CME
Accreditation:
The American College of Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Physicians designates these continuing medical education activities for the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) indicated below. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Purpose:
The purpose of these courses is to assist internists prepare for certification and Maintenance of Certification.
Februray 12-14, 2009
Orlando Maintenance of Certification Exam Preparation Course. Orlando, Fla. Location: Hilton in Walt Disney World Resort. Director: Daniel M. Lichstein, MD, FACP. Groups A and D, $685; Group B, $525; Group C, $845. Course Code PG0901. CME credits: 22.5 maximum.
February 15, 2009
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Sessions for Maintenance of Certification. Orlando, Fla. Location: Hilton in Walt Disney World Resort. Faculty: Daniel M. Lichstein, FACP, Craig S. Kitchens, MACP. A.M. Module 2008 Update in Hospital-Based Internal Medicine. Course Code PG0902A. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. P.M. Module 2008 Update in Office-Based Internal Medicine. Course Code PG0902B. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. Individual Session: Groups A and D, $129; Group B, $79; Group C, $219. Both Sessions: Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369. Additional fees may apply for SEP module.
March 12-14, 2009
Washington, DC Maintenance of Certification Exam Preparation Course. Arlington, Va. Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott. Director: Carmella A. Cole, FACP. Groups A and D, $685; Group B, $525; Group C, $845. Course Code PG0915. CME credits: 23 maximum.
March 15, 2009
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Sessions for Maintenance of Certification. Arlington, Va. Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott. Faculty: Carmella A. Cole, FACP, Deborah A. Topol, ACP Member. A.M. Module 2007 Update in Hospital-Based Internal Medicine. Course Code PG0916A. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. P.M. Module 2007 Update in Office-Based Internal Medicine. Course Code PG0916B. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. Individual Session: Groups A and D, $129; Group B, $79; Group C, $219. Both Sessions: Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369. Additional fees may apply for SEP module.
April 21-22, 2009
Internal Medicine 2009 Maintenance of Certification Exam Preparation Course. Philadelphia, PA. Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center. Director: Ronald N. Rubin, FACP. Groups A and D, $419; Group B, $209; Group C, $739. Course Code PRE910. CME credits: 23 maximum.
April 21, 2009
Internal Medicine 2009 ABIM SEP-Based Learning Sessions for Maintenance of Certification. Philadelphia, PA. Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center. Faculty: Carmella A. Cole, MD, FACP, Deborah A. Topol, ACP Member. A.M. Module 2007 Update in Hospital-Based Internal Medicine Module A0-E. Course Code PRE911A. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. P.M. Module 2007 Update in Office-Based Internal Medicine Module C0-D. Course Code PRE911B. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. Individual Session: Groups A and D, $129; Group B, $69; Group C, $219. Both Sessions: Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369. Additional fees may apply for SEP module.
April 22, 2009
Internal Medicine 2009 ABIM SEP-Based Learning Sessions for Maintenance of Certification. Philadelphia, PA. Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center. Faculty: Craig S. Kitchens, MD, MACP, Daniel M. Lichtstein, FACP. A.M. Module 2008 Update in Hospital-Based Internal Medicine Module A0-F. Course Code PRE912A. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. P.M. Module 2008 Update in Office-Based Internal Medicine Module C0-F. Course Code PRE912B. CME credits: 3.5 maximum. Individual Session: Groups A and D, $129; Group B, $69; Group C, $219. Both Sessions: Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369. Additional fees may apply for SEP module.
Paid Courses
December 4-6, 2008
10th Annual Update for Clinicians: Disorders of the Esophagus and GI Tract - Innovations and Clinical Applications for 2009. To be held in Orlando, FLat Disney's Boardwalk Inn. The course is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are available. For full information and registration, please visit www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/esophagology or contact USF Health's Office of Continuing Professional Development at 813-974-4296 / 1-800-852-5362.
January 25-30, 2009
Advances in Medicine 2009. To be held at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. Sponsored by the Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits offered. For information and to request a brochure, please call Olivia Cata, at 305-243-7540 or e-mail ocata@med.miami.edu or Web site.
February-December 2009
Certificate in Business Administration for Physicians. 100% distance learning MBA-level course via Internet and DVD. Sponsored by Southern Medical Association in conjunction with Auburn University College of Business. Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit(s). Information: Tina Kehoe at 800-423-4992, Ext. 118 or tkehoe@sma.org or Web.
March 25-29, 2009
National Kidney Foundation 2009 Spring Clinical Meetings. To be held at the Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN. Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation. The meetings offer innovative educational opportunities for Physicians, Fellows and Residents, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nephrology Nurses and Technicians, Renal and Clinical Dietitians, and Nephrology Social Workers. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits offered. For more information call 800-622-9010 or e-mail clinicalmeetings@kidney.org. Register online.
Cartoon Caption Contest
The winner of the $100 ACP gift certificate, as chosen randomly among all voters, is Malvinder S. Parmar, FACP, medical director of the Medical Program (Internal Medicine), Timmins and District Hospital, Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Congratulations to all those who submitted captions and voted this year.

"I don't care which one you use; just get it over with."
53.5% of voters overwhelmingly chose this caption among the three top vote getters from 2008. The contest resumes in the Jan. 13 issue of ACP InternistWeekly.
ACP Internist Weekly
From the December 23, 2008 edition
- Heart disease deaths drop but obesity, inactivity still major risks
- Stress leads to unhealthy behaviors that lead to CV disease
- IBS guidelines recommend testing for celiac disease, using anti-depressants

