CME Bulletin Board
Courses sponsored by the ACP
Accreditation
The American College of Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Physicians designates these continuing medical education activities as category 1 of the Physicians' Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. One credit hour may be claimed for each hour of participation.
Feb. 10-12, 2005
Preparation for Recertification. Orlando, Fla. Location: Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld. Director: Daniel M. Lichtenstein, FACP. Groups A and D, $635; Group B, $475; Group C, $795*. Course code PG0507.
Feb. 13, 2005
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Session for Recertification. Module to be determined. Orlando, Fla. Location: Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld. Director: Daniel M. Lichtenstein, FACP. Groups A and D, $200; Group B, $100; Group C, $350*. Additional fees may apply for SEP module. Course code PG0508.
March 10-12, 2005
Preparation for Recertification. Washington. Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott. Director: Carmella Cole, FACP. Co-Director: Leonard Wartofsky, MACP. Groups A and D, $635; Group B, $475; Group C, $795*. Course code PG0509.
March 13, 2005
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Session for Recertification. Module to be determined. Washington. Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott. Director: Carmella Cole, FACP. Groups A and D, $200; Group B, $100; Group C, $350*. Additional fees may apply for SEP module. Course code PG0510.
May 22-27, 2005
Midwest Internal Medicine Board Review Course. Lisle, Ill. (suburban Chicago). Location: Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Director: Lynell W. Klassen, ACP Member. Co-Director: Joel R. Bessmer, FACP. Groups A and D, $995; Group B, $795; Group C, $1,395*. Course code PG0506.
June 2-5, 2005
New Jersey Internal Medicine Board Review Course. Sayreville, N.J. Location: Middlesex County Fire Academy. Co-Directors: John R. Middleton, FACP, and Purnendu Sen, FACP. Groups A and D, $795; Group B, $575; Group C, $995*. Course code PG0512.
June 2-5, 2005
San Antonio Internal Medicine Board Review Course. San Antonio. Location: Plaza San Antonio. Co-Directors: Michelle Conde, ACP Member, and Vineeta Kumar, ACP Member. Groups A and D, $795; Group B, $575; Group C, $995*. Course code PG0511.
June 10, 2005
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Session for Recertification. Module 00-A. Boston. Location: Seaport Hotel. Director: Steven Weinberger, FACP. Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369*. Additional fees may apply for SEP module. Course code PG0514.
June 11, 2005
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Session for Recertification. Inpatient Module. Boston. Location: Seaport Hotel. Director: Steven Weinberger, FACP. Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369*. Additional fees may apply for SEP module. Course code PG0515.
June 12, 2005
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Session for Recertification. Outpatient Module. Boston. Location: Seaport Hotel. Director: Steven Weinberger, FACP. Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369*. Additional fees may apply for SEP module. Course code PG0516.
July 18-22, 2005
Washington, D.C. Internal Medicine Board Review Course. Washington. Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott. Director: Carmella Cole, FACP. Co-Director: Leonard Wartofsky, MACP. Groups A and D, $895; Group B, $695; Group C, $1,175*. Course code PG0513.
July 19-23, 2005
Seattle Internal Medicine Board Review Course. Seattle. Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers. Director: Douglas S. Paauw, FACP. Co-director: Joyce E. Wipf, FACP. Groups A and D, $895; Group B, $695; Group C, $1,175*. Course code PG0501.
Sept. 8-10, 2005
Preparation for Recertification. Philadelphia. Location: Loews Hotel. Co-directors: Geno J. Merli, FACP, and Howard H. Weitz, FACP. Groups A and D, $635; Group B, $475; Group C, $795*. Course code PG0502.
Sept. 11, 2005
ABIM SEP-Based Learning Session for Recertification. Module 00-A. Philadelphia. Location: Loews Hotel. Co-directors: Geno J. Merli, FACP, and Howard H. Weitz, FACP. Groups A and D, $209; Group B, $109; Group C, $369*. Additional fees may apply for SEP module. Course code PG0503.
Ongoing
Medical Laboratory Evaluation (MLE) Proficiency Testing Program. Up to nine hours of category 1 CME credits per year in self-instructional materials covering blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, urinalysis and laboratory quality assurance. ASCP CMLE credits also available. Offered as a free service only to MLE participants. Contact MLE customer service at 800-338-2746, option 5, for more information; fax: 202-835-0440; e-mail: mle@acponline.org.
* Codes for registration fees are: A—ACP Member, Fellow and Master; B—ACP Associate; C—nonmember; D—resident, research fellow or allied health professional (verification letter required)
Courses sponsored by organizations other than the ACP
Nov. 15-19, 2004
Topics in Endocrinology and Rheumatology: A Practical Approach. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Dec. 3-5, 2004
Endocrinology In Practice. To be held at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Fla. Sponsored by the Endocrine Society, Bethesda, Md. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Paul Albright, CMM Global, 5133 Scottish Thistle Dr., Austin, TX 78739; 512-301-5032; fax: 512-301-5039; Web: www.endoinpractice.com.
Dec. 13-17, 2004
Dermatology for the Practicing Physician. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Dec. 27-31, 2004
Review and Update in Adult Infectious Diseases. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Jan. 14-16, 2005
Endocrinology In Practice. To be held at LaCosta Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Sponsored by the Endocrine Society, Bethesda, Md. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Paul Albright, CMM Global, 5133 Scottish Thistle Dr., Austin, TX 78739; 512-301-5032; fax: 512-301-5039; Web: www.endoinpractice.com.
Jan. 17-21, 2005
Radiology Review for the Non-Radiologist. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Jan. 24-28, 2005
Pediatrics for Practitioners and Emergency Medicine. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2005
Internal Medicine Update 2005. (40th Annual Postgraduate Course in Internal Medicine). To be held at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Fla. Sponsored by the department of medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine. Category 1 credit offered. Information: Olivia Cata, postgraduate education M843, department of medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016760, Miami, FL 33101; 305-243-7540; E-mail: ocata@med.miami.edu.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2005
Geriatrics: Issues in Primary Care Medicine. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Feb.-Dec. 2005
Certificate in Business Administration for Physicians. 100-hour distance learning MBA-level course via Internet and CD-ROM. Sponsored by Southern Medical Association in conjunction with business and engineering continuing education, Auburn University. Earn up to 100 credits in category 1. Information: Tina Kehoe, 800-423-4992, ext.118; e-mail: tlong@sma.org; Web: www.sma.org/education/cmecalendar/index.cfm. Priority code 1543.
Feb. 7-11, 2005
Contemporary Issues in Cardiology for Primary Care. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL. 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Feb. 14-18, 2005
Rheumatology for Primary Care Medicine. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Feb. 21-25, 2005
Issues in Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
Feb. 28-March 4, 2005
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: An Update for Primary Care. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
March 7-11, 2005
Dermatology for the Practicing Physician. To be held in Sarasota, Fla. Sponsored by American Medical Seminars Inc. Category 1 credits offered. Information: Mr. D. Reece Pierce, American Medical Seminars Inc., P.O. Box 49947, Sarasota, FL 34230-6947; 866-267-4263 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. EST); fax: 941-365-7073; Web: www.ams4cme.com.
April 6-10, 2005
Sixth International Symposium on Osteoporosis: Current Status and Future Directions. To be held in Washington. Sponsored by The National Osteoporosis Foundation. CEU credits offered. 202-223-2226; Web: www.NOF.org.
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