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Volume 24 May 2010
A Continuing Medical Education Bulletin of Mercer University School of Medicine & The Medical Center of C
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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: [email protected]
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
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