General Internal Medicine Clinical Series - Sept 27, 2016

Northbrook, IL US
September 27, 2016
In this activity titled "Seizures, Shakes and Tremors", participants will learn about the management, treatment, and multidisciplinary approaches to treating patients displaying involuntary movements and differentiating its various causes.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed for physicians in internal medicine and family medicine, residents & fellows, nurses, APN's and other healthcare professionals involved in primary care.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this program attendees will be able to:

  • Differentiate and discuss Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders such as Tics, Chorea, and Spasms;
  • Identify and discuss the differences between Parkinson’s disease and tremors;
  • Understand and differentiate Involuntary Movements and Seizures versus syncope.

 

Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Jennifer Wertheimer
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
jwertheimer@northshore.org
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
847-570-1258
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.00 Participation
Event starts: 
09/27/2016 - 6:30pm
Event ends: 
09/27/2016 - 8:30pm
Activity opens: 
09/27/2016
Activity expires: 
02/27/2017
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Renaissance Hotel, Northbrook
933 Skokie Blvd
Winnetka A Ballroom
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States
  Ashvini P. Premkumar, MD
  Department of Neurology
  NorthShore University HealthSystem
  Clinician Educator
  University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
 
  Susan M. Rubin, MD
  Department of Neurology
  NorthShore University HealthSystem
  Clinical Assistant Professor
  University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
 
  Bernadette M. Schoneburg, MD
  Department of Neurology
  NorthShore University HealthSystem
  Clinician Educator
  University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Chicago and NorthShore University Health System. The University of Chicago is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Credit Designation
The University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.

Registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP by telephone at (847) 570-1258 or click on the email link below.

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