12th Annual Endocrinology & Metabolism Board Review 2009
October 2-4, 2009
InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center,
Cleveland, Ohio
Overview
The goal of this educational activity is to provide participants with an intensive review of endocrinology and metabolism, which would also be helpful for certification.
Faculty members were selected for their clinical and teaching experience. The lecture format is heavily weighted to board simulation. An interactive Audience Response System will be employed to facilitate audience participation. A comprehensive syllabus will be provided.
Target Audience
This course is directed to practicing endocrinologists and other physicians with an interest in endocrinology, metabolism, and diabetes.
Objectives
As a result of attending this Board Review, the participant will be able to do the following:
- Describe diabetes control and complications;
- Interpret tests to evaluate hypo- and hyperadrenalism and apply the results to endocrine hypertension;
- Analyze thyroid tests and apply results to thyroid disorders;
- Review evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis and calcium disorders;
- Appraise patients with hypogonadism and pituitary disorders;
- Diagnose important pediatric endocrine disorders;
- Evaluate endocrine disorders during pregnancy;
- Identify genetic disorders in endocrinology;
- Discuss the indications and consequences of new interventional therapeutic procedures;
- Undertake board simulation question and answers.
Endocrinology Board Review Committee (2009-2010)
| Helena W. Rodbard, MD, FACP, MACE -
Co-Chair |
Harmeet Singh Narula, MD, FACP, FACE |
| Robert Zimmerman, MD, FACE -
Co-Chair |
Naomi Neufeld, MD, FACE |
| Joe M. Chehade, MD |
S. Sethu Reddy, MD, MACE |
| Hossein Gharib, MD, MACP, MACE |
Subhashini Yaturu, MD, FACE |
| Michael Kleerekoper, MD, MACE |
Farhad Zangeneh, MD, FACP, FACE |
| Christian A. Koch, MD, FACP, FACE |
Organized By
| Department of Endocrinology,
Diabetes & Metabolism, Cleveland Clinic |
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| Charles Faiman, MD, MACE |
Adi ,Mehta MD |
| Manjula Gupta, PhD |
Leann Olansky, MD, FACE |
| Amir Hamrahian, MD, FACE |
Mario Skugor, MD |
| Sangeeta Kashyap, MD |
Mariam Stevens, MD |
| Angelo Licata, MD, PhD | |
Guest Faculty
| H. Bryan Brewer, Jr, MD Director of Lipoprotein & Artherosclerosis Research Cardiovascular Research Institute MedStar Research Institute Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC |
Thomas Murphy, MD Director Endocrinology Metro Health Medical Center Cleveland, OH |
| Col. Henry Burch, MD Chief, Endocrinology Walter Reed Memorial Hospital Washington, DC |
Harmeet Singh Narula, MD, FACP, FACE Suffolk Endocrinology Stoney Brook, NY |
| Hossein Gharib, MA, MACP, MACE President of American College of Endocrinology Professor, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Rochester, MN |
Elias Siraj, MD, FACE Director, Clinical Endocrinology Program Director, Fellowship Program for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Associate Professor of Medicine Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
| Faramarz Ismail-Beigi, MD Professer of Medicine Case Western Reserve University Division of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology University Hospitals of Cleveland Cleveland, OH |
Joseph G. Verbalis, MD Chief, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professor, Department of Medicine Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC |
| Christian A. Koch, MD, FACP, FACE Division of Medicine University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS |
Farhad Zangeneh, MD, FACP, FACE Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine George Washington University School of Medicine Medical Director Endocrine, Diabetes and Osteoporosis Clinic Sterling, VA |
| Michael Levine, MD, FACE Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine |
Donald Zimmerman, MD, FACE Professor of Pediatrics Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL |
| Mark Molitch, MD Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University Chicago, IL |
Cleveland Clinic Faculty
| Marjan Attaran, MD Section of Reproduction Endocrinology and Fertility OB/GYN & Women’s Health Institute |
Laurence Kennedy, MD, FRCP Chairman, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute |
| Emmanuel Bravo, MD Department of Nephrology & Hypertension Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute |
Douglas Rogers, MD Head, Section of Pediatric Endocrinology Pediatrics Institute |
| Ajuah Davis, MD Section of Pediatric Endocrinology Pediatrics Institute |
Allan Siperstein, MD Head, Endocrine Surgery Department of General Surgery Surgery Institute |
| Betul Hatipoglu, MD Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute |
Holly Thacker, MD OB/GYN & Women’s Health Institute |
Agenda
| Friday, October 2, 2009 | Saturday, October 3, 2009 | Sunday October 4, 2009 |
Location
InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center
9801 Carnegie Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.707.4100 or 877.707.8999
Cleveland Clinic Map & Directions
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at The InterContinental Hotel until August 28, 2009. To make your reservations, please contact the hotel Reservations Department at 216-707-4100 or 1-877-707-8999. Please identify yourself as being with the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology & Metabolism Board Review 2009, (online code CN5) for a special rate of $175 single/double plus tax. The hotel and conference center is located on the campus of The Cleveland Clinic.
Ground Transportation/Parking
Taxi service is available from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to the InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center. As an alternative, take the rapid transit train from the airport to the Terminal Tower in downtown Cleveland and from there take a taxi to the InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center.
Parking is available in the 100th Street Visitor’s Parking Garage for a charge of $10 per day. Valet parking is available at the hotel for an additional charge.
Additional Information
For further information about the course, contact UNITECH Communications® at:
Local: 216-448-0770
Toll Free: 800-238-6750
For emergency phone calls during the course, call
216-707-4100 and ask for the Cleveland Clinic
Registration Desk.
For questions about registering online, call 216-448-0777 or email CMEregistration@ccf.org.
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 UNITECH Communications® at 216-448-0770 at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Accreditation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education (the Center) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians and has a strict policy to govern control of its accredited activities.
This activity is being planned and implemented by the Activity Directors, with oversight from the Center, to ensure compliance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the ACCME. Invited faculty must disclose all financial relationships that may be perceived as a potential conflict of interest before being confirmed for the activity.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has certified this educational activity for 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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
Pre-registrations are accepted by fax or online until 4:00 pm ET September 29, 2009. To register after this date you must do so on-site.
In case of cancellation, a full refund will be made if canceled by September 16, 2009. After September 16, 2009, a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. Written notification of your cancellation is required in order to process your refund.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER OCTOBER 31, 2009.
Online Registration/Fees
Registration fee includes syllabus, continental breakfasts, brunch, two lunches, refreshment breaks, and Friday
welcome reception.
| Category | Full Event | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $599.00 | $235.00 |
| AACE Member | $499.00 | $205.00 |
| Comprecare Affiliate | $389.85 | $152.75 |
| Cleveland Clinic Alumni | $359.40 | $141.00 |
| Resident / Fellow | $150.00 | $85.00 |
| Nurse / Non-Physician / Physician Assistants | $425.00 | $185.00 |
| CCHS Employee / Resident / Fellow / Nurse / Non-Physician / Physician Assistants | $120.00 | $68.00 |
| CCF Physician | complimentary | complimentary |
| CCF Employee / Resident / Fellow / Nurse / Non-Physician / Physician Assistants | complimentary | complimentary |
