6th Annual
Contemporary Issues
in Pituitary Disease:
Case-based Management Update
April 9, 2010
Cleveland Clinic
Lerner Research Institute
Room NA5-08 (Amphitheater, 5th Floor)
Cleveland, Ohio
Description
Pituitary tumors are more common than generally thought, with a prevalence of about 10% on MR imaging in the general population. At the same time, many endocrinologists and internists may not have sufficient exposure to deal confidently with a variety of pituitary disorders. If not properly treated, pituitary disorders may result in significant morbidity and lower life expectancy.
This one-day program will place a heavy emphasis on case discussions to review the best strategies for evaluation and management of pituitary disorders by some of the finest experts in this field. The speakers will share their experience from interesting and/or challenging cases that they have faced. There will be ample time for discussion and questions.
Target Audience
Endocrinologists, family medicine and internal medicine physicians, allied health care providers and neurosurgeons.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the best practices for evaluation, diagnosis and management of a variety of pituitary disorders.
- Review common pitfalls in biochemical evaluation of patients with pituitary disorders.
- Discuss interesting and/or challenging pituitary cases with participating clinicians.
- Discuss new advances in surgical management and radiotherapy of patients with pituitary disorders.
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 Monet Smith at 216-444-9380 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 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. 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.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Determination of credit is pending.
Registration and Cancellation
Registration deadline is 5:00 pm (EST), Wednesday, April 7, 2010. A request for a refund must be received in writing by March 26, 2010. No refunds will be given after March 26, but registration is transferable for this conference through April 9, 2010. A $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund for all cancellations.
Online Registration/Fees
Registration fees include attendance, syllabus, continental breakfasts, lunch and breaks.
| Category | Event Fees |
|---|---|
| Physician | $175.00 |
| Cleveland Clinic Alumni | $105.00 |
| Comprecare Affiliate | $114.00 |
| Resident / Fellow / Physician Assistant / Nurse / Nurse Practitioner | $105.00 |
| CCHS Physician | $175.00 |
| CCHS Employee / Resident / Fellow / Physician Assistant / Nurse / Nurse Practitioner | complimentary |
| CCF Staff Physician | complimentary |
| CCF Employee / Resident / Fellow / Physician Assistant / Nurse / Nurse Practitioner | complimentary |
