Therapeutic ERCP/EUS is a developing and important part of gastroenterology. Most gastroenterologists in practice have had limited training and exposure in this procedure and this unique forum enables participants to see experts utilize complex techniques to evaluate and manage disorders. This type of course is popular around the country but only available in some centers. The Yale University School of Medicine is proud to bring this to you.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
TM
Greenspan Conference Room - YNHH
New Haven, CT
The 3rd Annual Lawrence M. Brass Stroke Symposium will host regional and national experts in the transdisciplinary healthcare model, acute stroke care, and acute and long-term rehabilitation therapies as well as public health advocates for stroke awareness. This symposium will deliver education on evidence-based practice interventions to physicians, nurses, primary care providers, rehabilitation therapists, and public health service advocates who treat stroke patients.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
New Haven Lawn Club
New Haven, CT
The treatment for corneal disorders, such as corneal transplant and pterygium, and newer procedures for cataract and refractive surgery are rapidly changing and being adopted. Improved knowledge of effective treatments and procedures has led to new and potentially improved treatment modalities, leading to optimized patient outcomes. The practicing ophthalmologist must be kept up-to-date on all of these new and evolving methodologies. This course is designed to educate ophthalmologists and other appropriate clinicians concerning the latest treatment options for these prevalent conditions.
Friday, October 9, 2009
6 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Water's Edge Conference Center
Westbrook, CT
Recent advances in clinical trial methodology have led to a change in the way that we view current psychiatric medications, and there is a need for these findings to be translated to the clinician’s office. Trials such as STEP-BD (Sachs et al 2007), STAR-D (Rush et al 2004), and CATIE illustrate the challenges faced by the clinician, and there is a great need to educate clinicians regarding the latest information on epidemiology, diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, and research into new and promising pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for these serious and costly mental health disorders.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
7 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
The Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education
New Haven, CT
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of global blindness, affecting nearly 2.5 million Americans. In the past decade, new advances in diagnostic, medical, and surgical treatments have led to greater patient awareness and demand for increased quality of care. This course is designed to educate clinicians regarding innovative techniques to improve care to patients afflicted with this disease. Sessions in epidemiology and diagnosis, imaging, research, medical and laser management, and surgical management of glaucoma, highlighting the latest information on these important topics, will be presented by world-renowned leaders in the field of ophthalmology.
Friday, November 6, 2009
8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
New York Academy of Medicine
New York, NY
7th Annual Pediatric Update
Pediatrics
This conference will provide important updates on a variety of topics of importance to practitioners who care for children. Small group workshop sessions are also included, focusing on various pediatric topics.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Course Director(s): Linda Arnold MD
4th Annual Pediatric Otolaryngology Symposium
Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology
This symposium will include a review of topics identified as important to providers of pediatric care, including sensorineural hearing loss in children, cholesteatoma, diagnosis and treatment of head and neck infections in children, and postoperative considerations in pediatric otolaryngology. A Case Study Potpourri will also be presented, comprised of a variety of case studies of children with common or interesting otolaryngologic issues.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Course Director(s): Wendy Mackey RN, David Karas MD
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