Our CME Commitment
This Continuing Medical Education Calendar is
designed to give you accurate information
regarding all category 1 credit CME programs
sponsored by Forum Health - Western
Reserve Care System (WRCS).It is our intention
to provide quality CME programs directed to our
regional physicians.All physicians are invited
to attend.
Topics for presentation are determined by
committees, needs assessment, and quality
assurance issues.We welcome any input you may
have for future CME programs.If you have a
special need, and/or wish to be placed on our
permanent mailing list, please contact
Joyce R. Burns, Administrative Coordinator for
Medical Education at 330.884.3574.
Accreditation Statement
Forum Health – Western Reserve Care System
is by the Ohio State Medical Association
to provide continuing medical education activities
for physicians.
Designation Statement
Forum Health – Western Reserve Care System
designates these educational activities for
category 1 credit (for the number of credits
indicated for each activity) toward the AMA
Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician
should claim only those credits that he or she
actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Forum Health to ensure balance,
independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all
educational programs. All participants in this
program are required to disclose any relevant financial
relationship(s) they (or spouse/partner) have with a
commercial interest that benefits the individual in any
financial amount that has occurred within the past 12
months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME
about the products or services of the commercial interest.
The Continuing Medical Education Committee will
ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved prior to
an activity being presented.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Forum Health fully complies with its obligations under
the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special
arrangements are required for an individual with special
needs to attend an educational activity, please contact
Joyce R. Burns, Administrative Coordinator, Medical
Education at (330) 884-3574.Forum Health will make
every reasonable accommodation for those attending.
Key to Credits
*1- Category 1 credit
) - number of credits
November 6, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Tumor Conference*
John J. Turner, MD, Moderator
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon (honorary)
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
November 6, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
“Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome:
Prevention and Management”
Mohammad Shayesteh, PhD, RD, CDE, LD
Nutritionist & Diabetic Educator
Youngstown, Ohio
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
OBJECTIVES
1.Review the etiology of obesity
2.Discuss the underlying causes of metabolic
syndrome
3.Describe treatment options for obesity and
metabolic syndrome
4.Discuss the principles of healthy eating
November 6, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Surgical M & M Conference*
Peter M. DeVito, MD, Moderator
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
General Surgeon
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
Medical Education Classrooms B & C
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
November 13, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Tumor Conference*
Jeffrey D. Resch, DO, Moderator
Instructor in Internal Medicine
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
Internist
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
November 13, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Joint Medicine Surgery Grand Rounds
“Thyroid Carcinoma: Important Pathologic Aspects”
Geoffrey Mendelsohn, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology
CaseWestern ReserveUniversitySchool of Medicine
Pathologist
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
OBJECTIVES
1.Recognize pathologic features of common types
of thyroid carcinoma
2.Identify important, but less common, variants of
thyroid carcinoma
3.Recall important clinical differences between the
common types of thyroid carcinoma
November 13, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Surgical M & M Conference*
Peter M. DeVito, MD, Moderator
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
General Surgeon
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
Medical Education Classrooms B & C
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
November 20, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Tumor Conference*
David G. Reed, MD, Moderator
Otolaryngologist
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
November 20, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Joint Medicine Surgery Grand Rounds
“Why Rehab? - The Role of the Physiatrist”
Cynthia DiMauro, MD
Medical Director
HillsideRehabilitationHospital
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
OBJECTIVES
1.Describe the field of Physiatry (Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation)
2.Discuss how rehab can help patients achieve
maximum function
3.Explain when to choose rehab over a skilled
nursing facility
November 20, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Surgical M & M Conference*
Peter M. DeVito, MD, Moderator
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
General Surgeon
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
Medical Education Classrooms B & C
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
December 4, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Tumor Conference*
David M. Kennedy, MD, Moderator
Internist
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
December 4, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Health Symposium
John Politis, MD Auditorium
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December 11, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Tumor Conference*
Abdul Ghani, MD, Moderator
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
General Surgeon
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
December 11, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Joint Medicine Surgery Grand Rounds
THE HARVEY LECTURE
“Congenital Heart Disease in the Adolescent
and Adult”
Jacqueline A. Noonan, MD
Professor of Pediatric Cardiology
University of KentuckyCollege of Medicine
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
OBJECTIVES
1.Review the most common forms of congenital
heart disease that persists into adolescent and
adulthood
2.Recognize the monitoring and management of
adolescent and adult patients with congenital
heart disease
3.Demonstrate a working understanding of the
recent endocarditis prophylaxis recommendations
for adolescent and adult patients with congenital
heart disease
December 11, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Surgical M & M Conference*
Peter M. DeVito, MD, Moderator
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
General Surgeon
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
Medical Education Classrooms B & C
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
December 18, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Tumor Conference*
Lawrence S. Goldstein, MD, Moderator
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine
Pulmonologist
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
John Politis, MD Auditorium
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
December 18, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Surgical M & M Conference*
Peter M. DeVito, MD, Moderator
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Northeastern OhioUniversitiesCollege of Medicine
General Surgeon
Western Reserve Care System
*1-(1)
Medical Education Classrooms B & C
Medical Education and ProfessionalOfficeCenter
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OJECTIVES
Surgical M & M Conference
Current Cases are Discussed
- Describe clinical conditions of the patients and
the pathophysiology of the disease process both
from a medical and surgical standpoint. Presenters
will include surgical and pathology residents and
attendings
- Evaluate the mortality or morbidity case in the
context of the surgical literature
- Evaluate the appropriateness of the surgical
procedure and treatment for complications and
critical events in each case
Tumor Conference
Current Cases are Discussed
- Describe diagnostic methods
- Review current management techniques – pathology,
radiology, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation
therapy
- Discuss prognosis
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