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HIGH-YIELD CONTENT
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The “QBL” Method: To ensure pinpoint exam relevancy, the lectures use a method called “Question-Based Learning.” Lectures are constructed from a series of board-style multiple choice questions, each coupled to a mini-lecture on that question’s topic.
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Course Agenda
Faculty
Douglas A. Arenberg, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Consulting Physician, Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Douglas Arenberg is a dedicated pulmonologist serving as a reviewer for the American Journal of Respiratory Cell & Molecular Biology as well as Oncology. He has coauthored nearly 60 peer-reviewed articles and nearly 10 book chapters. He is a distinguished speaker presenting nationally and internationally focusing on lung cancer.
Robert A. Balk, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Medical Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL
- Director, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Professor, Department of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Affiliated Hospitals, Kansas City, MO
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Dr. Robert Balk was listed in the Find the Best Doctors: Chicago Metro Region (Castle Connolly Guide) several times. He received also the “Presidential Citation” for outstanding contributions to the Society of Critical Medicine. He has spoken at nearly 170 invited lectures on an assortment of pulmonary and critical care topics, both nationally and internationally. He has coauthored 84 peer-reviewed articles, as well as 39 book chapters.
Sangeeta M. Bhorade, MD, FCCP
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Residency and Internship, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Dr. Sangeeta Bhorade was voted "Top Doctor" by US News and World Report in 2011. She specializes in lung transplantation having spoken at 45 national and international conferences. She serves as a reviewer for the journals Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, American Journal of Transplantation, and Clinical Transplantation.
Sean M. Forsythe, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Director, Asthma and COPD Program, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
- Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Dr. Sean Forsythe has previously won the Bronze Apple Teaching Award at Loyola University. He dedicates his expertise to the Function Laboratory, and serves on the ICU Committee at Loyola University. He has coauthored nearly 15 articles as well as 2 book chapters. Dr. Forsythe specializes in Pulmonary Function Testing and Critical Care Medicine.
Robert S. Harris, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Course, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Attending Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, New England Medical Center Hospital, Boston, MA
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Shriners Hospital for Children-Boston, Boston, MA
Dr. Scott Harris was awarded the “Teacher of the Year Award,” while also teaching several lectures throughout the year at Massachusetts General Hospital. He specializes in pleural disease and critical care, serving as an attending physician in several units at MGH. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for the journals American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Harris has coauthored nearly 40 peer-reviewed publications, as well as nearly 20 non-peer-reviewed publications including editorials and book chapters.
James J. Herdegen, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Medical Director, Center for Sleep and Ventilatory Disorders, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
- Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian- St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian- St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Dr. James Herdegen is a distinguished Sleep Specialist in the pulmonary field. He has coauthored several chapters and peer-reviewed publications. He has appeared several times on television and radio news broadcasts to discuss numerous different sleep disorders. Dr. Herdegen is a committed lecturer who has presented both nationally and internationally.
Ravi Kalhan, MD, MS
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Director, Asthma and COPD Program, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Attending Physician, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Dr. Ravi Kalhan has received several teaching awards including, the Excellence in Teaching Award and Outstanding Teaching Recognition, for consecutive years. He specializes in COPD, serving as the Chair of the Illinois COPD Coalition and a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee for the COPD Foundation. Dr. Kalhan has coauthored nearly 25 articles and 2 book chapters as well as serves on the Editorial Board for the journal American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Omar Lateef, DO
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Attending Physician, Pulmonary Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- DO, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, New York University Downtown Hospital, New York, NY
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Dr. Omar Lateef is a cherished educator having twice previously received the “Pulmonary/Critical Teacher of the Year” award. He is a dedicated physician in the field of pulmonary and critical care, specifically specializing in “quality and safety, and complications.” He received the award for “Attending Physician of the Year,” and serves as the director of the medical intensive care unit, as well as the assistant chief medical officer in charge of hospital operations.
Roberto F.P. Machado, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Attending Physician, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Dr. Roberto Machado is an experienced lecturer in the field of pulmonary hypertension having presented on the topic at nearly 35 invited presentations. He has coauthored nearly 60 publications, as well as 7 book chapters. He currently serves on the International Conference Planning Committee for the Pulmonary Circulation Assembly for the American Thoracic Society, as well as the Executive Committee of the Protocol Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension and Sickle Cell Disease.
Imre Noth, MD
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, Chicago, IL
- Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
- Fellowship, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, Chicago, IL
Dr. Imre Noth is a dedicated educator of pulmonary. He currently serves on the Fellowship Selection Committee as well as the Director of the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine. He has 7 book chapters and coauthored 20 peer-reviewed articles on an assortment of pulmonary diseases. Dr. Noth is a committed lecturer who has presented at numerous CME conferences nationally.
Brian D. Stein, MD, MS
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Medical Director, Rush University PFT Lab, Chicago, IL
- Co-Director, Rush University Asthma Center, Chicago, IL
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
- Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- MS, Health Studies, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Dr. Brian Stein's interests are the diagnosis and treatment of difficult-to-manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His research focuses on the quality of care delivered to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Mark A. Yoder, MD, MS
Titles/Affiliations/Positions:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Medical Director, Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Program, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education:
- MD, University of Illinois Medical College, Chicago, IL
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Illinois Medical College, Chicago, IL
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Mark Yoder is a dedicated educator in the Department of Medicine and Respiratory Care Program at Rush University Medical Center. He was previously awarded the “Department of Internal Medicine Teaching and Service Award.” He has spoken at nearly 35 conferences on an assortment of pulmonary topics, locally and nationally. He has coauthored 4 full-length manuscripts and has coauthored several book chapters.
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API Room Block Code: HAT
Registration Cut-off date: Thursday, August 8, 2013
Check-in/Check-out: 3:00pm/12:00pm
API Group Room Rate: $105.00 Single/Double occupancy
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- Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet for one user
Included in the Course Fee, all participants will receive:
- Complimentary Self-Parking
- Full Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Lobby Restaurant
- Buffet Lunch
- All-day coffee/tea
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CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Pulmonologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to
- Classify types of pulmonary neoplasia
- Assess pulmonary infections and treatment guidelines respective to the infection
- Differentiate respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders
- Explain pulmonary critical care including chest trauma, mechanical ventilation, pharmacotherapy, and respiratory failure
- Develop comprehensive management and treatment plans for patients with COPD
- Describe the variations of Asthma and corresponding causes in determining treatment
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship
of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional
Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing
medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live and enduring material formats for this
educational activity for a maximum of 34.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This CME activity was planned
and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions About The Pulmonary Disease Certification Prep Course
- Your Online Dashboard: All your recorded lectures, course handouts, practice exams, and CME credits are organized on your American Physician Institute dashboard. This centralized location of all course materials makes your preparation organized and stress-free. And it allows you access from anywhere at any time - 24/7!
- Your Printed Syllabus: The detailed printed syllabus includes all the course lecture content, clearly formatted to help you follow along. This allows you to focus on highlighting critical concepts, annotating tips and reminders, and achieving the greatest possible recall of the material come test time.
Note: The CME Evaluation for the Live Program will not be posted online until the last day of the live lectures.
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