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Anesthesiology Board Review Course

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Center for Continuing Education in Health Sciences and the Department of Anesthesiology activity the Anesthesiology Board Review Course is now available on DVD, MP4, audio CD, and MP3 formats to fit your schedule and preparation preference.

Rita M. Patel, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, Vice Chair of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, is the Program Chair. This program also features faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology.


 
CREDITS Earn up to 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
CE RELEASE June 15, 2009
CE EXPIRE June 15, 2012
 
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Description


The Anesthesiology Board Review Course is an exceptional program which provides anesthesiologists and other health care professionals current, relevant information to prepare for the American Board of Anesthesiology Certification/Recertification examination. Complex scientific principles emphasizing physiology, pharmacology, and physics, necessary for state-of-the-art practice, are explained in a comprehensive and user-friendly manner. All subspecialty areas of anesthesiology are discussed. In addition, an introductory test-taking skills lecture offers advice on strategically approaching the oral and written board examinations.
 
 

Intended Audience


Practicing anesthesiologists, residents, and fellows.
 
 

Topics & Speakers


Off-Site Anesthesia
Joseph F. Talarico, DO

ENT and Ophthalmology
Robert Krohner, DO

Inhalational Anesthetics
Joseph F. Talarico, MD

Hemostasis and Hemotherapy
Jonathan H. Waters, MD

Thoracic Anesthesia
Mark E. Hudson, MD

Pediatric Anesthesia
James G. Cain, MD

Interactions and Genetics
Jerome Parness, MD, PhD

Neuromuscular Blockade
Susan Woelfel, MD

Trauma and Burn Anesthesia
Shawn T. Beaman, MD

Chronic Pain
Doris K. Cope, MD

Preoperative Medication and Cardiac Evaluation
Patrick J. Forte, MD

Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Steven L. Orebaugh, MD

Obstetric Anesthesia
Manuel C. Vallejo, MD

Spinal and Epidural
Michael Kentor, MD

Post-Anesthesia Care
Li Meng, MD

Neuroanesthesiology
Steven Whitehurst, MD

Ambulatory Anesthesia
Brian Williams, MD

Patient Safety
Paul Phrampus, MD

ASA Difficult Airway Guidelines
Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD

Physics & Statistics
Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD

Preanesthesia Evaluation
Charles Boucek, MD

Monitors, Temp, and Positioning
Ryan Romeo, MD

Chronic Pain
Nashaat N. Rizk, MD

Obesity & GI Disorders
Patricia Dalby, MD

Cardiovascular Physiology
Cynthia M. Q. Wells, MD

Cardiac Anesthesia
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD

Ethical & Professional Issues
Carol Rose, MD

Intravenous Anesthetics
Andrew W. Murray, MBChB

Geriatric Anesthesiology
Catalin Ezaru, MD

Autonomic Nervous System
Michael Mangione, MD

Endocrine Disorders
Miriam Anixter, MD

Local Anesthetics
David G. Metro, MD

Acute Pain Management
Mario I. Montoya, MD

Legal Issues and Risk Management in Anesthesiology
Rita M. Patel, MD

Critical Care Medicine
John P. Williams, MD

Organ Transplantation
Raymond M. Planinsic, MD

Renal Physiology & Disease
Shashank Saxena, MD

Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base
Todd Oravitz, MD

Anesthesia Equipment
Charles Yang, MD

Resuscitation
A. Murat Kaynar, MD

Course Chair

Rita M. Patel, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education

Associate Dean for GME

Course Faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology

Miriam B. Anixter, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical Student Site Coordinator
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Shawn T. Beaman, MD
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director, Residency Program &
Rotation Director, Clinical Base Year

Charles D. Boucek, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Departmental Grand Rounds Series

James G. Cain, MD
Visiting Associate Professor
Director, Pediatric Trauma Anesthesiology
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Doris K. Cope, MD
Professor
Program Director, Pain Medicine Fellowship
& Vice-Chair for Pain Medicine

Patricia L. Dalby, MD
Assistant Professor
Associate Director, Medical Student Programs
in Anesthesiology

Catalin S. Ezaru, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical Student Site Coordinator
Veterans’ Affairs Pittsburgh Health System

Patrick J. Forte, MD
Assistant Professor

Medical Director, Preoperative Evaluation Center
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD
Assistant Professor
Co-chair Residency Curriculum Committee

Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD
Professor
Chief Anesthesiologist, UPMC Mercy Hospital

Mark E. Hudson, MD
Associate Professor
Vice-Chair for Clinical Operations

A. Murat Kaynar, MD
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Anesthesiology
Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

Michael L. Kentor, MD
Associate Professor
Chief Anesthesiologist, UPMC Southside Hospital

Robert G. Krohner, DO
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Michael P. Mangione, MD
Associate Professor
Chief Anesthesiologist, Veterans’ Affairs
Pittsburgh Health System

Li Meng, MD
Associate Professor
Medical Director, PACU
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

David G. Metro, MD
Associate Professor
Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency

Mario I. Montoya, MD
Assistant Professor
Staff Anesthesiologist, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Andrew W. Murray, MB, ChB
Assistant Professor
Director of Perioperative Echocardiography,
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Todd M. Oravitz, MD
Assistant Professor
Director of Transplantation Anesthesia
Veterans’ Affairs Pittsburgh Health System

Steven L. Orebaugh, MD
Associate Professor
Rotation Director
Regional Anesthesiology Residency Program

Jerome Parness, MD, PhD
Visiting Professor
Consultant MHAUS Hotline

Rita M. Patel, MD
Professor
Vice-Chair for Education
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Paul Phrampus, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Peter M. Winter Institute for
Simulation Education & Research (WISER)

Raymond M. Planinsic, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Transplantation Anesthesia
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Nashaat N. Rizk, MD
Associate Professor
Rotation Director, Medical School and
Residency Pain Medicine

Ryan C. Romeo, MD
Associate Professor
Director, UPSOM Clinical Procedures Course

Carol E. Rose, MD
Assistant Professor
Staff Anesthesiologist, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital &
Member, Pennsylvania Board of Medicine

Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rotation Director, Resident Research

Shashank Saxena, MD
Assistant Professor
Staff Anesthesiologist
Veterans’ Affairs Pittsburgh Health System

Joseph F. Talarico, DO
Assistant Professor
Director Gastroenterology Laboratory Anesthesia
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Manuel C. Vallejo, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology & Fellowship Program
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital

Jonathan H. Waters, MD
Visiting Associate Professor
Chief Anesthesiologist, UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital

Cynthia M. Q. Wells, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical Student Site Coordinator
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Steven L. Whitehurst, MD
Assistant Professor
Director, Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship

Brian A. Williams, MD, MBA
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Ambulatory Anesthesia

John P. Williams, MD
Professor
Peter & Eva Safar Professor and Chair
University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology

Susan K. Woelfel, MD
Associate Professor
Staff Anesthesiologist, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Charles I. Yang, MD
Assistant Professor
Staff Anesthesiologist, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC


 
 

Objectives


After viewing this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Be able to discuss relevant scientific and clinical information necessary to prepare for the American Board of Anesthesiology Certification and Recertification examinations including principles of physiology, pharmacology, and physics necessary for state-of-the-art practice
  • Build core competencies in anesthesiology as outlined in the American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification process
  • Become familiar with strategies for studying for the ABA examinations and review high-yield topics in question form

 
 

Accreditation


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
 

Credit Designation


 The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release date: June 15, 2009
Credits expire: June 15, 2012

CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of a self-assessment examination. A $30 processing fee must accompany the completed examination application.