Clinical Reviews 2011: A Family Practice and Internal Medicine Update

Clinical Reviews - A Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Update

March 23 - 26, 2011 - Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, AZ Course Directors:
Echols, J. Dan, M.D.
Engle, Richard L., M.D.

Course Highlights

The 2011 course offers an updated comprehensive review of the most important advances that have recently been made in internal and family medicine. The course, directed to Family Medicine and Internal Medicine providers, includes lectures, Q & A sessions; an interactive format that allows for immediate audience participation, Meet the Preceptor Luncheon sessions, and various afternoon workshops.
The emphasis will be placed on clinical programs and management strategies made in major subspecialties that will be covered including:
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonary
• Endocrinology

Disclaimer

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Credit

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, designates this educational activity
for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy
of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
This program has been approved by
the American Osteopathic Association for 24 hours of 2A accreditation.
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Review updated issues in women’s health
• Assess the utility of office-based ultrasound in an out patient practice
• Explain the utility of dermoscopy in the assessment of skin lesions
• Describe the medical and invasive treatments of cerebrovascular events
• Identify the utility of cardiac screening studies
• Recognize and diagnose liver disease
• Recognize current recommendations for preventative care when traveling abroad
• Improve communication skills with patients
• Diagnose and evaluate the acutely-confused patient in the hospital setting

Meeting Location & Accommodations

Kierland Resort and Spa
(480) 624-1000 or (800) 354-5892
www.kierlandresort.com
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa has reserved a limited block of luxurious rooms at a special group rate of $239 (USD), single or double occupancy, run of house, per night, for course participants and guests. Group rates will apply three days prior to and three days after the course dates, based on group room availability. To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before February 28, 2011. Reservation requests received after 5:00 pm local time at the hotel on February 28 will be accepted at the group rate, based on group room availability.
To make your reservation call (800) 354-5892. When making a reservation, identify yourself as a participant of the “Mayo Clinic Clinical Reviews Course”. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations. All guest room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently 12.27%.No resort fee, bellman gratuities and housekeeping service charge will be at the individual guest’s discretion. Children under the age of 17 will stay complimentary. Complimentary high speed Internet in guest room, and complimentary self-parking.Check-in time is 4:00 pm; checkout time is 12:00 pm.