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Current Challenges and New Opportunities in Follicular Lymphoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Of the estimated 74,680 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma each year in the United States, approximately 35% are follicular lymphoma (FL), an indolent, difficult-to-treat B-cell malignancy. Most patients are diagnosed at an average age of 65 years. Despite the introduction of novel therapies during the past decade, complications such as delayed presentation and treatment and evolving disease subtypes continue to hamper patient outcomes, and multiple recurrences with availab... |
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional
MEDICAL SPANISH
This conference teaches basic and intermediate Medical Spanish language skills to healthcare professionals. The course is held in Costa Rica and helps students implement the usage of their new language skills with native speakers in an immersion setting. This is a one week class that focuses on vocabulary and situations unique to the medical professional. The conference will improve your Spanish language skills and give you more confidence when communicating with Spanish s... |
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Hematologic Malignancies Demystified - Houston A Critical Appraisal of Data from 2018
Explore the options in hematology and hematologic malignancies with this live meeting. Stay informed on new data with established agents and gain insight into the use of novel agents in your practice. Expert faculty will focus on updates from recent congresses and the latest clinically relevant data. |
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Hematologic Malignancies Demystified - Atlanta A Critical Appraisal of Data from 2018
Explore the options in hematology and hematologic malignancies with this live meeting. Stay informed on new data with established agents and gain insight into the use of novel agents in your practice. Expert faculty will focus on updates from recent congresses and the latest clinically relevant data. |
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Medical Spanish For the Healthcare Professional
Overview / Abstract:
The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advanced Medical Spanish language skills in the classroom and to implement the usage of these skills with native Spanish speakers in an immersion setting. At the conclusion of this conference, participants s... |
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Latest Development and Expert Outlook of Management of Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory, musculoskeletal, disabling disease,
commonly associated with skin psoriasis, and estimated to affect up to 42% of the
approximately 7.5 million people in the United States with psoriasis. There remains an
ongoing challenge among clinicians to diagnose and treat patients, as well as to stay abreast
of optimal treatment strategies. In this educational program, the latest biologic treatment
recommendations are reviewed, as well as clinica... |
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ASCCP2019 Annual Meeting
ASCCP2019 Annual Scientific Meeting on Anogenital and HPV-Related Diseases will feature a variety of topics including:
Barriers to Care (transgender, homeless, incarcerated, mentally ill, as well as age and obesity)
Patient-Centered Counseling Techniques for Discussing Risk and Disease State Concepts
Research Ethics and At-Risk Populations
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines – U.S. and Beyond
ASCCP Colposcopy Standards with Cases
Risk-Based Assessment and Management
As well as spec... |
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The Why and How for Combination Basal Insulin + GLP-1RA Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
John Anderson, MD, and Vivian Fonseca, MD, provide their clinical insights into the rapidly evolving use of combined basal insulin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
CONTENT AREAS
• Unmet needs
• Experience with basal insulin/GLP-1RA
• FRC basal insulin/GLP-1RAs
• Insulin degludec/liraglutide (DUAL)
• Insulin glargine/lixisenatide (LixiLan-L, -O)
• Using FRC basal insulin/GLP-1RAs... |
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A Practical Approach to Managing IBS: Understanding and Applying the Evidence for Optimal Care
William Chey, MD, and Amy Foxx-Orenstein, DO, offer their expert insights into the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These experts discuss several cases that illustrate issues you might encounter when caring for patients with IBS and will help you navigate the diagnosis and treatment of this common complaint, including making the IBS diagnosis without unnecessary diagnostic testing, recognizing signs that suggest an organic cause for symptoms, and selecting treatments... |
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Navigating a Complex Disease in an Evolving Treatment Landscape
Steven D. Nathan, MD, discusses how idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) differentiates from other interstitial lung diseases. Dr. Nathan presents the impact of an early and accurate diagnosis of IPF, common symptoms, and the diagnostic tools and criteria used for an accurate diagnosis. In addition, Dr. Nathan reviews the significance of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and what IPF looks like on HRCT scans. Dr. Nathan provides his insights on current treatment options and therapeutic... |
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Inject-Safe Barrier Bandages
This 1-minute (non-accredited) short-course provides training on Inject-Safe Barrier Bandages and how they prevent the transfer of bloodborne pathogens. Inject-Safe Barrier bandages self-seal to contain bleeding following an injection or immunization protecting the patient and healthcare provider. They meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard's definition on "Engineering Control" to reduce employee exposure. |
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An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics (PGx)
This 15-minute (non-accredited) short-course provides a brief introduction to the study of pharmacogenomics (PGx) and its importance in pharmacotherapy. Presented by Dr. David Kisor, PharmD, FCP, Manchester University. |
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Evaluating 503B Outsourcing Providers
This 10-minute course (non-accredited) provided by LDT Health Solutions serves to develop an understanding of the 2017 regulatory landscape as it relates to evaluating 503B outsourcing providers. This course is recommended to anyone currently in process of assessing 503B services. Content is provided by LDT Health Solutions: Lou Diorio RPh, FaPhA and Dave Thomas, RPh, MBA. |
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Spanish for Pharmacists
A comprehensive course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to learn basic Spanish language skills to improve their patient counseling and communication skills in a pharmacy. Spanish for Pharmacists provides education on pharmacy "one liners", tips to communicate with Spanish speaking patients, alphabet, punctuation, general vocabulary, numbers, colors, and more! |
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Cardinal Health: The Innovative Delivery Solutions Group | An Overview
This short course provides an overview of the various products, services, and career opportunities available with Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions or IDS. The course contains information on pharmacy management, remote order entry, and telepharmacy. As well as insights right from the Talent Acquisition Manager at Cardinal Health IDS. |
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Actemra (tocilizumab) | Administration
This 4-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Actemra (tocilizumab) administration provides patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: how to administer the medication and proper technique. |
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Benlysta (belimumab) | Patient Counseling & Communication
A 3-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Benlysta (belimumab) | This course provides patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: drug indications, dosing, and common side effects. |
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Carvedilol | Patient Counseling & Communication Skills
A 3-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Carvedilol | This course provides patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: drug indications, dosing, and common side effects. |
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Insulin U-100 Vials | Administration
A 3-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Insulin U-100 Vials Administration. Providing patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: how to administer the medication and proper technique. |
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CareerEDGE | Interview Preparation & Advice provided by Pharmacy Recruiters
This 33-minute course (non-accredited) provides interview preparation and career advice for pharmacy students and pharmacy tech students provided by actual pharmacy recruiters throughout various practice settings (community, health system, academia, and pharma)! Learn tips on what to do in an interview, what not to do, qualities they are looking for, commonly asked questions, and more. |
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340B Drug Pricing Discount Program | An Overview
This 1-minute (non-accredited) short-course provides an overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Discount Program. It is a ten minute, need-to-know overview of this topic for pharmacy students, tech students, and professionals to gain a working knowledge of 340B - who developed the program, which health systems qualify for the program, and how it impacts patients. |
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The Pharmacy Experience | A Comprehensive Overview of the Pharmacy Market
A ten-hour, 68 module course (non-accredited) serving as an introduction to the pharmacy market and perfect for pharmacy students, pharmacy tech students, professionals new to the pharmacy market, and practitioners. The Pharmacy Experience course explores critical need-to-know subjects, practice settings, roles in a pharmacy, services, and pharmacy technology. |
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Diagnosis and Natural History of Peanut Allergy
This is an interactive course that provides information about the diagnosis and natural history of peanut allergy. We will cover a variety of topics that are important when evaluating a patient for peanut allergy, such as details about testing and interpreting the results. We'll also cover pertinent information about persistence and resolution of peanut allergy. |
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Virtual Patient: Prescribing and Adjusting Doses for Effective AIT Treatment
In this simulation, you will see a patient who hopes immunotherapy may treat her long-standing allergy symptoms. You will be asked to provide thorough explanations of different AIT options and their risks and then write an accurate prescription based on the diagnostic tests you have run. You will monitor her progress over a period of time and make adjustments to her immunotherapy doses as needed. Just like in your clinic, you will want to make the correct decisions so that the treatments you i... |
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Virtual Patient: Adult Male with Reaction to Flying Hymenoptera Sting
This patient simulation involves an adult male who had a severe reaction to a flying hymenoptera sting. Based on the clinical history and test results, the learner will choose the best way to treat the patient with immunotherapy. The learner will answer specific questions that explain the immunotherapy treatment, including risks, intervals, duration, and possibility of relapse to the patient. The learner will receive feedback for each decision that is made, and numerous references that discuss... |
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Virtual Patient: Young Child with Allergy to Grass Pollen
This course provides a case simulation that involves evaluation and management of a young child with seasonal allergic rhinitis with allergen immunotherapy (AIT). The benefits and risks of AIT in general in the context of a young child will be reviewed, and a summary of AIT literature supporting best practices will be provided.
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Psoriatic Arthritis Posters and Abstracts from San Diego Source: American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting held November 3-7, 2017 in San Diego, California
Philip J. Mease, MD, clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington, and director of the Rheumatology Clinical Research Division at Swedish Medical Center, provides his perspectives on key posters, presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting, on the treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Proceed at your own pace and in any order. Each poster perspective is about 5 minutes. |
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NAVIGATING BIOSIMILARS: TRANSLATING EVIDENCE INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE
Leonard Calabrese, DO, and Steven Feldman, MD, PhD, provide their insights into the dynamic world of biosimilars, first highlighting key features of biologics and the rigorous scientific requirements for demonstrating biosimilarity. |
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis from the Allergist's Perspective
This is an interactive course that aims to ensure that allergists and allied health providers understand Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). The course discusses the characteristics, symptoms, and triggers of EoE and explains how it is different from other allergic reaction diseases. Diagnostic and management strategies, including diets and medications, are also covered at length. |
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Preventing Residual Neuromuscular Blockade and Ensuring Complete Recovery: A Discussion and Demonstration Using Simulation
Upon completion of this activity, participants will have improved their ability to:
1. Identify patients at risk for residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB)
2. Appraise the roles of subjective and objective train-of-four monitoring in reducing the risk of RNMB
3. Employ an appropriate RNMB reversal agent and dose in patients with comorbid conditions
4. Discuss strategies to improve perioperative patient safety for moderate and deep neuromuscular blockade |
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Virtual Patient: Providing Safe Immunotherapy Treatment
In this patient simulation, you will evaluate and treat a patient with persistent allergies. The decisions you make should be based on safety considerations in allergen immunotherapy treatments, such as Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT). Just like in your clinic, you will want to make the correct decisions so that the allergy and asthma treatments you initiate are on target--and keep your patient out of the emergency department. A mentor will provide feedbac... |
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Comprehensive Colposcopy
This evidence-based course is designed for the beginning/intermediate colposcopist. It will also benefit clinicians needing updated information about the newly published 2012 Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines, the Updated Consensus Guidelines for Managing Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors, Colposcopy Standards, and new concepts about HPV screening and triage, treatment methods, and HPV epidemiology. The course is designed to improve competencies I medical knowle... |
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37th Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases
PEDIATRIC
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
CME CONFERENCE—VAIL, CO
July 28 - Aug 2, 2019
Now offering MOC Part 2!
Summer in the mountains is beautiful and you’ll have time to enjoy it at this 5 day conference. The conference has morning sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and afternoon sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. This allows participants ample time to hike, bike, visit great restaurants, walk around Vail Village, or go to the music and dance festivals that are ongoing during the d... |
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20th Annual Dermatology in the Keys
There is an acute shortage of dermatologists in the United States. Dermatologists are shifting away from medical dermatology with many now focusing on cosmetic and oncologic procedures. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are rapidly becoming the medical dermatology providers as are primary care physicians. Medical and basic dermatologic surgery procedures have been identified as high priority in several needs assessment surveys for CME.
Several mini-symposia, focusing on the diagn... |
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12th International Congress on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Since its inception 18 years ago, the International Congress on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms has provided a forum for the interaction of practicing hematologists, oncologists, translational scientists, and other healthcare professionals with experts from both the US and Europe in the myeloproliferative neoplasms, including chronic myeloid leukemia, the hyper-eosinophilic syndromes and mastocytosis. This year’s CME-accredited program will feature the latest information on the pathophysiology ... |
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48th Annual Emery C. Miller Medical Symposium
This symposium is a review and update in primary care medicine intended for family physicians, internists and general practitioners. It also may be of value to physicians preparing for family medicine or internal medicine re-certification examinations. Lectures are case-based, and participants have the opportunity to actively participate in the sessions. The atmosphere is informal, and registrants are encouraged to participate in question-and-answer sessions.
See brochure for lodging discount... |
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Neurology Update: A Broad Review for the Practicing Clinician
Conference Overview:
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by neurological disorders. As the prevalence of neurologic conditions continues to rise, primary care clinicians are increasingly encountering and managing these conditions. In parallel, the complexity of treating patients with neurological disorders is rapidly changing as new research and treatments impact practice.
Neurology Update will provide a broad review on the emerging approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, m... |
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Improving Health Outcomes in Chronic Disease
Conference Overview:
Comprehensive healthcare interventions increasingly show positive reductions in chronic disease. Patients live healthier lives by keeping cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose at moderate levels, engaging in daily physical activity, eating a well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding tobacco products.
Optimal management of patients with chronic diseases and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors requires strategies that support better patient self-managemen... |
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Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society Annual Meeting
The 2019 Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society annual meeting is designed to allow members of the
Society, other interested pediatric endocrinologists and healthcare professionals to present new research
findings and interesting case studies of pediatric endocrine problems in order to update participants on
the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine abnormalities. Topics were selected to meet the educational
needs of pediatric endocrine providers to improve knowledge, competence, and patient ... |
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Primary Care Issues in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Following this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common disorders found in the hospitalized adult patient; determine the diagnostic tests that can be used to determine the severity of the patient's problem and make an accurate diagnosis; apply the various treatment options available and recognize when to treat and when to call for a specialist. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making an appropriate d... |
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Emergency Medicine: Common Pediatric and Adult Challenges in the Emergency Department
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Following this course, the participant should be able to recognize the epidemiology, demographics and common clinical presentations for the diseases and disorders discussed; construct an appropriate history, physical exam and laboratory evaluation to develop cost-effective and accurate diagnosis; manage as well as employ appropriate follow-up and/or specialty referral for the diseases and disorders presented. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in... |
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The Evolution of Multiple Myeloma Patient Management: Managing Today, Preparing for Tomorrow
The clinical multiple myeloma arena has undergone significant advances in diagnosis and prognosis, minimal residual disease monitoring, and supportive care. This expansion brings renewed hope to patients, but it presents new challenges for the clinicians charged with their care. Some patients enjoy many years in clinical remission, whereas for others survival is no more than 2 or 3 years. This reflects the heterogeneity of myeloma and underscores the inappropriateness of a one-size-fits-all ma... |
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INTRODUCTION TO OB/GYN ULTRASOUND
Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound Live Training Course is taught by leading OB/GYN ultrasound experts and covers transabdominal and endovaginal scan techniques, as well as OB applications with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio. This course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need OB/GYN ultrasound training. GCUS offers (2) two day OB/GYN ultrasound courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL that includes interactive case p... |
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INTRODUCTION TO ABDOMINAL & PRIMARY CARE ULTRASOUND
Introduction to Abdominal & Primary Care Ultrasound Live Training Course is taught by leading abdominal and primary care ultrasound experts and covers abdominal, trauma, thyroid, scrotal, and soft-tissue applications with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio, and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need abdominal and primary care ultrasound training. GCUS offers (3) Three Day abdominal and primary care ultrasound courses at our ... |
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ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY REGISTRY REVIEW
Adult Echocardiography Registry Review Live Training Course provides a comprehensive review with topics based on ARDMS exam content outlines for successfully completing the adult echocardiography certification exam. To guarantee the highest industry exam success rate this course is taught by leading adult echocardiography experts in the adult echocardiography profession and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need adult echocardiography reg... |
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39th Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium (CREF 2019)
The 39th Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium (CREF 2019) focuses on the science and techniques of cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal perfusion. It offers cutting-edge scientific presentations, interactive discussions and debates, hands-on workshops, and extracurricular education on topics related to cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal perfusion, and extracorporeal life support. This annual conference offers Category 1 CME & CEU credits, meeting the specific educa... |
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INTRODUCTION TO PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DUPLEX/COLOR FLOW IMAGING
Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Live Training Course is taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts, with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need a strong foundation to begin performing and/or interpreting upper & lower extremity peripheral arterial and venous ultrasound examinations. GCUS offers (2) Two Day peripheral vascular ultrasound courses at our fa... |
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INTRODUCTION TO CAROTID DUPLEX/COLOR FLOW IMAGING
Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Live Training Course is taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts, with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need carotid ultrasound training. GCUS offers (2) Two Day Carotid Ultrasound Courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL that includes 70+ interactive case presentations. GCUS offers Carotid Ultrasound Training as a stand alone... |
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ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICINE & CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND
Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound :ive Training Course is designed to build on the knowledge base of experienced emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound professionals using advanced ACEP/WINFOCUS ultrasound topics. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phanto... |
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INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND
Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the WINFOCUS and ACEP practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading critical care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms, and is specifically designed for physicians... |
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