Continuing Education and Professional Development
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Department of Medicine
Presents
Third Annual Medicine Conference: Practice Updates and Skills Development for the Primary Care Physician
April 17-18, 2015
Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown World's Fair Park
Knoxville, TN
Course Overview
Faced with an aging population, new developments in technology and treatment options, it will be increasingly important for the health care provider to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the medical community. The Third Annual Medicine Conference will address new developments and trends in relevant areas such as heart failure, chronic pain, EKG interpretation, skin conditions and proper joint injection among others.
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists treating primary care patients.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participants should be able to
- Describe the current management of heart failure, chronic pain, and depression/anxiety
- Explain how to use library resources to determine the evidence-based treatment of common diseases
- Discuss the basis of current recommendations given to travelers
- Apply skills in interpreting EKGs best use of CT Scans and MRIs
- Diagnose common skin conditions encountered in primary care practice
- Demonstrate aspiration and injection of various joints
Hotel Reservations
Hotel rooms are available at the Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown World’s Fair Park for the nights of Thursday and Friday, April 16-17, 2015 at the rate of $90. To reserve a room at the discounted rate, please contact the Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown World’s Fair Park directly at 865-522-2800 and reference event code GSM. For hotel information visit: http://www.holidayinn.com.
Registration Fees
Early Registration (before April 3, 2015)
Physicians
$150.00 for Friday only $100.00 for Saturday only $225.00 Full Conference
Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and Nurse Practitioners
$125.00 for Friday only $75.00 for Saturday only $175.00 Full Conference
Nurses, Residents and Other
$100.00 for Friday only $50.00 for Saturday only $125.00 Full Conference
Late registration pricing (after April 3, 2015)
Physicians
$175.00 Friday only $125.00 Saturday only $250.00 Full Conference
Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and Nurse Practitioners
$150.00 for Friday only $100.00 for Saturday only $200.00 Full Conference
Nurses, Residents and Other
$125.00 for Friday only $75.00 for Saturday only $150.00 Full Conference
How to Register for the 3rd Annual Medicine Conference
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Attendees may register online through the University of Tennessee Conference Center. Register Now
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Accreditation
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA:The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP: This Live activity, Third Annual Medicine Conference: Practice Updates and Skills Development for the PCP, with a beginning date of 04/17/2015, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 11.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of this application-based program will provide a statement for seven (7.0) live contact hours credit (0.7 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion includes attending the session, signing the attendance sheet, and completion of the program evaluation form. CE credit will also be submitted to the NABP CE Monitor.
UAN: 0064-9999-15-022-L01-P
Please Note: ACPE credit is only available for Friday sessions; however, pharmacists are welcome to attend the entire conference.
Grievance Policy: A participant, provider, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program provided or co-provided by the UTCOP may contact the Associate Dean for Continuing Education in writing. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review.
PAs, NPs and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certification renewal. This credit is acceptable by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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