NGMC Continuing Medical Education: Recent Episodes
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This channel contains presentations that are a part of the CME offerings of Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Enduring CME material expires two years from presentation date.
Speaker: Olivia Peralta, MDIM Resident, PGY-3No DisclosuresObjectives:-Pathophysiology of anaerobic and aerobic metabolism- Prevalence of Lactic Acidosis and Prognostic Indications-Types of Lactic Acidosis-Role of Thiamine in the setting of persistent Lactic Acidosis-Approach to and management of Lactic Acidosis
Speaker: Judy Mikhail, PhD, MBA, RNEditor-in-Chief, Journal of Trauma NursingProgram Manager, Michigan TraumaQuality Improvement ProgramUniversity of MichiganDisclosures: NoneObjectives:• Identify the outline of a scholarly article, including how to formulate acompelling introduction, effectively discuss methods, present results, andconclude with a powerful discussion that can stimulate further research.• Employ strategies for clarity, conciseness and precision in one’s writing,including identifying and rectifying common pitfalls such as passive voice,excessive jargon or verbosity.• Familiarize oneself with the submission and publication process, includingpublication ethics and the stages of peer review.
Speaker: Brian Schuler, MDSystem Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology WellSpan Health, York, PADisclosures:Speaker and Consultant: Canon Medical, USASpeaker, Consultant, and Medical Advisory Board: Boston ScientificObjectives:•Demonstrate the utility of the CT-Angio Suite for EP/cath procedures. •Review data strongly suggesting CT-guided LAAO is the gold standard of PDL prevention. •Review data demonstrating CT-Angio Suite is a fee-for-service and value-based care champion.
Dr. Bedri Yusuf, Andrei Boyarshinov, Steve Kelly, Kassandra Lawson, Dr. Hellen Ransom, and Dr. Janeane WalkerSteve Kelly, ComplianceKassandra Lawson, Associate Counsel, Legal DepartmentHellen Ransom, PhD, Clinical EthicistBedri Yusuf, MD, Chief Physician ExecutiveJaneane Walker, PhD, RN, Director Faculty Development and Educational Outcomes
Speaker: Ruben Ruiz Vega, MDIM Resident, PGY-3No DisclosuresObjectives:• Understand the concept of ctDNA by defining what it is and learning itsrelevance in cancer research and diagnostics.• Grasp the clinical applications of ctDNA by discovering how ctDNA is utilized incancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment monitoring and early detection, and thepotential impact on patient care.• Identify the challenges and limitations of working with ctDNA, including issuesrelated to sensitivity and specificity.• Explore ctDNA’s role in personalized medicine and its potential for othermedical applications.
Speaker: Aleksandros Mihilli, MDPGY-3 IM ResidentNo disclosuresObjectives:•Understand how GLP-1RA function, and their use in diabetes and weight loss•Compare the available GLP-1RA in terms of efficacy, and when to use which•Look at future advancements in the field and what research is currently ongoing
Speaker: Alix Schnibben, PharmD, BCACP, CTTSDirector, Clinical Quality and Ambulatory Pharmacy ServicesAmbulatory Care PharmacistNo disclosures.Objectives:-Discuss the growing Opioid Epidemic and related statistics. -Review Federal and Georgia State laws and NGHS policies regarding prescribing controlled substances. -Review how to calculate Morphine Milliequivalent Per Day (MME/day). -Summarize the new 2022 CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. -Discuss nonpharmacologic, nonopioid and opioid pharmacologic therapy options. -Discuss Office Visit Workflow for treatment of chronic pain with opioids.
Speaker:Glen Henry, MD; Medical Director, Cath Lab, Georgia Heart InstituteSanjay Lall, MD, MBA, FACC; Cardiologist; Georgia Heart InstituteSpeakers have no disclosuresObjectives: • Discuss the burden and impact of hypertension.• Discuss the definition and diagnostic evaluation of hypertension.• Discuss the treatment of hypertension.
Speaker: Budder Siddiqui, MDInfectious Diseases, Northeast Georgia Medical CenterNo disclosuresObjectives:• To identify the causes of emerging global infections• To discuss ways to prevent future pandemics
Brittany Parker, MD NGPG Family MedicineTembele Yangandawele, MD NGPG Family MedicineNo DisclosuresObjectives:•Review epidemiology of maternal opioid use disorder•Understand pharmacology and use of buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment•Overview of maternal comprehensive opioid addiction program•In-depth review of medication initiation and maintenance during pregnancy and postpartum period•Understand monitoring parameters during initiation and discontinuation•Review of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Ramification
Speaker: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS Professor of Medicine Director, Glenn Family Breast Center Director, Breast Medical Oncology Louisa and Rand Glenn Family Chair in Breast Cancer Research Objectives: - To learn about currently approved ADCs in HER2- breast cancer - To have further understanding of HER2 low breast cancer - To learn about future ADCs Disclosures: Advisory/Consulting: Genentech/Roche, Immunomedics, Seattle Genetics, Daiichi Sankyo, Puma Biotechnology, Mersana, Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Myovant Sciences, Takeda
Speaker: Supriya Mannepalli, MDDisclosures: NoneObjectives:- Review Infection prevention and control data for 2013 Fiscal year for hospital acquired infections - Review CDC definitions and best practice prevention bundles for hospital acquired infections- Discuss upcoming changes to CDC definitions for CLABSI and Lab ID C. diff reporting
Speaker: Kyle Armstrong, DOEmergency and Inpatient PsychiatryDisclosures: NoneObjectives:•Discuss screening, brief intervention/treatment, and referral to treatment model of care•Overview of motivational interviewing and other brief treatment modalities•Review various other treatment and recovery models for the treatment of substance use disorder
Speaker: Jane Ellis, MD, PhDDepartment of Gynecology and ObstetricsDivision of Maternal-Fetal MedicineEmory University School of MedicineDisclosures: NoneObjectives:•Describe basic terminology important in understanding maternal mortality•Review current status of maternal deaths worldwide, in US and in Georgia•Highlight Georgia’s leading causes of pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths•Review recommendations for reducing maternal deaths from Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Speaker: Dr. Konstantin ZubelevitskiyNo disclosuresObjectives:•Introduce the ICU Liberation initiative•Define PADIS guidelines and ABCDEF bundle•Discuss the importance of pain management in the ICU setting•Compare valid and reliable pain assessment tools•Identify challenges in assessing pain•Introduce effective strategies to prevent and manage pain•Discuss working with opioid-dependent patients•Review the case scenario
Speaker: Dr. Abhishek SinghNo DisclosuresObjectives: •Outline the DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders•Identify etiologies and pathophysiology of Alcohol use disorders and Stimulant Use disorder•Describe treatment options for Alcohol Use disorder various substance use disorders•Identify how interprofessional team strategies can improve patient outcomes in SUD•Identify and discuss new challenges in SUD
Title: Cardiology Grand Rounds: Cerebral Protection for TAVR Evidence and RationaleSpeaker: Alexandra Lansky, MDProfessor of Medicine, Section of CardiologyYale School of MedicineDisclosures: Grant/Research: Emboline, Emblok, Boston Scientific Consultant: MedAlliance, Abiomed, Boston ScientificObjectives:- To review the incidence of stroke after TAVR - To review the timing and mechanisms of stroke after TAVR - To review the evidence for Cerebral Embolic Protections - To review future innovations in cerebral embolic protection
Title: DEA Pain Management and PharmacokineticsSpeakers: Dr. Leena Dutta and Dr. Alix SchnibbenDisclosures: Dr. Dutta - noneDr. Schnibben - speakers bureau: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical vaccinesObjectives:- Review history of opioids- Define pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of opioids- Understand different types of pain and how to assess- Consider when to manage pain with non-pharmacologic- Recite how to use the WHO ladder to start pharmacologic management of pain- Understand the difference between tolerance, dependence, pseudo-addiction and addiction
Speaker: Robert O. Cotes, MDAssociate Professor at Emory University School of Medicine,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesDirector Clinical & Research Program for Psychosis at Grady Health SystemTitle: Psychiatry Grand Rounds: From Red Tape to Recovery: How You Can Unlock Clozapine's Game-Changing PotentialDisclosures: Grant/Research Support: Otsuka, Roche, Alkermes, KarunaConsultant: Saladax Biomedical, HLS Therapeutics (unpaid)Speakers bureau: Saldax BiomedicalObjectives:- List three scenarios for when to obtain TDM for clozapine as per the ASCP/AGNP guideline - List one clinically relevant example of how someone from a specific ethnic or cultural background may metabolize clozapine differently - Describe one possible change the FDA could make to the Clozapine REMS system to improve access
Title: DEA MATE: Changing the bias in treating substance useSpeakers: Dr. Kalpana Prasad and Dr. Andrea HuntleyNo Financial Disclosures
Title: IM Grand Rounds: What are you eating for lunch? The Effects of Diet on HealthSpeaker: Nina Le, DO, MPHIM Resident PGY3No financial disclosures Objectives:- Review cardiovascular disease and types of diets - Evaluate literature in support of Mediterranean diet as well as vegetarian diet - Discuss vegetarian dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk in patients with cardiovascular disease - Discuss how dietary guidelines should change to reflect the emerging evidence in the field
Title: Opiate Use Disorder: Background and ManagementSpeakers:Alison Ruch, MD, FACEPBedri Yusuf, MDSpeakers have no financial disclosures.Objectives:•OUD Background•Opiate non-fatal OD and fatal OD in Northeast Georgia•Role of fentanyl in rising mortality of OUD•CDC’s recommendations to combat OD deaths•MOUD Protocol at NGHS
Title: Cardiology Grand Rounds: Lessons Learned from DOAC's and the New Factor XI Anti-thrombotic Therapies Being StudiedSpeaker: Manesh R. Patel, MDChief, Division of CardiologyCo-Director, Duke Heart CenterDuke Clinical Research InstituteDuke University, Durham, NCDisclosures: Research Grants: PACIFIC-AF: Bayer, Janssen, Heartflow, Idorsia, NHLBI, NovartisAdvisory Board/Consulting: Bayer, Janssen, Heartflow, MedscapeObjectives:•Understand the Net-Benefit of Warfarin and then NOACs in AFib•Understand the use of NOACs and limitations•Understand the Factor XI therapy and promise in A. Fib
IM Grand Rounds: Delirium in Hospitalized Older AdultsSpeaker: Akshay Kumar, MD PGY-3 IM Resident No Disclosures Objectives: -Identify what constitutes delirium in an institutionalized older adults. -How to appropriately assess and manage delirium in acute setting as per latest guidelines. -Measures healthcare provider should take to prevent onset of delirium in hospitalized setting.
Neuro Science Grand Rounds: UPDATED AHA GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENTOF ANEURYSMAL SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGESpeaker: Andres Ruiz, MD, Neuro Critical CareNo DisclosuresObjectives:- Review updated algorithm for management through different phases of care- Summarize new recommendations that differ from 2012 guidelines- Review pathophysiology and updated management strategies for delayedcerebral ischemia
Title: ID Grand Rounds: Hepatic InfectionsSpeaker: Merin Varghese, MDConsultant, Infectious DiseasePhysician Lead, Antimicrobial StewardshipNo financial disclosuresObjectives:Review common etiologies of liver abscessesReview common fungal etiologies of liver infectionsBrief overview of pathogens associated with viral hepatitis
Title:Comprehensive Care of the Cardiomyopathy Patient: From Pillars that Sustain to Buttresses that AssistPresented by:J. Eduardo Rame, MD, MPhil, FAHA, FESCDirector of Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac TransplantThomas Jefferson University Division of Cardiology,Philadelphia, PAFinancial Disclosure:Co-Primary Investigator ReSTAGE HF (Thoratec, now Abbott, Inc)Primary Investigagor ADVANCE and ENDURANCE (HeartWare, now Medtronic Inc)National PI: SoPRANO (Macitentan post LVAD, Jannsen) Objectives:1. To describe the different adaptations of human heart failure2. To describe the potential for myocardial recovery3. To describe the pillars of heart failure therapy
Speaker: John Torous, MD, MBIObjectives:- Assess which digital phenotyping data streams could be most useful in helping understand your patients' clinical trajectories and list three risks and benefits of this method of data collection- Apply a digital literacy frame to be able to evaluate which of your patients may most benefit from digital health and which first require training / support- Define digital phenotyping and list three risks and benefits of this method of data collection- List the four stages of the APA app evaluation framework in order of use- Be able to guide a patient through informed decision making in using a mental health related smartphone app
Enduring CME will expire on 6/23/2025Objectives:1. Describe the barriers to mental healthcare among Hispanic/Latino communities and their prevalence 2. Utilize screening tools/assessments and strategies to overcome language barriers in diagnosing mental health conditions 3. Demonstrate cultural competence when interacting with Hispanic and Latinx patientsSpeakers:Marshall Bruner, PsyDAssistant Professor, Director of the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services, and Assessment Coordinator at Brenau University School of Psychology and Adolescent CounselingBetsy Escamilla, MSLead School Counselor at Gainesville City School SystemVanesa SarazúaFounder & Executive Director of Hispanic Alliance Georgia No disclosuresObjectivesAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/8/2025Speakers:Supriya Mannepalli, MD, CIC, MBASandy Bozarth, RN No disclosuresObjectivesReview Candida auris epidemiologyReview infection prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of candida aurisReview treatment for Candida auris infectionsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/2/2025Speaker:Mariam Anwar, MD No disclosuresObjectives:•Understand early palliative care. •Recognize and identify patients that benefit from early palliative care. •Discuss hospice and non-hospice survival. •Review evidence demonstrating that hospice is associated with longer survival times for certain terminally ill patientsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/1/2025Speakers:Jaime Morel Ruiz, MDPathology Addison Parris, MDNGPG Infectious Disease Supriya Mannepalli, MD, MBA, CICNGHS Medical Director, Infection Prevention No disclosuresObjectives:•Discuss clinical presentation of clostridium difficile infection.•Discuss diagnosis and testing of clostridium difficile infection.•Review infection prevention and control best practices for patients with clostridium difficile infection.•Review current guidelines and best practices in management of clostridium difficile infection.Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/26/2025Speaker:Jeffrey Popma, MDVice President and Chief Medical Officer, Structural Heart, Coronary and Renal Denervation, MedtronicProfessor of Medicine, Emeritus, Harvard Medical School, BostonNo disclosuresObjectives:• Review the critical value of clinician investigation in the discovery of medical devices to serve unmet patient needs.• Discuss the risks and benefits of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis.• Outline the clinical outcomes associated with transcatheter treatment of patients with symptomatic, severe mitral regurgitation with edge-edge repair and other advanced therapies.Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/11/2024Speakers:Nathaniel J Kim, MDIM Resident PGY-3Ahreum Lim, PhDUniversity of Georgia Postdoc ResearcherNo disclosuresObjectives:•Analyze ChatGPT and explain the concept of Large Language Models.•Assess the applications of broad and narrow Artificial Intelligence in clinical medicine and medical education.•Generate discussion concerning the role and necessity of learning in the context of Artificial Intelligence and automation. Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/11/2024Speaker: Paul Takla, MDNo disclosuresObjectives:• Decrease stigma surrounding opioid use disorder• Improve ability to identify patients at risk for opioid withdrawal• Understand the pharmacology of Buprenorphine and methadone• Be able to better manage hospitalized patients on Buprenorphine and methadone• Increase use of our hospital’s opioid withdrawal protocol• Learn who can initiate patients on opioid substitution therapy• Connect patients with available resources for opioid use disorderAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/11/2024Learning Objectives: • Improve their knowledge base in substance use disorder in adult patients • Recognize appropriateness of in office treatment versus referral to specialized treatment programs • Improve their knowledge base about medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD)Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/10/2024Objectives:Familiarize the audience with the latest robotic mitral valve technologyDetail methods of repair including a live caseEducation audience on the overlap between transcatheter structural heart technology and robotic cardiac surgery.Disclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speaker has disclosed the following financial relationships:- Advisory Board – Regeneron- Speaker Bureau – Boehringer Ingelheim, Amgen, and EsperionAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Objectives:Recognize the association between post-COVID syndrome (or long COVID syndrome) and post-COVID tachycardia.Identify the difference between post-COVID tachycardia and inappropriate sinus tachycardia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.Discuss the demographics, comorbidities and severity of COVID-19 infection associated with post-COVID tachycardia.
Objectives:Understand the pathophysiology of chronic subdural hematomasKnow the techniques for neurointervention in subdural hematomaReview the recent research outcomes on endovascular techniques in chronic subdural hematomas
Objectives:•Understand Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), including definitions, signs, symptoms, and risk factors.•Discuss the proposed pathophysiology of heart failure with both preserved and reduced ejection fractions.•Review the new trial called “MyPACE” to discuss effects of personalized accelerated pacing in patients with HFpEF.
Objectives:• Examine what is POLST and its use in Northeast Georgia Health System.• Review patient criteria for POLST qualification.• Understand POLST’s role in assisting patients with expressing their medical wishes.• Recognize when POLST is appropriate for patient completion.
Today's Speaker: ZAHI A. FAYAD, PHD, FAHA, FACC, FISMRMDirector, BioMedical Engineering and Imaging InstituteProfessor of Medicine, Division of CardiologyIcahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai School, NYDisclosures: Grant/research support from NIH. Consultant for Trained Therapeutix Discovery and Co-founder/Board of directors for Trained Therapeutix Discover.Objectives:•Understand personalized patient care.How to implement personalized care.Understand the expected outcomes from personalized care.
Today's Speaker: Rosemary Chofor, MDIM Resident, PGY-3Objectives:• Define polypharmacy and deprescribing.• Recognize patients at risk for deleterious effects of polypharmacy.• Integrate screening tools when completing medication reconciliation.• List the strategies that can help minimize polypharmacy.
Today's Speaker: Speaker: Oluseyi Abidoye, MDObjectives:- Review and understand the pathophysiology of VTEs in patients with traumatic fractures - Understand role of Antithrombotic agents in preventing VTEs in post-surgical patients- Review current guidelines of VTE prevention in patients with fractures- Understand the Role of Aspirin as a single agent for venous thrombophylaxis in patients after extremity fracture
Today's Speaker: Sahil Parag, DOIM Resident, PGY-3Objectives:1.Understand the mechanism of action of Finerenone, and how it differs from currently used mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists2.Identify patients that may benefit from addition of this medication3.Understand adverse effects and monitoring for these patients4.Identify the recommendations for specific population that may benefit from use of this medication along with current guidelines5.Understand patients who this medication would be contraindicated despite have ckd and diabetes
Speakers: Jaime Morel Ruiz, MDPathologyWilliam O’Sick, MLS (ASCP)CMMicrobiology Supervisor, LaboratoryObjectives:• Detail the most common samples received from microbiology testing.• Explain proper sample collection and its intended uses.• Detail adequacy requirements for microbiology samples.• Clarify expectations from microbiology reports.
Speaker: Hadia Ahmad, MDIM Resident PGY-3No DisclosuresObjectives: •Define treatment resistant hypertension. •Understand the role of endothelin and aldosterone in the pathophysiology of hypertension. •Recognize the endothelin pathway as a target for treatment of resistant hypertension. •Review current research investigating endothelin-receptor antagonists and aldosterone synthase in the treatment of hypertension.
No DisclosuresLearning Objectives:1.Identify what delirium is2.Identify the current practices of delirium3.Be able to explain why the current practices for delirium management are limited4.Predict the direction of the future of delirium management
No DisclosuresObjectives:1. Present CAUTI Data for NGHS 2. Discuss improvement initiatives implemented at NGHS3. Discuss focused areas how to sustain improvement efforts to reduce CAUTI
Objectives:• Identify cases and apply guideline recommendations to refer for genetic testing.• Appreciate the importance of cascade family screening using clinical and genetic tests, nosology and re-phenotyping.• Understand the principles of Precision Medicine and Precision Health, including gene-first screening strategies.
No DisclosuresLearning Objectives:As a direct result of this session, participants will be able to:1.Identify neuroscience-based strategies to address mental health stigma in patients.2.Identify neuroscience-based strategies for addressing mental health stigma in clinicians.3.Discuss strategies and resources for successful lifelong learning in clinical neuroscience.
No DisclosuresObjectives:1. Discuss the causes and classification of bone and joint infections2. Review the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of them
No DisclosuresObjectives:Recognize the signs and symptoms of delirium in hospitalized geriatric patientsDifferentiate between altered mental status and acute deliriumReview evidence-based management for acute delirium in geriatric patients hospitalized in the medical ward
Learning Objectives:1) Review our roles as leaders in our community, 2) discuss the numerous challenges our profession faces3) what you can do to help improve the state of our healthcare system.The speaker has no disclosures.
Learning Objectives:1. To critically review and understand the current data and studies regarding metformin as an 'anti-aging' drug through various pathways2. To help guide future practice and therapy based on current evidence regarding metformin and other longevity medicationsThe speaker has no disclosures.
Objectives:Understand trauma resuscitation differences in children and adults.Understand management of solid organ injury in children and need for angio/embolization.Understand the indications for REBOA in the adolescent population.Presenter: Alexis Smith, MDPediatric Trauma Surgeon & TMD at CHOA
Enduring CME will expire on 12/2/2024.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives: - Review of cardiovascular disease. - Demonstrate the role of macronutrients in metabolism. - Discuss American Heart Association dietary guidelines to our patients. - Evaluate supporting literature on use of Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular diseaseDisclosures:No disclosuresAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/29/2024.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:•Recognize the risk factors associated with developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease•Discuss the pathophysiology of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease•Review evidence-based management for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese patients with type 2 diabetesDisclosures:No disclosuresAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/17/2024.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:1. Outline the “formulary approach” to evaluating each new drug through application 2.Compare and contrast newly approved drugs with older agents regarding their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, safety, dosing and cost. 3.Describe any pipeline drugs that may be significant releases in the next few years.Disclosures:No disclosuresAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/7/2024.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:- To understand the importance of communication in caring for patients- To discern the importance of communal storytelling for provider wellness- To promote empathy for our patients and the journeys they are onDisclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/3/2024.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:1. Understand the differences between various somatoform, factitious and simulation disorders2. Appreciate the powerful duality of the mind and understand how unconscious conflicts and needs get channeled into physical symptoms3. Implement Do’s and Don’ts of communicating with patients and families, traps to avoidDisclosures:No disclosuresAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/2/2024.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:1. To review sex differences in ischemic heart disease prevalence and outcomes2. To understand new data regarding sex-specific ischemic heart disease pathophysiology in women 3. To evaluate sex-specific diagnosis and treatment strategies for ischemic heart disease in womenDisclosures:Grant support: NHLBI, Louis B Mayer Foundation, NIH-CTSI, CMDRP-DoD, NIH-Caladrius, California Institute for Precision Medicine (CIAPM), Sanofi-VascularConsulting: Medscape, Sanofi-Vascular, NIH CSR and NIH ORWHAB, iRhythmHonorarium*: Abbott Diagnostics Stocks: NoneAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 10/14/2024Disclosures:Dr. Amir Lotfi discloses grant/research support from Opsen and Boston ScientificDr. David Molony discloses no financial relationshipsObjectives:1.Understand the invasive pressure measurement of epicardial vessels.2.Use of computation fluid dynamics in developing noninvasive assessment of flow.Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/29/2024Disclosures:The speaker has no disclosures.Objectives: - Identify common legally allowable exceptions to confidentiality under state and federal law (i.e., HIPAA) - Distinguish between various types of Tarasoff laws - Know the options available to them when a patient verbalizes a threat to an identifiable victimAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/9/2024Disclosures:The speakers have no disclosures.Objectives:• Describe the presentation of focal aware/unaware seizures.• Describe an appropriate diagnostic approach to rare presentation of seizures.• Discuss various types of encephalitis.• Discuss treatment options for seizures in encephalitis.Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/7/2024Disclosures:Grant/research support: Amarin, Amgen, Boehringer IngelheimObjectives:1.To review the cellular and molecular basis of vascular calcification2.To review population studies of coronary calcification3.To understand the clinical utility of coronary artery calcification (CAC) testing Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/25/2024Disclosures:The speakers have no disclosures.Objectives:1. Identify principles and applications of mindful awareness.2. Cultivate awareness, acceptance, and non-judgment to work with thoughts, feelings, and sensations.3. Recognize how mindfulness techniques can play a role in psychiatric treatmentAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 7/29/2024Disclosures:The speakers have no disclosures.Objectives: -Define situational decision making capacity - Describe the assessment of decision making capacity - Describe the NGHS Against Medical Advice (AMA) discharge process and the pros and cons of the AMA orderAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/30/2024Objectives:To define and discuss the Kosher diet observed by Jews so practitioners and hospital staff can be culturally sensitive to their needs.To define and discuss Jewish Sabbath observance in a hospital setting so practitioners and hospital staff can be culturally sensitive to Jewish patients’ needs.To outline miscellaneous Jewish cultural rituals so practitioners and hospital staff can be culturally sensitive to Jewish patients’ needs.Accreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/03/2024Objectives: - Present signs and symptoms of Monkeypox - Discuss infection prevention and control precautions, transmission mechanisms of Monkeypox - Discuss 2022 outbreak of Monkeypox - Discuss testing and treatment of patients suspected/confirmed with MonkeypoxAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/03/2024Objectives:- Discuss key features of pericarditis from the history and physical examination- Recognize etiologies of pericarditis including COVID-19 infection- Describe the Echo and ECG findings for pericarditis- Review evidence-based management of recurrent pericarditis including novel and future therapiesAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/4/2024
Disclosures: The speaker is a consultant for Edwards Lifescience, Medtronic & Abbott.
Learning objectives: - Understand the current state of the Heart Team within the field of Cardiovascular Disease - Recognize the current training in structural heart program - Design the future of Heart Team that the Surgeons and Cardiologists that can coexist
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 4/15/2024
Objectives: State the best treatment options based on current literature for Stage 1 hypertension in low ASCVD patients. Recognize barriers to initiating the latest treatments or making the diagnosis sooner.
No disclosures
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 4/13/2024
Objectives: Learning Objectives 1. To understand the current state of endovascular therapy for the proximal aorta 2. To understand the current state of open and endovascular therapy for the aortic arch 3. To understand contemporary management of aortic dissection
The speaker has disclosed financial relationships with Endospan Inc and Artivion: Scientific Advisory Board.
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 4/1/2024
Objectives: • Examine what is POLST and its use in Northeast Georgia Health System. • Review patient criteria for POLST qualification. • Understand POLST’s role in assisting patients express their medical wishes. • Recognize when POLST is appropriate for patient completion.
No disclosures
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/31/2024
Objectives: • Identify how narratives influence medical decision-making • Describe an overview of Henrietta Lacks' immortal role in medicine • Understand the importance of patient-centered communication • Recognize when POLST is appropriate for patient completion.
No disclosures
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/25/2024
Objectives: • Identify the most recent literature on inpatient hypertension. • Analyze the evidence for treating inpatient hypertension. • Distinguish need to intensify outpatient hypertension while inpatient. • Describe interventions residents can implement to reduce the use of IV antihypertensive agents.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/4/2024
Objectives: • Review previous CAP guidelines • Compare outcomes of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) with 3 days vs. 8 days of antibiotics • Define the appropriate tools and scoring systems utilized • Discuss implications of evidence
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 2/2/2024
Objectives: 1. Inflammation is associated with development of atherosclerosis. 2. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction. 3. A reduction in systemic inflammation is associated with improvement in coronary non-calcified burden.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker's financial disclosures are announced during his introduction.
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 2/25/2024
Objectives: 1. Define Cauti and how IPC team identifies 2. Review how to prevent CAUTI in critical care, inpatient medicine, and nursing 3. Describe urinalysis and urine culture role in identifying true CAUTI
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME material expires 2/24/24
Objectives: 1. Recognize types of seizures, their clinical presentation, and key assessment findings earlier to improve patient outcomes. 2. Discuss characteristics of clinical presentations. 3. List key pieces of information that will be helpful to the neurologist for etiology of seizure.
No Disclosures
Enduring CME will expire on 2/11/2024
Objectives: 1. Discuss etiology and clinical presentation for staph aureus bacteremia 2. Review management of staph aureus bacteremia 3. Discuss evidence based literature focusing on duration of antibiotic treatment for staph aureus bacteremia 4. Discuss diagnostic and laboratory work up to identify source and other focus of infection in pts with staph aureus bacteremia
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 2/2/2024
Objectives: 1. Familiarize the audience with these new therapies and their impact in cardiovascular disease. 2. Describe the results of large prospective randomized clinical trial data utilizing these therapies to improve clinical outcomes. 3. To allow cardiologist to feel comfortable prescribing these drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed the following financial relationships: - Advisory Board – Regeneron - Speaker Bureau – Boehringer Ingelheim, Amgen, and Esperion
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 1/14/2024.
Speaker: Supriya Mannepalli, MD
Objectives 1. Review updated CDC guidance regarding isolation and quarantine 2. Review information regarding current variants and importance of vaccination , including boosters 3. Review current guidelines for Covid 19 treatment
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Robert Merritt’s research career has spanned over 30 years with the Smithsonian Institution (SI), Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has authored over 100 scientific publications and book chapters on a variety of health-related topics and was a contributing author for several Surgeon General’s Reports on Smoking and Tobacco Use. As a supervisory health scientist, he serves as Chief of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch in the Division for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (DHDSP), CDC. He also holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Mr. Merritt is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, Emory University and The University of the South (Sewanee) where he received academic training in sociology & anthropology, medical sociology, public health, and research methods & statistics. His current responsibilities include tracking trends in cardiovascular risk factors and diseases and engaging in epidemiologic and health services research to support evidence-based practice and programs. Through epidemiology and surveillance, research, and science translation, CDC helps state and national health agencies implement public health strategies to address the burden of heart disease and stroke.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/10/2023.
Objectives: - What is PrEP?- understanding the basics. - Identify patients who will benefit from PrEP. - Discuss medications and follow up labs needed once PrEP is started.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/7/2023.
Objectives: 1. Review Anatomy and Physiology of the Posterior Cerebral Vasculature and Territory 2. Recognize assessment findings specific to Posterior Stroke using current tools (FAST ED, MEND, NIHSS) 3. Examine additional signs and symptoms that can indicate Posterior Stroke 4. Associate injury patterns or risk factors that would increase suspicion of Posterior Stroke 5. Identify posterior stroke mimics 6. Recognize concerns for management and quality of life implications for posterior stroke patients (herniation, falls, etc)
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/7/2023.
Objectives: 1. Discuss the psychological and behavioral effects of pandemics and disasters on individuals and communities2. 2. Review an evidence-based framework for delivering interventions during pandemics and disasters
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/3/2023.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/8/2023.
Presenter: Spencer B. King, III, MACC, FSCAI, FESC
Objective: Discuss important developments in coronary artery interventions and prospects for the future.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/3/2023.
Presenter: Habib Samady, MD, FACC; President, Georgia Heart Institute
Objectives: 1. Describe the vision and tripartite mission for the Georgia Heart Institute 2. Understand what myocardial viability is and describe it’s relationship to functional recovery 3. Articulate the evidence base behind the use of physiologic guided revascularization and intravascular imaging for stent optimization 4. Explain how computational biomechanics can inform the investigation of atherosclerosis and coronary device performance 5. Describe the clinical, research and education goals and proposed trajectory for the Georgia Heart Institute
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 10/1/2023.
Presenter: Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa World-Renowned Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist
Objectives: - Provide ways we can help build bridges to reduce disparities in the Hispanic community - Discuss cancer research for minority populations - Define hope thru survivorship care, supportive care for diverse populations
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/14/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Review latest CDC/ACIP clinical considerations of COVID-19 vaccines available in USA in those 12 years and above 2. Discuss the COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness against the Delta variant 3. Describe adverse effects and safety of the COVID -19 vaccine 4. Review the recommendations for additional dose and booster for mRNA vaccines 5. Discuss safety of COVID-19 vaccines in women in reproductive age .
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/16/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Recognize risks for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders 2. Implement screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders 3. Initiate an evaluation and basic treatment principles
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/13/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Differentiate amongst theoretical analytical and prediction models
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Appraise external validation efforts of predictive modeling
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Determine what role Epic Sepsis Model applies within the Northeast Georgia Medical Center system
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/6/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Learning objectives:
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Assessing fluid responsiveness in patients with septic shock
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Using dynamic measures to guide fluid resuscitation
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Benefits of appropriate fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Objectives:
Identify patterns of spinal cord injury Recognize role of steroid therapy in managing spinal cord injury Become familiar with classification/terminology of cervical spine trauma
Enduring CME will expire on 5/17/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Guest Speakers: Dr. Zachary Taylor, director of District 2 Department of Public Health Dr. Supriya Mannepalli, Northeast Georgia Medical Center's medical director for Infectious Disease Dr. Katie Herzog, pediatric physician with Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
Objectives: 1. Review the EUA information and evidence supporting expanding the vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds
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Review the CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people for various indoor and outdoor activities
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Discussion regarding how to Improve vaccine confidence
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Provide info regarding vaccine access
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/09/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1)To learn how to evaluate ocular trauma patients 2)To learn how to treat globe trauma 3)To learn how to treat orbital trauma
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/4/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Focused literature review of Monoclonal antibody infusion treatments for COVID-19 patients. 2. Review criteria for use for monoclonal antibody infusion treatments 3. Discuss NGHS utilization and outcome data for monoclonal antibody infusions
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/26/2023.
Objectives: - Describe the pathophysiology of obesity - Describe the relationship between BMI and severity of disease - Discuss the associated common comorbidities - Discuss the treatment options - Describe the necessary support services - Discuss the long term care of patients with a history of metabolic surgery
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 3/26/2023.
Objectives: 1. Identify hernia vs rectus diastasis 2. Surgical options for large inguinoscrotal hernia repair 3. Identification of parastomal hernias and surgical options 4.Define component separation and its uses in complex abdominal wall reconstruction
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that both Dr Copper and Dr Lewis are Intuitive Surgical Educators/Trainers
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 1/29/2023.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Understand BH prior to COVID-19 2. Describe the BH impact of COVID-19 3. Describe changes to BH service delivery in response to COVID-19 (both nationally and internally at NGHS)
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/15/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to identify current COVID-19 vaccine candidates. 2. Participants will be able to describe how mRNA vaccines work. 3. Participants will be able to identify initial priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination 4. Participants will be able to identify local and systemic reactions to COVID-19 vaccination. 5. Participants will be aware of recommendations regarding vaccination of special groups.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 12/15/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: - Explore how medical education and the health care system perpetuate disparities - Explain how provider bias and patient mistrust exacerbate health differences - Examine barriers to underrepresented minority recruitment and retention in the health care setting
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/19/2022.
Presenter: Sara Hegab, MD, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Objectives - Introduction and Case Presentation - Philosophy and Rationale - Set Up and Initiation - Operations - Performance - Challenges
Disclosures - Research support: Henry Ford Hospital receives financial support in the form of research grants from Actelion, Bayer, United Therapeutics and Gilead in the area of pulmonary hypertension
- Bayer-Speaker, Advisory Board
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/16/2022.
Presenter: Sara Hegab, MD, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Objectives •Challenges in management of patients with massive and submassivePE •Team based approach to PE management •Post-PE Syndrome
Disclosures - Research support: Henry Ford Hospital receives financial support in the form of research grants from Actelion, Bayer, United Therapeutics and Gilead in the area of pulmonary hypertension
- Bayer-Speaker, Advisory Board
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/13/2022.
Presenter: Damon Tweedy, MD ; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: - Explore how medical education and the health care system perpetuate disparities - Explain how provider bias and patient mistrust exacerbate health differences - Examine barriers to underrepresented minority recruitment and retention in the health care setting
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/10/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. To review the history of rib fracture treatment 2. To review surgical techniques and current indications for rib fracture fixation 3. To discuss future directions in rib fracture fixation
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 10/23/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Define convalescent plasma. 2. Review Mayo Clinic clinical trial and FDA EUA for COVID-19 convalescent plasma. 3. Discuss our Blood Bank experience with COVID-19 convalescent plasma.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/11/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: Describe Covid19 in the ED: Initial evaluation Review prehospital (EMS) protocols Discuss resource preparation and impact of ED volume and diseases Talk about mental health impact on patients/staff
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/11/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: • Reflect on the course of COVID up to this point at NGHS • Examine the impact COVID has had on nursing • Consider future effects of COVID: the bad and the GOOD
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/28/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Discuss CV impact of COVID19. 2. How using tele-health improves access to care. 3. Describe long term considerations in COVID19 survivors.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 9/1/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1)To understand the history and evolving epidemiology of blunt cerebrovascular injury as it relates to screening 2)To review a recent case and NGMC registry data which underline importance of screening for blunt cerebrovascular injury and 3)To review newly introduced BCVI screening protocols at NGMC
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/28/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: - Discuss clinical decision-making practice changes over time in COVID19 patients. - Describe experiences and future plans of treating Covid19 patients inpatient and outpatient. - Discuss infection prevention and control related to Novel Coronavirus.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/14/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Discuss difficulties surrounding COVID-19 pharmacotherapy recommendations 2. Review clinical literature about treatment of COVID-19 3. Summarize Inpatient and Ambulatory Treatment approach
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/12/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: Discuss clinical trials data and emerging evidence Review patient evaluation and workup Describe the current approved devices Review case examples
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 8/07/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: 1. Review the experience of a Family Physician during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Spring and Summer of 2020 2. Assess the impact Telehealth has made on the ability to maintain continuity of care during this time 3. Discuss the experience of a Family Physician caring for COVID-19 patients in the ambulatory setting 4. Discuss the implementation of the Best Practices for Ambulatory COVID-19 follow-up 5. Discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 survey that was completed by our colleagues in June 2020 6. Describe the current plans for the future of Ambulatory evaluation of sick patients during the upcoming Fall/Winter
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 7/31/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to identify a variety of clinical presentations of COVID-19 infections who require hospitalization, various treatment modalities, and challenges besides the treatment. The participants will be able to recognize the impact of COVID - 19 pandemic on the throughput and patient experience. The audience will also have visibility into various guidelines and literature. They will have an introduction to NGHS Telemedicine program that was implemented urgently during the pandemic.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 7/23/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: In this session, we will: • Explore six stages of human emotional response to disaster. • Review the role of clear communication—with patients, families and colleagues—throughout each stage of a crisis. • Discuss restructuring self-care during a season of tragedy.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 7/2/2022.
This presentation is originating from NGMC's Walters Auditorium.
Objectives:
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Discuss the experience of the transition of patient care from inside to outside.
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Assess the trends noted in COVID-19 along with co-infections.
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Discuss changes in testing criteria over time.
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Describe the difference in experience for a COVID-19 testing urgent care versus non-testing urgent care.
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Discuss the pros and cons of Personal Protective Equipment.
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Assessing the possibility of allowing certain populations to go inside for evaluation and treatment.
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Briefly discuss lessons learned for the near and the future.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 7/8/2022.
The presentation was recorded live via GoToWebinar.
Objectives: 1. Learn about TAVR indications and work up process 2. Learn about common TAVR valve types, clinical trials and scientific evidence for TAVR therapy 3. Learn about current challenges and opportunities for scientific research for TAVR.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 7/2/2022.
This presentation is originating from NGMC's Walters Auditorium.
Objectives: - We will focus the experience of the transition of patient care from inside to outside. - We will attempt to assess the trends noted in COVID-19 along with co-infections. - We will discuss changes in testing criteria over time. - Discuss the difference in experience for a COVID-19 testing urgent care versus non-testing urgent care. - Discuss the pros and cons of Personal Protective Equipment. - Assessing the possibility of allowing certain populations to go inside for evaluation and treatment. - Briefly discuss lessons learned for the near and the future.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/12/2022.
The presentation was recorded live via GoToWebinar.
Goals: • Increase awareness of common tick-borne illnesses in the U.S. • Improve understanding of specific vectors (i.e., which ticks transmit which illnesses) and the geographic distribution of specific illnesses
Learning Objectives: • Name two tick-borne illnesses not treated with Doxycycline as first line • Correctly identify common tick-borne illness with the appropriate vector • Discuss why rickettsial diseases should be treated empirically and with what Rx • Describe the treatment for tick paralysis
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 6/3/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: Participants will learn about: • Ongoing drivers of clinician distress and burnout • COVID-specific drivers of stress and burnout • Techniques for managing and mitigating stress, grief, compassion fatigue and work/life integration • Support resources offered through NGHS
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/22/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to: 1. Review how HIV affect immune system 2. Describe how HIV transmitted 3. Discuss the symptoms associated with HIV 4. Explain what acute retroviral syndrome is 5. Discuss “Undetectable equals untransmittable”
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 5/15/2022.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to: 1. Review the epidemiologic and physiologic impact of nicotine use 2. Recognize guideline recommendations for treatment of nicotine dependence 3. Review strategies for nicotine dependence in special populations
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 2/28/2022.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to: 1. Review epidemiology and surveillance of Clostridioides difficile 2. Review transmission, risk factors and Microbiology 3. Discuss pathogenesis and clinical symptoms of C. difficile infections(CDI) 4. Discuss treatment strategies for CDI
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 2/21/2022.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to: 1. Present evidence based information related to COVID 19 virus illness 2. Present the clinical presentation, laboratory testing of COVID 19 viral illness 3. Provide information related to infection prevention and control, triage procedures for COVID 19 viral illness 4. Provide information related to emergency preparedness related to COVID 19 viral illness.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 2/18/2022.
The presentation is originating from GME Classroom 7
Copy and paste this link into your browser to complete the survey for CME credit. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HS6H82X
Enduring CME will expire on 2/11/2022.
The presentation is originating from GME Classroom 7
Objectives: Understanding the history of the open abdomen and how it relates to current management.
Identify the indications for damage control surgery and open abdomens
Identify ICU management and complications unique to open abdomen patients
Enduring CME will expire on 1/24/2022.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to: 1.Review best practices for prevention of CLABSI 2. Review the CLABSI data for our health system and discuss opportunities for improvement 3. Review of literature related to US guided central line insertion. 4. Discuss best practices for blood draw to reduce CLABSI due to blood culture contaminants.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 1/17/2022.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to: 1. Review selected medications recently approved by the FDA 2. Discuss dosing, administration, drug-interactions, adverse effects, relevant clinical trial data and place in therapy of the selected medications 3. List any potential medication safety issues with use of the selected medications
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/14/2021.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Objectives: Identify which exam to order for each condition. Discuss whether contrast is needed for test. Identify lab tests to perform prior to imaging test.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enduring CME will expire on 11/14/2021.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Recognize an unconfirmed penicillin allergy should be evaluated and, if appropriate, tested to confirm current hypersensitivity or tolerance 2. Understand non-IgE mediated penicillin allergies can safely go to a direct oral amoxicillin challenge with a therapeutic doses to confirm tolerance. 3. Define the role of the Allergist/Immunologist in Antimicrobial Stewardship 4. Discuss the collateral damage associated with a reported penicillin allergy 5. Compare and contrast options for beta-lactam allergy management.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is a part of the Henry S. Jennings, Jr., MD Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities
Enduring CME credits for this activity have expired. The content is being made available, but no credits can be issued for viewing.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
This enduring CME will expire on 10/03/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Review the pathophysiology of Pulmonary Embolism 2. Define diagnostic approaches to Pulmonary Embolism 3. Discuss therapeutic options for Major Pulmonary Embolism
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 9/27/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Review the need for timely identification and treatment in sepsis. 2. Understand principles behind machine learning and predictive analytics. 3. Review new developments in sepsis identification and care over the last year.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 9/17/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Describe the classification of post op infections. 2. Describe the classification of operative contamination. 3. Discuss the techniques and data for the prevention of post op infections.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 8/30/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1.Understand the mechanisms of HPV oncogenicity 2. Understand the disease burden in women and men 3. Understand the benefits of mass vaccination
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 8/9/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Understand clinical presentation of infection syndromes. 2. Diagnostic work up and management of infectious syndromes. 3. Infection control, increased stewardship and microbiology of infectious syndromes.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 8/2/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Recognize and manage acute and chronic breast infections. 2. Identify patients with likely inflammatory breast cancer and determine when to promptly consult a surgeon and medical oncologist.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 7/09/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Define the Game: What is ACS and what are the challenges ACS faces? 2. Talk the Talk: Understand the tools of effective communication in ACS. 3. Walk the Walk: Formulate an action plan for effective communication in ACS to optimize safety and improve outcomes.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 1/25/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Understand the importance of decreasing the use of urinary catheters in their patients. 2. Locate our Urine Protocol and use it appropriately 3. Recognize opportunities to use external devices in place of urinary catheters 4. Understand the importance of a correctly ordered urine specimen 5. Understand the correct method to obtain a urine specimen
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 1/11/2021.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: Review selected medications recently approved by the FDA. Discuss dosing, administration, drug-interactions, adverse effects, relevant clinical trial data and place in therapy of the selected medications. List any potential medication safety issues with use of selected medications
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 10/3/2020.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in the Auxiliary Conference Room.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: 1. Verbalize the role of the managing physician in cancer staging. 2. Integrate information based on patient history & physical examination findings accurately supplemented by imaging intraoperative findings and pathologic data to stage cancer cases. 3. Recognize the challenges TNM staging system in clinical practice.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The CME planning team members have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 9/14/2020.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium, as a part of Grand Rounds.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: - Review the need for timely identification and treatment in sepsis. - Describe how we can address sepsis as a population health issue.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The CME planning team members have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 8/24/2020.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in Walters Auditorium, as a part of Grand Rounds.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives: Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to: - Identify patients appropriate for ECMO. - Describe how ECMO is utilized at NGHS. - Review the basic understanding of post-cannulation of an ECMO patient.
Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The CME planning team members have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring CME will expire on 7/10/2020.
The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, in the OR Conference Room.
Target Audience: All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives:
Accreditation and Designation: The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.