Jay C. Williamson, M.D., Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Dean for Clinical Services, Northeastern Ohio University, College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio
ADARSH E. KRISHEN, M.D.
Dr. Krishen is a graduate of Kent State and NEOUCOM. He completed his family medicine residency here in 1989, and began practice in the newly established Goodyear Medical Center group. In 1991, Dr. Krishen returned to the residency as Associate Director in charge of practice management. In 1995, he also assumed responsibility for direction of the Family Medicine Center Paramedical Staff. Dr. Krishen, along with Drs. Hamrich and Valeri, provide the OB instruction and precepting at Summa Family Medicine.
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General Internists, Primary Care Physicians, Geriatricians, Nurse Associates
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Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of this CME activity is to update the general internist and primary care physician on current diagnosis and management of commonly encountered adult diseases, with particular emphasis on geriatric conditions.
Preliminary Objectives for Activity:
At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
Outline Preventive Health Strategies for adults
Describe current investigation and management of:
urinary Incontinence and Urinary Tract Infections
depression and anxiety
influenza
Define risk factors in coronary artery disease
Conduct evaluations of elderly patients recognizing complications of the aging process and elder abuse
Evaluate and manage acute wounds
Otitis Media Overview
Review guidelines to rule out serious bacterial infection
Review diagnostic criteria for AOM
Review evidence based treatment of AOM
Review persistent OM, recurrent OM and otitis media with effusion
Medical Concerns in the Neonatal Period
Review common issues that arise in the newborn period
Evaluation and Management of Infants and Young Children with Fever-a case based approach
Discuss diagnosis of fever in children
Review causes of fever in young children
Discuss goals of evaluation and evaluation
Review treatment options
Diabetes care part 1 Diagnosis and management
Review diagnostic criteria for diabetes
Review goals of therapy
Discus tools for the management of diabetes
Update of recent diabetes control trials
Diabetes care Part 2 and 3-oral agents and Insulin
Review when to consider oral agents versus insulin
Review principles of intervention
Review types of oral agents available for treatment of diabetes
Review when to consider insulin and starting insulin therapy
Asthma Update
Discuss the burden of the disease
Review definition, pathogenesis and diagnosis of asthma
Discuss most recent classification, treatment and monitoring guidelines (Expert Panel Report-3)
Examine patient education and prevention recommendations
Successful Smoking Cessation Strategies
Describe successful brief intervention strategies
Review pharmacologic therapies to aid tobacco cessation
Describe the ideal smoking cessation system
[Additions and modification may be made in consultation with faculty]
Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.
Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation:
Continuing Education, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Contact Hours: Continuing Education, Inc., is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation.
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DATE |
PORT |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sat June 13 |
Seattle, Washington |
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4:00pm |
Sun June 14 |
At Sea |
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Mon June 15 |
Juneau, Alaska |
11:00am |
9:00pm |
Tue June 16 |
Hubbard Glacier Scenic Cruising |
1:00pm |
6:00pm |
Wed June 17 |
Sitka, Alaska |
8:00am |
5:00pm |
Thu June 18 |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
7:00am |
1:00pm |
Fri June 19 |
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
6:00pm |
11:59pm |
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Sat June 20 |
Seattle, Washington |
7:00am |
- |
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