Grand Rounds - October 13, 2023     
"Menopause: Conventional and Alternative Treatments"

Speaker: Nancy Phillips, MD. Professor, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science, New Brunswick, NJ.

Objectives

1. Describe the menopause transition, associated symptoms, and health effects of menopause.
2. Analyze the efficacy, side effects, benefits, and risks of conventional therapies for menopause.
3. Analyze the evidence for alternative therapies in the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

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Grand Rounds - October 6, 2023    
"Preparing for the big 3: RSV, Influenza, COVID-19 "

Speaker: Cynthia Maree, MD. Section Chief Infectious Diseases, St. Charles Health System.

Objectives

1. Up to date understanding of COVID-19 severity and immunity.
2. Review new vaccines to combat respiratory viral infections and recommended guidelines.
3. Best way to prepare for the upcoming respiratory viral season.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - September 22, 2023   
"Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician"

Speaker: Cindy Wassef, MD. Residency Program Director, Rutgers Center for Dermatology; Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Objectives

1. Accurately describe and document skin problems using proper terminology.
2. Diagnose common skin conditions, including benign skin growths and skin cancers.
3. Treat dermatologic conditions, including utilization of recently approved medications.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - September 15, 2023  
"Artificial Intelligence in Medicine"

Speaker: Geoffrey Tso, MD. Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of medical science.
2. Examine the benefits and risks of established artificial intelligence applications in clinical practice on physicians, healthcare institutions, medical education, and bioethics.
3. Assess the challenges and future directions of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

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Grand Rounds - September 8, 2023
"Psychosis and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Dual Diagnosis"

Speaker: Joseph M. Pierre, MD. Health Sciences Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Identify rates of comorbidity between psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and substance use disorders.
2. Identify illicit drugs that can cause psychosis.
3. Describe evidence-based components of dual diagnosis treatment programs.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

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Grand Rounds - September 1, 2023
"Mobility is Medicine"

Speakers: Kelly Plunkett, MSN, RN, CCRN, Timothy Preston, DO, Theresa Kramer, Lisa Rodriguez. St. Charles Health System

Objectives

1. Describe the theories behind MIM.
2. Practice the paradigm shift; every patient moves unless there is a clinical reason for bedrest.
3. Employ mobility approach in interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes .

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

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Grand Rounds - July , 2023
"GLP‐1 Agonist and Weight Loss Management"

Speaker: Adrienne Youdim, MD, FACP. Associate Professor of Medicine, UCLA; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Objectives

1. Diagnose obesity and co‐morbidities of obesity.
2. Manage obesity with lifestyle management and pharmacotherapy.
3. Employ weight loss pharmacotherapy for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

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Grand Rounds - July 14, 2023
"Agents of Bioterrorism"

Speaker: Laura Selby, DO.

Objectives

1. Correctly identify the clinical presentation of various Category A bioterrorism pathogens.
2. Identify risk factors for acquiring Category A bioterrorism pathogens
3. Begin initial management of patients at risk for or diagnoses with Category A bioterroism pathogens.
4. Identify which pathogens require special PPE preparation when caring for a patient under suspicion or confirmed with Category A bioterrorism pathogens

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Grand Rounds - June 23, 2023
"New Guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening & Management"

Speaker: Peter S. Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP. Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Objectives

1. Examine the epidemiology and risk factors regarding colon cancer.
2. Diagnose and clinically stage colon cancer in the primary care setting.
3. Utilize chemotherapy drugs in the adjuvant and metastatic setting of colon cancer.
4. Apply new research and developments incolon cancer for screening and treatment.
5. Recognize the different clinical, socioeconomic, health literacy, language, and communication factors that impact patients from getting the care that is needed.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - June 16, 2023
"Bipolar Disorder"

Speaker: Christopher Paul Lucas, MD, MPH. Associate Clinical Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Objectives

1. Improve diagnosis of bipolar spectrum disorders so as to provide appropriate treatment and maximize patient outcomes.
2. Differentiate optimal treatments for BPI and BPII using evidence-based science to determine individual course of treatment and improve patient outcomes.
3. Identify barriers to care in patients with bipolar disorder and develop strategies to abate them.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].