American College of Cardiology

ACCF Study Session for Maintenance of Certification – Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008

In Conjunction with ACCF Interventional Board Review for Certification and Recertification

Program Director: Joseph D. Babb, MD, FSCAI, FACC and James E. Tcheng, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC

August 20, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton
Dallas, Texas

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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. To aid physicians' certification and recertification needs, the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) will host a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Learning Session that will feature the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 2007 and 2008 Update Knowledge Modules in Interventional Cardiology.

Overview
Learn in an interactive environment as ABIM-certified physician experts lead you through the 50 case-based questions that comprise ABIM’s Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008 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 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 for both the 2007 and 2008 Updates directly to the ABIM and earn a combined 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 website www.abim.org (Physician Login).

All questions regarding recertification eligibility should be referred to the ABIM. Before registering for this ACCF Study Session, please check your ABIM profile in the “Physician Login” at www.abim.org/online to confirm that Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008 are not modules that you have previously completed. The 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 the ACCF for a study session on a module you have completed previously through the ABIM if cancellation occurs less than 24 hours before the start of the program. Please refer to the Cancellations Section below for additional information.

Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to -

• Satisfy the ABIM’s Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge requirement for Maintenance of Certification, by earning a total of 20 MOC points
• Identify new diagnostic testing options
• Describe new therapeutic options
• Discuss new clinical decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment of patient problems
• Compare and contrast differences in diagnostic and treatment options for common and unusual problems in the discipline
  

FACULTY
Program Directors
Joseph D. Babb, MD, FSCAI, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Section of Cardiology
Greenville, NC

James E. Tcheng, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Community and Family Medicine
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

Invited Faculty
Morton J. Kern, MD, FSCAI, FAHA, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Associate Chief
Division of Cardiology
University of California, Irvine
Orange, CA

David J. Moliterno, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Chief
Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor and Vice-chairman of Medicine
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

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. Refer to the links below for committee member disclosures and program faculty disclosures. Please note ACCF staff involved with this program have nothing to disclose.

ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures

ACCF Study Session for Maintenance of Certification – Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008

LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights

AGENDA
Program will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists, physicians, Fellows in Training and cardiovascular care associates seeking an in-depth review of interventional cardiology, and for physicians preparing for initial Board certification or for recertification. It is also intended for those who are not preparing for recertification but desire an indepth review of the ABIM Maintenance of Certification knowledge-based module.

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 activity for a maximum of 4 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
To Register for the Program click here.
To register for both the MOC and IV Board programs together through the online system, at the Program Registration Screen choose the correct Registration Type for general program registration and then choose the IV Board program as a Workshop.

To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click here.
To register for both the MOC and IV Board 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 IV Board Review course and this optional Maintenance of Certification of Certification course.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201. The meeting site telephone number is (214) 922-0200.

Accommodations
The Ritz Carlton is now sold out. However a block of rooms has been set aside at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel, located across the street from the Ritz Carlton. The Rosewood Crescent Hotel is located at 400 Crescent Court, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 871-3200.

To reserve your room at Rosewood Crescent Hotel please call (214) 871-3200 or (800) 654-6541. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program - ACCF IV Board Review and MOC Session.

Room Rate
The room rate at Rosewood Crescent Hotel is $180 plus 15% state tax (subject to change) per night. The ACC room block is scheduled to be held until July 31, 2009, 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.

Air Fare

The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United, United Express, TED by United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air Canada, and Lufthansa Airlines. 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.

Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 577PT
International Travelers Meeting Code: 577PT

International travelers: percentage discount off published fares for qualifying travel. Contact local reservations offices in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea/Seoul, Mexico, Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand/Bangkok, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes boxed meal and the Learner's Copy of Maintenance of Certification Module Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008.

After registering for the ACCF Learning Session, you must also order an "Official" copy of the medical knowledge module directly from ABIM at www.abim.org/online/ OR by calling (800) 441-2246 ext. 3598.

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.

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, 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.

Faculty and program are subject to change without notice.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the ACCF of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

The views expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACCF.

ABIM INFORMATION
The ACCF Study Session for Maintenance of Certification for Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008 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.

1. Register with ACCF to take the ABIM Learning Session by clicking here.
2. ACCF will provide you with a “Learner’s Copy” of the ABIM Module Interventional Cardiology Updates 2007 and 2008 at the session on August 20, 2009.
3. 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 by physicians enrolled in MOC at no additional charge via your password-protected “Home Page” in the Physician Login (formerly On-Line Services) section of www.abim.org; or by calling the ABIM Contact Center, (800) 441-ABIM, extension 3598.
4. Modules are ordered online and will available to you immediately on your home page.
   
   
   

   NOTE: If you are already enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program there is no additional fee for ordering this version of the “Official” module. If you order before coming the session on you may bring your module and 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 to order you module from ABIM and to be eligible to receive Maintenance of Certification credit for completing the module. For additional information about the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program requirements, visit ABIM’s website, www.abim.org or call the ABIM Contact Center, (800) 441-ABIM. To enroll in Maintenance of Certification go to your password-protected “Home Page” in the Physician Login section of www.abim.org. Once enrolled, you will be able to order an ABIM medical knowledge module at your “Home Page.”

   
   
5. Participants who are enrolled in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification program can order a copy of the knowledge modules in Cardiovascular Disease from ABIM’s website, www.abim.org, and transfer and submit the answers discussed during the Learning Session to ABIM for scoring. ABIM will send participants a score report that confirms whether or not each module was completed successfully. Those who complete the modules successfully will receive 10 points per module toward ABIM’s Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge requirement for Maintenance of Certification. In addition, CME credit for completing ABIM modules is available through a program jointly sponsored by ABIM and the American College of Physicians. Successful completion of any ABIM medical knowledge module qualifies for up to 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. You must be enrolled in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification program to submit completed medical knowledge modules for scoring, feedback reports and eligibility to receive Maintenance of Certification and CME credit.

You may order this official module copy either before or after you take the Maintenance of Certification learning session on August 20, 2009. If you order this before attending the session on you are welcome to bring your “official” module with you.

After the learning session on August 20, 2009, please submit your answers to ABIM as soon as possible for Maintenance of Certification credit. Complete and submit 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.

For additional information about the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program requirements, visit ABIM’s website, www.abim.org or call the ABIM Contact Center, (800) 441-ABIM.. To enroll in Maintenance of Certification go to your password-protected “Home Page” in the Physician Login section of www.abim.org. Once enrolled, you will be able to order an ABIM medical knowledge module from your “Home Page.”

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
At 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 program.