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Anesthesiology Board Review Course

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology

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 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
CE RELEASE May 15, 2011
CE EXPIRE May 15, 2014
 
Item No Media (Can't decide on a format?) Price Purchase
ANX773DD
Video - DVD & MP4: Includes 14 DVDs and 4 MP4 digital disc with carrying case, 1 CD-ROM syllabus, and CME information.
$1,095.00
ANX773CD
Audio - CD & MP3: Includes 36 audio CDs and 1 MP3 digital disc with carrying case, 1 CD-ROM syllabus, and CME information.
$895.00
ANX773AV
Combo VIDEO/AUDIO Package: Includes 14 DVDs and 4 MP4 digital discs plus 36 audio CDs and 1 MP3 digital disc with carrying case, 1 CD-ROM syllabus, and CME information.
$1,395.00
ANX773ZW
Additional User Package: Includes 1 CD-ROM syllabus and CME information (initial video and/or audio purchase required).
$250.00
 
Special pricing for clinic-wide orders or for group subscriptions/purchases. Minimum order quantities apply for eligible discounts. For further information and pricing estimates, contact Rebecca Sims at 800-633-4743 x3039. For all other sales inquiries, call 1-800-633-4743.
 

Program Summary


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


  • Anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training
  • Other anesthesia professionals – nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants

 
 

Topics & Speakers


Program Chair

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

Associate Dean for GME

 
Topics/Speakers featuring expert Faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology
Introduction to Course and Test Taking Skills
Rita M. Patel, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology

Ethical and Professional Issues
Carol E. Rose, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Preanesthesia Evaluation
Charles D. Boucek, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Hemostasis and Hemotherapy
Jonathan H. Waters, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthetic Implications of Preoperative Medications
Patrick J. Forte, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Inhalational Anesthetics
James Ibinson, MD, PhD
Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology

Autonomic Nervous System
Michael P. Mangione, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Neuromuscular Blockade
Doreen E. Soliman, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base
Todd M. Oravitz, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
Andrew W. Murray, MB, ChB
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Physics and Statistics
Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Chronic Pain I
Nashaat N. Rizk, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Local Anesthetics
Laura Ferguson, MD
Visiting Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesia
Neal Campbell, MD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Interactions and Genetics
Jerome Parness, MD, PhD
Professor of Anesthesiology

Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
Michael L. Kentor, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Obstetric Anesthesia
Manuel C. Vallejo, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology

Critical Care Medicine
John P. Williams, MD
Peter and Eva Safar Professor and Chair

Anesthesia for Organ Transplantation
Raymond M. Planinsic, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Monitoring, Positioning, and Temperature
Ryan C. Romeo, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Ambulatory Anesthesia
Brian A. Williams, MD, MBA
Professor of Anesthesiology

Thoracic Anesthesia
Jerry R. Clark, MD, FASE
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Robert G. Krohner, DO
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Physiology
Cynthia Wells, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Drugs and Resuscitation
A. Murat Kaynar, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Patient Safety and Risk Management
Thomas Chalifoux, MD
Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology

Off-Site Anesthesia
Thomas Chalifoux, MD
Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology

Management of the Difficult Airway
Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD
Visiting Professor of Anesthesiology

Legal Issues
Daniel Sullivan, MD, JD, MBA
Visiting Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Chronic Pain II
Scott A. Brancolini, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Acute Pain Management
Mario I. Montoya, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia Equipment
Robert Lawler, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Neurophysiology and Neuroanesthesia
Steven L. Whitehurst, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia for Obesity and G.I. Disorders
Patricia L. Dalby, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Legal Issues in Anesthesiology
Daniel R. Sullivan, MD, JD, MBA
Visiting Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesia for Endocrine Disorders
Miriam B. Anixter, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology for the Geriatric Patient
Catalin Ezaru, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Postoperative Care
Li Meng, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Trauma and Burn
James G. Cain, MD
Visiting Associate Professor of Anesthesiology


 
 

Program Objectives


After viewing this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Review the pharmacology of major classes of anesthetic agents and the physical and chemical principles that underlie their delivery
  • Discuss the physiologic aspects of various organ systems, their relationship to anesthetic administration, and support of patients in the operative period
  • Analyze the applicability of different anesthetic techniques to different clinical situations and patient populations
  • Develop an effective approach to pre- and post-operative assessment and management

 
 

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.
 
 

Designation


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: May 15, 2011
Date of Credit Termination: May 15, 2014

CME credit is awarded upon completion of a course evaluation, as well as payment of a $30 processing fee.
 
 

Estimated Time to Complete


33.75 hours