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COURSE OVERVIEW/STATEMENT OF NEEDLeaders in the profession and the public agree that physicians must demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease. This demonstration of competence is dependent in part on the successful completion of proctored examinations for certification and recertification offered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The Windy City hosts the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s (ACCF) intensive Board certification review course, designed to help you prepare for the ABIM secure exam. Over four-and-one-half days, you will receive a broad and in-depth summary of the cardiovascular disease curriculum. Following ABIM’s examination blueprint, this review course emphasizes pathogenesis, pathophysiology, natural history, epidemiology and evidence-based guidelines for diagnostic assessment and clinical management. The course includes exam-oriented lectures delivered by expert faculty members; case-based reviews; practice exam booklets for general cardiology, electrophysiology and electrocardiography; plus, an audience response system that allows you to compare answers with peers and faculty experts. The course provides participants the tools and knowledge to analyze Board-style questions and prepare for the exam. The curriculum also serves as a thorough review of general cardiology for attendees who are not planning to take the Board exam. Optional opportunities for optimum results! Attendees enrolled in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program and required to earn points towards recertification have three additional opportunities to receive MOC credit: - The ACCF Interactive Study Session, offered to attendees for an additional charge, earns participants 20 Part II MOC credits
- Exclusive online access to www.CardioSource.org, offered at no charge, with an opportunity to earn up to 30 Part II MOC credits
- An Expanding and Equitable New ERA for Atrial Fibrillation 2.0: Performance Improvement Education and Research for Stroke Prevention, Symptom Reduction and Emerging Therapies (A New ERA 2.0), an AF Performance Improvement initiative offered free to participants. Attendees who are enrolled in the A New ERA 2.0 initiative can attend this optional AF educational workshop, leading to 20 Part IV MOC credits
Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this course is to enhance competency in cardiovascular diseases to prepare for certification or recertification. Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to — - Identify gaps in their knowledge base and focus study efforts on filling gap areas
- Summarize ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines regarding the practice of general cardiology
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the distribution of expected examination questions
- Interpret ABIM answer sheets to become familiar with the examination process
- Develop test-taking strategies
- Practice ABIM-style multiple choice tests
ACCF Interactive Study Session for Maintenance of Certification
Cardiovascular Disease Updates 2011 and 2012 Directed by: Rick A. Nishimura, MD, FACC and Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, FACC September 8, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Make the most of your time in Chicago with this optional course. Learn in an interactive environment as ABIM-certified physician experts lead you through the 50 case-based questions (25 questions per module, 2 modules) that comprise ABIM’s Cardiovascular Disease Updates 2011 and 2012 medical knowledge modules. This study session offers an opportunity to weigh the evidence on a case-by-case basis as you discuss the options with our faculty and your fellow participants to identify the most appropriate answers to the ABIM questions. Separate registration and fees apply. Discounts are available if you are planning to attend both the CV Board Review course and this optional MOC course. Separate registration is required. Visit www.CardioSource.org/cvmoc for course details and to register. |
MEETING ON DEMAND ™ (MOD) PROGRAM
Register by August 20, 2012 for the Cardiology Board Review course and receive a 50% discount on the upcoming Meeting on DemandTM Program (MOD) based on the 2012 live course! Plus, we will also give you access to the 2010 Cardiovascular Board Review Meeting on DemandTM Program so you can start brushing up now. Prices will increase on-site, so take advantage now! ACCF’s Meeting on DemandTM Programs are full captures of live courses that are available online for your convenience, featuring slides synchronized with accompanying audio plus interactive questions. Lectures are also available as downloadable MP3s so you can learn on the go. | TARGET AUDIENCE The course is intended for cardiovascular specialists, physicians, Fellows in Training and cardiovascular care associates who seek an in-depth comprehensive review; physicians preparing for initial Board certification and physicians preparing for recertification. FACULTYCourse Directors Kim A. Eagle, MD, MACC
Director, Cardiovascular Center
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Mich. Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Director, Clinical Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston Course Co-directors
James C. Fang, MD, FACC
Director, Clinical Cardiovascular Services
Director, Heart Failure and Transplantation
University Hospital-Case Medical Center
Cleveland W. Gregory Hundley, MD, FACC
Professor, Internal Medicine (Cardiology) and Radiology
Wake Forrest University School of Medicine
Winston Salem, N.C. Joseph E. Marine, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Electrophysiology
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore Eric S. Williams, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean
Clarian Cardiovascular Program Director
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis Syed Wamique Yusuf, MBBS, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston Invited Faculty
Karthik Ananthasubramaniam, MBBS, FACC
Director Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology
Associate Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University
Detroit Thomas M. Bashore, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Clinical Chief Cardiology
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, N.C. Mina K. Chung, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland James A. De Lemos, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical School
Dallas Mark H. Drazner, MD, FACC
Medical Director, Heart Failure
UT Southwestern Medical School
Dallas Michael A. Fifer, MD, FACC
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiology Division
Boston Michael A. Mathier, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh Todd D. Miller, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minn. Donna M. Polk, MD, MPH, FACC
Director Preventive Cardiology
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Conn. Subha V. Raman, MD, FACC
Professor and Director of Medicine
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio Stuart D. Russell, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
John Hopkins Medical Institution
Baltimore Anne Marie Valente, MD, FACC
Co-director, Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Program
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston Ralph J. Verdino, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia R. Parker Ward, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago Susan Wilansky, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Ariz. CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) POLICY/DISCLOSURESACCF assesses conflict of interest (COI) with its faculty, planners, managers, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of CME/CNE-credited activities. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee chairs/members and/or peer review of content by independent, non-ACC-affiliated clinicians, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, and patient care and safety recommendations. Refer to the links below for committee member disclosures and course faculty disclosures. Please note ACCF staff involved with this course have nothing to disclose.
ACC Live Courses Committee & Staff Disclosures Cardiovascular Board Review Faculty Disclosures LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTSLearner Bill of Rights AGENDA
Click here for agenda. ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCF designates this live activity for a maximum of 38.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants
CME (Accepted for Physician Assistants)
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. While offering credits noted above, the course is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field. REGISTRATION To Register On Line for the Course please click the Register Now button at the top of the page.
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Register for the CV Board and CV MOC courses together by choosing the correct Registration Type for general course registration and then choosing the CV MOC as a Workshop. Discounts are available when you register for the courses together! TRAVEL Location
All sessions will be held at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park located at 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL. The meeting site telephone number is 312-565-8000. Accommodations
To reserve your room at the Fairmont Chicago, please call 866-540-4408. Identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation course – 2012 Cardiovascular Board Review Course. Room Rates
The room rate is $169 plus 15.4% state and local taxes (subject to change) per night. The ACCF room block is scheduled to be held until Tuesday, August 7, 2012 but may sell out prior to this date. We advise you to register for the course and reserve your lodging as soon as possible. When you make your reservation, please be sure to ask about early departure fees or cancellation penalties. Airfare 
The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United and United Express. Discounts apply to United codeshare flights operated by Continental Airlines, Continental Express, Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways. Please use the meeting codes below to get special fares. For reservations within the U.S. or Canada, contact United Meetings Plus reservations service at 800-521-4041 or MacNair Travel at 866-451-6432, acc@macnairtravel.com
Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX GENERAL INFORMATIONTuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and course materials. Cancellations
Cancellation, substitution or transfer to another course is allowed if written notification is received four weeks before a scheduled course. A full refund minus a $250 processing fee will be given for written notifications received fewer than four weeks before the first day of the course. No refund will be given for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the course is canceled, the College will refund the registration tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur. ACCF reserves the right to cancel the course in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a course is canceled or postponed, ACCF will refund registration tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellation/change penalties assessed by airlines, travel agencies or hotels. Please Note
Smoking is prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms. Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms. We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us serve you better. Faculty and course are subject to change without notice. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the ANCC or ACCF of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. The views expressed in this course are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ACCF. ACKNOWLEDGMENTSAt the time of posting, a complete listing of supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation of support and at the time of the course.
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