MJ1910 - MJ1910: Endocrinology Update for Primary Care


Date & Location
Friday, January 4, 2019, 7:00 AM - Saturday, January 5, 2019, 2:00 PM, Husky Union Building (HUB) North Ballroom, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Overview

This is a comprehensive 1.5-day course on principles of endocrinology and diabetes geared toward primary care providers. There is an ongoing immense need for education in these areas as there have been vast changes in the field of endocrinology over the past decade. Primary care providers often are faced with diagnosing many endocrine conditions such as thyroid disorders, treatment of calcium disorders, osteoporosis as well as diabetes and obesity. Highlighted offerings on Day 1 include plenary lectures on management of thyroid nodules, osteoporosis update and workshops with interactive case management discussions. Current issues on transgender care and management of obesity is included. Featured is a half-day focus on diabetes and obesity; primary care clinics carry the major burden of these patients. This part of the program will provide timely information on new clinical trial data and address use of new therapeutic strategies in diabetes. Thus this course aims to provide a broad update on current strategies in endocrine disease management.

Husky Union Building (HUB) North Ballroom
University of Washington campus
Seattle, WA


Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:

  1. Recognize and treat common thyroid disorders.
  2. Interpret abnormal thyroid function tests.
  3. Discuss diagnosis and treatment of calcium disorders and osteoporosis.
  4. Appropriately care for transgender individuals.
  5. Recognize the role of medication in the management of obesity.
  6. Discuss new therapeutics and cost issues in treatment of diabetes.

Registration

FEES AND REGISTRATION


MD/DO/PhD$325
Allied Health$275
* Resident/Fellow$150


* Residency/Fellowship rate requires written confirmation of current Resident/Fellow status

** a $25 administrative fee will be charged for on-site registration

The UW CME office is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. The course fees are estimated to include transcript of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, access to online instruction materials, catering taxes, faculty planning and salaries.

To enroll, click on the "Register" button above. Allow up to fifteen working days to receive your email confirmation of enrollment. If you have not received confirmation prior to your departure for the course, please contact the CME office at 206.543.1050. Continuing Medical Education will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed if space is not available at the course.


Accreditation
Accreditation with Commendation: The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care providers including family practice physicians, internists, physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses and anyone with interest in endocrine and diabetes care.

ONLINE CONFERENCE MATERIALS
Syllabus material will be available online at uwcme.org (for conference registrants only) starting on December 28, 2018. Registrants may print and/or download the materials. A handout with the agenda and pages for note-taking will be provided at the conference (printed handouts of presentations will not be provided).

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Course activities are exclusively reserved for course attendees. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced. In consideration of other participants and speakers, please do not bring infants/children into conference sessions.

CANCELLATION POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by December 21, 2018. A $75.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following December 21, 2018. The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by telephone followed by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. Contact the CME Office with questions: call 206.543.1050, fax 206.221.4525 or email cme@uw.edu.

SPECIAL SERVICES/ACCOMODATION
Please inform the CME Office ten (10) days in advance of the conference start date if you will need to utilize lactation services.

UW CME takes into consideration diverse nutritional preferences and restrictions when planning our complimentary menu. However, those individuals who might find that our menu is not completely aligned to their specific nutritional needs are welcome to bring their own food items. Please notify UW CME if you have dietary restrictions.

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation please contact the Disability Services Office at least ten (10) days in advance.

Disability Services Office
206.543.6450/Voice • 206.543.6452/TTY • 206.685.7264/Fax • e-mail: dso@uw.edu