A Core Curriculum in Adult Primary Care Medicine
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
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A Core Curriculum in
Adult Primary Care Medicine
September 2011 – May 2012
SPONSORED BY - Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
TARGET AUDIENCE - This program is uniquely designed for primary care practitioners.
WHEN/WHERE - One Saturday a month, September 2011 through May 2012.
Sessions held at the Dedham Holiday Inn.
TIME - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
COURSE DIRECTOR - Beth Manning, MD, MPH - Staff Physician, Affiliated Physicians Group - Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
THE FACULTY - All lecturers have been selected for proven teaching ability, are affiliated with major teaching hospitals, and hold appointments at one of the following medical schools: Boston University, Harvard University, Tufts University, or University of Massachusetts.
EDUCATIONAL NEED ADDRESSED - In these days of fast paced clinical changes it is crucial for primary care practitioners to continuously update their knowledge and skills in the area of evidence based medicine, specifically - current best practices, diagnostic skills, risk factor identification and current treatment options. Participants of this program will receive a post meeting summary to reinforce and enhance the learning experience.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE - At the conclusion of each of our monthly meetings, the participants will be able to articulate current knowledge in each of the subspecialty areas. Twenty-four areas of study have been identified as basic to primary care adult medicine: 1. Allergy/Immunology 2. Cardiovascular Medicine 3. Computers in Medicine 4. Dermatology 5. Endocrinology 6. Family Practice 7. Gastroenterology 8. Geriatrics 9. Gynecology and Gynecological Endocrinology 10. Hematology/Oncology 11. Infectious Diseases 12. Metabolism 13. Nephrology 14. Neurology 15. Ophthalmology 16. Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 17. Otolaryngology 18. Pulmonary Medicine 19. Preventive Medicine 20. Psychiatry 21. Rheumatology 22. Risk Management (as mandated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Medicine) 23. Surgery in Office Practice 24. Urology in Office Practice
THE CORE CURRICULUM MEMBERSHIP - The Core Curriculum in Adult Primary Care Medicine membership is comprised of primary care providers practicing throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Southern New Hampshire, and Northern Connecticut. Our membership is dedicated to providing practical information that furthers professional and economic well-being. The Core Curriculum program provides Category 1 credits at low cost and at a convenient location. Because more than 90% of the cost of an educational program relates to income lost from time away from practice, our programs are routinely held on Saturday mornings.
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION .
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 36 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™.
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Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
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The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit.
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Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.
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American Academy of Physician Assistants - The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Prescribed credit from the AAFP.
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners recognizes activities approved for AAFP credit as acceptable toward CE requirements for nurse practitioners.
General Internal Medicine - September 10, 2011
Update in General Internal Medicine - David Battinelli, MD
New Drugs for Primary Care: What You Need to Know - Gerald Smetana, MD
Applications for Genetics and Genomics in Primary Care - Michael Murray, MD
Injections for Back Pain - Janet Pearl, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine - October 15, 2011
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Screening Recommendations and Endovascular vs. Surgical Treatment Options - Mark Wyers, MD
Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Vascular Disease - Duane Pinto, MD
Effective Managment of Heart Failure: Prevention of Hosptialization and Readmission - TBA
Evaluation and Management of Atrial Fibrillation - Kevin Monahan, MD
Orthopedics - November 12, 2011
Current Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Hip
and Knee Osteoarthritis - Ayesha Abdeen, MD
Common Orthopedic Emergencies - Arun Ramappa, MD
Safe and Effective Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain - Daniel Alford, MD
A Rational Approach to Back Pain - Jeffrey Katz, MD
Neurology - December 10, 2011
Review of the Spectrum of Anxiety Disorders - Sumer Verma, MD
Multiple Sclerosis: Where are we with Oral Agents for Treatment? - Phillip Kinkel, MD
Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case-Based Overview - Margot Geffroy, MD
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussions to More Severe Injury - Robert Cantu, MD
Infectious Disease - January 14, 2012
Update on Immunizations - Alfred DeMaria, MD
Overview of Antibiotic Therapy for PCP’s - Thomas Treadwell, MD
Treatment of Cellulitis and Soft Tissue Infections in Primary Care - Richard Glew, MD
STD Diagnosis, Treatment, and Screening - Howard Libman, MD
Endocrinology - February 11, 2012
The Vitamin D Debate: When to Check for Vitamin D Deficiency,
How to Treat, and What About Calcium Supplementation? - Alan Malabanan, MD
Osteoporosis Screening and Therapy: Current Best Practice - Clifford Rosen, MD
Update in Diabetes Management – Part 1 - David Nathan, MD
Update in Diabetes Management – Part 2 - David Nathan, MD
Hematology - Oncology – March 10, 2012
Primary Prevention Strategies for Breast, Colon, and Prostate Cancer:
What is the Evidence for Decreasing Risk with Medical Therapy? - TBA
How and When to Use Alternatives to Warfarin Therapy - Jack Ansell, MD
How and When to Evaluate Patients for Thrombophilia - Jack Ansell, MD
MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance): Recognition, Monitoring Progression, and Stratifying Risk - Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD
Pulmonary Medicine - April 14, 2012
Managing Patients with COPD - Bartolome Celli, MD
Treating Tobacco Use: How To Be Successfu - Nancy Rigotti, MD
Pulmonary Hypertension Update - Harrison Farber, MD
Lung Cancer Screening: Where Are We? - TBA
Urology – May 12, 2012
Current Status of Therapies for Female Urinary Incontinence - May Wakamatsu, MD
What Causes Calcium Stones, and How Are They Prevented? - Steven Borkan, MD
Evaluation and Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction - Ricardo Munarriz, MD
HPV Infection and Risk of Cancer in Males: Should We Be Vaccinating Men? -
Katherine Hsu, MD
