- The Symposium is held in the Janet Ayers Academic Center Conference Center. The Janet Ayers Academic Center (Ayers, building #8 on map) is located at the corner of 15th Ave S & Wedgewood Ave.
- Free parking is available in the Ayers Parking Garage (P1 & P2 on map) located underneath the building with elevator access to all floors.
- The Symposium is held on the 4th Floor and accessed from the North Elevators inside the Ayers Parking Garage.
Lecturers
Erin K. McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP; Director of Infectious Diseases Improvement and Clinical Research Innovation, UPMC Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Ryan Shields, PharmD, MS; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases; Co-Director, Antibiotic Management Program, University of PIttsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Research Center
Erica Stohs, MD, MPH; Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases; Associate Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, NE
Whitney Buckel, PharmD, BCIDP; System Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist Manager, Associate Professor of Research, Intermountain Health, Pharmacy Services
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Matthew Lokant, MD; Chief Fellow, Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville, TN
Discussants:
Brittany Lehrer, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Erin K. McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP; Director of Infectious Diseases Improvement and Clinical Research Innovation, UPMC Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Ryan Shields, PharmD, MS; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases; Co-Director, Antibiotic Management Program, University of PIttsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Research Center
Joshua Stripling, MD; Associate Professor, Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Division of Infectious Diseases; Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Roundtable Leaders
Quynh Dao, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP; Clinical Pharmacist, Ampharm Inc.; Memphis, TN
Alaina DeKerlegand, PharmD, BCIDP, Pharmacy Coordinator-Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN
Christopher Evans, PharmD, BCPS, Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program, Tennessee Department of Health, Nashville, TN
Kate Derveloy, MSN-HSM, BA, RN; Infection Preventionist III, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, Methodist University Hospital, Memphis TN
Pratish C. Patel, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP, Program Director, Pharmacy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Ashley Scism, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Assistant Professor of Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Joshua Stripling, MD; Associate Professor, Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Division of Infectious Diseases; Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Missy Travis, MSN, RN, CIC; IP&C Consulting, LLC; Nashville, TN
Program Booklet (agenda, floorplan, etc.)
Lectures
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Immunocompromised Patients
Navigating the Future: Artificial Intelligence Applications in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Panel
Mythbusting Infectious Disease Myths
Roundtable Sessions
Beyond Antibiotics: Proactive Measures for MDRO Prevention
Candida auris: Impact on Nursing in the Acute Care Setting
Challenges in C. difficile Treatment and Prophylaxis
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Antimicrobial Stewardship and Prescribing
"Getting Better" - Top 10 Papers of 2023
MRSA Nasal PCR Testing: More than Pneumonia?
Safeguarding Seniors: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Abbvie
bioMeriuex
Cepheid
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Karius
Merck
Option Care Health
Pfizer
Shionogi
T2Biosystems
Contact Us
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 460-6748