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A Continuing Medical Education Bulletin of Mercer University School of Medicine & The Medical Center of Central Georgia
Volume 24 May 2010 Number 5
News
New faculty join MUSM/MCCG
Mar 10 Bryan Weidener, M.D. - Pediatric Surgeon
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 Children’s Hospital and Regional
Medical Center in Seattle, WA
Jul 10 Joshua Glenn, M.D. - Pediatric Surgeon
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 Children’s Hospital
Jan 10 Yameika Head, M.D. - Forensic Pediatrician
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
The Synapse
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Editor: Marcia Hutchinson, M.D., Chief Academic Officer
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The Synapse is a monthly newsletter produced by the Mercer
University School of Medicine/Medical Center of Central Georgia
Office of CME as a continuing medical education resource for the
physicians of Georgia.
Ongoing CME Opportunities
37th Annual Day of Surgery
May 2010 May 13, 2010
PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS INTERNAL MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
Medical Center of Central Georgia
Every Tuesday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Trice Auditorium Every Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., 790 First Street Eversole Auditorium
Macon, Georgia
May 4 Optimizing a Patient for Rehabilitations May 5 Innovations in the Management of Advanced Heart Failure
Sholas, M.D. John B. O’Connell, M.D. Accreditation
Objective: Identify three discipline specific procedures, interventions, or resources to Executive Director, Heart Failure Program The Mercer University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
best prepare a patient for transfer to inpatient rehab and continue the rehab process Heart and Vascular Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital medical education for physicians.
post inpatient stay Atlanta, Georgia
May 11 Inhaled Nitric Oxide: Current Uses and Therapeutic Objective: Understand recent advances in the treatment of heart failure, especially in Credit
Potential in Hypoxic Respiratory Failure the advanced stages The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of
Dan L Stewart, M.D. May 12 Meeting the Challenge of VTE: Strategies for Implementing 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
Department of Pediatric Guideline-Based Recommendations the extent of their participation in the activity.
University of Louisville Charise Petrovitch, M.D.
Objective: Explain how inhaled nitric oxide acts as a selective pulmonary vasodilator Professor of Anesthesiology
in hypoxic respiratory failure, list potential toxicities of the use of inhaled nitric oxide, George Washington University Hospital
describe potential benefits of the use of inhaled nitric oxide in the cardiac catheterization
lab, post-operative congenital heart disease patient, heart or lung transplant patient,
Washington, DC
Objective: Evaluate current evidence for the use of anti-coagulant therapies & implement
Internal Medicine: Evidence-Based Update
and even adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and understand guideline-based VTE prevention and treatment July 15-17, 2010
how the new Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) differs from the classical description May 19 Exercise Trends and Food Fads The SeaPines Resort
of Northway. Allison Scheetz, M.D. Harbour Town Conference Center
May 17 Clinical Pathological Conference Objective: Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of current exercise trends and food fads
Lowell Clark, M.D. and develop healthy exercise and diet patterns
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Objective: Identify pathological etiology of the disease process in children May 26 Testicular Cancer
May 25 Common Neurological Problems in Pediatric Practice Jeff Carney, M.D.
Bernard Maria, M.D. Assistant Professor of Urology/Chief of Urology
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Director Children’s Medical Center Objective: Understand the pathophysiology of testicular cancer and review new therapies
Medical College of Georgia for treatment
Objective: Discuss common neurological problems that occur in pediatric practice and
Accreditation Credit
identify mistakes that commonly occur in diagnosing patients. OB/GYN GRAND ROUNDS
The Mercer University School of Medicine is accredited by the The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this
Every Friday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Trice Auditorium
ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. educational activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1
FAMILY MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS Except: May 7, 21, & 28, 2010 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
Every Friday, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 790 First Street the extent of their participation in the activity.
Except: May 28, 2010 May 14 Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Miguel Torres, M.D.
May 7 Osteopathic Approach to the Patient with Objective: Present facts vs. fiction about menopause and the misconceptions about DETAILS FORTHCOMING IN NEXT SYNAPSE ISSUE
Neurologic Disease hormone replacement therapy Faculty Development Activity with Break Out Sessions
Murray Berkowitz, D.O.
Objective: Identify common neuromusculoskeletal manifestations of Neurologic Disease, SURGERY GRAND ROUNDS
include or rule-out appropriate neurologic diseases in a differential diagnosis, understand Every Thursday, 6:45-8:30 a.m.
Resident Work Environment (aka Duty Hours)
the indications, contraindictions, and role of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Impact of Revised ACGME Common Program Requirements
in patients with neurologic disease, choose Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) May 6 Multi-disciplinary G.I. Conference
appropriate to neurology patients, and know common musculoskeletal sites for various West Tower Room # 2 Featured Speaker: Valera Hudson, M.D.
neurologic disorders Objective: Review rare and interesting cases G.I. cases and to discuss prevention and
Professor of Pediatrics & Pediatric Program Director
May 14 Minor Emergencies That May Step Into Your Office plans to improve diagnosis and treatment from a multi-disciplinary point of view
Shetal Patel, M.D. May 13 37th Annual Day of Surgery
Medical College of Georgia
Objective: Present minor emergencies that primary care physician do not frequently see Eversole Auditorium
and treat, provide insight on how to evaluate and treat some of the many cases, and know 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SAVE THE DATE: (for one session or all three)
when to refer to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment May 20 Resident Case Presentations MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010
May 21 Stress Testing for Primary Care Physicians Eversole Auditorium
Britt Boyd, M.D. Objective: Present interesting cases including diagnosis management of unusual surgical
condition
Late morning breakout; speaker/lunch; early afternoon breakout
Objective: Select appropriate patients for exercise stress testing
May 27 Topics in Trauma Conference
PSYCHIATRY GRAND ROUNDS PAHEC Bldg., Trice Room #8
Every 4th Thursday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., 790 First Street Objective: Review the latest literature on trauma and to discuss plans to improve Accreditation
performance and safety
The Mercer University School of Medicine is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
May 27 Endogenous Opioid Peptides: Addiction and Depression
Kristen Ashley Homer, Ph.D. TUMOR BOARD CONFERENCE
The events listed on the
CME Opportunities page Credit
Objective: Describe the increased activity ofthe dynorphin system may underlie Every Monday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Trice Auditorium
are accredited by the ACCME The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this
the pathophysiology ofaddiction to psycho stimulants, as well as major depressive Objective: Apply learned cancer management issues in regard to diagnosis and treatment educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1
disorder. and to dictate a plan of care Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
