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Volume 24 May 2010

A Continuing Medical Education Bulletin of Mercer University School of Medicine & The Medical Center of C

Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc.

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Macon, Georgia 31201

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The Synapse

Christopher M. Freeman, Media Utilization Specialist

Editor: Marcia Hutchinson, M.D., Chief Academic Ofcer

Ofce of Medical Education790 First Street, Macon, Georgia 31201 (478) 633-1634

Fax: (478) 633-1578 e-mail: freeman.christopher@mccg.org

View previous editions ofThe Synapse at:

medicine.mercer.edu/programs/cme

The Synapse is a monthly newsletter produced by the Mercer

University School of Medicine/Medical Center of Central Georgia

Ofce of CME as a continuing medical education resource for the

physicians of Georgia.

News

New faculty join MUSM/MCCG

Ma r10 Bryan Weidener, M .D . -Ped iat ricSurgeon

Graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine;

Completed Residency at Duke University Medical Center in General Surgery and Surgical

Critical Care; Completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Childrens Hospital and Regional

Medical Center in Seattle, WA

Jul10 JoshuaGlenn,M.D.- Pedi atr icSurgeon

Graduated from the University of Georgia and Mercer University School Of Medicine;

Completed Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in General Surgery;

Completing a Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital

Jan10 Yameika Head ,M.D. - Fo rens ic Pediat rician

Graduated from Xavier University and Meharry Medical College; Completed Pediatric Residency

at the University of Texas Medical Branch; Completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Forensic Medicine

at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

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Internal Medicine: Evidence-Based UpdateJuly 15-17, 2010

The SeaPines Resort

Harbour Town Conference Center

Hilton Head, South Carolina

PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS

Every Tuesday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Trice Auditorium

May 4 Optimizing a Patient for Rehabilitations

Sholas, M.D.

Objective: Identify three discipline specic procedures, interventions, or resources to

best prepare a patient for transfer to inpatient rehab and continue the rehab process

post inpatient stay

May 11 Inhaled Nitric Oxide: Current Uses and Therapeutic

Potential in Hypoxic Respiratory Failure

Dan L Stewart, M.D.

Department of Pediatric

University of Louisville

Objective: Explain how inhaled nitric oxide acts as a selective pulmonary vasodilatorin hypoxic respiratory failure, list potential toxicities of the use of inhaled nitric oxide,

describe potential benets of the use of inhaled nitric oxide in the cardiac catheterization

lab, post-operative congenital heart disease patient, heart or lung transplant patient,

and even adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and understand

how the new Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) differs from the classical description

of Northway.

May 17 Clinical Pathological Conference

Lowell Clark, M.D.

Objective: Identify pathological etiology of the disease process in children

May 25 Common Neurological Problems in Pediatric Practice

Bernard Maria, M.D.

Chairman, Department of Pediatrics

Medical Director Childrens Medical Center

Medical College of Georgia

Objective: Discuss common neurological problems that occur in pediatric practice and

identify mistakes that commonly occur in diagnosing patients.

FAMILY MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS

Every Friday, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 790 First StreetExcept: May 28, 2010

May 7 Osteopathic Approach to the Patient with

Neurologic Disease

Murray Berkowitz, D.O.

Objective: Identify common neuromusculoskeletal manifestations of Neurologic Disease,

include or rule-out appropriate neurologic diseases in a differential diagnosis, understand

the indications, contraindictions, and role of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

in patients with neurologic disease, choose Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

appropriate to neurology patients, and know common musculoskeletal sites for various

neurologic disorders

May 14 Minor Emergencies That May Step Into Your Ofce

Shetal Patel, M.D.

Objective: Present minor emergencies that primary care physician do not frequently see

and treat, provide insight on how to evaluate and treat some of the many cases, and know

when to refer to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment

May 21 Stress Testing for Primary Care Physicians

Britt Boyd, M.D.

Objective: Select appropriate patients for exercise stress testing

PSYCHIATRY GRAND ROUNDS

Every 4th Thursday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., 790 First Street

May 27 Endogenous Opioid Peptides: Addiction and Depression

Kristen Ashley Homer, Ph.D.

Objective: Describe the increased activity ofthe dynorphin system may underlie

the pathophysiology ofaddiction to psycho stimulants, as well as major depressive

disorder.

INTERNAL MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS

Every Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., 790 First Street

May 5 Innovations in the Management of Advanced Heart Failure

John B. OConnell, M.D.

Executive Director, Heart Failure Program

Heart and Vascular Institute, St. Josephs Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia

Objective: Understand recent advances in the treatment of heart failure, especially in

the advanced stages

May 12 Meeting the Challenge of VTE: Strategies for Implementing

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Charise Petrovitch, M.D.

Professor of AnesthesiologyGeorge Washington University Hospital

Washington, DC

Objective: Evaluate current evidence for the use of anti-coagulant therapies & implement

guideline-based VTE prevention and treatment

May 19 Exercise Trends and Food Fads

Allison Scheetz, M.D.

Objective: Evaluate the benets and drawbacks of current exercise trends and food fads

and develop healthy exercise and diet patterns

May 26 Testicular Cancer

Jeff Carney, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Urology/Chief of Urology

Emory University School of Medicine

Objective: Understand the pathophysiology of testicular cancer and review new therapies

for treatment

OB/GYN GRAND ROUNDS

Every Friday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Trice Auditorium

Except: May 7, 21, & 28, 2010

May 14 Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy

Miguel Torres, M.D.

Objective: Present facts vs. ction about menopause and the misconceptions about

hormone replacement therapy

SURGERY GRAND ROUNDS

Every Thursday, 6:45-8:30 a.m.

May 6 Multi-disciplinary G.I. Conference

West Tower Room # 2

Objective: Review rare and interesting cases G.I. cases and to discuss prevention and

plans to improve diagnosis and treatment from a multi-disciplinary point of view

May 13 37th Annual Day of Surgery

Eversole Auditorium

7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

May 20 Resident Case Presentations

Eversole Auditorium

Objective: Present interesting cases including diagnosis management of unusual surgical

condition

May 27 Topics in Trauma Conference

PAHEC Bldg., Trice Room #8

Objective: Review the latest literature on trauma and to discuss plans to improve

performance and safety

TUMOR BOARD CONFERENCE

Every Monday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Trice Auditorium

Objective: Apply learned cancer management issues in regard to diagnosis and treatment

and to dictate a plan of care

Ongoing CME Opportunities May 2010

Accreditation

The Mercer University School of Medicine is accredited

ACCME to provide continuing medical education for phy

Credit

The Mercer University School of Medicine designa

educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Ca

Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit comme

with the extent of their participation in the activity

The events listed on theCME Opportunities page

are accredited by the ACCME

37th Annual Day of SurgeryMay 13, 2010

Medical Center of Central Georgia

Eversole Auditorium

Macon, Georgia

Accreditation

The Mercer University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide co

medical education for physicians.

Credit

The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a ma

3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commens

the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation

The Mercer University School of Medicine is accredited by the

ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit

The Mercer University School of Medicine des

educational activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA P

Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit com

the extent of their participation in the act

DETAILS FORTHCOMING IN NEXT SYNAPSE ISSUEFacultyDevelopmentActivitywithBreakOutSessions

Resident Work Environment (aka Duty Hours)Impact of Revised ACGME Common Program Requirements

FeaturedSpeaker:ValeraHudson,M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics & Pediatric Program

Medical College of Georgia

SAVETHEDATE:(foronesessionorallthree)

MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010

Late morning breakout; speaker/lunch; early afternoon breakout