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Greetings from Jeff and Pat “Man’s mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions” - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. As we near Labor Day weekend, we also approach another busy season of continuing medical education. We are pleased to offer a robust schedule of activities that will improve provider practice and patient outcomes. Our lineup of upcoming conferences is:
Be sure to read more about these and other outstanding educational offerings throughout the newsletter. In addition to preparing for our numerous fall activities, in the last month we have:
As always, we encourage you to communicate with any member of the CPE staff regarding potential educational activities and suggestions on how we can assist you to further lifelong learning.
Jeffrey M. Lyness, MD Medical Director for Continuing Medical Education (CME) 585-275-4392 Jeffrey_Lyness@urmc.rochester.edu
What People are Saying about Our CME Activities “Excellent! Great speakers and important information. Really enjoyed.” – attendee of 2010 Cardiopulmonary Symoposium. For details on this year’s conference, click here
“Excellent information with lots of thought provoking information!” – attendee of 2010 Health Care Compliance conference News How to Engage Learners in CME Question: What do you think is the best way to keep learners engaged, either across a multifaceted activity or through a long-term activity? In other words, how do you reduce the amount of attrition in your activities? Anyone involved in CME who has attended any sort of national meeting within... Click here to view this content. Please note: Any opinions expressed in this article do not reflect the opinions of the UR Office of Continuing Professional Education. September Activity Highlights 3rd Annual Uniqueness of Women's Health September 16, 2011 This postgraduate course will provide didactic teaching on the latest diagnostic, treatment and prevention stategies for problems seen daily by health care providers including chronic pelvic pain, lipid disorders, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. The conference will review cervical cancer screening guidelines and the Institute of Medicine recommendations for cancer survivors care. The course is appropriately designed to provide primary care providers, physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses with a thorough update of the selected topics, bridge gaps in knowledge and provide tools for all care providers to assist patients decision making surrounding available screening, prevention and treatment. Topics/Speakers Life After Cancer Treatment, Michele Shayne, MD Fees On/Before September 2: Physician $130 / Other Health Care Professional $95 After September 2: Physician $160 / Other Health Care Professional $120
Spotlight on: Cutting Edge Perspectives: Sex Addiction, Trauma, and Treatment - Featuring Patrick J. Carnes, PhD Dr. Patrick J. Carnes is a nationally known speaker on sex addiction and recovery issues. He is author of Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction (1992), Contrary to Love: Helping the Sexual Addict (1989), The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships (1997), Open Hearts (1999), Facing the Shadow (2001), In the Shadows of the Net (2001), and The Clinical Management of Sex Addiction (2002). Dr. Carnes’ article, “18.4 Sexual Addiction,” appears in Kaplan & Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry (2005). Dr. Carnes is currently the Executive Director of the Gentle Path program at Pine Grove Behavioral Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is the primary architect of Gentle Path treatment programs for the treatment of sexual and addictive disorders. He also pioneered the founding of the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist program. This has evolved into a network of local, regional, and residential programs which specialize in this work. In the United States there are many men and women that suffer from a relatively misunderstood behavioral disorder – sexual addiction. The phrase “sexual addiction” was introduced in 1983 by Patrick Carnes in his book Out of the Shadows. Later, in a seven year study engaging more than 1,000 families, Carnes estimated that sexual addiction effects between 3 and 6 percent of the population of the United States In a later study he applied the SAST (Sexual Addiction Screening Test) to more than 25,000 college and university students. The information from that study showed that 6 percent of those studied scored 14 or more, suggesting the probable existence of a sexual addiction. This course is designed to provide primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners and social workers with a thorough overview of sexual addiction, signs of and criteria for diagnosing sexual disorders and alternatives for treatment. Family structures, bonding, and boundaries are examined. Identifying the danger signs, assessment of the 10 types of sex addiction, consequences of addiction and dependency, intervention, and treatment methods are outlined. Click here for more information.
Mindful Communication: Session One Workshop Directors: Ron Epstein, MD Professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Nursing Director, Center for Communications and Disparities Research Mick Krasner, MD, FACP Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine "It is a rare experience for medical practitioners to come together for the sole purpose of reflecting on the powerful experiences we encounter in our daily work. The “to do” list of a health professional is seemingly endless, leaving too little time for the “being” aspects of this rich profession, as each of us brings our own unique capacities to the craft of Medicine. Mindful Communication helps us to foster reflection and sharing in ways that may reconnect us with these capacities, enhance personal resilience and professional meaning, and improve the relationship-centered care we strive for." - Workshop Co-Director, Mick Krasner, MD, FACP In response to the increasing pace and complexity of medical practice, physicians and other health professionals are experiencing unprecedented levels of job dissatisfaction and burnout, affecting their sense of well-being and the quality of care they provide. A powerful but under-recognized approach to these challenges is to enhance physicians’ capacity for mindfulness. Mindfulness in medicine refers to the ability to be aware, in the present moment, on purpose, with the intention of providing better care to patients and of taking better care of ourselves. Mindfulness is at the core of clinical competence. The proposed program will give participants the skills and tools necessary to bring mindful communication into daily clinical practice and continuing education. Click here for more information. Course Prerequisites Openness to self-awareness, meditation exercises and taking small risks in the service of advancing self-knowledge Prior experience with any form of contemplative practice in the broadest sense would be preferred but not required
Objectives At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
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September 2011 Upcoming Events
3rd Annual Uniqueness of Women's Health UCVA's Third Annual Cardiovascular Conference 25th Annual Conference: Spanning the Continuum of Care, Innovations in Geriatric Health Practice Cutting Edge Perspective: Sex Addiction, Trauma and Treatment For more information, click here.
Mindful Communication 13th Annual Health Care Compliance Conference With many agencies at federal, state, and regional levels focused on identifying potential fraud and abuse, health care professionals are faced with diverse and at times contradictory regulations and guidelines. To address the impact the wide-ranging government programs and initiatives will have on the Upstate New York health care community, the University of Rochester Compliance Office is hosting the 13th Annual Health Care Compliance conference. Click here for more information. Cardiopulmonary Symposium Click here for more information. 16th Annual Asthma Update 2011 Click here for more information. Monthly Events
Translational Pain
Research Forum Simulation Course:
Training for the Unexpected CME WebRounds
Save the date! December 15 CME Application WindowCompleted applications for live activities taking place February 2, 2012 - March 2, 2012 must be received by October 2.Applications for live activities taking place prior to February 2, 2012 are no longer being accepted.
CPE Links Helpful Links About the Office of Continuing Professional Education Visit our website, www.urmc.rochester.edu/cpe, for the most current information on the CME offerings certified through our office. Also available on the site are applications to obtain CME credit for your activity, guidelines, and other useful tools. In addition to awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, our office offers a wide range of fully-coordinated conference services for both on- and off- campus events. Our professional activity planners can assist with every aspect of your planning needs to help you meet your goals for hosting a successful educational activity. Plus, we waive our CME certification fee for activities fully-coordinated by our office! Contact our office at 585-275-4392 or CMEOffice@URMC.rochester.edu. |
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