Board Review and Clinical Procedures

Anesthesiology Board Review Course

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

April 22-26, 2009
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA

Program Chair: Rita M. Patel, MD

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to offer a comprehensive, concise, and practical review of core principles of anesthesiology by nationally recognized clinician educators that covers vital concepts examined by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Each lecture presentation incorporates practice written board questions. To further prepare, attendees can opt to participate in high-fidelity human simulation sessions and practice oral examinations.

What a colleague had to say about last year's course

Dr. Patel,

I want to express my sincere thanks for the exceptional effort you and the other members of the Anesthesiology staff at UPMC put into the Board Review I attended in May 2008.

I was originally Board Certified in 1988 and had a lifetime certification, however I felt I owed it to myself to take the recertification exam as a measure of how I stood in the profession after all these years. Thanks to your excellent effort and the efforts of your colleagues I was able to pass the January 2009 exam.

I just wanted you and Oakstone to know that attending that Board Review course was the best time and money I ever invested and I would be willing to let anyone know what a great job you all did. It was, overall, one of the most gratifying experiences of my professional life. In addition, the material made it possible for me to be a better teacher for the Anesthesia transitional residents that come through our teaching program every year.

Once again, thank you for all your hard work.

Stephen J. Stefani, MD
Director Anesthesia Services
Broadlawns Medical Center

2009 Course Highlights

Focused review of anesthesiology practice including pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative management, post-anesthesia care, critical care medicine, and pain management
Lectures from dedicated clinician-educators practicing and teaching within the content area
Strong emphasis on preparation for the board certification and recertification exams
Sample questions integrated into each lecture presentation for practice
Optional simulation scenarios designed by faculty with real experience in simulation provide a unique learning atmosphere
Optional individual oral examinations following ABA format, developed by faculty with years of experience in preparing individuals to take and pass ABA examination

Add the conference DVDs to your order for only $300!
Pre-conference special offer to attendees only - Regular price $1,195
Offer expires March 25, 2009

CREDITS	Earn 43 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
CE RELEASE	N/A
CE EXPIRE	N/A

Item No	Media	Price	Purchase
X009ANPP	2009 ABRC for Practicing Physicians: Five-Day Program - Anesthesiology Board Review Course for Practicing Physicians.	$895.00
X009ANRF	2009 ABRC for Residents/Fellows: Five-Day Program - Anesthesiology Board Review Course for Residents and Fellows.	$695.00
X009ANNU	2009 ABRC for Nurses: Five-Day Program - Anesthesiology Board Review Course for Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesia Assistants.	$495.00

Program Information

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to present the 2009 Anesthesiology Board Review Course. Our dedicated teaching faculty is highlighted in this course, designed to provide anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists in-training with current and relevant information to prepare for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Certification and Recertification examinations.

This fourth update of the popular course offers participants the unique opportunity to review key topics in the formats of lecture sessions with audience response, high-fidelity human simulation sessions, and individual practice oral examinations.

This updated lecture series will be presented by clinician-educators that regularly practice and teach the content area. Each lecturer reviews sample board questions to provide practice and reinforce learning.

Optional simulation sessions take place at the University of Pittsburgh’s award-winning Peter M.Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER). University faculty who design simulations and regularly teach CME courses at WISER will guide learning. Make your selections on the order form to attend these sessions (sign up early to reserve your space).

Attendees also have the opportunity to prepare for the ABA’s oral examination by participating in optional individual oral examinations, in ABA format, administered by faculty with years of experience in preparing residents and fellows for these examinations.

Who should attend

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

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, participants will:

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
Improve their management of intraoperative events often examined by the ABA via participation in optional simulation scenarios
Be more prepared for oral examination via participation in optional practice oral board sessions

Multi-Attendee Discount

10% discount for two to four attendees; 15% for five or more attendees. Discount is applicable only to tuition fees.

Reception

A reception for registrants and faculty will be held on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., for one-on-one networking with some of the top experts in your area of interest.

Course Location and Accommodations

The course will be held at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a special reduced rate. This rate is available on a first-come, first-served basis through Sunday, March 30, 2009. After March 30, rooms may be available at the hotel’s regular rates. BOOK EARLY! To make reservations by phone, please call 1-412-562-1200.

Attendees are responsible for making their own lodging and transportation arrangements.

Parking

Valet parking fee: 15% discount for all attendees; $21.25 USD daily with in/out privileges
Off-site parking; contact hotel for details
Self Parking: $10 for 24 hours at public/city garage located directly across from hotel entrance. No in/out privileges.

Airport shuttle options from Pittsburgh International Airport are available at Express Shuttle USA 412-321-4990 with one way fare of $19.

Air Travel

Attendees flying to Pittsburgh to attend this conference should fly into Pittsburgh International Airport if possible. The hotel is located approximately 18 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport. Travel time is about 30 minutes.

Driving Directions

FROM PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – PIT
From the airport via PA 60 S., which becomes US 22/30 E. and becomes I-279 N. to Pittsburgh; continue to Pittsburgh through the Ft. Pitt Tunnel onto the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take the Liberty Ave. exit, proceed down ramp staying straight on Liberty Ave., continue to 6th St. and Liberty Ave. intersection, turn left onto 6th St., hotel is located 2 blocks down on the right. Estimated taxi fare $45 USD one way.

Cancellation

Registration may be cancelled up to 15 days before the first day of the conference. An administrative fee of $100 will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be made for cancellations after April 7, 2009.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals who need auxiliary aids or services as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact CMEinfo/Oakstone Customer Service at the number below or e-mail: service@oakstonepub.com.

Questions?

Call 1-800-284-8433 to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Hours are 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and until 6:30 P.M. on Friday, Central Time.

Maintenance of Certification

The curriculum is designed to match the subject matter of the specialty board requirements, including current standards of care. The program is a useful tool in aiding practitioners who now are evaluated through the American Board of Medical Specialties’ Maintenance of Certification process. Board-certified physicians must build six core competencies to qualify for quality patient care within their medical specialty: appropriate patient care, application of medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, systems-based practice for optimal care, and practice-based learning and improvement.

Topics & Speakers

Course Design Team
Rita M. Patel, MD Professor of Anesthesiology Vice Chair for Education Associate Dean for GME Shawn T. Beaman, MD Assistant Course Director Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Rotation Director, Anesthesiology Clinical Base Year David G. Metro, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency Program Andrew W. Murray, MB, ChB Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Director, Crisis Leadership Training Simulation	Paul E. Phrampus, MD Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology Director, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) John W. Lutz Director, Information Technology, WISER Max W. Leake Web Developer/Multimedia Application Developer, WISER Tom A. Dongilli Director of Operations, WISER
Featuring faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology
Shushma Aggarwal, MD Miriam B. Anixter, MD Shawn T. Beaman, MD Charles D. Boucek, MD James G. Cain, MD Doris K. Cope, MD Patricia L. Dalby, MD Catalin S. Ezaru, MD Patrick J. Forte, MD Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD Andrew Herlich, MD Mark E. Hudson, MD A. Murat Kaynar, MD Michael L. Kentor, MD Robert G. Krohner, DO Michael P. Mangione, MD Li Meng, MD David G. Metro, MD Mario I. Montoya, MD Andrew W. Murray, MB, ChB Todd M. Oravitz, MD Steven L. Orebaugh, MD	Jerome Parness, MD, PhD Rita M. Patel, MD Raymond M. Planinsic, MD Joseph J. Quinlan, MD Nashaat N. Rizk, MD Ryan C. Romeo, MD Carol E. Rose, MD Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD Shashank Saxena, MD Doreen E. Soliman, MD Joseph F. Talarico, DO Manuel C. Vallejo, MD Jonathan H. Waters, MD Cynthia Wells, MD Steven L. Whitehurst, MD Brian A. Williams, MD John P. Williams, MD Susan K. Woelfel, MD Charles Yang, MD Speakers & topics are subject to change

List of Scheduled Topics
Acute Pain Management Ambulatory Anesthesia Anesthesia Equipment Anesthesia for Endocrine Disorders Anesthesia for Obesity & GI Disorders Anesthesia for Organ Transplantation Anesthesia for Trauma and Burns Anesthesiology and the Geriatric Patient Anesthetic Implications of Preoperative Medications ASA Difficult Airway Guideline Concepts Autonomic Nervous System Cardiovascular Anesthesia Cardiovascular Drugs and Resuscitation Cardiovascular Physiology Chronic Pain Management and Autonomic Blocks Critical Events in Anesthesia Simulations Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiology Fluids, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance Hemostasis and Hemotherapy	Inhalational Anesthetic Agents Interactions and Genetics Intravenous Anesthetic Agents Local Anesthetics Monitoring, Positioning and Temperature Neuromuscular Blockade: Drug Effects, Monitoring and Reversal Agents Neurophysiology and Neuroanesthesia Obstetric Anesthesia Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology Pediatric Anesthesia Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Orthopedic Surgery Physics and Statistics Postoperative Care Preanesthesia Evaluation Professional Issues in Anesthesiology Renal Physiology, Disease & Urologic Procedures Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Thoracic Anesthesia Test Taking Skills and Preparation for the ABA Written and Oral Boards

Accreditation Statement

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 Statement

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 41.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each participant must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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