Dominican Medical Association XI Medical Symposium

Contacto: 1-888-277-1288, 917-403-9202, info@ahpsi.org

“The Social, Psychological and Medical Impact of Obesity in the Latino Community”

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Profesionales de la Salud estan invitado al XI Sympsium medico , el Domingo, 28 de Abri,2013, Donde: The Wintergarden of The Morgan-Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian
3959 Broadway ,NYC NY,Alto Manhattan, Costo $100 us, & Us$60, Residentes.

Program Description & Objectives

The conference will be comprised of a variety of prevailing and notable topics in the areas of epidemiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, internal medicine, social work, nutrition and orthopedics.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be better able to:

· Recognize the impact of health reform on the Latino community and physician practices.

· Evaluate and manage obese patients with sleep apnea, hypertension, metabolic syndrome and podiatric issues.

· Understand the roll-out implementation of health care reform and to make necessary adjustments in practices.

· Improve standards of care, including appropriate referral.

Target Audience

This activity is as an educational program for practicing physicians, residents, and fellows in the specialties mentioned above. The curriculum has been designed to encourage the exchange of information with a combined format of lecture presentations from nationally prominent speakers. To enhance the objectives, time will be given for audience participation.

Course Co-Directors

Rafael A. Lantigua, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Attending, Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Bienvenido Fajardo, M.D.

Instructor in Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Attending, Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Allen

Faculty

Gerald W. Neuberg, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Associate Attending, Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Allen

Howard Rosas, D.P.M.

Active Clinical Privileges, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatric Surgery Section, Westchester Medical Center

John S. Schicchi, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Assistant Attending-Medicine, Department of Medicine-Pulmonary, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Allen

Kathleen Szymona, M.P.H., R.D.

Supervisor, Clinical Nutrition, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Allen

Jaime R. Torres, D.P.M., M.S.

Regional Director, Region II, United States Department of Health and Human Services

Julia E. Vargas-Jerez, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Assistant Attending-Medicine, Department of Medicine-Endocrine, The Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University Medical Center

Yvonne Valle, LSCW

Social Worker, Ambulatory Care Network of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia

Program Liaisons

Roberto A. Moran, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Elmhurst Hospital Center & Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Douglas Mendez, M.D.

Staff Associate Office of Research, Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center & Taub Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Sunday April 28, 2013

Programa del Dia

8:00 a.m. Registration; Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Welcome

Bienvenido Fajardo, MD

8:45 a.m. Metabolic Syndrome

Julia E. Vargas-Jerez, Md

9:15 a.m. Q&A

9:30 a.m. Obesity and Sleep Apnea Syndrome

John S. Schicchi, MD

10:00 a.m. Q&A

10:15 a.m. Update on Implementation of Health Care Reform

Jaime R. Torres, DPM, MS

10:45 a.m. Q&A

11:00 a.m. Obesity Hypertension: Concepts and Treatment

Gerald W. Neuberg, MD

11:30 a.m. Q&A

11:45 p.m. Networking Lunch

12:30 p.m. Foot Disorders of the Obese/Diabetic Patient

Howard Rosas, DPM

1:00 p.m. Q&A

1:15 p.m. Helping Patients Cope With Diabetes

Yvonne Valle, LCSW

1:45 p.m. Q&A

2:00 p.m. Nutritional Implications for Obese Patients

Kathleen Szymona, MPH, RD

2:30 p.m. Q&A

2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks/Adjournment

Bienvenido Fajardo, MD

2:50-4:00 p.m. Networking Dessert Gathering

Meeting Location

The Wintergarden of The Morgan-Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian
3959 Broadway

New York, NY 10032

Accreditation/Designation of Credit

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 sponsorship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University and the Dominican Medical Association, Inc., New York. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Additional Information

Contact

Dominican Medical Association (DMA) Inc, New York.

Fort Washington Station

P.O. Box 2068

New York, NY 10032

(212) 927-3232

(212) 927- 4448

Costo de este evento

Tuition

Tuition: $100.00 Attending; $60.00 Member in Training and Students. The fee includes the academic presentations, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and a course syllabus. Confirmation of registration and directions to the medical center will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. Refund of registration fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by May 20, 2013. No refunds can be made thereafter.

Registration

Space is Limited. Early registration is encouraged.

By Mail:

Complete the registration form and mail with full payment to:

Dominican Medical Association, Inc. (DMA)

Fort Washington Station

P.O. Box 2068

New York, NY 10032

By Fax:

Registrants may fax the registration form with credit card information to (212) 927-4573.

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