Masters 20 Advanced Death Investigation Course

Monday, June 3, 2024, 7:30 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024, 4:30 PM, Marriott St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, MO

This conference is designed for the instruction of experienced medicolegal death investigators, forensic pathologists, law enforcement officers, forensic scientists, physicians, attorneys and investigative personnel who have previously been trained in a basic death investigation program. Attendees are expected to be knowledgeable of basic death investigation techniques. Graduates of the Medicolegal Death Investigators Training Course, sponsored by Saint Louis University School of Medicine, will have been provided this background.

1. Implement new, innovative, or alternative methods to handle specific types of death investigations and death scenes.
2. Utilize new technologies or resources to aid in the positive resolution of death investigations.

JOIN US FOR THE 20TH BIENNIAL MASTERS DEATH INVESTIGATION CONFERENCE FEATURING A NEW PRESENTATION FORMAT! 

NEW IN 2024: 
Participant feedback for past Masters’ Conferences  
has highlighted the need for a regional venue to share ideas and research.  
Our Masters 20 Conference will include both the traditional invited presenters and the opportunity for participants to share their valuable case experience by submitting abstracts for podium, workshop, and poster presentations.  

Vendor and Job Fair: 
We will also be holding a Vendor and Job Fair during the Masters 20 Conference. 

This conference is designed for the instruction of experienced medicolegal death investigators, forensic pathologists, law enforcement officers, forensic scientists, physicians, attorneys, and investigative personnel that have previously been trained in a basic death investigation program. Attendees are expected to be knowledgeable of basic death investigation techniques. Graduates of the Medicolegal Death Investigators Training Course, sponsored by Saint Louis University School of Medicine, will have been provided this background.

Registration Fees:

Individual Basic Conference Course Fee: 

$800.00 Basic Conference Fee includes:

• Admission to conference sessions (four days)
• Conference padfolio which includes:
  • Lanyard and name badge
  • Letter-size notepad
  • Pen
  • Flash drive
• Course Syllabus Material will be made available to registered participants on a Google shared site for review/download prior to the activity
• Daily light breakfast, afternoon snack, coffee, hot tea, soft drinks, and water provided throughout each day of the conference
• Welcoming Reception on Monday to include heavy appetizers and beer/wine
• Course Dinner on Wednesday with Open Bar (2 tickets per person - then cash bar)
• Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all attendees on the last day of the course and one (1) Continuing Education certificate, if needed. Please refer to the Accreditation information below to review a list of professional continuing education certifications for which this activity has been approved. New approvals will be added as we receive them.  It is the responsibility of the participant to understand their board's requirements for continuing education credits.

If more than three participants register from the same office, there is a $75.00 discount.  Please select the $725.00 group fee when registering each participant. You will need to email the CME office, [email protected] with proof of same office employment.

Single Day Listen & Learn Fee:

Register to attend 1 or 2 days only. You must indicate at time of registration which 1 or 2 day(s) you will be attending. No certificates of attendance or CME/CE credit certificates will be awarded for attendees registered at this level. No course material will be given to attendees registered at this level. Fee includes participation to listen and learn in classroom sessions for days indicated. Fee includes light breakfast and afternoon snack for day(s) indicated. Registrants at this level are not eligible to attend the networking reception or dinner.

1 day fee - $150.00 2 day fee - $300.00

Attendance at the course will only be allowed if you have pre-registered and paid in full by May 24, 2024 (no walk-in registrations will be taken).

Additional Registration Types:

1818 Teachers- $400

Additional Information:

• Badge is required for admittance to course and must be worn at all times throughout the week.
• All registered participants and guests are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Monday at no additional charge. All registered participants are invited to attend the Course Dinner on Wednesday evening. If you would like to bring additional guests to the dinner, you may purchase additional Guest(s) Dinners at $60.00 per person at the time of registration.
• Additional Continuing Education Certificate: $50.00 each - If more than one Continuing Education Certificate is desired, payment of additional continuing education certificate fee is required.
• NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ADDITIONAL DINNER GUEST(S) OR ADDITIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received before May 24, 2024, will be issued a refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee.  After May 24, no refunds will be issued.

Interested in submitting abstracts for podium, workshop, and poster presentations?

Abstract Submission Guidelines can be found here.

Submissions will be accepted until 23 February 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Final Decisions on Submission Acceptance will be completed by 8 March 2024, and decision emails will be sent out by 15 March 2024.

To submit, please visit our submission website.

For questions, please contact, [email protected].

Continuing Education Information     

It is the responsibility of the participant to understand their board's requirements for continuing education credits. 

Daily sign-in is required each morning and afternoon of the activity.  Please look for additional documentation required by your accrediting body. If you do not fall into one of the approved categories below; you will only receive the Certificate of Attendance. No refunds will be issued for additional certificate fees paid. It is your responsibility to understand your CME/CE requirements for tracking and proof of credit/hours.
Approval of Continuing Education information will be added as approvals are granted.

Credit Designation

Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

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Pennsylvania State Coroners' Education Board

The approval number for this activity is CEB Number 2024-39. This activity has been approved for 8 credits.

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Missouri Bar Continuing Legal Education Approval
The Original Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course" scheduled for 06/3/2024 to 06/16/2024 is approved for 24.0 total hours, including zero ethics hours and zero elimination of bias hours.

The course ID for this program is 744387.

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Continue checking back for other accreditation approvals.

 

Marriott St. Louis Grand
800 Washington Ave
St. Louis, Missouri 63101

The Room Block is sold out!

Please see a below link for a SLU discounted rate and other hotels near by.

Marriott St. Louis Grand - SLU Discounted Room Rate

 

Other nearby hotels with a SLU discounted rate:

St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

1820 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103

Angad Arts Hotel

3550 Samuel Shepard Dr., St. Louis, MO 63103

Interested in having an exhibit booth or purchasing a supporter package? Review this document for a list of available packages. Reach out to Amanda Sain, CME Program Director for any questions or to purchase a package. 

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE!

Attendance at this conference qualifies for 2 hours of college credit through Saint Louis University for those currently enrolled at SLU and pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree and are interested in obtaining additional college credit toward your degree and to be eligible for the student conference rate.

SLU STUDENTS ($400.00 course registration fee)
To help offset the additional cost of SLU tuition for the 2 hours of college credit, there is a limited number of reduced MLDI conference student spots available for those who qualify.  Student registration will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis, and as registration capacity permits.

Non-SLU Students ($475.00 course registration fee)
Non-SLU students interested in obtaining SLU college credit for attending this course may also receive a reduced student conference rate.  Inquiries regarding fees and eligibility requirements may be directed to the SLU CME Office at 314-977-7322 or [email protected].   You will be required to submit a letter of request, on appropriate school letterhead, from your advisor or department chair stating that this course would be beneficial to your studies and SLU credits would transfer and be accepted toward your degree.  Please send to to [email protected] and be sure to include your email address.  After your school letter has been received, reviewed, and approved, we will email you the link and information to register as a Non- Student.  Conference fees must be paid in full before the conference in order to hold your spot.
Separate registration with Saint Louis University for college credit will be completed on the first day of the conference, and you will be billed for the college tuition fees.

For additional information on SLU College Credit; for any questions or to express your intent to ENROLL for college credit, please contact Barb Weekley at [email protected].