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	45th Annual Advances in Internal Medicine Now in its 45th year, this course reviews the most recent developments and current controversies in the field of internal medicine. Particular emphasis will be placed on topics of clinical relevance to the practicing physician. Offered in May and June! In addition to CME credit, participants will also earn credit toward Geriatrics and Pain requirements in their states. ABIM diplomates also have the opportunity to earn MOC points.

Activity Details
Activity Name:	45th Annual Advances in Internal Medicine
Description:	Now in its 45th year, this course reviews the most recent developments and current controversies in the field of internal medicine. Particular emphasis will be placed on topics of clinical relevance to the practicing physician. Offered in May and June! In addition to CME credit, participants will also earn credit toward Geriatrics and Pain requirements in their states. ABIM diplomates also have the opportunity to earn MOC points.
Needs Assessment:	The course will include: Didactic Lectures: Clinically active faculty from the Department of Medicine will emphasize recent clinical advances. Year-in-Review Literature Reviews: Faculty will review major articles from the general medical specialty literature with immediate importance to clinical practice. Clinical Dilemmas: In addition to case presentations to illustrate current management strategies, a special session on clinical problem-solving will be included. Questions and Answers: Ample time will be provided for specific questions and discussions of problems commonly encountered by course participants. Internal Medicine Topics: Areas to be covered include cardiology, geriatrics, endocrinology, general internal medicine, women's health, infectious diseases, rheumatology, hematology and oncology, gastroenterology, neurology and pulmonary disease. Multidisciplinary Topics: Additional topics of interest to the practicing internist will include issues in women's health, geriatrics, emergency & hospital medicine, and neurology.
Course Objectives:	he purpose of this course is to increase competence and improve clinician practice in internal medicine. We specifically anticipate improvements in skills and strategies to: Better manage commonly encountered chronic medical problems such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, obstructive lung disease, gout, and headaches, as well as acute conditions such as skin and soft tissue infections, diarrhea, and musculoskeletal injuries; Bring practice patterns more in line with current evidence and guidelines with respect to atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, anticoagulation management, contraception, and preoperative medical evaluation; Manage common problems traditionally treated by specialists, such as heart failure, Hepatitis B & C infections, end-of-life care, rheumatoid arthritis, as well as recognize the indications for referral to a subspecialist.
Location Information
Meeting Location:	Golden Gateway Hotel
Meeting Location URL:	https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/san-francisco/sfogg/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-USA-_-SFOGG
Location Address:	1500 Van Ness Avenue
Location City:	San Francisco
Location State:	CA
Location Postal Code:	94109
Location Country:	US
City Information URL:	http://www.sftravel.com/
Activity Information
Start Date:	5/22/2017
End Date:	5/26/2017
Meeting Size:	175
Fees:	Physicians $950.00 Allied Health Professionals $750.00 Residents/Fellows $750.00
Meeting URL:	http://www.ucsfcme.com/2017/MDM17M19/info.html
Printable Materials:	http://www.ucsfcme.com/2017/MDM17M19/MDM17M19.20.pdf
Credit Information
Credit Amount:	30.25
Credit Unit:	Credits
Accreditation:	ACCME - Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education > AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Activity Learning Format:	Course
Accreditor/Sponsor
Sponsor Name:	University of California, San Francisco
Sponsor Address:	3333 California Street, Suite 450
Sponsor City:	San Francisco
Sponsor State:	CA
Sponsor Postal Code:	94118
Sponsor Country:	US
Sponsor Phone:	415-476-4251
Sponsor Email:	info@ocme.ucsf.edu
Contact Information
Contact Name:	Dawn Bohlmann
Contact Email:	dawn.bohlmann@ucsf.edu

Type: Course

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Live Meeting Information

Start: Monday, May 22, 2017
End: Friday, May 26, 2017

Location: Golden Gateway Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94109
US

Credits

30.25 Credits> Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education> AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™