The Fortieth Annual Internal Medicine
—Recent Advances—
June 22-27, 2009

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

PURPOSE
This course will cover major advances and state-of-the-art reviews in the diagnosis and treatment of adults and features presentations providing the latest information in virtually every area of medicine. All participants will find this course useful, interesting and applicable to their practice.  Topics vary annually to provide important diversification for the numerous physicians who attend every year.

OBJECTIVES
This program will enable participants to:

• Integrate the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of problems commonly encountered in clinical practice including but not limited to kidney stones, diabetes mellitus, bacterial, fungal and viral infection, antibiotic therapy, human immunodeficiency virus infection, osteoporosis, women’s health issues and obesity.
• Discuss recent developments, improved outcomes and use of new agents in diagnosis and management of breast and lung cancer and complications associated with treatment.
• Integrate the appropriate use of mammography and new radiologic imaging studies in clinical practice.
• Incorporate the use of diagnostic procedures and tests in an appropriate and efficient approach for evaluating pulmonary and liver lesions.
  

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is designed for internists, family medicine practitioners and clinicians of all specialties who treat adults.

PRESENTED BY
Medical College of Georgia Division of Continuing Education and School of Medicine

ACCREDITATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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

LOCATION
The course is held at Kiawah Island, near the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Kiawah has 10 miles of private beach, five championship golf courses, two tennis centers, a luxurious spa, children’s and teen recreation programs and a wide variety of accommodations.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

COURSE DIRECTORS

Edward Chin, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia; Chief, Department of Endocrinology, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA

Anthony L. Mulloy, Ph.D., D.O.
Charbonnier Professor of Medicine, Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Senior Associate Vice President for Clinical Research Administration, Medical College of Georgia; Staff Physician, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA

Laura L. Mulloy, D.O.
Professor, Glover Mealing Eminent Scholar Chair in Immunology, Chief, Section of Nephrology, Hypertension and Transplantation Medicine,Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs & Faculty Development, Medical College of Georgia; Staff Physician, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA

COURSE COORDINATOR

Lynette Ellison

Section of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Medical College of Georgia

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY

Adam E. Berman, M.D.

Assistant Professor (Cardiology)

John W. Brice, M.D.

Associate Professor and Chief, Specialty Care Service Line, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA (Pulmonary Disease)

Paul W. Danier, M.D.

Associate Professor and Chief, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA (Hematology/Oncology)

Adelina M. Emmi, M.D.

Professor (Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Genetics)

John F. Fisher, M.D.

Professor of Medicine (Infectious Disease)

Steven Greer, M.D.

Assistant Professor (Orthopaedic Surgery and Family Medicine)

Michael P. Madaio, M.D.

Charbonnier Professor and Department Chairman (Medicine)

John D. Mellinger, M.D.

Professor, Section Chief (GI Surgery)

Todd D. Merchen, M.D.

Assistant Professor (Transplant Surgery)

Lee A. Merchen, M.D.

Assistant Professor (General Internal Medicine)

Walter J. Moore, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Section Chief, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA (Rheumatology & Adult Allergy)

Suzanne M. Thigpen, M.D.

Assistant Professor (Radiology)

John W. Thornton, M.D.

Associate Professor (Cardiology)

David G. Brown, P.A.-C

Clinical Instructor (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration includes a large course syllabus containing supplemental material and abstracts of the presentations. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your enrollment and lodging reservation. Please use the online registration form.

A refund will be made upon written request prior to June 8, 2009; however, $100 will be retained to cover administrative fees. We reserve the right to
cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled programs. The Medical College of Georgia cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.

Send Registration Form to:
Division of Continuing Education
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912

Phone 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

KIAWAH ISLAND
Located on the Atlantic Ocean only 21 miles from historic Charleston, Kiawah Island has been developed into one of America’s finest destinations while preserving the environmental richness of its barrier island setting. Kiawah’s natural beauty and bountiful wildlife have been carefully preserved amid golf courses referred to as the “Pebble Beach of the East Coast” and a #1 U.S. Tennis Resort as ranked by Tennis Magazine. Ten miles of broad, sparkling beach ranked the Second Most Romantic Beach in America invite you to explore all the opportunities that Kiawah offers for recreation, education and renewal.

During free time, you and your family can enjoy the unspoiled beach, large, cool swimming pools or the spa with therapeutic massage, saunas and hot tubs. Golfers will enjoy the challenge of Kiawah’s five championship golf courses. Imagine the thrill of testing your skills on the course that hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 1997 and 2003 World Cup of Golf, or walking the course that was the setting for the movie, Bagger Vance. Avid tennis players can easily find a game or a lesson at the two nationally known Tennis Centers. Parents and kids appreciate well-organized children’s and teen's recreation programs, and evening child activities are available so parents can enjoy a quiet evening together at one of the restaurants on the island. In addition, the shops and culture of the historical city of Charleston are nearby for you and your family to investigate and enjoy.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Since the course will be held in the East Beach Conference Center, various villa accommodations have been reserved for course enrollees.

Deadline for making reservations is May 20, 2009. Please contact Kiawah Island Resort (800-654-2924) and send your deposit equal to one night’s lodging directly to the Kiawah Island Resort, 12 Kiawah Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455. If calling in your reservations, 800-654- 2924, please identify your group as Medical College of Georgia and/or the group booking number 6686.

A daily resort fee of 8% per villa, per night includes unlimited local and toll-free phone access, island-wide shuttle service, access to villa fitness room and two villa resort pools. City and state accommodation taxes are 11.5 percent.

Cancellations: Notice of cancellation must be received 14 days prior to arrival for refund of deposit.

If the type of accommodation you request is sold out, the most appropriate lodging available will be reserved for you. No charge applies to children under 18 when sharing a room with parents.

Airport Transportation:

To schedule your reservation for transportation, call 843-768-2790.

Rental cars are also available at the Charleston Airport. Contact your preferred provider directly.

COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize individual comfort zones are different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education activity, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.