3rd Annual Update on Infectious Disease for Primary Care and Hospital Medicine - General Session

Phoenix, AZ US
January 20, 2018 to January 21, 2018

Course Directors: Robert Orenstein, D.O. and Janis E. Blair, M.D.

Up to date and practical information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the infectious diseases you see most in your practice!

The field of infectious diseases is constantly changing posing challenges for front-line healthcare providers in the clinic and hospital settings. Emerging infections, multiply resistant pathogens, new diagnostics, guidelines, regulations, and antimicrobials require continuous learning. This course will provide up to date, concise and evidence based presentations to keep you on top of the infectious challenges you face daily in practice. The course will feature lectures, cases, debates and interactive discussions to enhance the attendees’ knowledge to diagnose, treat and prevent infections they will commonly see in practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the clinical manifestations of Coccidiomycosis
  • Demonstrate how to prevent Clostridium difficile infection
  • Recognize emerging infectious issues for travelers
  • Evaluate patients with hepatitis C, HIV and STDs
  • Choose appropriate antimicrobials wisely in inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Manage antimicrobial toxicities and allergy

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.50 AAFP Prescribed
  • 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.75 AOA
  • 14.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
01/20/2018 - 7:15am
Event ends: 
01/21/2018 - 3:10pm
Cost:
$625.00
Part of: 
3rd Annual Update on Infectious Disease for Primary Care and Hospital Medicine
Mayo Clinic Education Center
5777 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054
United States

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Accreditation Statement:


In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):

AMA 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Breakdown by day:
Saturday: 8.0
Sunday: 6.0

AAFP 
AAFP Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Other Health Care Professionals 
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here. 

Available Credit

  • 14.50 AAFP Prescribed
  • 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.75 AOA
  • 14.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$625.00
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to mca.cme@mayo.edu. When cancelling a registration for a course 14 days or more before the course start date, a full refund (minus a $75 administrative fee) will be issued in the same form of payment the registration was received. No refunds are granted less than 14 days before the course start date.

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