Advances in Medicine 2019

Program Overview

This Advances in Medicine program is designed to be a comprehensive update course for all general practice physicians. This activity will provide recent updates in the fields of neurology, rheumatology, the role of immunotherapies in oncology and wellness/brain health by expert faculty. Each update will focus on various hot topics and ensure that the healthcare team is educated on how to best treat and refer their patients in these therapeutic areas. This CME activity will be beneficial to all healthcare providers.

Chairs

Tamara Miller, MD
Neurologist
Advanced Neurology of Colorado
Fort Collins, CO

Augusto Miravalle, MD, FAAN
Neurologist
Advanced Neurology of Colorado
Fort Collins, CO

Faculty

Michael Brown, MD
Melissa Griffith, MD
Jill Olson, MD
Miho Scott, MD
Michael S. Thakor, MD
Kyle Wilhelm

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze the most recent data for current and emerging therapeutics for the management of neurological diseases
2. Develop optimal, tailored treatment strategies for the long-term management of patients with neurological diseases using a team-based approach
3. Apply recent science concerning emerged and emerging therapeutic agents for the treatment of rheumatic diseases in clinical practice
4. Optimally manage patients with rheumatic diseases, including adverse events, to improve outcomes and quality of life
5. Recognize the role of immunotherapies in effectively treating patients with oncologic diseases
6. Utilize a personalized medicine approach when creating treatment and management plans for oncology patients
7. Apply non pharmacological interventions in clinical practice to improve wellness of patients
8. Provide effective education regarding strategies to advance brain health to improve patient outcomes

 

Joint Accreditation Standards for Commercial Support

In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement

AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Inquiries/Special Needs

For all CME inquiries or special needs, please contact [email protected] or 610-687-3300.

Registration Information

This CME conference is complimentary. There is no fee associated with attending this activity. Pre-registration is encouraged.

 

Provided by AcademicCME

Agenda

8:00 am – 8:30 am: Registration and Breakfast

8:30 am – 10:00 am: Neurology – Tamara Miller, MD; Jill Olson, MD and Augusto Miravalle MD, FAAN

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Epilepsy
• Migraine
• Alzheimer’s Disease

10:00 am – 10:30 am: Break in Exhibit Hall

10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Rheumatology – Michael S. Thakor, MD and Melissa Griffith, MD

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis/Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout
• SLE
• Biosimilars

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Oncology: The Role of Immunotherapies – Miho Scott, MD

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Melanoma
• GI Malignancies
• Hematologic Malignancies

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Break in Exhibit Hall

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Wellness and Brain Health – Michael Brown, MD and Kyle Wilhelm

• Pain Management in Brain Health
• Music Therapy