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Distance Learning: Rheumatology Potpourri (CURE Activity)

 

SOWEGA-AHEC, in partnership with Tift Regional Medical Center and the UGA College of Pharmacy, has developed CE/CME/ACPE opportunities for healthcare professionals. CURE Activities are presented by experienced practitioners who share cutting edge educational content.

Those interested in watching without receiving CE/CME/ACPE, the programs are FREE. Attendees requesting CE/CME/ACPE, must complete an evaluation and pay a nominal fee. 

Sponsor: Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA AHEC)



Presenter: William W. Ginsburg, MD

Session Description:
Dr. Ginsburg presents information regarding different types of arthritis. He uses several different patient histories, lab results and photos to walk attendees through interesting case studies related to different types of arthritis. Dr. Ginsburg offers details about current tests available and patient clinical manifestations to assist in appropriate diagnosis of specific arthritis condition.


Session Objectives: 
On completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  1. Differentiate between different types of arthritis.
  2. Identify the tests available in diagnosing arthritis.


 

Registration Link: http://sowega-ahec-cure23a.eventbrite.com 
Evaluation Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CURE23Archived
Handouts: http://sowega-ahec.org/uploads/162_Handout.pdf 

Hours Available Until: 12.19.12

About William W. Ginsburg, MD
Dr. William Ginsburg is an Associate Professor of Medicine for the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Ginsburg graduated from Temple University, School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Michigan Hospital and his Rheumatology Fellowship with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Parkland Hospital in Dallas Texas. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Rheumatology.

For additional speaker info: 
http://sowega-ahec.org/uploads/162_About_the_Speaker.pdf

Continuing Education:
This internet activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) through joint sponsorship of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and SOWEGA-AHEC. TRMC is accredited by MAG to provide continuing medical education to physicians. TRMC designates this internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

SOWEGA-AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA.

This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours. Activity # 2012-12B.

Technology Requirements:

Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:

  • Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
  • Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
  • Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
  • Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
  • Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/


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