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CME Category 1 Programs Archive 2009

All programs are held for Medical Staff at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in the Roberts Conference rooms and are videoconferenced live to Valley West Community Hospital (Rooom NC), beginning at noon, unless otherwise indicated. For further information, contact Krishna P. Reddy, M.D., MBA, CME Director at KCH, or Kristin Goff at (815) 756-1521, x 153440.

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Date

Program Schedule

January 6, 2009
“New Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension”

1) Discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, and treatment of essential hypertension.

Matthew Sorrentino, M.D. – Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

January 13, 2009
“Midlevel Providers in the Hospital Setting”

1) Describe the regulatory and accreditation standards regarding use of midlevel providers in a hospital setting.

2) Discuss the credentialing and privileging processes specific to the midlevel provider (advanced practice nurses and physician assistants).

3) Identify the roles and responsibilities of ARNP’s and PAs.

4) Discuss common scenarios where ARNP’s and PA’s are utilized in the hospital setting.

Carol Cairns – Senior Consultant
The Greeley Company

Grantor: None

January 14, 2009
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To Be Announced

January 20, 2009
“Current Concepts in the Management of Aortic Aneurysms”

1) Review the surgical concepts of aneurysms of the aorta.

2) Discuss the role of endografting in the management of aortic aneurysms.

Michael Kikta, M.D. – Vascular Surgeon

Affiliated Surgeons of Rockford
Rockford, Illinois & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

January 27, 2009
“Hospice and Palliative Care: Comfort at the End of Life”

1) Define hospice and palliative Care.

2) Review services and current barriers to access.

3) Discuss health professional knowledge and attitudes regarding hospice care.

Javette Orgain, M.D., MPH
Assistant Dean, Urban Health Program & Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine

University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

February 3
“Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws”

1) Define osteonecrosis of the jaws.

2) Discuss the relationship between bisphosphonates and their potential effects on the jaws.

3) Describe the stages and treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws.

Todd Anderson, DDS – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

February 10
“Ototoxicity”

1) Discuss the various medications that can cause ototoxicity.

2) Explain the pathogenesis and prevention of ototoxicity.

Joseph Scianna, M.D. – Otolaryngologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

February 11
Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced

February 17
“Diagnosis and Management of Schizophrenia”

1) Describe the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of schizophrenia as well as its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and existence of co-morbid illnesses.

2) Discuss pharmacotherapy for patients with schizophrenia.

3) Discuss behavioral treatments for patients with schizophrenia, as well as approaches to improve compliance with treatment.

Daniel Yohanna, M.D. – Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Mission Director for Clinical Affairs
University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
Grantor: None

February 24
“Human Papilloma Virus Infections”

1) Discuss the current concepts in the management of HPV infections.

2) Describe the preventive strategies for cervical cancer disease.

Ernst Lengyel, M.D., Ph.D. – Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois



This program is made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Merck.

March 3, 2009
“Alzheimer’s Disease”

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.

Kurt Hansen, M.D. – Geriatric and Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin

Grantor: None

March 11, 2009 Oncology Grand Rounds
Topics to be announced

March 17, 2009
“Acute Stroke Treatment and Stroke Prevention”

1) Explain the diagnosis of acute stroke.

2) Discuss thrombolytic therapy guidelines for patients diagnosed with acute stroke.

Richard Bernstein, M.D. – Associate Professor of Neurology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Grantor: None

March 24, 2009
“Breast MRI”

1) Describe a general overview of what a breast MRI exam entails.

2) Discuss the indications and limitations to the breast MRI exam.

3) Explain how a breast MRI exam is helpful in clinical practice.

James Lee, M.D. – Diagnostic Radiologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

March 31, 2009
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism”

1) Identify the common signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism.

2) Discuss the utility and limitations of various diagnostic testing for pulmonary embolism, including d-dimer and CT pulmonary angiogram.

3) Discuss the rationale for the recommended diagnostic algorithm combining a clinical decision rule, d-dimer testing and CT pulmonary angiogram.

4) Discuss the indications and contraindications for thrombolytic therapy in acute pulmonary embolism.

Shih-wen Chang, M.D. – Pulmonologist & James Studlo, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist

Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

April 7
“Diagnosis and Management of Hip Osteoarthritis”

1) Discuss the epidemiology of hip osteoarthritis.

2) Discuss the clinical evaluation and diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis.

3) Describe non-operative and operative management of hip osteoarthritis.

Rajeev Jain, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon
Midwest Orthopaedic Institute & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

April 8 Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To be Announced

April 14
“Health Literacy Issues”

1) Define health literacy and its prevalence, and the health implications related to low healthliteracy.

2) Identify patients with low health literacy, and learn effective communication strategies that can be incorporated in order to address health literacy issues.

3) Discuss current innovations in health literacy research and ongoing initiatives at both local and national levels.

Michael Wolf, Ph.D., MPH – Assist. Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine
Northwestern University – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

April 21
“Head and Neck Cancer – What is New?”

1) Discuss the current concepts and the management of head and neck cancer.

2) Describe the selection of patients for appropriate diagnostic work-up and treatment.

Chad Zender, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, Illinois

Grantor: None

May 5
“Chemoembolization and RF Ablation in the Management of Primary and Metastatic Neoplasms”

1) Describe two recently developed procedures in the interventional radiology/oncology management of the patient with primary and metastatic carcinoma.

2) Discuss basic indications for interventional oncology referral.

Thomas Cain, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL

Grantor: None

May 12
“Lipid Managment”

1) Identify the patients at risk for cardiac and non-cardiac diseases.

2) Discuss primary prevention goals and therapy for patients with cardiac and non-cardiac diseases.

3) Discuss secondary prevention goals and therapy for patients with cardiac and non-cardiac diseases.

Matthew Sorrentino, M.D. – Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine – Chicago, IL

Grantor: None

May 13 Oncology Grand Rounds
Topics: To be Announced

May 19
“Cardiac Catheterization at KCH”

1) Discuss the selection criteria for patients in need of cardiac catheterization.

2) Identify the process, benefits, and risks associated with cardiac catheterization services.

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

Grantor: None

May 26
“Child and Adolescent Immunizations”

1) Discuss the initial and follow-up immunization protocols for children and adolescents.

2) Update on the regulatory standards for immunizations.

Jalayne Lapke, M.D. – Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
University of Illinois College of Medicine – Peoria, IL

Grantor: None

June 2
“Diabetic Eye Diseases”

1) Discuss the diagnosis and management of diabetic eye disease including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

Jasmeet Dhaliwal, M.D. – Surgeon and Ophthalmologist
Hauser Ross Eye Institute – Sycamore, IL

Grantor: None

June 9
Medical Staff Meeting

June 10 Oncology Grand Rounds
Topics: To be Announced

June 16
“Sudden Cardiac Death”

1) Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology as well as an overview of sudden cardiac death.

Paul Nguyen, M.D. – Cardiologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL

Grantor: None

June 23
“Breast Reduction and Reconstruction”

1) Discuss the role of breast reconstruction in the management of patients with breast cancer.

Richard Kopolovic, M.D. – Plastic Surgeon
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL

June 30 Physician Round Robbins - at Noon
Medical Staff and Administration

July 7
“HIV Update”

Mayo Clinic DVD

July 8
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To be Announced

July 14 “Pediatric Diabetes” (Category 2)
Mayo Clinic DVD

July 21
“Rheumatoid Arthritis: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management” (Category 2)

Mayo Clinic DVD

July 28
“Endocrinology Testing”

Mayo Clinic DVD

August 4
Use of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Cervical Cancer Screening (DVD)

1) Be aware of the correlation between HPV and cervical neoplasia.

2) Detect when HPV testing should be utilized in conjunction with cervical cytologic screening.

3) Comprehend the use of HPV testing with cervical cytology for primary screening

Mayo Clinic DVD

August 11
Medical Staff Meeting

August 12
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To be Announced

August 18
Celiac Disease: A common and Often Overlooked Diagnosis (DVD

1) Recognize the broad spectrum of presentation of celiac disease as well as its common associates.

2) Define those who are at especially high risk of celiac disease using modern serologic techniques.

3) Choose optimal testing strategies for detection of celiac disease using modern serologic techniques.

4) Interpret potential strengths and weaknesses of determining the celiac-disease-associated HLA genotype as a predictor of disease in particular circumstances.

Mayo Clinic DVD

August 25
Yoga Practice in Daily Life

Prasad Palacharla – Yoga Instructor

Sept. 1
Osteoporosis

1) Discuss the pathogenesis of osteoporosis.

2) Evaluate the presentation and rationale in treating patients with osteoporosis.

Beatrice Edwards, M.D. – Associate Professor, Founder and Director of the Knee Health and Osteoporosis Center

Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine & Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

Sept. 8
Interventional Radiology Procedures in the Diagnosis and Management of Stroke

1) Update on the role of interventional radiology in the diagnosis and management of stroke.

Harish Shownkeen, M.D. - Director, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology & Co-Director, Stroke and Neurovascular Program

Central DuPage Hospital – Winfield, Illinois

Grantor: None

Sept. 9
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To be Announced

Sept. 15
Physician Round Robins

Medical Staff and Administration

Sept. 22
Common Disorders of the Neck and Back

1) Review spinal disorders, pathophysiology of some of the disorders, diagnosis and management.

Michael Roh, M.D. – Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine – Rockford, Illinois

Grantor: None

Sept. 29
Thrombophilia Testing: When to Order the Tests and What to do With the Results

1) Discuss the concept of thrombophilia.

2) Explain the congenital and acquired thrombophilias.

3) Discuss the practical application of thrombophilia testing in patient management.

Rajiv Pruthi, M.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Co-Director, Special Coagulation DNA Diagnostic Laboratory & Director, Comprehensive Hemophilia Center

Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Minnesota

Grantor: None

Oct. 6 “Diagnosis and Management of Eclampsia”
1) Discuss the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of eclampsia.

2) Identify the principles in managing patients with eclampsia.

Dinesh Shah, M.D. – Professor, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin

Grantor: None

Oct. 13 Medical Staff Meeting

Oct. 14
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To Be Announced

Oct. 20
“Management of Skin Cancers”

1) Discuss the diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches to the treatment and follow-up of skin cancers.

Richard Kopolovic, M.D. – Plastic Surgeon

Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

Oct. 27
“Controversies in the Management of Thyroid Cancer”

1) Discuss diagnostic approaches to thyroid cancer.

2) Analyze controversies surrounding thyroid cancer management.

Guy Petruzzelli, M.D., Ph.D. – Professor and Senior Attending, Director Head, Neck & Skull Base Surgery

Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois
This program is made possible in part by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Nov. 3
“Smoking Cessation – An Ongoing Performance Improvement Challenge”

1) Review epidemiology and health economics of tobacco smoking in the United States.

2) Describe mechanisms underlying tobacco dependence.

3) Discuss evidence-based approaches to smoking cessation.

Israel (Rudi) Rubinstein, M.D. – Professor, Departments of Medicine & Biopharmaceutical Sciences

University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

This program is made possible in part by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.

Nov. 4
“H1N1 (Swine Flu)”

1) Discuss an overview of H1N1 (Swine Flu) with respect to signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria.

2) Describe preventative measures and vaccination guidelines.

Ram Yogev, M.D. – Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases

Northwestern University Medical School & Children’s Memorial Hospital – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

Nov. 10
“Scope of Practice & Liability Issues in the Use of Mid-Level Practitioners in the Hospital and Office Setting”

1) Discuss the determination of privileges to coordinate medical care.

2) Examine the potential liabilities to find ways to balance the risks versus rewards.

Robert Kane, JD – Assistant Vice President, Legal Services

Illinois State Medical Society – Springfield, Illinois

Grantor: None

Nov. 11 Oncology Grand Rounds
Topics to be announced

Nov. 17
“Inflammatory Bowel Disease”

1) Examine the pathogenesis and clinical features of inflammatory bowel disease.

2) Compare serologic testing and differential diagnosis for ulcerative colitis versus Crohn’s Disease.

3) Distinguish between inflammatory bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, clinically.

Laura Harrell, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology

University of Chicago Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

Nov. 24
“Interstitial Lung Disease”

1) Present an overview of interstitial lung disease.

2) Discuss the differential diagnosis and medical management of patients with interstitial lung disease.

Nathan Sandbo, M.D. – Instructor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

Dec. 1
Physician Round Robins

Dec. 8 Medical Staff Meeting

Dec. 9 Oncology Grand Rounds
Topics to be announced

Dec. 15
“Evidence-Based Order Sets and Plans of Care: A Reality Check for 2009 and Beyond”

Discuss how order sets can help you support quality of care initiatives.
Discuss how order sets can help support physician adoption of CPOE systems.
Describe how to name and identify the key components of an order sets solution.
Develop questions to ask your intended vendor.

Patti Corbett, M.L.S. – Vice President and Product Specialist
Wolters Kluwer Health – Hagerstown, Maryland

Grantor: None

Dec. 22 No CME

Dec. 29 No CME

KishHealth System is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
KHS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. 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. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.

A fee of $10.00 for each program will be assessed for guest physicians (non-dues-paying physicians) if a certificate of attendance is required.

Date	Program Schedule
January 6, 2009	“New Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension” 1) Discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, and treatment of essential hypertension. Matthew Sorrentino, M.D. – Associate Professor of Medicine University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
January 13, 2009	“Midlevel Providers in the Hospital Setting” 1) Describe the regulatory and accreditation standards regarding use of midlevel providers in a hospital setting. 2) Discuss the credentialing and privileging processes specific to the midlevel provider (advanced practice nurses and physician assistants). 3) Identify the roles and responsibilities of ARNP’s and PAs. 4) Discuss common scenarios where ARNP’s and PA’s are utilized in the hospital setting. Carol Cairns – Senior Consultant The Greeley Company Grantor: None
January 14, 2009	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced
January 20, 2009	“Current Concepts in the Management of Aortic Aneurysms” 1) Review the surgical concepts of aneurysms of the aorta. 2) Discuss the role of endografting in the management of aortic aneurysms. Michael Kikta, M.D. – Vascular Surgeon Affiliated Surgeons of Rockford Rockford, Illinois & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
January 27, 2009	“Hospice and Palliative Care: Comfort at the End of Life” 1) Define hospice and palliative Care. 2) Review services and current barriers to access. 3) Discuss health professional knowledge and attitudes regarding hospice care. Javette Orgain, M.D., MPH Assistant Dean, Urban Health Program & Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
February 3	“Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws” 1) Define osteonecrosis of the jaws. 2) Discuss the relationship between bisphosphonates and their potential effects on the jaws. 3) Describe the stages and treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. Todd Anderson, DDS – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
February 10	“Ototoxicity” 1) Discuss the various medications that can cause ototoxicity. 2) Explain the pathogenesis and prevention of ototoxicity. Joseph Scianna, M.D. – Otolaryngologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
February 11	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced
February 17	“Diagnosis and Management of Schizophrenia” 1) Describe the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of schizophrenia as well as its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and existence of co-morbid illnesses. 2) Discuss pharmacotherapy for patients with schizophrenia. 3) Discuss behavioral treatments for patients with schizophrenia, as well as approaches to improve compliance with treatment. Daniel Yohanna, M.D. – Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Mission Director for Clinical Affairs University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
February 24	“Human Papilloma Virus Infections” 1) Discuss the current concepts in the management of HPV infections. 2) Describe the preventive strategies for cervical cancer disease. Ernst Lengyel, M.D., Ph.D. – Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois This program is made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Merck.
March 3, 2009	“Alzheimer’s Disease” 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. Kurt Hansen, M.D. – Geriatric and Internal Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin Grantor: None
March 11, 2009	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics to be announced
March 17, 2009	“Acute Stroke Treatment and Stroke Prevention” 1) Explain the diagnosis of acute stroke. 2) Discuss thrombolytic therapy guidelines for patients diagnosed with acute stroke. Richard Bernstein, M.D. – Associate Professor of Neurology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Grantor: None
March 24, 2009	“Breast MRI” 1) Describe a general overview of what a breast MRI exam entails. 2) Discuss the indications and limitations to the breast MRI exam. 3) Explain how a breast MRI exam is helpful in clinical practice. James Lee, M.D. – Diagnostic Radiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
March 31, 2009	“Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism” 1) Identify the common signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism. 2) Discuss the utility and limitations of various diagnostic testing for pulmonary embolism, including d-dimer and CT pulmonary angiogram. 3) Discuss the rationale for the recommended diagnostic algorithm combining a clinical decision rule, d-dimer testing and CT pulmonary angiogram. 4) Discuss the indications and contraindications for thrombolytic therapy in acute pulmonary embolism. Shih-wen Chang, M.D. – Pulmonologist & James Studlo, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
April 7	“Diagnosis and Management of Hip Osteoarthritis” 1) Discuss the epidemiology of hip osteoarthritis. 2) Discuss the clinical evaluation and diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis. 3) Describe non-operative and operative management of hip osteoarthritis. Rajeev Jain, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon Midwest Orthopaedic Institute & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
April 8	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To be Announced
April 14	“Health Literacy Issues” 1) Define health literacy and its prevalence, and the health implications related to low healthliteracy. 2) Identify patients with low health literacy, and learn effective communication strategies that can be incorporated in order to address health literacy issues. 3) Discuss current innovations in health literacy research and ongoing initiatives at both local and national levels. Michael Wolf, Ph.D., MPH – Assist. Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine Northwestern University – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
April 21	“Head and Neck Cancer – What is New?” 1) Discuss the current concepts and the management of head and neck cancer. 2) Describe the selection of patients for appropriate diagnostic work-up and treatment. Chad Zender, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, Illinois Grantor: None
May 5	“Chemoembolization and RF Ablation in the Management of Primary and Metastatic Neoplasms” 1) Describe two recently developed procedures in the interventional radiology/oncology management of the patient with primary and metastatic carcinoma. 2) Discuss basic indications for interventional oncology referral. Thomas Cain, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL Grantor: None
May 12	“Lipid Managment” 1) Identify the patients at risk for cardiac and non-cardiac diseases. 2) Discuss primary prevention goals and therapy for patients with cardiac and non-cardiac diseases. 3) Discuss secondary prevention goals and therapy for patients with cardiac and non-cardiac diseases. Matthew Sorrentino, M.D. – Associate Professor of Medicine University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine – Chicago, IL Grantor: None
May 13	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To be Announced
May 19	“Cardiac Catheterization at KCH” 1) Discuss the selection criteria for patients in need of cardiac catheterization. 2) Identify the process, benefits, and risks associated with cardiac catheterization services. Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL Grantor: None
May 26	“Child and Adolescent Immunizations” 1) Discuss the initial and follow-up immunization protocols for children and adolescents. 2) Update on the regulatory standards for immunizations. Jalayne Lapke, M.D. – Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics University of Illinois College of Medicine – Peoria, IL Grantor: None
June 2	“Diabetic Eye Diseases” 1) Discuss the diagnosis and management of diabetic eye disease including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Jasmeet Dhaliwal, M.D. – Surgeon and Ophthalmologist Hauser Ross Eye Institute – Sycamore, IL Grantor: None
June 9	Medical Staff Meeting
June 10	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To be Announced
June 16	“Sudden Cardiac Death” 1) Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology as well as an overview of sudden cardiac death. Paul Nguyen, M.D. – Cardiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL Grantor: None
June 23	“Breast Reduction and Reconstruction” 1) Discuss the role of breast reconstruction in the management of patients with breast cancer. Richard Kopolovic, M.D. – Plastic Surgeon Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, IL
June 30	Physician Round Robbins - at Noon Medical Staff and Administration
July 7	“HIV Update” Mayo Clinic DVD
July 8	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To be Announced
July 14	“Pediatric Diabetes” (Category 2) Mayo Clinic DVD
July 21	“Rheumatoid Arthritis: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management” (Category 2) Mayo Clinic DVD
July 28	“Endocrinology Testing” Mayo Clinic DVD
August 4	Use of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Cervical Cancer Screening (DVD) 1) Be aware of the correlation between HPV and cervical neoplasia. 2) Detect when HPV testing should be utilized in conjunction with cervical cytologic screening. 3) Comprehend the use of HPV testing with cervical cytology for primary screening Mayo Clinic DVD
August 11	Medical Staff Meeting
August 12	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To be Announced
August 18	Celiac Disease: A common and Often Overlooked Diagnosis (DVD 1) Recognize the broad spectrum of presentation of celiac disease as well as its common associates. 2) Define those who are at especially high risk of celiac disease using modern serologic techniques. 3) Choose optimal testing strategies for detection of celiac disease using modern serologic techniques. 4) Interpret potential strengths and weaknesses of determining the celiac-disease-associated HLA genotype as a predictor of disease in particular circumstances. Mayo Clinic DVD
August 25	Yoga Practice in Daily Life Prasad Palacharla – Yoga Instructor
Sept. 1	Osteoporosis 1) Discuss the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. 2) Evaluate the presentation and rationale in treating patients with osteoporosis. Beatrice Edwards, M.D. – Associate Professor, Founder and Director of the Knee Health and Osteoporosis Center Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine & Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
Sept. 8	Interventional Radiology Procedures in the Diagnosis and Management of Stroke 1) Update on the role of interventional radiology in the diagnosis and management of stroke. Harish Shownkeen, M.D. - Director, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology & Co-Director, Stroke and Neurovascular Program Central DuPage Hospital – Winfield, Illinois Grantor: None
Sept. 9	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To be Announced
Sept. 15	Physician Round Robins Medical Staff and Administration
Sept. 22	Common Disorders of the Neck and Back 1) Review spinal disorders, pathophysiology of some of the disorders, diagnosis and management. Michael Roh, M.D. – Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine – Rockford, Illinois Grantor: None
Sept. 29	Thrombophilia Testing: When to Order the Tests and What to do With the Results 1) Discuss the concept of thrombophilia. 2) Explain the congenital and acquired thrombophilias. 3) Discuss the practical application of thrombophilia testing in patient management. Rajiv Pruthi, M.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Co-Director, Special Coagulation DNA Diagnostic Laboratory & Director, Comprehensive Hemophilia Center Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Minnesota Grantor: None
Oct. 6	“Diagnosis and Management of Eclampsia” 1) Discuss the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of eclampsia. 2) Identify the principles in managing patients with eclampsia. Dinesh Shah, M.D. – Professor, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin Grantor: None
Oct. 13	Medical Staff Meeting
Oct. 14	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced
Oct. 20	“Management of Skin Cancers” 1) Discuss the diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches to the treatment and follow-up of skin cancers. Richard Kopolovic, M.D. – Plastic Surgeon Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
Oct. 27	“Controversies in the Management of Thyroid Cancer” 1) Discuss diagnostic approaches to thyroid cancer. 2) Analyze controversies surrounding thyroid cancer management. Guy Petruzzelli, M.D., Ph.D. – Professor and Senior Attending, Director Head, Neck & Skull Base Surgery Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois This program is made possible in part by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Nov. 3	“Smoking Cessation – An Ongoing Performance Improvement Challenge” 1) Review epidemiology and health economics of tobacco smoking in the United States. 2) Describe mechanisms underlying tobacco dependence. 3) Discuss evidence-based approaches to smoking cessation. Israel (Rudi) Rubinstein, M.D. – Professor, Departments of Medicine & Biopharmaceutical Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois This program is made possible in part by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
Nov. 4	“H1N1 (Swine Flu)” 1) Discuss an overview of H1N1 (Swine Flu) with respect to signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria. 2) Describe preventative measures and vaccination guidelines. Ram Yogev, M.D. – Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases Northwestern University Medical School & Children’s Memorial Hospital – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
Nov. 10	“Scope of Practice & Liability Issues in the Use of Mid-Level Practitioners in the Hospital and Office Setting” 1) Discuss the determination of privileges to coordinate medical care. 2) Examine the potential liabilities to find ways to balance the risks versus rewards. Robert Kane, JD – Assistant Vice President, Legal Services Illinois State Medical Society – Springfield, Illinois Grantor: None
Nov. 11	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics to be announced
Nov. 17	“Inflammatory Bowel Disease” 1) Examine the pathogenesis and clinical features of inflammatory bowel disease. 2) Compare serologic testing and differential diagnosis for ulcerative colitis versus Crohn’s Disease. 3) Distinguish between inflammatory bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, clinically. Laura Harrell, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology University of Chicago Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
Nov. 24	“Interstitial Lung Disease” 1) Present an overview of interstitial lung disease. 2) Discuss the differential diagnosis and medical management of patients with interstitial lung disease. Nathan Sandbo, M.D. – Instructor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
Dec. 1	Physician Round Robins
Dec. 8	Medical Staff Meeting
Dec. 9	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics to be announced
Dec. 15	“Evidence-Based Order Sets and Plans of Care: A Reality Check for 2009 and Beyond” Discuss how order sets can help you support quality of care initiatives. Discuss how order sets can help support physician adoption of CPOE systems. Describe how to name and identify the key components of an order sets solution. Develop questions to ask your intended vendor. Patti Corbett, M.L.S. – Vice President and Product Specialist Wolters Kluwer Health – Hagerstown, Maryland Grantor: None
Dec. 22	No CME
Dec. 29	No CME