LIVE STREAM ONLINE CME – Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care
Sep 25, 2020 – Sep 25, 2020
Online Live Stream - CME
Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care
This online live stream CME activity is acceptable for up to 6 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
This online live stream is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Internal Medicine, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The online learning format will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Internal Medicine for Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Please see the Overview & Agenda tab below for additional information on the Presenting Faculty Speakers, Daily Program Schedule, and Topics & Objectives for each date listed below.
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
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Tuition Discount
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Overview & Agenda
Internal Medicine Update
Overview
This online live stream is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Internal Medicine while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The online learning format will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Internal Medicine for Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information and updates in Internal Medicine for Primary Care.
Presenting Faculty Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goal to enhance the training of primary care clinicians and to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.
David A. Horowitz, MD – Associate Chief Medical Officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Practices, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Associate Professor, Clinical Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MCAP – Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Rathmann Family Foundation Endowed Chair for Patient-Centered Clinical Education. Attending Physician, University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA.
Agenda and Topics – Friday, September 25
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT/ 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT:
Practical Approach to the Patient with Hypertension – Dr. David Horowitz
Objectives: 1) Apply the current recommendations for the treatment of hypertension 2) Develop a rational approach to choosing medication for treating hypertension 3) Decide when and how to evaluate for secondary hypertension
11:00 AM – 11:05AM EDT/ 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM PDT – BREAK
11:05 AM – 12:05 PM EDT/ 8:05 AM – 9:05 AM PDT:
A Clinical Approach to the Management of Hypothyroidism, the Elevated “TSH.” and the Patient with a Thyroid Nodule – Dr. David Horowitz
Objectives: 1) Appreciate the role of the screening TSH and what to do with the results 2) Develop a reasonable and cost-effective approach to diagnosing the thyroid nodule 3) Discuss the management of hypothyroidism
12:05 PM – 12:10PM EDT/ 9:05 AM – 9:10 AM PDT – BREAK
12:10 PM – 1:10 PM EDT/ 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM PDT:
Practical Approach to the Patient with Headache – Dr. David Horowitz
Objectives: 1) Review the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with the complaint of headache 2) More confidently evaluate the Patient with headache and appreciate the indications for imaging 3) Develop a treatment plan that considers lifestyle changes as well as medication
1:10 PM – 1:30 PM EDT/ 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM PDT – BREAK
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT/ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT:
Medical Myths (Busting Medical Myths) – Dr. Douglas Paauw
Objectives: 1) Recognize medical myths 2) Recognize why they occur 3) Explain why they persist despite evidence against them
2:30 PM – 2:35PM EDT/ 11:30 AM – 11:35 AM PDT- BREAK
2:35 PM – 3:35 PM EDT/ 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM PDT:
Drug Interactions and Side Effects for 2020 – Dr. Douglas Paauw
Objectives: 1) Effectively manage patients on statins if respect to muscle symptoms 2) Recognize major drug interactions with warfarin 3) Know the dangers of quinolone
3:35 PM – 3:40 EDT/ 12:35 PM – 12:40 PM PDT – BREAK
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM EDT/ 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM PDT:
Dermatology for the Primary Care Professional – Dr. Douglas Paauw
Objectives: 1) Identify and know the causes of erythema multiforme 2) Recognize the cutaneous manifestations of hepatitis C 3) Recognize the different patterns that help with diagnosis of groin rashes
(Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.)
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
Friday - September 25, 2020
Online Live Stream
Webinar
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
7:00 AM - 1:40 PM PT (10:00 AM - 4:40 PM ET)
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
This live activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian Healthcare professionals in other specialties need to verify with their licensing board the reciprocal credit agreement with the AAFP.
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
Additional Travel Information
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
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