Add to Calendar Cardiology for the Internist 10/13/2018 7:00:00 AM 10/13/2018 4:30:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://yale.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=4945 Description: Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in our society as well as a significant source of morbidity. Health care costs associated with cardiovascular disease are among the highest. More than ever a good partnership with our associates in primary care is critical to provide state of the art, streamlined and comprehensive cardiac care. Providing updates on "bread and butter" cardi... Mystic Marriott false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Mystic Marriott

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Overview
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in our society as well as a significant source of morbidity. Health care costs associated with cardiovascular disease are among the highest. More than ever a good partnership with our associates in primary care is critical to provide state of the art, streamlined and comprehensive cardiac care. Providing updates on "bread and butter" cardiology is essential and the interaction during the event should shore up communication and working relationships with providers on the front line.

The course directors of this one day symposium designed the program to include a series of 20 minute lectures on key cardiology topics applicable to the practice of general internal medicine.


Objectives
  1. Utilize advances in cardiology to identify suitable strategies and achieve successful outcomes in CAD, ACS, AF, VHD, CHF, and Vascular Disease
  2. Apply the latest tools in improving the management of cardiology patients
  3. Be aware of prevention strategies
  4. Discuss advances in clinical research

Registration
Registration fee* includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch:
  • Physicians - $125
  • Nurses/PAs/Allied Health Professionals - $75
  • Non-Yale Fellows/Residents/Students – $50
  • Yale Fellows/Residents/Students – Complimentary, online registration required
  • Lawrence+Memorial Hospital affiliated physicians, mid-level providers – Complimentary, online registration required
  • Lawrence+Memorial Hospital Staff – Complimentary, online registration required
  • Exhibitor - $1,800

*All cancellations must be received in writing (or via e-mail) at least one week prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.

†A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. Letter should be sent separately to Yale CME at the address below. You may also e-mail a pdf copy of your verification letter to [email protected]. 

If paying via check, include conference name in the memo, make check payable to Yale University and send to:

Center for Continuing Medical Education
Yale School of Medicine
333 Cedar Street
PO Box 208052
New Haven, CT 06520-8052

*Online registration will close the afternoon before the program. Onsite registrants accepted.

L + M Hospital affiliated physicians, mid-level providers
Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement

The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests.  The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.


Additional Information

Driving Directions

This course will take place at the Mystic Marriott, 625 North Road (Route 117), Groton, CT 06340

Phone: (860) 446-2600

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Traveling from I-95 North

Take I-95 North to Exit 88. Make a Left at the bottom of the exit ramp. The Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa will be on the right.

Traveling from Groton-New London Airport (GON) / Route 1 Groton

Turn right onto Tower Ave. Tower Ave. becomes South Rd. Turn right onto Route 1. Then make a left onto Route 117. Continue for approx. 1.5 miles and the hotel will be on the right.

Traveling from T F Green Airport (PVD) / I-95 South

Take I-95 South to exit 88 (Route 117). Take a right at the bottom of the exit ramp. Hotel is a quarter mile on the right.

Traveling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) / I-91 South

Follow the service road out of the terminal towards I-91 South. Take I-91 South to Route 9 South (Road merges just past Hartford). Take I-9 South to I-95 North. Proceed with I-95 North directions listed above.

Other Transportation

Bus Station - Greyhound Bus Lines, 2.1 miles S from hotel

Train Station - Amtrak New London, Union Station, 6 miles S from hotel

Parking Information

Complimentary on-site parking

Valet parking, fee: 5 USD daily



Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)