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#3522: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3619; Emergency Medicine Journal Club; Conscious Sedation

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 --- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Multiple Speakers
To Be Announced - Outside Location
  • Discuss different types of medication that can be safely used in the emergency department for conscious sedation
  • Discuss proper monitoring of patients in the ED while undergoing conscious sedation
  • Discuss complications of conscious sedation and how to address them if they arise.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 2 / 0 / 0

#3574 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, September 10, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Conference Center Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3614; Managed Care; ICD-10 Coding Overview for Physicians

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 --- 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Shelley Garrett, CPC, CEC, CMC, CMOM
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Explain origin, history and unique characteristics of the ICD-10 system
  • Compare ICD-10 to ICD-9 and clinical modification
  • Understand coding structure differences includeing use of extensions
  • Understand major changes to established coding guidelines with ICD-10
  • Handle 'excluded notes' and translate codes from '9' to '10'
  • Use flags in the mapping system to give additional information or attributes of the entreies in the map
  • Understand what will become of supplementary classifications and combination codes
  • Understand new features including expanded codes, detail and changes in timeframes
  • Reference Guide to implementation, planning and staff training.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3624: Emergency Medicine; Dental Emergencies

Thursday, September 16, 2010 --- 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jessica Resnick, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review Chapter 69 (Oral Medicine) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine Text
  • 2. Identify areas of improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with potentially life threatening conditions
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3575 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, September 17, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3615; Psychiatry; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression

Thursday, September 23, 2010 --- 8:15AM - 9:45AM
Philip Janicak, MD
Conference Center Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Discuss the theoretical basis for TMS in the treatment of depression.
  • 2. Identify current indicators for trial of TMS in treating depression.
  • 3. discuss contraindications for TMS therapy.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3576 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, September 24, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3577 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 1, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3578 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 8, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3474: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome.
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

#3523: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3579 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 15, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3580 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 22, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3581 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 29, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3598; 2010 Hemagology & Oncology Summit; Robotic Surgery: Past, Present & Future

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 --- 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Matthew Gettman, MD
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. State the technological advances of robotic surgery in comparison to conventional laparascopic or open surgery.
  • 2. Explain the technological evolution of robots that are currently used in the operating room.
  • 3. Name the oncologic diseases that have been treated with surgical robots.
  • 4. Compare outcomes of robotic surgery versus open surgery for common oncologic conditions like prostatic adenocarcinoma.
  • 5. Identify new strategies for incorporating robotics into the operating room of the future.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3599: 2010 Hematology & Oncology Summit; Advances in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 --- 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Keith McCrae, MD
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Discuss the pathogenesis of ITP.
  • 2. Define the causes of secondary ITP.
  • 3. Provide an overview of current ITP theories.
  • 4. Review the current status of thrombopoietic agents in the treatment of ITP.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3524: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3582 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, November 12, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3583 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, November 19, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3476: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome.
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

#3584 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, December 3, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3525: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3477: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

Thursday, December 9, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome.
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

#3585 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, December 10, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3586 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, December 17, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3522: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3619; Emergency Medicine Journal Club; Conscious Sedation

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 --- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Multiple Speakers
To Be Announced - Outside Location
  • Discuss different types of medication that can be safely used in the emergency department for conscious sedation
  • Discuss proper monitoring of patients in the ED while undergoing conscious sedation
  • Discuss complications of conscious sedation and how to address them if they arise.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 2 / 0 / 0

#3574 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, September 10, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Conference Center Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3614; Managed Care; ICD-10 Coding Overview for Physicians

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 --- 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Shelley Garrett, CPC, CEC, CMC, CMOM
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Explain origin, history and unique characteristics of the ICD-10 system
  • Compare ICD-10 to ICD-9 and clinical modification
  • Understand coding structure differences includeing use of extensions
  • Understand major changes to established coding guidelines with ICD-10
  • Handle 'excluded notes' and translate codes from '9' to '10'
  • Use flags in the mapping system to give additional information or attributes of the entreies in the map
  • Understand what will become of supplementary classifications and combination codes
  • Understand new features including expanded codes, detail and changes in timeframes
  • Reference Guide to implementation, planning and staff training.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3624: Emergency Medicine; Dental Emergencies

Thursday, September 16, 2010 --- 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jessica Resnick, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review Chapter 69 (Oral Medicine) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine Text
  • 2. Identify areas of improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with potentially life threatening conditions
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3575 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, September 17, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3615; Psychiatry; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression

Thursday, September 23, 2010 --- 8:15AM - 9:45AM
Philip Janicak, MD
Conference Center Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Discuss the theoretical basis for TMS in the treatment of depression.
  • 2. Identify current indicators for trial of TMS in treating depression.
  • 3. discuss contraindications for TMS therapy.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3576 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, September 24, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3577 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 1, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3578 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 8, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3474: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome.
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

#3523: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3579 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 15, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3580 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 22, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3581 Department of Cancer Regis try; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, October 29, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3598; 2010 Hemagology & Oncology Summit; Robotic Surgery: Past, Present & Future

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 --- 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Matthew Gettman, MD
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. State the technological advances of robotic surgery in comparison to conventional laparascopic or open surgery.
  • 2. Explain the technological evolution of robots that are currently used in the operating room.
  • 3. Name the oncologic diseases that have been treated with surgical robots.
  • 4. Compare outcomes of robotic surgery versus open surgery for common oncologic conditions like prostatic adenocarcinoma.
  • 5. Identify new strategies for incorporating robotics into the operating room of the future.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3599: 2010 Hematology & Oncology Summit; Advances in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 --- 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Keith McCrae, MD
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Discuss the pathogenesis of ITP.
  • 2. Define the causes of secondary ITP.
  • 3. Provide an overview of current ITP theories.
  • 4. Review the current status of thrombopoietic agents in the treatment of ITP.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3524: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3582 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, November 12, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3583 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, November 19, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3476: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome.
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

#3584 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, December 3, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3525: Heart & Vascular Center Cardiology Conference

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 8:15AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Analyze periodically results of treatments protocols and procedures.
  • 2. Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • 3. Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • 4. Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 5. Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3477: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

Thursday, December 9, 2010 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome.
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

#3585 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, December 10, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3586 Department of Cancer Registry; Weekly Tumor Conferences

Friday, December 17, 2010 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Define pertinent clinical factors of each case.
  • 2. Present diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • 3. Review the appropriate AJCC stage assignment by clinical or pathological relevance.
  • 4. Review current treatment protocols/or other treatment options for each case.
  • 5. Identify problems with diagnosis, treatment or management and offer solutions for individual situations.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:
Akron General Medical Center is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Akron General Medical Center designates each of the above educational activities for the maximum indicated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may use AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ for licensure renewal.

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