Interactive ACCF Study Session for Maintenance of Certification
Cardiovascular Disease: 21-R Module
Program Director: Steve R. Ommen, MD, FACC, FAHA
Program Co-Director: James C. Fang, MD, FACC
March 29, 2008 - In conjunction with ACC.08
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ABIM Recertification Made Easy
An Interactive Learning Experience — Directed by expert faculty
Statement of Need
The evolving requirements for Board Certification and Maintenance of Certification are spurred by physician leaders who agree that there exists a need to ensure and demonstrate to the public that medical professionals remain highly skilled and knowledgeable throughout their careers.
Program Overview
To aid physicians' certification and recertification needs, the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) offers the Study Session for Maintenance of Certification program. Learn in an interactive environment as clinical experts lead you through the 60 case-based questions that comprise ABIM’s Cardiovascular Medical Knowledge Module 21-R. This study session offers an opportunity to weigh the evidence on a case-by-case basis as you discuss the options with expert faculty and your fellow participants to identify the most appropriate answers to the ABIM questions.
A highlight of this program is the opportunity to compare your answers to those of the experts and your peers, anonymously, using an audience response system. And at the end of the program, simply submit your answers directly to the ABIM and earn 20 knowledge-based points toward Maintenance of Certification. Please refer to the ABIM Information section for additional information on how to submit your answers.
To participate in this session you must enroll in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification Program.
ABIM Diplomates may enroll in Maintenance of Certification (ABIM’s recertification program) by visiting the web site www.abim.org (Physician Login).
All questions regarding recertification eligibility should be referred to the ABIM.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to -
- Improve clinical decision-making skills
- Apply effective strategies to successfully meet Maintenance of Certification requirements
- Satisfy a self-evaluation of medical knowledge requirement for ABIM recertification
Before registering for this ACCF Study Session, please check your ABIM profile at www.abim.org/online/ to confirm that Module 21-R is not one that you have previously completed. ACCF does not keep personal records of modules completed through ABIM. Participants who register for the ACCF Study Session are responsible for confirming their ABIM credits and will not receive a refund from ACCF for a study session on a module you have completed previously through ABIM if cancellation occurs less than 24 hours before the start of the program. Please refer to the Cancellations section for additional information.
FACULTY
Program Director
Steve R. Ommen, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Consultant, Cardiovascular Diseases
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Program Co-Director
James C. Fang, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services
Director, Heart Failure, Transplant and Circulatory Assistance
University Hospitals/Case Medical Center
Associate Professor of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Cardiovascular Division
Cleveland, OH
Invited Faculty
Samuel Asirvatham, M.D., M.B.B.S., F.A.C.C.
Consultant
Cardiovascular Diseases/Electrophysiology and Pacing
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Program Director
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Rochester, MN
Maya Guglin, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C.
Director, Heart Failure
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
DISCLOSURES
ACCF committee members, faculty, staff and other individuals
who are in a position to control the content of this activity are
required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest.
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,
for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, patient care
and safety recommendations. ACCF staff involved with this program
have nothing to disclose. Refer to the links below for committee
members and faculty disclosures.
Interactive
ACCF Study Session for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Cardiovascular
Disease: 21-R Module
ACC
Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures
AGENDA
Click here for agenda.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists and physicians preparing for board certification or recertification, cardiovascular professionals, fellows in training, and/or cardiovascular care associates who are not preparing for recertification but desire an indepth review of the ABIM MOC knowledge-based module.
ACCREDITATION
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 activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
While offering CME credits noted above, the program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration
Please note that participants can register either for the Maintenance of Certification program alone or for both the Maintenance of Certification program and ACC.'08 Annual Scientific Meeting. CLICK HERE to register for the Maintenance of Certification program through the ONLINE registration process. Follow these steps to register:
- At the top of the page, click on "Registrations & Housing"
- Then choose "Register Now"
- You will be directed to the next page
- On this page, click on "Continue" at the end of the page
- You will be directed to a registration page where you will either log in as an ACC user or create a log in
- After you log in, go through the registration prompts
- Choose the Maintenance of Certification registration when that page appears on the screen.
- NOTE: If you wish to attend ONLY Maintenance of Certification - You will have an opportunity to skip the registration portion for the ACC.08 Annual Scientific Session at this point. Your checkout summary will show that you are NOT registered for ACC.08 Annual Scientific meeting.
- If you wish to attend both Maintenance of Certification and ACC.'08 programs, together, you will have an opportunity to choose both. Your checkout summary will show that you are registered for both.
- You may give your preferences on hotel accommodations following registration.
When you register for Maintenance of Certification you will receive a packet of information from ACCF's registration company, JSpargo, which will contain attendee information and materials.
The registration packet you receive will include a "ticket" for the Maintenance of Certification program
Chicago has several Hyatt Regency hotels. The Maintenance of Certification meeting is held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago 60601. Location telephone number is (312 )565-1234.
For entry into the meeting, we request that you present your ticket at the appropriate registration desk on Saturday, March 29:
Maintenance of Certification
Crystal Ballroom A, Street Level, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
Since your admission materials will have been pre-mailed to you, you do not need to go to the Convention Center to obtain further information or materials for the Maintenance of Certification meeting. The syllabus materials for Maintenance of Certification will be available at the program's registration desks in the Hyatt Regency.
If you have not received your packet, you may contact JSpargo at (800) 699-5113.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Program Location
All sessions will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East
Wacker Drive, Chicago. The meeting site telephone number is (312)
239-4700. Please Note: This conference is
NOT being held in the convention center.
Hotel Accommodations Through Online Registration
Hotel accommodations can be made only through ACC.08 Registration and Housing. Note that in order to secure lodging, you must first register for the program. Refer to the Registration Section. You may give your preferences on hotel accommodations following registration.
Hotel Accommodations Through Fax or Mail
To request accommodations by fax or mail, click here to download the hotel registration form. Complete Section A only. It must be sent with the registration form for the MOC program and/or Sections B, C, or D of the ACC.08 Registration Form. You will not be assigned a hotel without a registration.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call (800) 699-5113.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fee
The registration fee includes boxed meal and ACCF syllabus containing the 60 ABIM Maintenance of Certification questions.
Cancellations
Registration Cancellations, Substitutions and Refunds. All requests for refunds for cancellation or registration category adjustments will be processed, less a $50 administrative fee. Registration fees are non-refundable after Feb. 21, 2008.
Canceled registrations are non transferable.
In cases of emergency, all refund requests received after Feb. 21, 2008 will be processed on a case-by-case basis once the College returns from ACC.08 in Chicago. All refund requests must be received at the ACC in writing no later than June 30, 2008 in order to be considered.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Hotel Changes and Cancellations. All changes and cancellations in hotel reservations must be made through J. Spargo & Associates by March 7, 2008. Beginning March 10 changes and cancellations must be directed to the hotel. Changes are based on availability and at the sole discretion of the hotel.
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 program are subject to change without notice. Views expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect views of the ACCF.
ABIM INFORMATION
The ACCF Study Session for Maintenance of Certification for Module 12-R will facilitate completion of a medical knowledge module by ABIM-certified physicians for Maintenance of Certification credit in an interactive group setting with educational support.
- Register with ACCF to take the ABIM Learning Session by clicking here
- ACCF will provide you with a “Learner’s Copy” of the ABIM Module 21-R at the session on March 29, 2008.
- In addition to the learner’s copy you will receive at the session, you must order an “Official” copy of the knowledge module(s) directly from ABIM.
Modules can be ordered via your password-protected “Home Page” in the Physician Login (formerly On-Line Services) section of www.abim.org; (JULIE ADD HOT LINK or by calling the ABIM Contact Center, (800) 441-ABIM, extension 3598.
- Modules can be ordered in two formats: 1) CD-Rom (you will receive within 5-7 business days via mail); 2) Internet PDF version will immediately become available to you on your home page.
You may order this official module copy either before or after you take the Maintenance of Certification learning session on March 29. If you order this before attending the session on you are welcome to bring your “official” module with you.
NOTE:
If you are already enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program there is no additional fee for ordering version of the “Official” module. If you order before coming the session on you may bring your official CD-Rom, or laptop with you.
If you are not enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Program you may attend the learning session; however you must enroll in the Maintenance of Certification program prior to receiving Maintenance of Certification credit for the knowledge module. To enroll in the Maintenance of Certification Program go to your password-protected “Home Page” in the Physician Login (formerly On-Line Services) section of www.abim.org
- After the learning session on March 29, please submit your answers to ABIM as soon as possible for Maintenance of Certification credit by completing and submitting your “official” internet copy, or by using your “official” CD-Rom version (you must be connected to the internet in order for your answers to be successfully transmitted to ABIM). If you need assistance submitting your answers, please call (800) 441-ABIM ext: 3598.
For more information about attending the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Learning Session at ACC ’08, please visit www.acc.org/mocmarch or contact ACCF at (800) 253-4636, ext.5603.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
At the time of printing, a complete listing of industry supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation of support and at the time of the program.
Not Planning to Attend ACC.08/i2 Summit in March?
The ACCF supports cardiologists through ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process, by offering “ABIM Recertification Made Easy” in three convenient locations and on three different dates to fit your busy schedule.
The following 2008 dates and modules are offered for your convenience:
- March 29, 2008: Cardiovascular Disease Module 21-R
In conjunction with ACC.08
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago
For more information or to register for this MOC, click here.
- August 23, 2008: Interventional Disease Module 12-A
In conjunction with the ACCF/SCAI Premier Interventional Cardiology Overview and Board
More information coming soon!
- September 6, 2008: Cardiovascular Disease Updates 2007 and 2008
In conjunction with the ACCF Cardiovascular Board Review and Recertification program
More information coming soon!
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