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Make Maintenance
of Certification
Easier with the ACP!
Participating in the American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Process in Internal Medicine is one way you demonstrate your commitment to excellence in patient care. Let the American College of Physicians help you satisfy the ABIM’s requirements more easily and update your knowledge of clinical advances more effectively with our MOC Exam Preparation courses. Here’s how.Exam-Focused Sessions Prepare You for Success!
Our MOC Exam Prep courses emphasize key advances in internal medicine over the past 10 years and the management of conditions with important consequences for your patients – the same material the ABIM stresses on the MOC exam.
The faculty of our courses are experienced clinician educators who understand the exam content as well as daily patient care. They make the format of their courses dynamic and engaging with expert lectures, case studies, audience-response systems, Exam-style questions, take-home syllabi, and more.
So we give you the knowledge you need to excel on the MOC exam and to offer your patients the best quality of care across the broad domain of internal medicine.
MOC-Specific Courses Save Time!
We offer preparation courses specifically for the maintenance of certification exam to address the material that’s most important to you in fewer days. This also allows us to schedule courses just before the May and November exam dates – right when you want them.
More Choices of Date and Location!
We offer several MOC Exam Prep courses to let you choose where and when you study. Can’t make the Orlando course? Then consider attending …
Washington DC MOC Exam Prep – March 6-8, 2008
Boston MOC Exam Prep – June 27-28, 2008
Philadelphia MOC Exam Prep – September 4-6, 2008
Chicago MOC Exam Prep – October 16-18, 2008
ACP Members Save Up to $320!
ACP members save $160 off the non-member price of the MOC Exam Prep course. See page 5 for details on the registration fees.
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To register for a course, use the registration form at the back of this brochure, call 800-523-1546, ext. 2600 or 215-351-2600 (M–F, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. ET), or register online at www.acponline.org/cme/courses.htm.
Refer to the Priority Code on your mailing label that begins “RPF”.
Take an Exam Prep Course on
DVD, CD, MP3, and more!
When it’s not convenient to travel to a Maintenance of Certification Exam Prep course … take one on DVD, CD, MP3, or other formats with The Maintenance of Certification Exam Preparation Course.
Led by Dr. Robert Rubin of Temple University, these recordings feature the high-yield content, expert faculty, and dynamic format you know to expect from ACP courses. For more information, visit www.iplaybackacp.com or see Page 8 of this brochure.
Drive and learn
with our 3 audio
formats!
Maintenance of Certification Exam
Preparation Course
Orlando, Florida
Dates:
February 8-10, 2008
Course Code PG0802
Hilton in Walt Disney World Resort
CME Credits: 22.5
Register promptly and save $75.00!
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Friday, February 8
7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Internal Medicine – Dr. Altus
9:30 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Cardiology – Dr. Chakko 12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. Ambulatory Medicine – Dr. Lichtstein
2:00 p.m. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine – Dr. Krieger 3:00 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine – Dr. Krieger 4:30 p.m. Dermatology – Dr. Kirsner
5:30 p.m. Adjourn
Saturday, February 9
7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Neurology – Dr. Forteza 10:00 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Infectious Disease/HIV Medicine – Dr. Baracco 12:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. GI – Dr. Madanick 2:30 p.m. Hepatology – Dr. Servoss 3:30 p.m. Break 3:45 p.m. Endocrinology – Dr. Florez 5:45 p.m. Adjourn
Sunday, February 10
7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Nephrology – Dr. Kupin 9:30 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Rheumatology – Dr. Tozman 12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. Hematology – Dr. Kitchens 2:00 p.m. Oncology – Dr. George
Registration Fees
Before 1/18/08 After 1/18/08Non-member $845 $920
Fellow, Master, ACP Member† $685 $760 Resident, Research Fellow, or $685 $760 Allied Health Professional††
ACP Associate $525 $600
If you register after January 18, 2008 or on site, please check with ACP Headquarters for space availability. Call toll-free 800-523-1546, ext. 2600 (M-F, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET). Outside the U.S. and Canada, 215-351-2600 or fax 215-351-2799.
† ACP Members within 6 years of graduation register at the Associate rate. †† Need verification letter.
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IRECTOR
Daniel M. Lichtstein, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University Regional Medical Campus, Boca Raton, Florida
C
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F
ACULTY
Philip Altus, MD, MACP
Professor of Medicine and Associate Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
Gio J. Baracco, MD, ACP Member
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida
Simon C. Chakko, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida
Hermes J. Florez, MD, ACP Member
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
Alex M. Forteza, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology, Chief, Division of Stroke and Clinical Cerebral Vascular Diseases, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
Take Advantage of ACP’s
full and half-day SEP
Courses at Internal
Medicine 2008!
If you are looking for ABIM SEP Modules, then look no further. This year, ACP introduces all new half-day SEP courses, which allow you to experience two SEP courses in one day.
Held May 13-14 in Washington, DC, during Internal Medicine 2008, These live self-study sessions are designed to help internists complete the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Self-Evaluation Process modules through group discussion led by expert faculty. An audience response system is used to enhance the learning experience and encourage participation.
ABIM SEP-B
ASED
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EARNING
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ESSIONS
SEP Recent Advances
Module 20-R
PRE 810
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Craig S. Kitchens, MD, MACPProfessor of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainsville, FL
Daniel M. Lichtstein, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University Regional Medical Campus, Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Hospital Based Medicine
Module 07-HC
PRE 811A
Wednesday Morning, May 14, 2008
Carmella A. Cole, MD, FACPDirector, Section of General Medicine, Associate Chair for Admistration, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Deborah Topol, MD, ACP Member
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Comprehensive Internal Medicine
Module 07-CC
PRE 811B
Wednesday Afternoon, May 14, 2008
Carmella A. Cole, MD, FACPDirector, Section of General Medicine, Associate Chair for Admistration, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Deborah Topol, MD, ACP Member
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Robert S. Kirsner, MD
Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
Craig S. Kitchens, MD, MACP
Professor of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainsville, Florida
Bruce P. Krieger, MD, FACP, FCCP
Critical Care Consultants, Jacksonville, Florida
Warren L. Kupin, MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
Ryan D. Madanick, MD, ACP Member
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Julie C. Servoss, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University Regional Medical Campus, Boca Raton, Florida
Elaine C. Tozman, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
CME ACCREDITATION
The American College of Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Physicians designates this ABIM MOC Exam Prep course for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)tm.Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Who Should Attend the MOC Exam Course?
Physicians preparing for the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam, general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and internal medicine trainees.
Learning Objective for the MOC Exam Course:
Review internal medicine in preparation for the ABIM MOC examination. Review the major new developments in subspecialty medicine over the past 10 years. Identify strengths and weaknesses in internal medicine knowledge.
For more information on these courses, call 800-523-1546, ext. 2600 or 215-351-2600 (M– F, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. ET), or visit us online at www.acponline.org/cme/courses.htm
MOC Exam Prep
Washington, DC • March 6–8, 2008 Course Code PG0804 Boston • June 27–28, 2008 Course Code PG0806 Philadelphia • September 4–6, 2008 Course Code PG0810 Chicago • October 16-18, 2008 Course Code PG0813
Can’t make it to a course?
Get it on DVD, CD, MP3 or Audiobook!
Just like our live courses, Maintenance of Certification ExamPreparation Coursefeatures high-yield, exam-focused content… expert faculty… and a dynamic format that keeps you engaged.
You’ll enjoy the complete ABIM maintenance of certification exam preparation course presented by Dr. Ronald Rubin of Temple University Medical School and his faculty. The audiobook and CD versions allow you to enhance your knowledge while driving, commuting, exercising, and more. The VHS and DVD versions let you appreciate the full multimedia course experience—the next best thing to being there live! All versions include the comprehensive syllabus and come packaged in custom-designed binders.
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The Hilton in the Walt Disney World® Resort, an official hotel of Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, is a Four Star, Four Diamond resort featuring two swimming pools, a health club, five Walt Disney World championship golf courses, and seven restaurants and lounges. The Hilton is steps away from Downtown Disney, home of the Disney Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and Disney's West Side and complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World Theme Parks is provided for all guests.
Make the most of your visit by taking advantage of the exclusive Extra Magic Hours benefit. Each day one of the theme parks is open an hour early or stays open up to three extra hours in the evening, giving you the opportunity to enjoy exclusive access to some of the most popular attractions at an easy, relaxed pace.
Average temperatures for the month of February in Orlando range between a high of 74° and a low of 51°. If it's cold and dark where you live in February, then it's time to head south!
Hotel and Travel Information
You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.
A sufficient number of rooms have been set aside for course registrants. In the event that the rooms have been sold out, please contact
ACP Customer Service at 800-523-1546, ext. 2600 for alternative hotels.
Hilton in the Walt Disney World® Resort
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Tel: 407-827-4000 Fax: 407-827-3890
Group Rates: Single rooms, $219. Double rooms, $229.
The reservation deadline is January 7, 2008.
All rates are per room, per day and do not include applicable taxes and gratuities. Reservations made after January 7, 2008 will be subject to availability. Please identify yourself with this course in order to benefit from the block of rooms set aside for course registrants.
Air Transportation.
The American College of Physicians has arranged for its course registrants to fly at reduced rates on United Airlines, the official carrier for the College's 2008 courses. United Airlines 800-521-4041, (M-S, 7 a.m.–12 a.m. ET). Refer to file number 514IA.
Ground Transportation.
The American College of Physicians has arranged for special car rental discounts through AVIS. Please call the AVIS Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at
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All cancellation requests must be received, in writing, no less than 10 days before the start date of the course in order to obtain a refund. A processing fee of $75 will be deducted from all refunds. Individuals who fail to attend the course (no-shows) will not be entitled to any refund.
ACP reserves the right to cancel courses due to the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a meeting is at capacity, cancelled, or postponed, the College will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines,
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