ME Category 1 Programs

"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