This conference is a highly practical, evidence-based update of topics in Internal Medicine and allied specialties that are the most rapidly changing. It is designed to meet the needs of busy practitioners who practice ambulatory and traditionalist medicine as they care for some of the most challenging cases facing internists today. Highly rated speakers will deliver state-of-the-art lectures and workshops on topics directly chosen by community physicians and previous registrants who personally recognize the learning needs of clinicians.
Talks and interactive workshops are designed to sharpen diagnostic and therapeutic skills in Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Hospital Medicine, and General Internal Medicine in addition to the allied specialties of Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Addiction Medicine, and Pharmacology. Ample time will be given so that registrants can ask questions and explore clinical challenges with the speakers.
KEY DATES
19 Jul, 2015
Event Start Date
24 Jul, 2015
Event End Date
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
July 19, 2015 | 1 Session
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16:00 - 18:00
Conference Registration
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July 20, 2015 | 1 Session
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08:00 - 15:15
1st day of conference
Rheumatology/Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine
8:05 am Welcome
Karen Chacko, MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
Program Director, Primary Care Track, Internal Medicine Residency Program
8:20-9:00 Low Back Pain: Nothing Hurts Worse Than Pain!
Robert W. Janson, MD, FACR, FACP
Rheumatology Section, Denver VAMC, Associate Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
9:00-9:40 Connective Tissue Disease – What Tests and How to Interpret
Sterling G. West, MD, MACP, FACR
Fellowship Director, Rheumatology, Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
9:40-10:20 Immunosuppressive Therapy
Jason Kolfenbach, MD, FACR
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology, CUSOM
10:20-10:45 ASK THE PROFESSORS
10:45-11:25 Testosterone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk
Margaret E. Wierman, MD
Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, CUSOM
11:25-12:05 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: New Insights and Treatment Options
Margaret E. Wierman, MD
12:05-12:20 ASK THE PROFESSORS
1:15-3:15 Workshop: Managing Chronic Pain in the Outpatient Setting
Adam Abraham, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, CUSOM
July 21, 2015 | 1 Session
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08:15 - 15:15
2nd day of conference
Geriatric Medicine/Pulmonary/Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine
8:20-9:00 Update on Parkinson’s Disease
Laurence J. Robbins, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, CUSOM
9:00-9:40 Gait Disorders and Falls in the Elderly
Laurence J. Robbins, MD
9:40-10:20 Sleep Apnea – Testing and Interpretation
Carolyn Welsh, MD
Sleep Lab Director, Denver VAMC
Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, CUSOM
10:20-10:45 ASK THE PROFESSORS
10:45-11:25 Adrenal Disorders and Tumors
Michael T. McDermott, MD
Director, Endocrinology and Diabetes Practice, Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
11:25-12:05 Thyroid Dysfunction
Michael T. McDermott, MD
12:05-12:20 ASK THE PROFESSORS
1:15-3:15 Workshop: Caregiver Burnout
Stacy Fischer, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, CUSOM
July 22, 2015 | 1 Session
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13:15 - 17:15
3rd day of conference
Pulmonary/General Internal Medicine/Hospital Medicine
1:15-1:55 DOE – A PCP’s Approach to a Common Complaint
Robert L. Keith, MD
Professor of Medicine, Denver VAMC, CUSOM, Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine
1:55-2:35 Aspirin as Primary Therapy – Who Benefits?
David Tanaka, MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, CUSOM
2:35-3:15 Perioperative Care – Updates and New Guidelines
Robert E. Burke, MD
Assistant Chief of Hospital Medicine, Denver VAMC
Assistant Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
3:15-3:40 ASK THE PROFESSORS
3:40-4:20 Update in Adult Vaccinations
Laura Hurley, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Denver Health, CUSOM
4:20-5:00 Top Articles in 2014
Mel L. Anderson, MD, FACP
Chief, Hospital Medicine, Denver VAMC, Associate Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
5:00-5:15 ASK THE PROFESSORS
Day 5July 23, 2015 | 1 Session
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08:15 - 15:15
4th day of conference
Addiction Medicine/Dermatology/Pharmacology/Obstetrics and Gynecology/General Internal Medicine/Orthopedics
8:20-9:00 Update on Street Drugs
Joshua Blum, MD
Program Coordinator, HIV Primary Care Clinic, Denver Health
Assistant Professor of Medicine, CUSOM
9:00-9:40 Dermatologic Signs of Systemic Disease
Meg A. Lemon, MD
Colorado Dermatology Specialists
Staff Dermatologist, Rose Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital
9:40-10:20 New Drugs to Note!
Katy Trinkley, PharmD, BCACP
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Medicine, CUSOP, CUSOM
10:20-10:45 ASK THE PROFESSORS
10:45-11:25 Common Vaginal Problems Simplified
Christine Conageski, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, CUSOM
11:25-12:05 From Gun Violence to Gun Safety: What is a Clinician’s Role in the Great Gun Debate?
Erik Wallace, MD, FACP
Associate Dean, Colorado Springs Branch
Associate Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, CUSOM
12:05-12:20 ASK THE PROFESSORS
1:15-3:15 Workshop: Hand Orthopedics/Splinting
Ted Parks, MD
Western Orthopedics, Associate Clinical Professor, CUSOM
Day 6July 24, 2015 | 1 Session
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08:00 - 10:15
5th day of conference
Psychiatry/General Internal Medicine
8:00-8:40 Depression and Adjunct Therapy
Elizabeth Lowdermilk, MD
Psychiatric Outpatient Medical Director, Denver Health
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, CUSOM
8:40-9:20 Personality Disorders – Presentation and Management Strategies
Elizabeth Lowdermilk, MD
9:20-10:00 New Strategies for Achieving a Healthy Weight: Diets, Meds, and Gadgets
Jacinda Nicklas, MD, MPH, MA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, CUSOM
10:00-10:15 ASK THE PROFESSORS
10:15 Conference Adjourns: Drawing for complimentary 2016 registration - Must be present to win.