Description
This intensive and comprehensive program includes a review and update on major subject areas in family medicine. The program is taught by nearly 80 faculty members selected for their expertise in areas related to the successful delivery of family health care. The University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty is nationally recognized for their ability to effectively teach and work with primary care practitioners. The program combines best practice strategies and education through case studies and lectures. Over 2,500 pages of syllabus materials are provided as a resource for today’s office practice, as well as future reference.
Intended Audience
The program is designed to provide a comprehensive update on the newer developments in medicine for practicing physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, as well as to prepare family medicine physicians for the American Board of Family Medicine examination.
Topics & Speakers
- Thyroid Disorders
Whitney S. Goldner, MD
- Epilepsy
Sanjay P. Singh, MD
- Acute Abdomen Problems
Matthew R. Goede, MD
- Chronic Kidney Disease
Troy Plumb, MD
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
James W. Simmons, MD
- Evaluation and Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Behavioral Problems
- Parkinson's Disease: What Primary Care Physicians Who Treat PD Patients Should Know
Timothy R. Malloy, MD
- Eye Trauma and Emergencies
Thomas W. Hejkal, MD, PhD
- Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Management
Vijay Shivaswamy, MBBS, MS
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Sylvia J. Ziegenbein, MD
- A Review of Adolescent Medicine
Amy E. Lacroix, MD
- Eating Disorders and Obesity
Dean L. Antonson, MD
- Pediatric Immunization
- Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media in the New Millennium
Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhD
- Bioterrorism
Angela L. Hewlett, MD
- Common Outpatient Infectious Diseases
Philip W. Smith, MD
- Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk Management
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
Scott W. Shurmur, MD
- Lymphomas - Principles of Diagnosis and Management
Philip J. Bierman, MD
- Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems
Brian P. Hasley, MD
- Contraception
Brian J. Finley, MD
- Management of the Neck Mass
Daniel D. Lydiatt, DDS, MD
- Depression/Anxiety
Matthew K. Egbert, MD
- Breast Cancer: Surgical Management
James A. Edney, MD
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
Edward L. O'Leary MD
- Diabetes During Pregnancy
- Hypertension During Pregnancy
Paul G. Tomich, MD
- Management of HIV-Infected Patients
Uriel S. Sandkovsky, MD
- Antibiotics
Jeffrey N. Baldwin, PharmD, RP
- Management of Headaches
David A. Franco, MD
- Hard Questions - Puzzling Behaviors
James E. Dubé, PharmD, FASHP
- Pain Management for Family Medicine
Frederick E. Youngblood, MD
- Shoulder Pain in the Adult
Edward V. Fehringer, MD
- Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
Martin W. Wetzel, MD
- Women's Mental Health Issues
Sharon J. Hammer, MD
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
Nattapong Sricharoen, MD
- Anemia
Paul M. Paulman, MD
- Echocardiography: Clinical Application
Thomas R. Porter, MD
- Family Violence: Detection and Management in Family Practice
Layne A. Prest, MA, PhD
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- Acute Viral Hepatitis
Marco A. Olivera-Martinez, MD
- Voice Disorders/Hoarseness
Frederic P. Ogren, MD, FACS
- Lab Testing of Rheumatic Diseases
Alan R. Erickson, MD
- Therapeutic Approaches in Rheumatoid Arthritis
James R. O'Dell, MD
- Update on Gout
Ted R. Mikuls, MD
- Common Clotting Disorders
Sandeep Rajan, MD
- Common Arrhythmia Problems in Children
Christopher C. Erickson, MD
- Clinically Significant Drug Interactions
Linda M. Farho, PharmD, BCPS
- Rhinitis/Sinusitis
Donald A. Leopold, MD, FACS
- Dizziness and Vertigo: Understanding Balance Disorders
Gary F. Moore, MD, FACS
- Child/Adolescent Mental Health Issues
Christopher J. Kratochvil, MD
- The Evaluation and Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
G. Matthew Longo, MD
- Abnormal Cervical Cytology and Its Management
David R. Harnisch, Sr., MD
- Evaluation of the Febrile Infant Less than 36 Months of Age with No Identifiable Focus
Meera Varman, MD
- Geriatric Hip Fractures: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Matthew A. Mormino, MD
- Management of Soft Tissue Injuries
Debra Reilly, MD, FACS
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Management
- Hypertension
Daniel R. Anderson, MD, PhD
- Evaluation and Management of Obesity/Diets
Maxine McElligott, MA, RD, CDE
Michael A. Sitorius, MD
- Addiction -- Adult and Adolescent
Todd W. Stull, MD
- Diabetes Management: What's New?
Cyrus V. Desouza, MBBS
- Preoperative Assessment of Anesthesia Risk
Barbara J. Hurlbert, MD
- Common Injuries and Problems in the Foot and Ankle
Lori K. Reed, MD
- Sports Medicine and the Field Exam
Jay Matzke, MD
- The Elder's Revenge: Atypical Presentations of Common Diseases
Edward V. Vandenberg, MD, CMD
- Somatization Disorder
Steven P. Wengel, MD
- Stroke
Pierre B. Fayad, MD
- New and Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Community Acquired Pneumonia
Mark E. Rupp, MD
- Congestive Heart Failure
Ioana Dumitru, MD
- Dental Trauma for Family Physicians -- An Update
Fouad S. Salama, BDS, MS
- Evaluation of Incontinence
Michael P. Feloney, MD
- Low Back Problems
- A Review of Sleep and Aging
Jeffrey L. Susman, MD
- Smoking Cessation
Stephen I. Rennard, MD
- Menopausal Management/Hormone Replacement Therapy
David R. Harnisch, Sr., MD
- A Review of Occupational Medicine
Mary Ann Wampler, MD, MPH
- Heart Disease in Women
- Valvular Heart Disease
Daniel H. Mathers, Jr., MD
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Learning Objectives
After studying this CME activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe current updates in the management and treatment of patients in family medicine
- Apply knowledge of the most recent and pertinent developments in family medicine to daily practice
- Utilize this review to assist in preparing for, and passing, the board certification/recertification examination
Accreditation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME certified activity meets ABFM criteria as a CME component of the Part II requirement for maintenance of certification. The credits earned in this activity count towards the 300 credits per 6 years requirement.
Designation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for
Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a
maximum of 66.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 66.5 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins August 31, 2010. Term of approval is for 2 years from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Submission Deadline Date: AMA Credit August 31, 2012
Submission Deadline Date: AAFP Credit August 31, 2012
CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of an
activity posttest and evaluation, as well as payment of a
$40 processing fee.
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