March 2009 CME Course Offerings

British Cardiovascular Society and Mayo Clinic Cardiology Review Course
March 2 - 6, 2009

This course will be delivered by a large expert faculty that will cover all the key areas in cardiovascular medicine for those intending to qualify as Consultant Cardiologists.

The emphasis will be on practical clinically based knowledge. The course will be taught in lecture format with faculty from Mayo Clinic alongside UK speakers. Those who should attend include Cardiology Trainees with two or more years experience and those at ST5 aiming to sit the next pilot Knowledge Based Assessment examination in June 2009. The course would also benefit any senior colleagues looking to refresh their learning or provide evidence for revalidation. European trainees particularly welcome.

To register telephone 0207 383 3887 for a registration form or book online at www.bcs.com. Registration NOT taken by Mayo Clinic.

London, England Meeting Location

0207 383 3887 E-Mail

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Women's Health Update 2009
March 5 - 7, 2009

This three half-day program will focus on reviewing the latest medical updates pertinent to the treatment of women's health issues. The intended audience is primary care physicians and general internists, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and specialists in preventive medicine. Participants will gain comprehensive insight of recent controversial topics as well as basic approaches to addressing common health concerns for women.
Location: FireSky Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ 800-528-7867 Meeting Location
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail

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Pain Medicine: A State-of-the-Art Course in Pain Management for the Non-Pain Specialist
March 5 - 7, 2009

There is an increasing need for primary care physicians to have more understanding of pain management and to be able to work in collaboration with pain management specialists and better understand how, when, and why to refer their patients for specialized pain care. This course will provide an update on critical issues in the management of chronic pain to address the national and international movement toward improved pain control in chronic non-cancer and cancer pain.

The Injection Workshop and ABFM-SAM will be held simultaneously.

Injection Workshop: Please indicate either Thursday or Friday.

ABFM-SAM-Pain Management: is a two-session series (Thursday and Friday). Both sessions are necessary to obtain ABFM credit.

Early-bird Discount Registration Deadline is January 14, 2009.

Marco Island Marriott, Florida Meeting Location

(800)-323-2688 E-Mail

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Electromyography and Electroencephalography in Clinical Practice
March 8 - 14, 2009

Course Description This course is designed as a review of basic concepts of nerve conduction studies, needle EMG, EEG, evoked potentials, intraoperative monitoring, and autonomic and sleep studies. Techniques, interpretation, and the electrodiagnostic approaches to clinical disorders will be emphasized. The focus is on clinical correlation of various neurophysiologic tests used for the evaluation of patients with peripheral nerve and neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy, and sleep disorders. The program format includes lectures, practical demonstrations, videos, group discussions and workshops, for optimal learning. Participants will have the opportunity to observe EMG techniques on normal subjects in the laboratory, and directly interact with the faculty during these workshops. A syllabus will be provided to participants. Presentations will be made by members of the staff of Mayo Clinic and faculty of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine from the Departments of Neurology in Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Develop a logical approach to the use of standard clinical electrophysiological techniques in the evaluation of common and uncommon neuromuscular disorders encountered in clinical practice. • Explain the basic concepts of clinical neurophysiology. • Interpret the findings and clinical significance of abnormalities on nerve conduction studies. • Interpret the clinical significance of EMG waveforms on needle examination. • Identify technical pitfalls associated with EEG and the normal and variant patterns of pediatric and adult patients. • Interpret the findings and clinical significance of abnormalities on EEG studies. • Integrate the various clinical neurophysiology studies in the evaluation of patients with disorders of the central nervous system
Location: Amelia Island Plantation Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-462-9633 E-Mail

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2009 Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Maui, Hawaii
March 9 - 13, 2009

The 2009 Gastroenterology & Hepatology course in Maui, Hawaii is designed to provide the practicing gastroenterologist with updated education on cutting edge diagnostic, therapeutic and endoscopic techniques in gastrointestinal and liver disease. This course is designed for practicing clinicians in gastroenterology and hepatology who desire practical knowledge and recent discoveries relevant to patient care. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice health care professionals also may benefit from this program.
Location: Marriott Waliea Beach Resort & Hotel Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail

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Multiple Sclerosis 2009: Update and Practical Management Strategies
March 14 - 15, 2009

This symposium is intended for clinicians with an interest in multiple sclerosis (MS) care, including specialists (neurologists, physiatrists, and psychiatrists) primary care physicians, internists, and other members of the health care team including registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists. Course highlights include cutting-edge research reviews by leading investigators in MS pathology, neuroimaging, disease models, clinically relevant laboratory research, and clinical trial design. The course syllabus is provided in PC CD format. A printed syllabus is available for an additional fee. Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains has extended a reduced room rate of $249, plus taxes, per night, to registered course participants. Make your reservation today!
Location: Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains 800-288-6127 480-502-3836 Meeting Location
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail

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Emergency Medicine 2009: Moving Forward
March 15 - 18, 2009

This conference is Monday-Wednesday, March 16-18, with optional lectures and workshop on Sunday March 15, 2009. The format for Sunday is 30-60 minute didactic lectures in the morning with a Hands on Ultrasound Techniques Workshop in the afternoon for smaller groups. The Monday - Wednesday lecture schedule runs from 7:00 am until 12:30 pm. The primary educational goal of this conference is to present topics which are seen in everyday emergency medicine practices that were not covered adequately in residency to practicing and academic emergency medicine physicians as well as for primary care. The course is intended for physicians, PA's and nurses who work in the emergency department.
Location: Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains 800-288-6127 480-502-3836 Meeting Location
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail

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An Overview of Perioperative Medicine
March 19 - 21, 2009

An Overview of Perioperative Medicine is intended to update general internists, internist-sub specialists, family medicine specialists, and other health care providers on perioperative assessment and management. This course will focus on the practical, clinical side of preoperative assessment and postoperative management. The course will feature a collaborative faculty of multi-specialty experts in perioperative medicine from both Mayo Clinic and Jefferson Medical College.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, TX Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail

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Clinical Reviews 2009 - A Family Practice and Internal Medicine Update.
March 25 - 28, 2009

***Online registration is closed. Please call CME 480-301-4580 for registration information. Thank you.***

This four-day continuing course features medical updates and management strategies on various diseases, including: Endocrinology, Neurology, Women's Health and Cardiology. Members of the staff of the Mayo Clinic are the faculty for this comprehensive program of lectures, Q&A panel sessions, small group Meet the Preceptor luncheons, and in-depth afternoon workshops. In addition, the course will also offer ABIM and ABFM MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION MODULES. CREDITS: College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 24.00 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. This program has been approved by the American Osteopathic Association for 24 hours of 2A accreditation. The course syllabus will be available in PC format on CD. A paper syllabus may be purchased for an additional fee.
Location: Scottsdale Firesky Resort & Spa, Scottsdale AZ (800) 528-7867 Meeting Location
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail

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Menopausal Medicine: Care for the Mature Female
March 26 - 28, 2009

This three half-day course reviews the changing concepts in the care of the mature woman. A series of case-based lectures includes the latest knowledge about the unique aspects of medical care for the menopausal woman. The emphasis is on the integration of metabolic, hormonal, and neuropsychologic aspects of aging. There will be opportunities for discussion with the audience about these issues and to address specific problems. The faculty includes thought leaders in the various fields of menopausal medicine.
Location: Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Albuquerque, New Mexico Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail

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Transforming Health Care Through Education: AAMC Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA)
March 26 - 28, 2009

This is the annual meeting of the 36 United States medical schools and 2 Canadian medical schools that comprise the central region of the AAMC.

Registration Fee The full course registration fee for the General Sessions on Friday and Saturday is $395. Other registration fees are listed below.

Hotel information is listed at the CGEA website.

MERC and CurrMIT workshops require separate registration through AAMC. All other workshops can be chosen through the Mayo Clinic CME online registration system.

For MERC Registration: You must access the following website in order to register for these workshops & obtain additional information: AAMC website. There is a $50.00 charge for each workshop. Registration Deadline is one week prior to the conference (on or around March 20, 2009). If there are fewer than 8 people registered for the MERC workshop by the deadline, the workshop will be cancelled. You will be notified and your money refunded.

Please note: If you do not access the website to register for these workshops, you will not be registered according to the AAMC requirements.

Any questions concerning the workshop should be directed to: Caroline Ford Coleman - ccoleman@aamc.org

For CurrMIT Registration: You must access the following website in order to register for this workshop & obtain additional information: AAMC website. There is NO additional charge for this workshop. Registration Deadline is March 15, 2008

Please note: If you do not access the website to register for this workshop, you will not be registered according to the AAMC requirements.

Any questions concerning the workshop should be directed to: helpcurrmit@aamc.org

Location: Phillips Hall, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail

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