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Pri-Med Clinical Focus Melville 08

Location: Melville, NY
Date: November 21, 2008

Meeting Overview

Venue:
Melville Marriott Long Island
Primary Audience:
Primary Care
Credits:
3 AMA Category 1, AAFP, 3 AANP

Pri-Med Clinical Focus:

ADHD in Adolescents and Adults: Recognizing Comorbidities and Transitioning through the Continuum of Care

Pri-Med Clinical Focus in ADHD is a 3-hour, in-depth session dedicated to innovations in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management. The curriculum will feature case-based patient simulation provided by a faculty comprised of primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and pediatricians. You'll have the opportunity to engage with expert faculty, interact with fellow physicians, and discuss how best to manage patients, in an intimate group setting. Attendees can earn up to 3 complimentary AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ or AANP contact hours.

Attend this continuing medical education activity and you will be able to:

  • Evaluate diagnostic approaches for ADHD.
  • Identify and manage impairments associated with ADHD over the lifespan.
  • Incorporate existing knowledge into decision-making when selecting treatment strategies.
  • Develop treatment strategies for complicated patients with ADHD.
  • Identify and treat patients with ADHD and substance abuse disorder.


This activity is intended for primary care practitioners, pediatricians, and psychiatrists currently engaged in patient care.

Special Needs
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pri-Med Institute seeks to make this conference accessible to all. If you have a need which might require special accommodations, please call 877-4PRI-MED or email support@pri-med.com three weeks prior to the meeting.

Educational Grants

To date, the following organizations have provided educational grants in support of this Pri-Med activity: McNeil Pediatrics, Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.

Session Summary

Following is a recap of the core educational elements from the conference sessions, to help you take what you learned and apply it to your interactions with patients.

 

View Schedule for:
Friday, November 21, 2008
8:15 AM-9:15 AM
ADHD in Adolescents and Adults: Recognizing Comorbidities and Transitioning Through the Continuum of Care

Description:

1. Evaluate current diagnostic approaches for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), focusing on assessment, differential diagnosis, and comorbidities. 2. Identify specific impairments associated with ADHD and manage these impairments over the patient's lifespan.
Jefferson B. Prince, MD, Instructor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Staff, Child Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Betsy Busch, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, Pediatrics, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Gagan Joshi, MD, Scientific Director, Pervasive Developmental Disorders Program, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Related CME

Featured CME Activities FormatCreditsExpiresStatus
ADHD In Adolescents and Adults: Assembling the Building Blocks for a Differential Diagnosis and Treatment PlanWebcast2 AMA1
2 ANCC
2 AANP
08/04/2009
9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Clinical Case Development and Interactive Session

Description:

1. Based on a set of case presentations, identify 3 presenting symptoms that point strongly to a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 2. Work with colleagues to design appropriate treatment regimens for 3 adult patients presenting with ADHD.
Jefferson B. Prince, MD, Instructor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Staff, Child Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Director, Child Psychiatry, North Shore Medical Center , Salem, MA
Betsy Busch, MD, Pediatrics, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, Associate Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Gagan Joshi, MD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Scientific Director, Pervasive Developmental Disorders Program, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Accreditation

CreditsTypeAccreditation StatementDesignation Statement
3AMA Category 1Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Pri-Med Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PendingAAFPApplication for CME credit has been filed with American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
3AANPPri-Med Institute is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education programs by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. AANP Provider number 040308.This program has been approved for 3 contact hour of continuing education , which includes 1.500 hours of pharmacology.

Academic Partner

Pri-Med Institute gratefully acknowledges the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Tufts Health Care Institute for serving as academic partners in the review of educational content.

Statement of Independence

This educational program is conceived and credited in accordance with ACCME’s Essential Areas and Policies, including the 2004 Updated Standards for Commercial Support. Pri-Med faculty hail from a variety of institutions and participate in content development, along with Pri-Med Institute’s Advisory Boards and its expert review partners, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Tufts Health Care Institute. All final decisions about program content are the responsibility of Pri-Med Institute.

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Travel Arrangements

Meeting Location

Melville Marriott Long Island
1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(800)228-9290

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Melville Marriott Long Island. Please call (800)228-9290 by 10/27/2008 and identify yourself as a Pri-Med Clinical Focus attendee to receive the discounted rate of $179.

Meeting Resources

For your convenience, printer-friendly copies of the session slides are available to view and download approximately 1 week prior to the event. Materials will not be provided on-site. Review session slides prior to attending the program and come equipped with questions for our faculty. Trouble viewing the syllabus? Click here.

Related CME

November 21, 2008

Featured Activities Format Credits ExpiresStatus
ADHD In Adolescents and Adults: Assembling the Building Blocks for a Differential Diagnosis and Treatment PlanWebcast2 AMA1
2 ANCC
2 AANP
08/04/2009

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