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CME 2nd Quarter 2008

GRAND ROUNDS
The intent of the Grand Rounds series is to present information in keeping with the needs of the broadest possible physician audience. The purpose of CME is to enhance the physician's ability to care for patients. It is the responsibility of the St. Charles Education Committee to assure that CME activities are designed primarily for that purpose. Grand Rounds are at 0700 in the Center for Health & Learning at St. Charles Medical Center ‚ Bend, Conference Rooms C & D.

CME 2008 - Second Quater Program Calendar

April Grand Rounds

  • April 4, 2008, 0700-0800
    "International Humanitarian Medical Missions: A physician panel"
    Randy Jacobs, MD, Urgent Care, Bend Memorial Clinic
    Objective: A panel will provide brief presentations about treating refugees in camps and remote villages, and the different techniques used in resource poor situations.
  • April 11, 2008, 0700-0800
    "Hypercholesterolemia: An Evidence-based Approach to Treatment"
    James Forrester, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
    Objectives: 1) Discuss the current guidelines for stratification of risk in patients with hypercholesterolemia. 2) Recognize the limitations of non-pharmacologic therapy in most patients with hypercholesterolemia. 3) Develop a strategy for monitoring and follow up of patients treated for hypercholesterolemia.
  • April 18, 2008, 0700-0800
    "Clinical Approach to Patients with Extremity Numbness, Weakness, Atrophy, and Pain"*
    Larry Paulson, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Center: Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Care and Research.
    Objectives: 1) Generate a differential diagnosis in patients with extremity numbness, weakness, atrophy, and pain. 2) List the most appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment options, and determine appropriate resources available.
    *Meets pain education requirement
  • April 25, 2008 - NO GRAND ROUNDS
    Quarterly Medical Staff Meeting

14th Annual Cardiovascular Medicine in the Cascades Conference
(August 14-16,2008

Accreditation

Physicians:
Grand Rounds: Cascade Healthcare Community is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for physicians. Cascade Healthcare Community designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (for each Grand Rounds). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians:
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.

Pharmacists:
Application for CE credit has been filed with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. Determination of credit is pending.

Nurses:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 8050 for 1.00 contact hour for each hour attended.

ADA Statement
Cascade Healthcare Community encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Tracy Parmele in advance of you participation or visit.

Comments or Questions about the CME Program?
Contact Tracy Parmele, CME Coordinator at 541-617-2605; email tparmele@ scmc.org. Education Committee members (listed below) also welcome your input.

Bend Education Committee:

Stephen Mann, DO, Chair
Robert Andrews, MD
Stephen Archer, MD
Valerie Bailie, MD
Joel Depper, MD
James Hall, MD
Michael Harris, MD
Ken House
Fran McCabe, MD
Cathy Murphey, RN
Brigitte Nixon, MD
Helen Guerrero-Randall
David Stewart, MD
Tracy Parmele, BA, CPMSM

Redmond Education Committee:

Steven Cross, MD, Chair
John Land, MD
Mark Valenti, MD
Karen Fitzgerald, RN
Tracy Parmele, BA, CPMSM
 

Faculty Disclosure Statement
To ensure the independence of CME activities, Cascade Healthcare Community adheres to the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Educationํs Standards for Commercial Support. Prior to a CME activity, faculty must Prior to a CME activity, faculty must Support disclose to learners any relevant financial relationship(s), to include the name of the individual, the name of the commercial interest(s); and the nature of the relationship the person has with each commercial interest. For faculty with no relevant financial relationship(s), the learners must be informed that no relevant financial relationship(s) exist.

SKILLS COURSES
Target Audience: CONet physicians, nurses, allied health.
ACLS Provider 2-day Course, ACLS Renewal 1-Day Course, ACLS-HeartCode™, PALS Provider 2-Day Course, PALS Renewal 1-Day Course.
For more information on the above courses, call the AHA Training Center at St. Charles, 541-693-5845.
NRP Renewal. For more information on NRP courses, call Continuing Medical Education at St. Charles, 541-322-4767.
These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

1 HOUR CASE PRESENTATION EDUCATION
(Target Audience: CONet physicians, nurses, allied health)

Cancer Clinical Conference (Tumor Board) ‚ Wednesdays at 0700.
SCMC ‚ B, Conference Room C&D. Cancer Clinical Conferences are broadcast via videoconference to SCMC - Redmond.

Cardiac Clinical Conference ‚ Tuesdays at 0700.
SCMC ‚ B, Conference Room C & D.

Gastroenterology Clinicopathologic Conference ‚ 1st Thursday at 0700.
SCMC ‚ B, Location varies

Endocrinology Multidisciplinary Conference ‚ Quarterly, 2nd Tuesday, (June, September and December) at 0700.
SCMC - Bend, location varies.

Multidisciplinary Breast Conference ‚ 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 0700.
SCMC - B, Location varies

Vascular Clinical Conference ‚ Every even month, 3rd Thursday, April/June at 0700.
SCMC ‚ B, Location varies

These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

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