American College of Cardiology

The ACCF Cardiovascular Board Review For Certification and Recertification

Program Directors: Kim A. Eagle, MD, FACC; Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC

September 3 – 8, 2008
The Ritz Carlton
Lake Las Vegas, Nevada

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Statement of Need
The evolving requirement for certification and maintenance of certification is spurred by both leaders in the profession and the public agreeing that physicians must do more to demonstrate that they are skilled and knowledgeable. In a survey for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), 98 percent of respondents felt that doctors should meet rigorous standards set by an independent, professional organization of medical doctors. In addition, 79 percent of respondents felt that re-certification of physicians is very important.

Demonstration of competence in the evaluation and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease is dependent in part on the successful completion of proctored examinations for certification and re-certification offered by the ABIM. Importantly, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the right partner to bring this type of learning to the medical profession. In a survey of ACC members in the Fall of 2006, physicians stated that while they are a member of a number of medical societies, ACC is considered to be best at providing the educational and professional development needs for its members, specifically through the CV Board Review Course.

Overview
Prepare for the ABIM Board exam with a program designed to meet your learning needs.  This intensive review course will provide you with an expansive, contemporary and in-depth summary of cardiovascular diseases, with emphasis on pathogenesis,  pathophysiology, natural history, epidemiology, and evidence-based guidelines for diagnostic assessment and clinical management. Faculty members will orient their  lectures to the exams, offering their expert insights on how to think through Board questions and prepare for the exam. The curriculum also serves as a comprehensive and in-depth review for those attendees who are not planning to take the Board exam.

This program will include a combination of didactic lectures, case-based content reviews with emphasis on guidelines, knowledge and practice management multiple choice  questions and imaging and ECG workshops. In addition, you will have the opportunity to compare your answers to your peers and faculty experts using an audience response system.

A separate Maintenance of Certification Study Session will be offered for those attendees who need to complete an ABIM knowledge module as part of the recertification process.

Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to —

• Identify gaps in knowledge base
• Focus study efforts on filling gap areas
• Understand the distribution of expected examination questions
• Become familiar with ABIM answer forms for ECG and echo analysis
• Practice ABIM-style multiple choice test taking
• Develop test-taking strategies

FACULTY
Program Directors
Kim A. Eagle, MD, FACC
Albion Walter Hewlett Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Cardiovascular Center
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI

Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Director, Clinical Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Program Co-Directors
James C. Fang, MD, FACC
Director, Clinical Cardiovascular Services
Director, Heart Failure, Transplantation and Circulatory Assistance
University Hospital-Case Medical Center
Cleveland, OH

Kenneth M. Stein, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, NY

Eric S. Williams, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Cardiology Division and Krannert Institute of Cardiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN

Syed Wamique Yusuf, MBBS, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Invited Faculty
John S. Child, MD, FACC
Streisand Professor of Medicine/Cardiology
Director, Ahmanson-UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Mina K. Chung, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Staff, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing
Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

James A. de Lemos, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical School
Houston, TX

Marcelo F. Di Carli, MD, FACC
Chief, Nuclear Medicine/PET
Director, Cardiovascular Imaging
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Michael A. Fifer, MD, FACC
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

Elizabeth A. Jackson, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI

Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, MS, FACR
Professor and Director of Cardiothoracic Radiology
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI

Joseph E. Marine, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Electrophysiology
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, MD

Darren K. McGuire, MD, FACC
Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Associate
Donald W. Reynolds Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center
Houston, TX

Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI

Todd D. Miller, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, MN

Shahbudin H. Rahimtoola, MB, FRCP, MACP, MACC, DSc (Hon)
Distinguished Professor
University of Southern California
George C. Griffith Professor of Cardiology
Professor of Medicine
Keck School of Medicine in the University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sharon C. Reimold, MD, FACC
Associate Professor, Cardiology
UT Southwestern Medical School
Houston, TX

Stuart D. Russell, MD, FACC
Chief, Heart Failure and Transplant
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, MD

DISCLOSURES
ACCF faculty, committee members, 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.

The ACCF Cardiovascular Board Review For Certification and Recertification

ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures

AGENDA
Click here for agenda.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists, physicians, fellows in training  and cardiovascular care associates who seek an in-depth comprehensive review and physicians preparing for initial Board certification and recertification.

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 educational activity for a maximum of 47 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

REGISTRATION
To Register On Line for the Program click here.

To register for both the CV Board and MOC programs together through the online system, at the Program Registration Screen choose the correct Registration Type for general program registration and then choose the MOC program as a Workshop.

To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click here.

To register for both the CV Board and MOC programs together through fax, phone or email select both programs on the registration form.

Discounts are available if you are planning to attend both the CV Board Review course and this optional Maintenance of Certification course.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at The Ritz Carlton, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson, Nevada.  The meeting site telephone number is (702) 567-4700.

Transportation
A complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to McCarran International Airport will be provided for attendees on the final day of the program (Wednesday, September 8, 2008).  Please visit the registration desk onsite for details and schedules.

Accommodations
To reserve your room at The Ritz Carlton, please call (800) 241-3333 or (702) 567-4700. Identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program – 2008 Cardiovascular Board Review.

Room Rates
The room rate is $189 plus 17.75% state and local taxes (subject to change) per night.  ACC room block is scheduled to be held until Tuesday, August 5, 2008, but may sell out prior to this date.  We advise you to register for the program 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes special welcome reception, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches, course syllabus and *shuttle transportation from hotel to airport on final day of program.

*See registration desk for shuttle schedule.

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 $100 processing fee will be given for written notifications received fewer than four weeks before the first day of the program. No refund will be given for no-shows.

In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the College will refund the registration tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.

The ACCF reserves the right to cancel programs in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the ACCF will refund registration tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellations/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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Appreciation is expressed to the following company for their support of this educational activity:

Major Supporter:

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.