Fifth Annual Diabetes Regional Conference Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk for the Diabetic Patient - March 14, 2009

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Fifth Annual Diabetes Regional Conference Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk for the Diabetic Patient
1924 Alcoa Highway · Knoxville, TN 37920 · (865) 305-9290 · Contact Us

Saturday, March 14, 2009
8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
UT Conference Center
Knoxville, TN

* 5 CME credits for physicians, pharmacists and physician assistants available from AMA, AAFP, AAPA and ACPE.
* .5 CEU credits available to other professionals

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Statistics

* Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of diabetes-related death.
* Tennessee ranks sixth among states with the highest percentage of adults with diabetes.
* Diabetics are 2-4 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
* Almost 60% of patients worry that they will be given medications causing drug interactions that will adversely affect their health.

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Healthcare professionals can play a major role in stemming these health consequences by learning to identify cardiometabolic risk factors early and manage them properly. The 5th Annual Diabetes Regional Conference: Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk for the Diabetic Patient will decipher the latest medical research into practical, clinical approaches for reducing cardiovascular and metabolic risks. The goal is to provide the medical community with evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients at increased risk.
Featuring

Thomas Giles, M.D.
Professor and Cardiologist
Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine
And
Regional experts in the fields of
Endocrinology
Diabetes
Family Medicine
Surgical Weight Loss
Who should attend?

Healthcare professionals practicing in

* Cardiovascular Disease Medicine
* Endocrinology
* Family Medicine
* Internal Medicine

Also

* Pharmacists
* Other healthcare professionals involved in the prevention and treatment of diabetes

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to

* Explain the interrelationships between various cardiometabolic risk factors and their impact on cardiovascular health
* Apply in clinical practice evidence-based strategies for prevention, screening, and treatment of cardiometabolic risk factors
* Identify interventions, including lifestyle changes and various drugs in combination, that are most appropriate for particular patients based on their risk profiles
* Communicate knowledgeably with patients and other health professionals
* Analyze data to optimize drug therapy
* Identify drug interactions in diabetic patients

Accreditation


AMA: 5 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award
AAFP: 5 Prescribed credits
AAPA: Accepts credits from AOACCME, AAFP, AMA for the PRA
ACPE: 5 live contact hours
CEUs: Up to .5
Fees

Reservations are limited. Seating, course materials and meals cannot be guaranteed for on-site registrants. Please register early.

* $75 Physicians and Pharmacists
* $55 UT Graduate School of Medicine Full-time Faculty
* $50 Nurses and Physician Assistants
* $40 Allied Health Professionals
* $0 Medical Students and Residents


The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of this knowledge-based program will provide a statement for five (5.0) live contact hours credit (0.5 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion includes attending the session, signing the attendance sheet, and completion of the program evaluation form. ACPE Program Number: 064-000-08-086-L01-P
Grievance Policy
A participant, sponsor, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program sponsored or co-sponsored by the UTCOP may contact the Associate Dean for Continuing Education in writing. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review.

This educational activity is presented by the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and Department of Family Medicine. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to certify continuing medical education for physicians.

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This educational activity is presented by the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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