Overview
The 44th Annual Primary Care and Family Medicine Symposium is presented by
Medical College of Georgia faculty. The course directors are Laura L. Mulloy, D.O., Section Chief and Professor of Medicine (Nephrology, Hypertension and Transplantation Medicine), and Ann M. Butler, R.Ph., M.D., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine.

Target Audience

This course will present a broad spectrum of material to family medicine physicians and other specialists who focus on primary medical care. Many physicians regularly attend this course, so topics rotate and change yearly. The presentations emphasize differential diagnosis and management strategies.

This is an excellent preparation for recertification or to review certifying examinations. The comprehensive syllabus with references (provided on a CD) is a solid resource for clinicians and office staff.

Presented By
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and Division of Continuing Education

Objectives

This symposium should prepare participants to:

Understand advances in common problems facing primary care providers.
Outline practical approaches from experienced clinicians in their areas of interest for problem-solving and management.
Focus on recent recommendations in managing diabetes, infectious disease, cardiology, emergency medicine and pediatrics.
Bolster recertification readiness in small-group sessions on OMT, suturing, acid-base, basic life support and SAMs.
Optimize disease treatment.
Apply the comprehensive syllabus as a reference and review for addressing health care problems.

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 54.25 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.

Approval has been requested from the American Osteopathic Association.

Course Syllabus

Special Note: Each participant will receive the course materials on one CD for ease of use instead of a bulky notebook with all the handouts. The CD will be mailed to each participant several weeks before the course begins.

If you wish to have a paper copy of each handout, we suggest you make a copy of the materials and bring them with you. If you wish to have a copy of the course contents, you may order a printed syllabus for $35 and it will be available when you arrive at the course. There is no additional charge to receive all the materials on the CD.

Conference Schedule

Saturday, April 25, 2009 Afternoon Session (11:45–7 p.m.)
11:45	Welcome and Introduction to Course Ann M. Butler, R.Ph., M.D. and Laura L. Mulloy, D.O., FACP
BOARD REVIEW / NEW DRUG UPDATE
Noon	Board Review Laura L. Mulloy, D.O., FACP
2:00	Break
2:15	Herbal Medicine - Renal Complications Pamela J. Fall, M.D..
3:45	Break
4:00	Workshop Sessions (Concurrent Lectures) (4–7 p.m.)
	A. Suturing Workshop Gloria M. Gamboa, M.D.
	B. Acid-Base Workshop Joseph Hobbs, M.D.
	C. Basic Life Support (BLS) Pamela E. Rosema, M.H.A. (BLS will be offered at a nominal fee of $55 per person)

Sunday, April 26, 2009 Morning Session (7 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
6:30	Continental Breakfast
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
7:00	Good Samaritan-Roadside Medicine for the Primary Care Provider Phillip L. Coule, M.D.
8:00	Dermatologic Manifestations of Disease Loretta S. Davis, M.D.
9:00	Disaster Relief-Environmental Hazards Ramon O. Parrish, Jr., M.D.
10:00	Break
10:15	Otologic Emergencies Brian J. McKinnon, M.D.
11:15	Wilderness Medicine: What to Do When You Have No Resources Ramon O. Parrish, Jr., M.D.
12:15	Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session (1:30–6:15 p.m.) CARDIOLOGY / MISCELLANEOUS
1:30	Congestive Heart Failure John W. Thornton, M.D.
2:15	Skin and Sun D. Scott Lind, M.D.
3:00	Common Spanish Translator Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Ledy C. Rojas, M.D.
3:45	Break
4:00	Osteoporosis and the Fracture Connection Carlos Isales, M.D.
4:45	Sexual Therapy: What You Need to Know William H. Salazar, M.D.
5:30	Combination Drug Therapy for Hypertension L. Michael Prisant, M.D.
6:15	Adjourn

Monday, April 27, 2009 Morning Session (7 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
6:30	Continental Breakfast
ORTHOPEDICS
7:00	Colon Cancer: New Insights, Old Standbys John D. Mellinger, M.D.
8:00	Arrhymmias Adam Berman, M.D.
9:00	Evaluation of Hand Injury S. Marcus Fulcher, M.D.
10:00	Break
10:15	Carpal Tunnel/Trigger Finger S. Marcus Fulcher, M.D.
11:15	Coping Parents, Cooperative Kids P. Alex Mabe, Ph.D.
12:15	Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session (1:30–6:15 p.m.) RHEUMATOLOGY / ENDOCRINE
1:30	Rheumatoid Arthritis Donald H. Loebl, M.D.
2:15	Vasculitis Bruce E. Goeckeritz, M.D.
3:00	Gout Bruce E. Goeckeritz, M.D.
3:45	Break
4:00	Diabetes Mellitus Update Edward Chin, M.D.
4:45	Diabetes Mellitus Emergencies Anthony L. Mulloy, D.O.
5:30	Osteoporosis Update Anthony L. Mulloy, D.O.
6:15	Adjourn

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Morning Session (7 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
6:30	Continental Breakfast
PHARMACY / MISCELLANEOUS
7:00	Snake Bites Michael J. Caudell, M.D.
8:00	Ultrasonography for Non-Obstetricians Lawrence D. Devoe, M.D.
9:00	Viral Hepatitis Allen L. Pelletier, M.D.
10:00	Break
10:15	Overdoses and Antidotes Greene Shepherd, Pharm. D.
11:15	Medication Safety Marjorie A. Phillips, M.S., R. Ph.
12:15	Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session (1:30–6:15 p.m.) INFECTIOUS DISEASE
1:30	Pneumonia John F. Fisher, M.D.
2:15	Gram Negative John F. Fisher, M.D.
3:00	Staph and Wound Care J. Peter Rissing, M.D.
3:45	Break
4:00	HIV Update for the Primary Care Provider Cheryl L. Newman, M.D.
4:45	Diabetes Mellitus Infections J. Peter Rissing, M.D.
5:30	New Drug Update J. Russell May, Pharm. D.
6:15	Adjourn

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Morning Session (7 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
6:30	Continental Breakfast
ONCOLOGY / DERMATOLOGY
7:00	Be Sensitive and Specific: A Review of Statistical Formulas for the Boards Linda Boyd, D. O.
8:00	Update on Breast Cancer Thomas A. Samuel, M.D.
8:00	SAMs Workshop –Bruce M. LeClair, M.D. Attendees must register online with the ABFM prior to the workshop. Bring wireless-accessible laptop to the session. 8:00 - noon
9:00	Prostate Cancer-New Developments Teresa A. Coleman, M.D.
10:00	Break
10:15	Malignant Melanoma Amanda D. May, M.D.
11:15	Gastric and Esophageal Cancer James McLoughlin, M.D.
12:15	Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session (1:30–6:15 p.m.) Workshop Session (1–4p.m.)
1:00	Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy (OMT) Workshop Julie Dahl-Smith, D.O., Donald Waters, M.D.
NEUROLOGY / ENT
1:30	Stroke Update David C. Hess, M.D.
2:15	Intracranial Hemorrhage John R. Vender, M.D.
3:00	Back Injuries Norman Chutkan, M.D.
3:45	Break
4:00	Hoarseness Gregory N. Postma, M.D.
4:45	Top Ten Things Not to Miss in Dermatology Jack L. Lesher, Jr., M.D.
5:30	Sinus Infections Stilianous E. Kountakis, M.D.
6:15	Adjourn

Thursday, April 30, 2009 Morning Session (7–12:15 a.m.)
6:30	Continental Breakfast
DERMATOLOGY / MISCELLANEOUS
7:00	Update on Psoriasis Daniel J. Sheehan, M.D.
8:00	Common Dermatologic Drug Reactions Daniel J. Sheehan, M.D.
9:00	Pandemic Flu James A. Wilde, M.D.
10:00	Break
10:15	Tough Pediatric Cases James A. Wilde, M.D.
12:15	Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session (1:30–6:15 p.m.) PEDIATRICS
1:30	Sideline Head Trauma Steven Greer, M.D.
2:15	Attention Deficit Disorder Karen L. Carter, M.D.
3:00	Common Pediatric Rashes April K. Getz, M.D.
3:45	Break
4:00	Breastfeeding Kathryn S. McLeod, M.D.
4:45	Evaluating Short Stature Paul J. Bernard, M.D.
5:30	Did This Child Have a Seizure? Elizabeth Sekul, M.D.
6:15	Adjourn

Course Directors
Laura L. Mulloy, D.O., Section Chief and Professor of Medicine (Nephrology, Hypertension and Transplantation Medicine)

Ann M. Butler, R.Ph., M.D., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine

Location
All sessions will be held at The Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites.

Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites, Two Tenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 for course participants. Please make your reservations before April 3, 2009. The block of rooms will be released after this date. When calling in your reservation, 706-722-8900 or 866-316-5958, please identify your group as “Primary Care and Family Medicine Symposium” to receive the special rate of $124 for single or double occupancy. You may fax your reservation and payment to 706-724-0044.

Registration and Fee
The registration fee is $850 for the six-day course or $250 per calendar day.

Early registration is encouraged. Register before February 6, 2009 for the entire six day course and receive $100 off your registration fee. A comprehensive course syllabus with references (provided on a CD), continental breakfasts and refreshments are included in this fee. This fee, less a $75 administrative charge, is refundable if notice of your cancellation is received by April 10, 2009.

There is no additional charge for these workshops:

SAMs, OMT, Suturing, Acid-Base

The BLS workshop will be offered at a nominal fee of $55. There must be a minimum of 5 registrants with a maximum of 20 registrants.

A printed copy of all the lectures in a syllabus is available for a nominal fee of $35 but it must be ordered one week prior to the beginning of the course.

Send registration form and all communications to:

Division of Continuing Education
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912

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

You may fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.

SAMs Workshop
Attendees must register online with the American Board of Family Medicine
prior to the workshop.

Augusta Riverwalk

Comfort Zone
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is 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 program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

Continuing Education Homepage Medical College of Georgia

Please email comments, suggestions or questions to
Jennifer Ellison, jellison@mcg.edu

April 28, 2009