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This CME program is an interactive multimedia
presentation designed to enhance skills in the diagnosis and
management of sinusitis. The program provides sophisticated information
about pathophysiology diagnositic difficulties, pharmacology,
microbiology and current methods for predicting outcome.
Educational
Objectives:
- Identify key aspects of the history and
exam in sinusitis patients that indicate the need for antimicrobials.
- Apply current pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principals
to antibiotic selection in sinusitis.
- Recognize subtypes
of acute and chronic sinusitis.
- Determine
the differences between viral and bacterial rhinosinusitis.
Program Description:
The sinusitis workshop is designed to incorporate
case study, interactive learning and video to better understand,
diagnose and manage sinusitis. The program provides
sophisticated information about pathophysiology, diagnostic
difficulties, pharmacology, microbiology and current methods for
predicting outcome and centers upon the principles of
evidence-based medicine. Areas covered throughout the
program are:
- Pathophysiology
of sinusitis
- Diagnosis
of acute bacterial sinusitis
- Goals
of antibiotic therapy
- Antibiotic
resistance mechanism
- Current
rhinosinusitis Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership
guidelines
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- A
2 hour multimedia presentation
- Overview
of PK/PD principles
- Use
of interactive, personal response keypads promoting active
participation
- 2.0
hours of Category 1 CME credit
- "World
Class" faculty
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Michael
E. Pichichero, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology
University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Microbiology/Immunology
Rochester, NY
| Faculty |
| Jack
Anon, MD |
Manford
Gooch, MD |
| Max
April, MD |
James
Hadley, MD |
| Adrian
Arya, MD |
Peter
Hwang, MD |
| Fuad
Baroody, MD |
Stil
Kountakis, MD MD |
| Itzhak
Brook, MD |
Howard
Levine, MD |
| Ivor
Emanuel, MD |
Bradley
Marple, MD |
| Berrylin
Ferguson, MD |
Randall
Otto, MD |
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship
of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
and Outcomes Management Educational Workshops, Inc. (OMEW). The
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is
accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category
1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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