CME Category 1 Programs

Topics:  To Be Announced

1) Discuss the indications for implantable cardiac defibrillators.

2) Describe preoperative and postoperative concerns.  

Andrew Telfer, M.D. – Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist 
Rockford Cardiology Associates – Rockford, Illinois

1) Explain how to diagnose probable Alzheimer’s Disease.

 2) Discuss the current treatment options for Alzheimer’s Disease.

3) Discuss how to differentiate Alzheimer’s Disease from other causes of dementia.  

Thomas Burnstine, M.D. – Neurologist
Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Chicago, IL

A grant application has been submitted to Forest Pharmaceuticals and is still pending

1) Discuss risk stratification of patients presenting with chest pain to the ED.

2) Discuss the utility and limitations of EKG and cardiac markers in chest pain patients.

3) Discuss imaging modalities of chest pain patients when appropriate.  

Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist 
Kishwaukee Community Hospital - DeKalb, IL, Sherman Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital – Elgin, IL

Grantor:  None  

No CME Program (Conference Center not available)

Topics:  To Be Announced

 “Celiac Disease”

1) Discuss the pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, and management of celiac disease.

John Wyman, M.D. – Professor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin

 “Chronic Sinusitis”

1) Define chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

2) Outline current medical therapy used in treatment of CRS.

3) Discuss the goals of surgical intervention in CRS.

Joseph Scianna, M.D. – Assistant Professor, Co-director Sinus and Sleep Disorders
Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, Illinois

Grantor:  None

"Multiple Myeloma"

1) Identify new and emerging data on multiple myeloma.

2) Formulate treatment plans that incorporate new data on multiple myeloma as appropriate.

3) Identify guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

4) Recognize key elements of standard treatment options for multiple myeloma, including stem cell transplantation.

Parameswaran Venugopal, M.D.
– Professor of Medicine & Co-Director, Section of Hematology
Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois

"Ovarian Cancer”

1) Discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, staging, and treatment options of ovarian cancer.

Lee Shulman, M.D.
– Professor and Chief, Division of Reproductive Genetics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Chicago, Illinois

Oncology Grand Rounds 

Topics:  To Be Announced

 “Oculoplastics: A Review for the Non-Ophthalmologist”

1) Review the anatomy and commonly encountered pathology of the skin and soft tissue of the eye.

 2) Review the anatomy and commonly encountered pathology of the orbit of the eye.

3) Discuss the anatomy, physiology, and commonly encountered pathology of the lacrimal system.

Kenya Starks, M.D. – Oculoplastic Surgeon
Hauser-Ross Eye Institute and Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

 “New Updates in Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Research”

1) Provide an overview of the new updates in non-embryonic stem cell research.

2) Discuss the implications of non-embryonic stem cells in the near and far future.

Peiman Hematti, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine & Director Clinical Hematopoietic Cell Processing Laboratory
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin                

"Interpretation of Statistical Data and its Significance in Medical Articles"

1) Discuss the importance of statistical data analysis in gaining knowledge when readint scientific literature.

2) Formulate treatment plans that incorporate new data on multiple myeloma as appropriate.

3) Identify guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

4) Recognize key elements of standard treatment options for multiple myeloma, including stem cell transplantation.

Andrea Doughty, Ph.D. – Retired Research Specialist
– University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Rockford, Illinois

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

"VTE Prophylaxis" 

1) Discuss the causes and pathogenesis of venous embolism in adults.

2) Discuss management aspects of venous embolism, including prophylactic measures.

Joseph Caprini, M.D. – Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

“CBRNE (Chemical, Bioliogical, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events): Terrorism and What the Physician Should Know”

1) List and describe the five groups of chemical warfare agents.

2) Compare and contrast the different biological agents used in past events.

3) Describe the three types of nuclear weapons and why they are a danger.

4) Explain two salient features of a “dirty bomb".

Roman Golash, MS, MBA
– Chemical Terrorism Response Coordinator & Bioterrorism Response Facilitator
Illinois Department of Public Health – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor:  None 

Medical Staff Meeting

"Stroke Management Update”

1) Recognize the recent changes in an acute stroke workup.

2) Discuss the importance of stroke order sets.

3) Summarize the general principles of acute stroke management.

4) Identify the process involved in becoming a certified stroke center.

Monica Simionescu, M.D.
Medical Director of Stroke Service
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, OSF Illinois Neuroscience Institute – Rockford, Illinois

Grantor:  None

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

"New Updates in HIV Care and Management”

1) Identify and discuss the serologic tests involved in the diagnosis and followup of HIV patients.

2) Discuss recent antiretroviral therapies for HIV.

Andrew Urban, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin

 “Transfusion Medicine: Is Transfusion Good or Bad”

1) Review indications and alternatives to blood component transfusions

2) Identify risk of transfusion.

3) Recognize the risks of not having pre-surgical antibody screen results.

4) Explain two salient features of a “dirty bomb".

Dennis Gastineau, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine – Rochester, Minnesota                          

Grantor:  None 

“Organ Donation: A Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Process”

1) Identify the potential organ donor.

2) Coordinate the referral of the potential organ donor in a timely manner.

3) Identify their potential role in the process of a referral.

4) Participate in the donation process as required.

Martin Mozes, M.D. – Medical Director
Gift of Hope – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor:  None

“Meditech Physician Care Manager - CPOE”

1) Explain the physician desktop and workload management of the Meditech system.

2) Describe the provider order management and inpatient ordering component within the CPOE function in  Meditech.

3) Discuss ambulatory and prescription order management and discharge orders within CPOE.

4) Discuss the physician documentation component of the Meditech system.

Heath Bell – Chief Information Officer
Kishwaukee Health System – DeKalb, Illinois

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

No CME (Auxiliary and Volunteers Conference)

Conference to be held at South Pointe Centre (Gurler Rd., DeKalb)

“The Expanding Spectrum of White Matter Diseases: Approaches fro Diagnosis and Treatment”

1) Discuss the latest information on advances in the clinical description, detection, pathogenesis, and therapeutic approaches being developed for the Leukodystrophies.

Various Speakers

Grantor: Joint Sponsorship with United Leukodystrophy Foundation                        

“New Approaches to the Treatment of Venous Disorders”

1) Discuss the physiologic and psychological significance of vein disorders.  

2) Discuss the importance of venous duplex ultrasound in diagnosing venous disease. 

3) Recognize and diagnose venous disease with an appreciation of distal symptoms that may mimic other conditions.

4) Identify both historical and modern treatment options for vein disorders and be able to prioritize these treatments according to the needs of patients.

Tracy Brito, M.D. – Medical Director
InnovaMed Veins – Rockford, Illinois

Grantor:  None 

“Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring”

“Restless Legs Syndrome (Category 2)”

1) Explain the physician desktop and workload management of the Meditech system.

2) Describe the provider order management and inpatient ordering component within the CPOE function in  Meditech.

3) Discuss ambulatory and prescription order management and discharge orders within CPOE.

4) Discuss the physician documentation component of the Meditech system.

Vivek Thappa, M.D. – Pulmonologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

No CME

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

"Understading ADHD: An Overview”

1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD.

2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children.

3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD.

Heriberto Menendez,  M.D. – Pediatrician
DeKalb Clinic Chartered and Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

"Exercise and the Heart (Category 2)”

Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

“Insulin Pump Therapy”

1) Discuss the incorporation of insulin pump therapy in the global management plan for diabetic patients.

David Oyer, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Northwestern University Medical School – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: This program is made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic Diabetes.

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

“Compliance Issues of Importance to the Physician's Practice”

1) Discuss legal compliance issues such as "fraud and abuse" with respect to the practice of medicine.

Thomas Conley, JD – Attorney at Law
Arnstein & Lehr LLP – Chicago, Illinois

“Molecular Genetics in Childhood Leukemias”

1) Present an overview of childhood leukemias and molecular genetics.

2) Discuss the rationale of genetic studies in selection of chemotherapeutic modalities in childhood leukemias.

Sudha Rao, M.D. - Pediatric Hema-Oncologist – Children’s Memorial Hospital
Professor, Department of Pediatrics - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Grantor:  None 

“The Growing Threat of Clostridium Difficile”

1) Update on the newer concepts in diagnosis and management of patients with Clostridium Difficile infections.

Dennis Maki, M.D. – Head of the Infectious Disease Section
University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin                   

Grantor:  None 

“Understanding ADHD: An Overview”

1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD.

2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children.

3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD.

Heriberto Menendez, M.D. - Pediatrician
DeKalb Clinic Chartered & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

“Kyphoplasty”

1) Discuss the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of disk diease.

2) Discuss the role of kyphoplasty in the management of kyphosis as a result of collapsed vertebral space.

Suveer Tatineni, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist
Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

“Mandatory HIV Testing for Illinois Newborns”

1) Identify appropriate screening during pregnancy.

2) Present the current Illinois lay and discuss its impact.

3) Discuss clinical implications and treatment strategies.

4) Identify available Illinois resources for patients and clinicians.

5) Explain the necessity for third trimester HIV testing.

John Marcinak, M.D. - Associate Professor of Pediatrics – University of Chicago & Medical Director
Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital

Grantor:  The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics from an educational grant from IDPH

“Composite MS-DRG Overview: How to Interpret the Data”

1) Review the composite MS-DRG's.

2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices.

David Potash, M.D., MBA – Chief Medical Officer
Data Advantage Corporation – Louisville, Kentucky                   

Grantor:  None 

“CMS Guidelines”

1) Discuss the CMS guidelines for pay for performance and how to comply with those measures.

2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices.

Patricia Merryweather – Senior Vice President
Illinois Hospital Association – Naperville, Illinois                   

Grantor:  None 

“Safety of Imaging” (Category 2)

James Studlo, M.D. – Diagnostic Radiologist
Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital - DeKalb, IL                   

“Information Technology Initiatives” (Category 2)

Heath Bell, CIO & Gary Paxson, IS Manager
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

“Pediatric Meningitis”

1) Discuss the pre-treatment evaluation for pediatric patients with meningitis.

2) Discuss the diagnostic work-up and clinical management plan for pediatric patients with meningitis.

Ben Katz, M.D. – Professor of Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinburg School of Medicine

“Asthma Management”

1) Distinguish the goals of asthma management, including:

• Reduction in impairment
• Reduction of risk

Jerry Krishan, M.D. - Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine & Director, Asthma and COPD Center -University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital

“Chronic Pain Management: What are the Available Options”

1) Discuss state-of-the-art technologies with respect to chronic pain management.

Nalini Sehgal, M.D. – Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

“Managing Substance-Use Disorders in Primary Care”

1) Define the prevalence and nature of substance dependence and abuse.

2) Define the clinical indications for screening for substance-use disorders.

3) Describe effective screening methods for problematic alcohol and drug use.

4) Describe a brief intervention for an alcohol-use disorder and strategies for reducing alcohol consumption.

5) Describe the essential elements of an effective treatment program for drug addiction.

6) Compare and contrast the medications available to treat substance-use disorders and summarize the practice recommendations for their use.

7) Describe the chronic nature of substance dependence and abuse and strategies to support patients who relapse.

8) Review ways to utilize Your Healthcare Plus resources.

Samuel Grief, M.D. – Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

no CME