Advances in Internal Medicine 2009
Once again we invite you to join us for a comprehensive overview of major advances in internal medicine and its subspecialties to be held from
February 1 – February 6, 2009 at The Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center located at The Canyons, Park City, Utah.
This is a self report CME credit program. Up to 27 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM will be given.
Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive overview of major advances in internal medicine and subspecialties. Designed for internists, family practitioners and other clinicians, topics will emphasize the application of recent advances in clinical practice. The format includes concise cutting-edge presentations and case analyses with nationally recognized faculty; the informal atmosphere facilitates participation.
Educational Objectives
- Apply evidence-based algorithms to accurately diagnose common outpatient infections that wil benefit significantly from antibiotic therapy
- Select appropriate antihypertensive therapy to bring blood pressure to goal in patients who have resistant hypertension
- Optimize pharmacologic therapy for patients with heart failure in the outpatient setting
- Initiate and modify insulin therapy in the primary care setting to optimize hemoglobin A1c concentrations
- Implement the new National Asthma Education Program guidelines for primary care patients with asthma to optimize function and reduce morbidity mortality
Conference Co-Directors
John Hoidal, M.D.
Chair, Internal Medicine
Barry Stults, M.D.
Professor (Clinical) and Chief, General Internal Medicine
Robert Pendleton, M.D.
Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine
CME statement
ACCREDITATION: The University of Utah School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION: The University of Utah School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
FACULTY DISCLOSURE: The University of Utah School of Medicine adheres to ACCME standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity. Speakers are also expected to openly disclose intent to discuss any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs, devices, or equipment in their presentation.
ADA: The University of Utah complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing qualified individuals with disabilities access to its programs, services and activities. A request for accommodation can be made by calling 801.581.4986. Reasonable prior notice is required.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: The University of Utah School of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of presentations are provided by individuals who have been selected because of recognized expertise in the field.
ATTENDANCE RECORDS: The University of Utah School of Medicine requires that all participants self-report participation in the CME activity. Certificates of attendance, designating the actual hours of participation, are distributed to each participant after the CME activity.
Last updated August 13, 2008
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