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Advances in Diagnostic Radiology
September 5 - 12, 2008
Advances in Diagnostic Radiology is a postgraduate course designed to update the diagnostic radiologist in new trends, relevant techniques, and advanced applications in diagnostic imaging. The latest advances will be emphasized and related to common problems encountered in clinical practice. A variety of didactic lectures, panel discussions, and accessible faculty members will enhance learning throughout the week.
Location: Mediterranean Cruise, Rome to Venice
Contact: 866-246-1581  E-Mail
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Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review
September 11 - 14, 2008
This Board Review is designed to simulate board examinations in gastroenterology. The program will include relevant topics such as pathology, endoscopy, radiology and nutrition.
Location: Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Parkinsons Disease & Movement Disorders
September 11 - 13, 2008
Clinical course for practitioners outlining current diagnostic and therapeutic options for care of patients with movement disorders.
Objectives
Discuss management of early Parkinson’s disease
Discuss management of advanced Parkinson’s disease
Differentiate between Parkinson’s disease and other causes of parkinsonism
Learn to recognize and treat dystonia
Learn to differentiate and treat some common causes of dementia
Differentiate gait disorders
Identify patients who may benefit from botulinum toxin treatment.
Evaluate surgical treatment options for movement disorders
Thursday, September 11
7:30 a.m. Approach to Movement Disorder Diagnosis
Ryan J. Uitti, MD
8:10 Approach to Gait Disorders
Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
8:50 Parkinson’s Disease: An Overview
J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD
9:30 Q&A Panel:
Drs. Uitti, Ahlskog and Van Gerpen
9:45 Break
10:00 Tremor Disorders
Ryan J. Uitti, MD
10:40 Neurometabolic Syndromes for Adult Neurologists:
Marc C. Patterson, MD
11:20 Myoclonus
Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
12:00 Q&A Panel
Drs. Van Gerpen, Patterson, Uitti
12:15 Video Case Discussions
12:45 Meeting Adjourns
Friday, September 12
7:30 a.m. Treatment of Early Parkinson’s
Disease J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD
8:10 Treatment of Advanced Parkinson’s
Disease J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD
8:50 Parkinsonism- Plus Syndromes
G. Fred Wooten, MD
9:30 Q&A Panel
Drs. Ahlskog and Wooten
9:45 Break
10:00 Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
10:40 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Patients with Movement Disorders
Thomas D. Rizzo, MD
11:20 Restless Legs Syndrome
Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD
12:00 Q&A Panel
Drs. Van Gerpen, Rizzo, and Adler
12:15 Video Case Discussions
12:45 Meeting Adjourns
Saturday, September 13
7:30 a.m. Botulinum Toxin for Movement
Disorders Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD
8:10 Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorders
Virgilio H. Evidente, MD
8:50 Huntington’s Disease and Other Choreas
Virgilio H. Evidente, MD
9:30 Q&A Panel
Drs. Adler, and Evidente
9:45 Break
10:00 Bench to Bedside: Neuroscience Update
for the Clinician G. Fred Wooten, MD
10:40 Neuroimaging of Neurodegenerative
Disorders Ryan J. Uitti, MD
11:20 Sleep Disorders for the General
Neurologist Jay A. Van Gerpen, MD
12:00 Q&A Panel
Drs. Wooten, Uitti, and Van Gerpen
12:15 Video Case Discussions
12:45 Meeting Adjourns
Location: The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA  Meeting Location
Contact: (800)-462-9633 E-Mail
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Practical Surgical Pathology
September 11 - 13, 2008
The Practical Surgical Pathology conference will address common but difficult diagnostic problems encountered by the pathologist in everyday practice. Every effort will be made to present cases of common practical value. Participants and faculty will review case histories, examine case images and formulate the diagnosis. The unique subtleties and differentiating characteristics of each diagnosis are then highlighted. Faculty and participants will also discuss strategies for managing each patient’s case. Images of all cases presented will be provided on a DVD to be viewed by virtual microscopy.
Throughout the two and one-half days of the conference, 32 cases will be presented and discussed. Audience participation is strongly encouraged.
For a complete agenda, more information about the course faculty and to register for the conference, click on the Course Website link below.
Location: Siebens Building, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800) 533-1710 E-Mail
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Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days
September 15 - 16, 2008
Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days is designed to provide general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and resident physicians with current information on a variety of medical and surgical conditions affecting children and adolescents.
Location: Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Primary Care Physicians
September 17 - 19, 2008
This annual interdisciplinary course offers participants an overview of current topics in internal medicine including interactive case studies with a computer automated audience response system. Interdisciplinary speakers present diverse clinical topics chosen for applicability to NP/PA, primary care physician practice settings.
Location: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Interventional Cardiology Board Review
September 19 - 21, 2008
This three-day course highlights interventional cardiology topics and information with practical application in studying for board certification in interventional cardiology. Topics of emphasis for board preparation will include: focused basic science, case selection and management, procedural techniques, pharmacology and imaging.
To REGISTER or to view course information, scroll down to Mayo Cardiovascular Review Course for Cardiology Boards and Recertification.
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Mayo Cardiovascular Review Course for Cardiology Boards and Recertification
September 20 - 25, 2008
Mayo Cardiovascular Review Course for Cardiology Boards and Recertification will provide the internist and cardiologist with an overview of all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. Well-known experts in each field will give in-depth didactics on state-of-the-art subjects in cardiovascular medicine. Each lecture will be followed by a multiple question and answer session with an on-line computer-response system. Although this course is designed specifically to prepare the cardiovascular specialist for the Cardiovascular Boards, it will also provide the internist or practicing cardiologist with an update on the latest knowledge and advances in cardiovascular medicine. Featuring: Echo Focus Session. For additional course details click on "Course Web Site."
The Cardiology Board Review WELCOMES subspecialty board reviews:
- Electrophysiology Review Course for Electrophysiology Boards and Recertification
- Mayo Interventional Cardiology Board Review
Early-bird Discount Registration Deadline is August 26, 2008.
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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2008 Conference on Applications of Systems Engineering & Operations Research in Healthcare
September 22 - 23, 2008
The primary goal for this conference is to demonstrate meaningful improvements to enhance the effectiveness of healthcare practices not widely used in the healthcare industry today.
We believe our Systems Engineering & Operations Research in Healthcare Conference will be an outstanding event providing substantial value to our colleagues. Increasing demand for new knowledge and skills, adoption of new standards to improve patient outcomes, and translation of cutting edge research into effective patient care require that health care professionals enhance their current understanding and knowledge of System Engineering and Operations Research methods. We intend to provide participants with awareness and basic knowledge of these methods and their potential application in improving healthcare operations.
Location: Kahler Hotel, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Instructor Development: Simulation-Based Education Design & Debriefing
September 23 - 25, 2008
The purpose of this course is to develop faculty for simulation-based education. The course will focus on principles of simulation-based education including training methods, course design and concepts, and debriefing strategies.
Location: Stabile Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contact: 507-266-5072 E-Mail
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Electrophysiology Review for Boards and Recertification
September 25 - 28, 2008
Electrophysiology Review Course for Electrophysiology Boards and Recertification will provide the cardiologist and electrophysiologist with an overview of all aspects of cardiovascular electrophysiology. Well-known experts in each field will give in-depth didactics on state-of-the-art subjects in electrophysiology and device therpay. Each lecture will be followed by or will include multiple question and answer session with an instantaneous electronic response system. Although this course is designed specifically to prepare the electrophysiologist specialist for the Electrophysiology Boards or Recertification, it will also provide the cardiologist or practicing electrophysiologist with an update on the latest knowledge and advances in electrophysiology. The full spectrum of electrophysiology practice will be reviewed, ranging from basic arrhythmia mechanisms and pharmacology, to catheter diagnosis and therapy, and device-based treatments. Additional printed educaitonal material will be made available.
To REGISTER or to view course information, scroll up to Mayo Cardiovascular Review Course for Cardiology Boards and Recertification.
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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ERCP A-to-Z 2008: A Live-Case Course
September 25 - 26, 2008
A Live Case Course is designed as a two-day review of ERCP practice for gastroenterologists, fellows and interested specialty nurses seeking both practical knowledge and technical pearls.
Location: RochesterMarriott Ballroom
Contact: (800)-323-2688 E-Mail
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Minimally Invasive Surgery 2008 - Interactive Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
September 26, 2008
This course is being offered September 26, 2008 and December 12, 2008. Laparoscopic colectomy has an ever-expanding role in the treatment of colon and rectal disease. This course will cover the indications and techniques of laparoscopic colon surgery for both benign and malignant disease of the colon and rectum. Participants will employ the techniques of laparoscopic colon surgery during the hands-on workshop.
THIS COURSE IS OFFERED TWO TIMES THIS YEAR:
September 26, 2008 and December 12, 2008
This course meets the guidelines as established in the "Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Education and Training" and is endorsed by the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
Location: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: 480-301-4580 E-Mail
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PRACTICAL OFFICE DERMATOLOGY
September 26 - 27, 2008
This course is designed to provide primary care physicians, medical specialists, and allied health professionals with the latest information on diagnosis and treatment in the discipline of Dermatology. Sessions will offer up-to-date information on identification, diagnosis and management of skin disorders.
This course is jointly sponsored by The University of New Mexico Office of Continuing Medical Education and Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education.
Please call The University of New Mexico Office of Continuing Medical Education to register for the course 505-272-3942.
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Contact: (480) 301-4580 E-Mail
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