Accreditation

Each podcast session is individually certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Complete information is provided below.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for all physicians.

Description

The Center for Continuing Education is committed to offering outstanding educational experiences like this podcast series of Board Review related talks from the 18th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine Symposium. The symposium was conducted by distinguished members of The Cleveland Clinic Staff who are renowned in their fields of interest.

Fee

$55 for entire 7 session series,
$10 each for individual session.
Each topic purchased will be delivered in both audio (mp3) and video (QuickTime) formats.

Details

Diagnostic Evaluation of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
– Richard A. Grimm, DO
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Describe the utility of Baye’s Theorum to selection of diagnostic tests in the evaluation of coronary artery disease.
2. Describe the available methods of functional testing for coronary artery disease as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

Colon Cancer and Polyps
– Carol A. Burke, MD
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Recognize the prevalence and risk factors for colorectal neoplasia.
2. Incorporate the national recommendations for colorectal cancer screening and post polypectomy surveillance intervals into your practice.
3. Acknowledge the emerging data on the utility of chemoprevention for the prevention of recurrent colorectal adenomas.

Thyroid Disorders
– Charles Faiman, MD
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Interpret thyroid function tests and explain the pitfalls.
2. Discuss the management principles of thyroid replacement therapy.
3. Diagnose and manage hyperthyroidism.
4. Describe the principles of the diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer.

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
– Loutfi Aboussouan, MD
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Recognize the importance of spirometry in the diagnosis of COPD.
2. Identify host and environmental risk factors for the development of COPD.
3. Discuss management options for COPD and for COPD exacerbations.

Common Medical Problems in Pregnancy
– Elliot H. Philipson, MD
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Identify and discuss the most common medical problems in pregnancy.
2. Discuss pertinent maternal physiology as it relates to the management of these medical problems.
3. Identify recent and important advances in the management of select medical problems in pregnancy.

Fundamentals of Heart Failure
– Robert E. Hobbs, MD
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Identify various causes of heart failure.
2. Order appropriate diagnostic tests in patients with new-onset heart failure.
3. Prescribe evidence-based therapies that improve morbidity and mortality.

Deep Venous Thrombophlebitis and Pulmonary Embolism
– John R. Bartholomew, MD
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

1. Identify the hereditary and acquired risk factors for venous thromboembolism.
2. Discuss key points in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
3. Discuss management options for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Activity Director

Franklin A. Michota, Jr., MD
Section Head Hospital Medicine
Section Head Impact Center
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education requires resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME activities are free of commercial bias.

The following faculty have indicated that they may have a relationship, which in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest:

John R. Bartholomew, MD — Teaching and Speaking; GlaxoSmithKline.
Carol A. Burke, MD — Financial Interest; Pfizer.
Robert E. Hobbs, MD — Teaching and Speaking; Astra Zeneca, Scios.
Franklin A. Michota, Jr., MD — Consulting; GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi-Aventis, Scios.

The following faculty have indicated they have no relationship which, in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest:

Loutfi Aboussouan, MD
Charles Faiman, MD
Richard A. Grimm, DO
Elliot H. Philipson, MD