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: October 06-07, 2010

Meeting Overview

Venue:
Cobb Galleria Centre
Primary Audience:
Primary Care
Credits:
12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, 12.5 AANP


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

Created in association with the American College of Physicians (ACP), this all-new CME curriculum will explore advances in efficient and cost effective diagnoses and patient care. New session topics and speakers will be announced in early spring 2010. Bookmark this web page and refer back to it for the latest program information.

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.

Realize immediate returns on your investment

The techniques, treatments, and therapies you’ll learn about at Pri-Med Access with ACP are easily transferred into practice and will dramatically improve your delivery of patient care.

Maximize your time

Expand your knowledge by attending optional, non-CME certified, industry-led presentations on the  latest therapeutic products. These Product Forum exhibits and presentations take place during the CME program breaks.

Session Topics

 

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Wednesday, October 06, 2010
7:30 AM-8:15 AM Registration, Breakfast & Additional Opportunities
8:15 AM-8:30 AM Opening Remarks
8:30 AM-12:00 PM Track 1
Pre-and Perioperative Evaluation
8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Preoperative Cardiac Risk Evaluation and Perioperative Management for Noncardiac Surgery

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand and apply the ACC guidelines and algorithm for preoperative cardiac risk evaluation
  2. Recognize the indications for and controversies surrounding prophylactic revascularization, beta-blockers, and statins for noncardiac surgery
Neil Winawer, MD , Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Director, Hospital Medicine, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Case studies in pre- and perioperative management

Learning Objectives:

  1. Utilize evidence-based strategies in the preoperative assessment of patients at risk for pulmonary complications after surgery, and apply ACCP guidelines for thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients
  2. Using presented case vignettes, explore explore controversial situations for specific preoperative assessment (such as bariatric surgery), and strategize regarding provision of high quality and cost-effective care in these cases
Michael Lubin, MD , FACP , Professor of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Fellow, ACP-ASIM, Georgia Chapter, Augusta, GA
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Symposia
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch & Additional Opportunities
1:00 PM-4:15 PM Track 2
Nephrology
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Optimizing Care for the Patient with Newly Diagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Learning Objectives:

  1. Apply diagnostic criteria for early identification and staging of patients with CKD
  2. Employ cost-effective modalities to monitor and treat patients for anemia and mineral/bone abnormalities associated with CKD
Ali R Assefi, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC
3:00 PM-4:15 PM
Identification and Assessment of Patients with Secondary Hypertension

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the indications for investigation of secondary causes of hypertension
  2. Utilize evidence-based approaches to evaluate and initiate treatment in patients at risk for secondary hypertension
Bernard G Jaar, MD , Assistant Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, Staff Nephrologist, Nephrology Center of Maryland, Bel Air, MD
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
Thursday, October 07, 2010
7:30 AM-8:15 AM Symposia
7:30 AM-8:15 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Additional Opportunities
8:15 AM-8:30 AM Opening Remarks
8:30 AM-12:15 PM Track 3
Pain Syndromes
8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Going to Extremes: Assessing and Managing Painful Extremities

Learning Objectives:

  1. Apply evidence-based strategies to the evaluation of patients presenting with pain in the upper and/or lower extremities
  2. Differentiate among rheumatologic, degenerative and neurologic causes of joint and limb pain by utilizing history, physical examination findings and appropriate diagnostic studies, if warranted.
M. Susan Burke, MD, FACP, (Read Bio) Senior Advisor, Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center, Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Clinical Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
10:45 AM-12:15 PM
Rational and Evidence-based Evaluation of Low Back Pain: Beyond the Basics

Learning Objectives:

  1. Using presented case vignettes, conduct a focused history and physical examination of the patient presenting with low back pain in order to guide the appropriate use of imaging and diagnostic studies
  2. Strategize regarding provision of high quality and cost-effective care for various presentations of low back pain in the primary care setting
Joseph Grisanti, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, Medical Director, Buffalo Rheumatology Associates, Buffalo, NY
10:00 AM-10:45 AM Symposia
10:00 AM-10:45 AM
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
12:15 PM-1:15 PM Symposia
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Lunch & Additional Opportunities
1:15 PM-4:15 PM Track 4
Cardiovascular Disease
1:15 PM-2:30 PM
Best Practices in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Learning Objectives:

  1. Outline the burden of AF, risk factors and its associated conditions, including impact on patient quality of life (QOL) as well as risk of recurrence, disease progression and morbidity and mortality
  2. Apply a guideline-based approach to the assessment and management of patients with AF in order to reduce hospitalizations, improve QOL and decrease stroke risk
2:45 PM-4:15 PM
Chronic Heart Failure: Keeping Your Patient Well and Out of the Hospital

Learning Objectives:

  1. Select and utilize evidence-based strategies for the office-based assessment and management of patients with chronic heart failure in order to improve patient quality of life and reduce hospitalizations and mortality
  2. Apply appropriate strategies to the ongoing assessment of patients with heart failure in order to help predict and prevent acute exacerbations
Javed Butler, MD , MPH , Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Refreshment Break & Additional Opportunities
4:15 PM-5:15 PM Keynote Presentation
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Featured Session: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Selection and Implementation: Primary Care Practice in Evolution
Jacqueline Fincher MD, FACP Managing Partner, McDuffie Regional Medical Center, Thomson, GA

Accreditation

Credits Type Accreditation Statement Designation Statement
12.5 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 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pending AAFP Application for CME credit has been filed with American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
12.5 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 12.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 7.000 hours of pharmacology).
Pending AAFP Evidence Based AAFP recognizes educational content based on information from evidence-based sources as value-added CME. Increased credit is pending for the evidence-based CME presentations in this activity and will be confirmed to learners at the event.
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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 09/13/2010 and identify yourself as a Pri-Med Access with ACP attendee to receive the discounted rate of $109.

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 2
Theater 1
12
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1
PM
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Leading Patients on the Journey Towards Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Relief
Brought to you by: Ortho Women's Health & Urology

12:00 PM-1:00 PM
An Advance in Multimodal Analgesic Therapy
Brought to you by: PriCara®, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2
PM
2:30 PM-3:00 PM
Day 1: Break
Brought to you by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2:30 PM-3:00 PM
Prolia??? (denosumab): A New Approach in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Women at High Risk for Fracture
Brought to you by: AMGEN

 
Theater 1
Theater 2
7
AM
8
AM
7:30 AM-8:15 AM
Osteoporosis: Vertebral Compression Fractures
Brought to you by: Medtronic, Inc.

10
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10:00 AM-10:45 AM
A Patient-Oriented Approach to Insulin Initiation
Brought to you by: Novo Nordisk Inc.

10:00 AM-10:45 AM
Current Updates in Dyslipidemia
Brought to you by: Abbott Laboratories

12
PM
1
PM
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Day 2: Lunch
Brought to you by: Pfizer Inc.

Participating Companies

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Medtronic, Inc.
Merck
Novo Nordisk Inc.
Pfizer Inc.

Featured Speaker

Jacqueline Fincher MD, FACP

McDuffie Regional Medical Center, Thomson, GA

Speaking:

Faculty

Neil Winawer MD

Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Speaking:

  • Preoperative Cardiac Risk Evaluation and Perioperative Management for Noncardiac Surgery
    Wednesday, October 06, 2010
    8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Ali R Assefi MD

Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC

Speaking:

  • Optimizing Care for the Patient with Newly Diagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    Wednesday, October 06, 2010
    1:00 PM-2:30 PM

M. Susan Burke MD, FACP (Read Bio)

Senior Advisor, Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center
Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Speaking:

  • Going to Extremes: Assessing and Managing Painful Extremities
    Thursday, October 07, 2010
    8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Javed Butler MD , MPH

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Speaking:

  • Chronic Heart Failure: Keeping Your Patient Well and Out of the Hospital
    Thursday, October 07, 2010
    2:45 PM-4:15 PM

Michael Lubin MD , FACP

Emory University, Atlanta, GA
ACP-ASIM, Georgia Chapter, Augusta, GA

Speaking:

  • Case studies in pre- and perioperative management
    Wednesday, October 06, 2010
    10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Bernard G Jaar MD

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Nephrology Center of Maryland, Bel Air, MD

Speaking:

  • Identification and Assessment of Patients with Secondary Hypertension
    Wednesday, October 06, 2010
    3:00 PM-4:15 PM

Joseph Grisanti MD

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Rheumatology Associates, Buffalo, NY

Speaking:

  • Rational and Evidence-based Evaluation of Low Back Pain: Beyond the Basics
    Thursday, October 07, 2010
    10:45 AM-12:15 PM

Course Directors

Gregg C. Fonarow MD

Eliot Corday Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Science
Division of Cardiology
UCLA
Director
Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center
Co-Director
UCLA Preventative Cardiology Program
UCLA Medical Center

M. Susan Burke MD,FACP

Clinical Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University Medical School
Senior Advisor
Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center
Lankenau Hospital

Steven L. Cohn MD,FACP

Clinical Professor of Medicine
SUNY Downstate
Director
Medical Consultation Service
Kings County Hospital Center

Jeffrey S Berns MD,FACP

Professor of Medicineand Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Associate Chief, Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension; Director, Renal Fellowship
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
University of Pennsylvania Health System