Current Clinical Topics in Medicine

Sunday, March 11

4 - 7pm Registration
5 - 7pm | Preceptor: Elizabeth V. Dang, MD
• Interpreting the ECHO Report: When Should I Refer?
• Update on Aortic Stenosis

Monday, March 12

7 - 9am | Preceptor: Mark S. Box, MD
• Evaluation of Inflammatory Diseases for the Primary Care Physician
• Update on the Evaluation and Treatment of Osteporosis
• 4 - 6pm | Preceptor: Joel P. McKinsey, MD
• Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Era of Community-Associated MRSA
• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, Treatment and Prevention

Tuesday, March 13

• 7 - 9am | Preceptor: Gary G. Berger, DO
• Specifics of Stroke Rehabilitation
• Specifics of Head Injury Rehabilitation
• 4 - 6pm | Preceptor: Jennifer L. Brown, MD
• Adult Immunizations
• The Medicare Physician

Wednesday, March 14

7 - 9am | Preceptor: Michael J. Waxman, MD
• Update on Venous Thromboembolism
• Making Sense of Pulmonary Function Testing - When to Order, What to Order, What it Means
4 - 6pm | Preceptor: Chris Sirridge, M.D.
• Pumping Iron: Why, When, How, and How Much
• The Magical, Mystical Complete Blood Count: The best screening laboratory test in all of medicine

Thursday, March 15

7 - 9am | Preceptor: Sajeev B. Menon, MD
• Thryoid - TSH, Nodules and Cancer

This program has been planned for a mixed group of health professionals with the emphasis on problems encountered by primary care practitioners. The goal is to provide the attendee with current information concerning the diagnosis and management of medical problems encountered in their daily practices. Upon completion of the program, the partcipants will be able to:

• Define echocardiography terminology and recognize the normal echo parameters for 2D measurements and ejection fraction.
• Interpret the Doppler measurements for valvular disease and list the 4 grades of diastolic dysfunction.
• Describe clinical correlation of echo data to determine when to refer to a cardiologist.
• Discuss the epidemiology and causes of aortic stenosis.
• Recognize the clinical findings, interpret echo findings and list treatment option for aortic stenosis.
• Describe what is involved in managing a stroke patient after the acute event.
• List the goals of a successful rehabilitation program for a stroke patient.
• Describe what is involved in managing a head injury patient after the acute event.
• List the goals of a successful rehabilitation program for a head injury patient.
• Review the benefits of immunization and list the guidelines for Standard of Care access to immunizations.
• Describe requirements and guidelines for the Medicare Physical. List appropriate documentation and billing for the exam.
• Identify at risk patients for venous thromboembolism; describe how and when to prophylax patients for venous thromboembolism and describe treatment.
• Explain the work up for deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
• List indications for various pulmonary function tests and interpret pulmonary function tests.
• Review current guidelines for management of thyroid nodules and discuss utility of molecular biomarkers and thyroid ultrasound.

The Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program is eligible for application for CME credits in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Associations' Continuing Medical Education Program.

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

The full fee will be refunded prior to 2/11/2012. After that date an administrative fee of $25 will be charged for cancellations received prior to the meeting date. After the dates of the meeting, it will not be possible to refund fees.

General Information

Copper Mountatin Resort is location 75 miles west of Denver just off Interstate 70 at exit 195. The excellent service and abundant amenities you expect from a first class mountain resort are supplied at Copper Mountatin Resort. All guests lodging through Copper Mountain receive complimentary access to the Copper Mountain Athletic Club. Copper Mountain is known throughout the country for its award winning trails. It offers a wide variety of terrain so that skiers of all levels can enjoy the same fine mountain. And right at the base is the Village at Copper, a high alpine, high energy hot spot filled with shops, restaurants, and lodging. Check out the web site for information about ski school, lessons, restaurants and other helpful information at www.coppercolorado.com

By Car: Via Interstate 70, 75 miles west of Denver.
By Air: Denver's International Airport is serviced by most major carriers and is 90 miles from Copper. Early plane reservations are advised since flights to the area fill early. For assistance with your plane reservations please contact Roberta Fish at 1-800-874-3170 or e-mail:Roberta@coloradotravelservices.com

Colorado Mountain Express hourly shuttles to Copper Mountain from Denver's International Airport are available. One way fare is $73.10 per person on shared ride service. For full information on rates, times, reservations, call Colorado Mountain Express at 1/800-334-7433 and indicate you are with the KC Southwest Clinical Society group to receive discounted fare. Or, use the web site, www.ridecme.com and the discount code KCSWCS.

Available from Copper Mountain to Breckenridge, Dillon, Keystone, Silverthorne, and Frisco: www.summitstage.com

A special group lift ticket rate will be available for our group. You may order lift tickets and equipment when you make your hotel reservation (866) 837-2996. To receive these discounted rates, products must be ordered and paid for prior to arrival. All lift tickets, lessons and rentals purchased at the mountain will be at the "window" rate.

Our lodging units are individually owned condominiums and are not part of a hotel. Because all condominium units are individually owned and are not part of a hotel, units meeting the accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities may be unavailable or limited in number. However, all of PCM's conference facilities and banquet venues are equipped to enable access to guests with disabilities. The Clinical Society complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodation. Registrants with disabilities requiring accommodation should advise the Clinical Society in advance of the meeting.

A block of hotel rooms and condominiums has been reserved at Copper Mountain Resort, the site of the meeting.

Reservations occurring after 5:00 PM Mountain Time on 2/11/12 will be accepted on a space available basis. Group rates are no longer guaranteed after the cut off date has passed and full retail rates may apply.

The toll-free number is (866) 837-2996. To receive the special group rates, please indicate you are with the Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society, group name KCSW, when calling the reservation office. The group code 172.

25% of the total lodging amount will be required upon making reservations. The balance on the room reservation will be billed to the credit card number on file 30 days prior to arrival. Full payment is required at time of booking for reservations made inside of 30 days of arrival.

A fee of 100% of the remaining room nights lodging amount will be charged if an attendee checks out before their confirmed departure date. This may be waived for emergency situations but must be authorized by Copper Mountain, Inc.

made 30 days or more prior to arrival date, refund on the deposit amount received will be made, less 10%. If canceled less than 30 days prior to arrival date, the individual is subject to full forfeiture of the reservation value.