CREFSymposium Overview

Since 1981, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium perfusion conference has been meeting the educational needs of CCPs, MDs, PA-Cs, RNs, and biomedical professionals whose work relates to cardiac surgery. This annual CME/CEU meeting offers in-depth presentations, open discussions, and hands-on workshops on topics related to cardiovascular surgery and extra-corporeal perfusion. Its impressive exhibit show  features a comprehensive display of new equipment and technology.

And after 29 years in San Diego, CREF 2010 cardiac perfusion meeting has an exciting NEW venue: the Newport Beach Marriott. Here's how you'll benefit:

  • A fantastic, lower room rate of $189, compared to the 2009 San Diego rate of $247.

  • Three airports to choose from: LAX, Long Beach, or John Wayne/ Orange County (SNA). SNA is just 5 miles away.

  • Reduced meeting costs = the same registration fee you've seen for years.

  • The highest CME and CEU totals the meeting has ever offered!

  • The same internationally renowned, top-caliber faculty you've grown to expect--and respect.

  • Extracurricular activities for everyone: By foot: beaches, premier shopping and dining; by car: Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, the Queen Mary, and Long Beach Aquariumjust to name a few.

  • A fresh new change to point us all in the right direction!