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September 24-25, 2010
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Las Vegas, Nevada
Description
This course is designed for physicians and surgeons to provide a state-of-the review of the latest developments in clinical practice. A series of lectures by experts in the field will describe the filed will describe the pathophysiology, evaluation and new innovative therapies for common medical problems.
Target Audience
Cleveland Clinic Alumni and physicians interested in reaching out beyond their specialty to broaden or refresh their depth of knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will be able to do the following:
- Identify the common types of bariatric operations as well as mechanisms for producing long-term weight loss
- Define the percutaneous options for aortic valve replacement
- Identify the impact of technology on the physical diagnosis
- Define the physics and biologic tissue interactions of laser light
- Appreciate the implications of depression, anxiety, and personality on heart disease
- Achieve an understanding of the latest iterations of healthcare reform and what is likely to survive and what not
- Improve knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Describe the relationship between biological age and chronological age
- List modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease that may serve to delay or prevent dementia
Directors
Robert E. Hobbs, MD, CARD’79 |
Lilian Gonsalves, MD, PSY’81 |
Cleveland Clinic Faculty
Jeffrey L. Cummings, MD Samir R. Kapadia, MD, CARD’98, CARDIN’00 Michael T. Modic, MD, GL-1’76, DR’78, NR’79 Daniel E. Nickelson |
Leopoldo J. Pozuelo, MD, P’97 Michael F. Roizen, MD Philip R. Schauer, MD Jennifer Lucas, MD |
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Agenda
Friday, September 24 | Saturday, September 25
Location
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - CME Course
888 West Bonneville Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Welcome Reception and Host Hotel
The room block at the Encore Hotel has been filled. For other Las Vegas hotel options, please call Diane Geneva at the American Express Travel Center at 216.445.2815 (or 216.444.2564), or email diane.m.geneva@aexp.com for personal service or visit the following Las Vegas Hotel website for self-service - www.vegas.com
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttles will run between the Encore and the Lou Ruvo Center on Saturday, September 25.
AM Schedule departing from Encore: 7:15am – 9:30am
PM Schedule departing from Ruvo: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Additional Information
For further information about the course, contact Cleveland Clinic Office of Alumni Relations, Marilyn Bryce McCoy at:
Telephone: 216-444-2487, or 800.444.3664
Email: alumni@ccf.org
For questions about registering online, call 216-448-0777 or email CMEregistration@ccf.org.
If you have special needs that require additional assistance, please call us at 216.932.3448. Requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the course.
Faculty Disclosure
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please notify Jamie Belkin at 216.932.3448 at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Accreditation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education for Category 2 credit.
Registration & Cancellation
General registration deadline is September 20, 2010. Please register on-site after September 20th.
Refunds and cancellations are subject to a $50.00 service charge. A request for refund must be submitted in writing to jamie@jamiebelkin.com by September 20, 2010.
No refunds will be issued after September 20, 2010.
Online Registration/Fees
Registration fee includes syllabus, reception, continental breakfast, boxed lunch and refreshment break. Tickets are available for reception and luncheon for $100.00 and $45.00 respectively. Please contact Jamie Belkin for details.
| Category | Full Course |
|---|---|
| Physician | $225.00 |
| Comprecare Affiliate | $225.00 |
| Cleveland Clinic Alumni | $200.00 |
| Resident / Fellow / Nurse / Allied Health Professional / Other | $225.00 |
| CCHS Physician | $225.00 |
| CCHS Resident / Fellow / Nurse / Allied Health Professional / Other | $225.00 |
| CCF Physician | $200.00 |
| CCF Resident / Fellow / Nurse / Allied Health Professional / Other | $175.00 |
