Pri-Med Access with ACP
This CME activity, Pri-Med Access with ACP, is co-sponsored by the American College of Physicians (ACP) and pmiCME. All decisions about the CME content and faculty are made exclusively by ACP and pmiCME. It is the goal of the organizations to provide educational opportunities that are timely, unbiased, scientifically rigorous, practical in nature, and that serve to improve patient outcomes.

Pri-Med Access with ACP in Atlanta, GA

Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: April 12-13, 2010

Meeting Overview

Venue:
Cobb Galleria Centre
Primary Audience:
Primary Care
Credits:
13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, 24.25 AAFP, 13.25 AANP, and 11 AAFP Evidence Based


Debate, discuss and dialogue with faculty and colleagues on your schedule at Pri-Med Access with ACP

Pri-Med Access and American College of Physicians have created an all-new CME curriculum that will explore advances in efficient and cost-effective diagnoses and care related to:

• Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors

• Evaluation/management of musculoskeletal pain and respiratory diseases

• Work-up of gastrointestinal complaints

• Prompt identification of community acquired infectious disease

3+ hours dedicated to Q&A

You’ll have time to dialogue with our expert faculty, who are practicing clinicians as well as leading educators. You’ll have opportunities to share ideas and confirm your clinical approaches. The format is flexible—sign up for one course, one day, or the full two-day program.

Realize immediate returns on your time investment

• The techniques, treatments, and therapies you’ll learn about today will improve your patients’ care tomorrow

• Immediately apply “clinical pearls” in the care of your patients

Plus, expand your knowledge by attending optional, non-CME certified, industry-led presentations on the latest therapeutic products during breaks from your CME sessions. Learn more.

*Industry refers to pharmaceutical or medical device companies or agents working on their behalf.

Pri-Med thanks the following organizations for informing clinicians of the program: Aetna, and American Society of Hypertension, Inc..

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.

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Monday, April 12, 2010
6:30 AM-7:30 AM Registration, Breakfast & Additional Opportunities
7:30 AM-7:45 AM Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
Access
7:45 AM-9:00 AM
Presentation Skills for Clinicians: Making Your Next Presentation Better Than Your Last

Description:

All clinicians present - we do it routinely to patients and their family members as well as to our clinician colleagues. Many of us are educators, mentors or advisors in our communities, and are called upon to deliver formal presentations. When presenting, it's not enough to know your subject matter inside and out; how you deliver your message is equally important. Attend this featured session to see a master teacher in action, and learn how to polish your presentation skills. Scott Litin, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic will share tips that are certain to enhance your presentation skills. Learn how to pace your presentation, beginning with a compelling opening and ending with a strong closing. Be aware of body language that can either enhance or detract from your presentation. Learn technical tips that separate amateurs from professionals. Apply the skills you'll learn from Dr Litin to make your next presentation - wherever it may be -- go better than your last.
Scott Litin, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
9:15 AM-12:30 PM Track 1
Cardiovascular Issues in Primary Care
9:15 AM-11:00 AM
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the Apparently Healthy Patient: Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (CACS) and Carotid Intima Media Thickness (IMT)
Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Marc Itskowitz, MD, FACP,
11:00 AM-11:15 AM
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
11:15 AM-12:30 PM
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the Apparently Healthy Patient: ABI and CRP
Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC,
Marc Itskowitz, MD, FACP, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Program, Allegheny General Hospital , Pittsburgh, PA
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Lunch & Additional Opportunities
1:30 PM-2:55 PM Track 2
Evaluation/Management of Musculoskeletal Pain
1:30 PM-2:55 PM
Assessing Painful Knees and Shoulders in the Primary Care Setting
M. Susan Burke, MD, FACP, (Read Bio) Clinical Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA, Director, Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center, Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
2:55 PM-3:30 PM
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
3:30 PM-5:00 PM Track 3
Respiratory Disease
3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Evaluating the Adult Patient with Chronic Cough: From Clear-Cut to Clinical Conundrum
Susan Murin, MD , FACP , Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
6:30 AM-7:45 AM Registration, Breakfast & Additional Opportunities
7:45 AM-8:00 AM Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
Access
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
The Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer: Why Can't We All Get Along?
J. Leonard Lichtenfeld, MD , MACP , Deputy Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
9:15 AM-12:30 PM Track 4
Gastroenterologic Screening and Management
9:15 AM-10:40 AM
Controversies and Considerations in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance
Christine L. Frissora, MD, FACG, FACP , (Read Bio)
Deborah Fisher, MD , Associate Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
10:40 AM-11:15 AM
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
11:15 AM-12:30 PM
A Case-based Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Dyspepsia
Christine L. Frissora, MD, FACG, FACP , (Read Bio) Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, Assistant Attending Physician, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
Deborah Fisher, MD ,
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Lunch & Additional Opportunities
1:30 PM-4:30 PM Track 5
Community-acquired Infectious Disease
1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Infections of the Excretory Pathways in Practice: Real-World Management of Diarrhea and UTI
Kalpana Gupta, MD , MPH , Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, Chief, Section of Infectious Diseases, VA Boston Healthcare System , Boston, MA
2:45 PM-3:00 PM
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Staphylococcus Aureus Infections: An Ominous Evolution in the Community Setting
Helen Boucher, MD , Assistant Professor of Medicine, Program Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship, Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA

Accreditation

Credits Type Accreditation Statement Designation Statement
13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ pmiCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. pmiCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
24.25 AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 24.25 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
13.25 AANP pmiCME 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 13.25 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 7.000 hours of pharmacology).
11 AAFP Evidence Based This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 24.25 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 11 conform to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion.
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Travel Arrangements

Meeting Location

Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339-5938
(770)955-8000
Cobb Galleria Centre web site

Hotel Accommodations

Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta
2844 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339-3113
Phone: (888)627-7047
Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta web site

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta. Please call (888)627-7047 by 03/17/2010 and identify yourself as a Pri-Med Access with ACP attendee to receive the discounted rate of $109.

 

Additional Resources

This program directory is designed to provide you with a quick glance of all our program has to offer including the complete agenda for the CME program as well as information regarding the Product Theaters and Product Forum that are available during the breaks from the CME sessions. >Download Program Directory (PDF Format) 

Syllabus Materials

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.

 

 

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Additional Opportunities

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Theater 1
Theater 2
12
PM
1
PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Asthma: Challenges in Treating a Heterogeneous Disease
Brought to you by: Merck

12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Additional Therapeutic Option for Patients with Mixed Dyslipidemia
Brought to you by: Abbott Laboratories

3
PM
3:00 PM-3:30 PM
Hypoglycemia and Its Effects on Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Brought to you by: Merck

3:00 PM-3:30 PM
Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia
Brought to you by: Pfizer Inc.

5
PM
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Day 1: Dinner

 
Theater 1
Theater 2
7
AM
8
AM
7:15 AM-8:00 AM
Day 2: Breakfast

10
AM
11
AM
10:45 AM-11:15 AM
Moving Forward in Osteoporosis: New Insights in Bone Biology and Patient Care
Brought to you by: AMGEN

10:45 AM-11:15 AM
A Multidimensional Approach to OAB Care; Updated Clinical Review
Brought to you by: Pfizer Inc.

12
PM
1
PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
A Patient-Oriented Approach to Insulin Initiation and Intensification
Brought to you by: Novo Nordisk Inc.

12:30 PM-1:30 PM
A Novel Formulation of Diclofenac Potassium Using ProSorb® Dispersion Technology
Brought to you by: Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Participating Companies

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Company Name
Abbott Laboratories
Merck
Novo Nordisk Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Featured Speaker

Featured Speaker information coming soon.

Faculty

Scott Litin MD, MACP

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN

Speaking:

Marc Itskowitz MD, FACP

Speaking:

  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the Apparently Healthy Patient: Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (CACS) and Carotid Intima Media Thickness (IMT)
    Monday, April 12, 2010
    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the Apparently Healthy Patient: ABI and CRP
    Monday, April 12, 2010
    11:15 AM-12:30 PM

Susan Murin MD , FACP

Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
University of California, Davis, CA

Speaking:

  • Evaluating the Adult Patient with Chronic Cough: From Clear-Cut to Clinical Conundrum
    Monday, April 12, 2010
    3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Christine L. Frissora MD, FACG, FACP (Read Bio)

Speaking:

  • Controversies and Considerations in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    9:15 AM-10:40 AM
  • A Case-based Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Dyspepsia
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    11:15 AM-12:30 PM

Kalpana Gupta MD , MPH

Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Section of Infectious Diseases
VA Boston Healthcare System , Boston, MA

Speaking:

  • Infections of the Excretory Pathways in Practice: Real-World Management of Diarrhea and UTI
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    1:30 PM-2:45 PM

Matthew J. Sorrentino MD, FACC

Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine
Section of Cardiology
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Speaking:

  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the Apparently Healthy Patient: Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (CACS) and Carotid Intima Media Thickness (IMT)
    Monday, April 12, 2010
    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the Apparently Healthy Patient: ABI and CRP
    Monday, April 12, 2010
    11:15 AM-12:30 PM

M. Susan Burke MD, FACP (Read Bio)

Thomas Jefferson University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA
Director, Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center
Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Speaking:

  • Assessing Painful Knees and Shoulders in the Primary Care Setting
    Monday, April 12, 2010
    1:30 PM-2:55 PM

J. Leonard Lichtenfeld MD , MACP

American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA

Speaking:

  • The Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer: Why Can't We All Get Along?
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM

Deborah Fisher MD

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Speaking:

  • Controversies and Considerations in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    9:15 AM-10:40 AM
  • A Case-based Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Dyspepsia
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    11:15 AM-12:30 PM

Helen Boucher MD

Program Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship,
Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA

Speaking:

  • Staphylococcus Aureus Infections: An Ominous Evolution in the Community Setting
    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Course Directors

Christopher Smith MD,FACP

Associate Director
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Co-Director
Rabkin Fellowship in Medical Education
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Associate Proessor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School

John Inadomi MD

Professor of Medicine
Dean M. Craig Endowed Chair in Gastrointestinal Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

Adolf W. Karchmer MD,FACP

Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Division of Medical Diseases
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Joshua Beckman MD,MS

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director
Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
Brigham & Women's Hospital

Susan Murin MD,FACP

Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
University of California