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 2010 – May 2011
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 2010 through May 2011.
Sessions held at the Needham Sheraton.
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 .
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The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide medical education for physicians.
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The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham designates this 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 18, 2010
Update on Hypertension - John Goodson, MD
Clearing Your Patient for Noncardiac Surgery: How to Eliminate Unnecessary Tests
(and Expense) - David O'Halloran, MD
What Does the PCP Need to Know About Complementary and Alternative Medicine? -
Jacinda Nicklas, MD
Understanding and Using Evidence Based Medical Resources - Robert Baldor, MD
RHEUMATOLOGY - October 9, 2010
Evaluation and Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain - Donald Goldenberg, MD
Common Symptom Complexes in Rheumatology: How to Put It All Together - Michael York, MD
Acute Monoarticular Arthritis: How to Evaluate and When to Refer - Paul Monach, MD
Appropriate Use of Lab and Imaging Studies in Rheumatology - Robert Simms, MD
RISK MANAGEMENT - November 13, 2010
Rethinking Informed Consent the Case for Shared Decision Making - Ben Moulton, MD
Opioid Management in the Setting of Pain - Janet Pearl, MD
Avoid Being a Malpractice Target - Robert Baldor, MD
Patient Centered Risk Management: Finding the Voice of the Patient - Luke Sato, MD
GASTROENTEROLOGY - December 11, 2010
Update on C.Difficle Infection - Thomas Lamont, MD
Managing GERD: Patient Case Studies - Ciarian Kelly, MD
Overview of NASH and Fatty Liver Disease; When Should Patients be Referred to GI,
and How to Treat? - Michele Lai, MD
Management of Patients Post Gastric Bypass Surgery: What Does the PCP Need to Know? - Janey Pratt, MD
DERMATOLOGY - January 8, 2011
How to Evaluate and Treat the Patient with Vesicular Lesions - Robin Travers, MD
Approach to the Patient with Hair Loss - Lynne Goldberg, MD
Skin Manifestations of Common Systemic Diseases - Amit Garg, MD
Diagnosis of Melanoma - Danielle Miller, MD
WOMENS HEALTH - February 12, 2011
What Should the PCP Know About Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Breast Cancer? - Amy Comander, MD
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Other Causes of Oligo/Amenorrhea - Raja Sayegh, MD
Management of Menopause in the Post Hormone Replacement Therapy Era - Raja Sayegh, MD
Evaluation of the Painful Breast and Breast Lumps - Lidia Schapira, MD
NEPHROLOGY– March 12, 2011
Hypo and Hypercalcemia: Diagnosis and Management - Ramon Bonegio, MD
When and How to Identify Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Steven Borkan, MD
Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Dipping for Gold - Steven Borkan, MD
Hyponatremia: Is it ever Asymptomatic? - Steven Borkan, MD
ENT-OPHTHALMOLOGY - APRIL 9, 2011
Can’t Miss Diagnoses in ENT - Robert Frankenthaler, MD
Hearing Loss and the PCP - William Mason, MD
Common Eye Problems in Primary Care - Mark Kuperwaser, MD
Floaters and Flashers and the Risk of Retinal Detachment - Jorge Arroyo, MD
GERIATRICS – May 14, 2011
An Increasingly Aging Population: How Will the PCP Adapt? - Lewis Lipsitz, MD
Medication Management in the Elderly: Avoiding Polypharmacy - TBA
Alzheimer’s Medical Updates - Sudha Seshadri, MD
End of Life Care: Proper Documentation is now a Standard of Care - Lidia Schapira, MD
