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CME Certification Jointly-Provided by the Center for Continuing Education

Tulane University Health Sciences Center

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Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Tulane University Health Sciences Center and A-Cross Medicine Reviews. Tulane University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation

This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

 

Available course hours vary by course and location (information is found at the bottom of each individual course page).

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Tulane University Health Sciences Center and A-Cross Medicine Reviews present this activity for educational purposes only and do not endorse any product, content of presentation or exhibit.  Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine.  The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise.

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Overview

This program is designed to increase attendee knowledge and competence in a variety of primary care topics. These include hypertension, cancer screening, common ENT problems, common GI issues, and current immunization recommendations. All topics presented will utilize evidence-based guidelines from the literature.

 

Statement of Need

Common primary care issues are being updated continually by specialty and government agencies. It is difficult for the primary care physician to stay abreast of all the current new guidelines and recommendations. Physicians and other medical providers are in need of streamlined approaches to common primary care issues.

 

Goal

The overall goals of the conference are to impact the diagnostic and treatment of patients seen in primary care practices.

Course Objectives
 

Course Objectives for March 12-15, 2025, March 19-22, 2025, March 24-27, 2025 Course on the Big Island Hawaii: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Recognize the changes in management of Heart Failure

  • Manage patients who present with Zoonoses

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of dermatologic disorders

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest treatment for COPD

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidence-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

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Course Objectives for 2025 Disney's Aulani Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Recognize the changes in management of Heart Failure

  • Manage patients who present with Zoonoses

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of dermatologic disorders

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest treatment for COPD

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidence-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

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Course Objectives for 2025 Course in Clearwater Beach, Florida: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage common dermatologic disorders

  • Manage patients who present with Diarrhea

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting lung and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Discern different management strategies for Geriatric Patients

  • Manage and Treat Lipids and Cholesterol

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement the current COPD guidelines

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Course Objectives for 2025 Course in June and October Walt Disney World: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage common dermatologic disorders

  • Manage patients who present with Heart Failure

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of COPD

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of Zoonoses

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidenced-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

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Course Objectives for 2024 Course in Kauai: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Recognize the changes in management of COPD

  • Manage patients who present with skin and soft tissue infections

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of Depression

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of Otitis Media, Pharyngitis, and Sinusitis

  • Manage Common Dermatologic disorders

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement the Current Pain management Guidelines

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Course Objectives for 2025 Course in June Universal Studios: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage common dermatologic disorders

  • Manage patients who present with Heart Failure

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of COPD

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of Zoonoses

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidenced-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

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Course Objectives for 2024 Course in October Universal Studios: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage common Dermatologic disorders

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting lung and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest controversies in chronic opiate use

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of skin and soft tissue infections

  • Manage depression treatment in 2024

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

 

Course Objectives for 2025 Course in July Summer Vail: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage common dermatologic disorders

  • Manage patients who present with Heart Failure

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of COPD

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of Zoonoses

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidenced-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

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Course Objectives for November 2024 Courses in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel: 

  • Review the most recent pain management guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STI/STD guidelines

  • Manage patients who present with skin and soft issue infections

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting lung and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Discuss the management and treatment of COPD

  • Recognize the differential diagnosis for various Dermatologic disorders

  • Evaluate current guidelines for hypertension

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV20/21, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

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Course Objectives for February 2025 Course in Disney World: 

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage Lipids and Cholesterol Effectively in 2025

  • Manage patients who present with Heart Failure

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of COPD

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of Diarrhea

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidenced-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

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Course Objectives for Board Review Courses are listed on the page for the particular Board Review Course. 

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Course Objectives for 2025 Winter SKI Courses at Beaver Creek and Vail

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage common dermatologic disorders

  • Manage patients who present with skin and soft tissue infections

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting lung and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of COPD

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Review the latest management of Depression

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidenced-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV20, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement the Current Pain management Guidelines

  • Manage Common Geriatric Disorders

  • Review the latest Lipid Treatment Guidelines

  • Discuss new therapies for diarrhea

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Course Objectives for 2025 Sandestin Memorial Day Weekend Course

  • Review the most recent hypertension guidelines

  • Critique and implement the current STIs/STDs guidelines

  • Manage patients who present with Zoonoses

  • Review the current evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, including the new conflicting breast and prostate cancer recommendations

  • Discuss the latest management and diagnosis of dermatologic disorders

  • Discuss the management and treatment of GERD and Celiac Disease

  • Manage otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis based on evidence-based guidelines

  • Understand the recent changes in adult immunization especially for PCV, Shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Critique and Implement Geriatric Management Strategies

Predicted Outcomes for Courses in 2024 and 2025

Predicted changes in practice as a result of participating in this activity include the ability to:

•  Better manage my patients with hypertension
•  Implement the latest treatment guidelines for STIs/STDs

•  Increase my competence in evaluating dermatologic disorders

•  Develop a plan to better educate my patients on the current otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis guidelines

•  Develop a better plan for screening for cancer

Tulane University Health Sciences Center Policies:

It is the policy of the Center for Continuing Education at Tulane University Health Sciences Center to plan and implement all of its educational activities in accordance with the ACCME's Essential Areas and Policies to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor.  In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is required to disclose all financial relationships with any commercial interests within the past 12 months that creates a real or apparent conflict of interest.  Individuals who do not disclose are disqualified from participating in a CME activity.  Individuals with potential for influence or control of CME content include planners and planning committee members, authors, teachers, educational activity directors, educational partners, and others who participate, e.g. facilitators and moderators.  This disclosure pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers or biotech firms.  Any real or apparent conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the educational activity.  Disclosure of off-label, experimental or investigational use of drugs or devices must also be made known to the audience. 

This CME Activity may address components of the following competencies:

IOM Competencies: Providing patient-centered care, Working in interdisciplinary teams, Employing evidence-based practice, Applying quality improvement, Utilizing informatics.

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ABMS Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice.
 

For Physician Assistants: 
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.  


For Nurse Practitioners:
Most states and National Nurse Practitioner organizations recognize AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as acceptable. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance with your hours listed. 

PHARMACEUTICAL-FREE

A-Cross Medicine Reviews is independent and self-supported.

No products or promotions from pharmaceutical companies appear at any of our courses.
 

Attendance at this course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any knowledge or procedure-based activities that may be discussed or taught. Always confirm information given in this activity with current sources of medical knowledge whenever considering actual clinical presentations or treating patients.

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