32nd Annual E.G. Scott Microbiology Symposium

32nd Annual E.G. Scott Microbiology Symposium (Hybrid Event)

Tuesday October 21, 2025
8:15am-3:00pm (Registration opens at 7:45am)

Live Option: ChristianaCare Ammon Center, Main Auditorium
Virtual Option: Zoom Videoconferencing

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 14, 2025 (no late in-person registrations will be accepted)

Pre-registration is required!  
Please select the appropriate registration category and corresponding payment method for your desired attandance option.

The Zoom link & Conference information will be emailed 24/48 hours prior to the event.
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NOTE: Zoom link will NOT be sent if cost center information has not been received by the CC CME office.

$75.00 in-person registration fee
$65.00 virtual registration fee
**Cost Center transfers are for ChristianaCare employees only**

Questions: Contact Amy Minsker, CME Manager at amy.l.minsker@christianacare.org 

Event Overview

Join us at the Annual E.G. Scott Microbiology Symposium. This symposium is designed as an update for microbiology technologists, laboratory directors, infectious disease physicians and other professional on the current issues in clinical microbiology. Topics covered will include: Microbiological Diagnosis of Zoonotic Bacteria, Update 2024-25 Flu A/ respiratory Viral Season and Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza, Microbiology Jeopardy, Challenging Antimicrobial Susceptibility Case Studies, Challenging Pediatric Case Studies.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for specialty physicians, primary care physicians, microbiology technologists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical laboratory scientists.

Statement of Need

Many lab professionals may not receive adequate training specifically focused on zoonotic diseases. This can lead to a lack of awareness and understanding of these infections.
Communication Gaps: Poor communication between researchers, policymakers, and lab professionals can hinder the dissemination of crucial information needed for diagnosing zoonotic diseases. 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Describe the pathogenesis, epidemiology and laboratory diagnosis of major zoonotic bacteria.
2. Discuss respiratory viral seasonal trends.
3. Recognize the approaches & guidelines for respiratory viral diagnosis.
4. Appreciate the value of respiratory viral surveillance for identifying outbreaks of evolving respiratory viral pathogens, including the highly pathogenic influenza A H5N1.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Medical Society of Delaware and Christiana Care. The Medical Society of Delaware is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

It is the policy of the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) to comply with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education (CME). In keeping with these standards, all faculty participating in continuing medical education provided by MSD are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies related to the content of their presentations.

Joint providership of CME by MSD in no way implies endorsement of any product or service. 

This activity is not supported by commercial funding.


 

Credit Designation Statement

The Medical Society of Delaware designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 24 months) with ineligible companies. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

The following is a list of the faculty, along with any information they have disclosed regarding their relevant financial relationships.

Cynthia E. Flynn, MD (Planner, Activity Director) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Christine Burgert-Lon, DO (Planner) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Amy Minsker (Planner) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Julia Moeller MS, MLS(ASCP)CM (Planner, Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Lindsey Hardy MHA, MLS (ASCP) (Planner, Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Alexandra Bryson, PhD, D(ABMM) (Speaker) - consultant for Third Bridge Consulting - 

Heba Mostafa, PhD, MBBCH, D(ABMM), FIDSA (Speaker) - on advisory board for Seegene; received grant/research support from Hologic, Qiagen, Diasorin; consultant for BioMerieux; received speaker fees from Diasorin, Roche, Qiagen - 

Robert Potter, PhD, D(ABMM) (Speaker) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Romney Humphries, PhD, D(ABMM), M(ASCP) (Speaker) - on advisory board for NGD; received grant/research support from bioMerieux, Qiagen, Pattern, PhAST, Gradientech; consultant for bioMerieux; privateley held ownership interest from NGD - All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Stephen Cole VMD, MS, DACVM (Speaker) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this educational activity. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education and experience. This educational activity does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.

Technical Requirements

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