March 2010 CME Course Offerings

Pain Medicine: A State-of-the-Art Course in Pain Management for the Non-Pain Specialist
March 4 - 6, 2010

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 Marriott has extended a $289 rate for course participants. To make reservations please call 239-394-2511.
Location: Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Marco Island, Florida Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail

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Women's Health Update 2010
March 4 - 6, 2010

The unique needs of women patients and women health care providers has created a necessity for innovative educational programs on women’s health. This program provides a broad range of topics relevant to women’s health across the life span and is designed for primary care physicians, general internists, gynecologist, specialists in preventative care, and other healthcare professionals. This three half-day course will meet its educational objectives through didactic presentations, afternoon workshops, with ample time for questions and answers. Participants will gain a comprehensive insight of recent initiatives, as well as a basic approach to addressing and improving common health concerns for women.

New for this course:

1. $75 Discount for Online Registration! (offer expires 2/4/10).
2. Mayo School of CPD will provide the course syllabus online.

FireSky Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ 1-800-528-7867 Meeting Location

(480)-301-4580 E-Mail

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17th Annual Echocardiographic Workshop on 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography at Vail
March 7 - 11, 2010

This program will provide a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art 2-D, Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography with a strong emphasis on newer and more rapidly changing areas. The topics to be covered include diastology, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, 3-D echo, application of TEE in clinical practice, cardiomyopathy, and resynchronization in heart failure. The role of echo relative to the newer imaging modalities will be discussed. There are also afternoon workshops on transesophageal echo, hemodynamics, and stress echo. The final workshop will include a series of clinical cases which will focus on integrating various imaging modalities to provide the highest quality of patient care. The course is designed for the clinician and sonographer who are actively involved in adult echocardiography and wish to gain additional practical experience in these specific areas. Daily reading sessions will provide the opportunity to interpret case studies and to compare and discuss diagnoses with the faculty. An integrated format combining theory and practice will be utilized. In the morning sessions, a traditional lecture series will present state-of-the-art information on selected topics. Application of the techniques to clinical practice will be emphasized. Lectures covering pertinent general cardiology topics, such as appropriateness criteria, will also be provided. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to apply the lecture material in a workshop environment. A large number of cases will be presented, analyzed and discussed. Each afternoon, attendees will be able to participate in reading sessions, covering either transesophageal echo, stress echo, and hemodynamics. More information regarding:

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Grand Ballroom, Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa Meeting Location

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Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: An Observational Experience at Mayo Clinic
March 10, 2010

This course is a one-day intensive program designed to familiarize physicians on the applications of robotics in gynecologic surgery through didactic presentations, videos and live surgeries. The program, intended for practicing gynecologists, robotic surgeons, laparoscopic surgeons, urogynecologists, and gynecologic oncologists, is held at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
Location: Mayo Clinic Hospital, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail

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19th Annual Clinical Reviews 2010: A Family Practice and Internal Medicine Update
March 24 - 27, 2010

Mark your calendar and plan to join us March 24 - 27, 2010 at the FireSky Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona for the 2010 Clinical Reviews CME course, designed for Primary care and Internal Medicine providers. This four-day continuing course features medical updates and management strategies on various diseases, including: - Endocrinology - Neurology - Pulmonary - Cardiology Members of the staff of the Mayo Clinic are the faculty for this comprehensive program of lectures, Q&A panel sessions, Meet the Preceptor luncheons, and in-depth afternoon workshops. Two ABIM MOCs and one SAMS will also be offered at the course.

Please Note:

1. $75 Discount for Online Registration!
2. Course syllabus will be available online for your review prior to the course.

Location: Firesky Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: (480)-301-4580 E-Mail