Friday, April 26, 2019, 7:00 AM - 3:20 PM, The Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education (TAC), New Haven, CT

Critical Care Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Family Practice, General Practice, Hospitalist, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Pharmacist, Pulmonary Disease

The clinical syndromes encompassed under chronic pulmonary infections are highly heterogeneous, often difficult to diagnose and to treat. They exist at the interface of the disciplines of infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, pathology and radiology and require coordinated and longitudinal expert care from multiple specialties. However, many trainees and clinicians often have little experience with these entities and are uncomfortable managing them.

This interactive symposium aims to bring attendees up-to-date with current best practices and recent developments in the diagnosis, management and treatment of various syndromes of chronic pneumonias. The program will focus on delivering high-yield clinical information directly applicable to patient care and gleaned from a variety of disciplines including infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, respiratory medicine, microbiology, anatomic pathology, radiology and pharmacy. A variety of educational formats will be employed including didactic sessions, panel discussions and case-based presentation to deliver an accessible and engaging educational experience.

1. Identify the basic histopathologic features of causes of Chronic Pulmonary Infections
2. Apply new radiologic approaches to Chronic Pulmonary Infections
3. Address the current approach to diagnosis and management of non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infections
4. Discuss new approaches to pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment
5. Gain expert insight into chronic pulmonary infections from endemic fungi
6. Highlight key concepts and best practices in bronchiectasis
7. Review current state of the art approaches to chronic infectious pneumonias
8. Examine the clinical approach to chronic pneumonias in the immunocompromised host
9. Discuss utility of inhaled antibiotics and other strategies for recurrent/persistent pneumonias
10. Identify key concepts in lung histopathology and chest radiography for chronic pneumonias
11. Highlight new and emerging diagnostics for chronic pneumonias
12. Review current management strategies in respiratory hygiene

Registration fee* includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch:

• Physicians - $125
• Nurses/Pas/Allied Health Professionals - $75
• Non-Yale Residents/Fellows/Students† - $50
• Yale Residents/Fellows/Students/Postdoctoral Fellows† – complimentary, registration required
• Members of Yale CPIRT Center for Pulmonary Infection Research and Treatment (faculty, researchers) – complimentary, registration required
• Exhibitor - $2,000

*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 cme@yale.edu. 

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.

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 a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). 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.

Venue Information & Driving Directions

This conference will be held at the Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education, 1st Floor Auditorium, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT.

From I-95 North or South: Leave I-95 at Exit 47 (Downtown New Haven/Rte 34). This puts you onto an exit expressway. Merge onto CT-34 W via Exit 1 toward Downtown New Haven. Follow the short expressway, and merge into the left lane after the traffic light; the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left. Visitor parking available in Air Rights Garage (see parking information below) or use the Howard Avenue Garage (see below).

From I-91 South: Leave I-91 South at Exit 1 (Downtown New Haven/Rte 34). This exit puts you onto a short expressway. Follow the short expressway, and merge into the left lane after the traffic light; the entrance to the garage will be on your left. Visitor parking available in the Air Rights Garage (see parking information below) or use the Howard Avenue Garage (see below).

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Parking Information

The Air Rights Garage is open 24 hours a day and located between North and South Frontage roads, straddling York St. Rates: 0-3 hours - $3 per hour, 4-10 hours - $12 flat rate, 10-24 hours - $18 flat rate. Walking from the garage, head southwest on York Street toward Cedar Street, for approximately 80 feet. Turn left onto Cedar Street. Continue down Cedar Street until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center will be across the street.

Howard Avenue Garage, 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, opposite from Yale-New Haven Hospital and next to the Yale Physicians Building. The garage is located in between the streets of Davenport and Congress. It is open from 6 am to 9 pm during week days only. Rates: $3 per hour. Walking from the garage, head south toward Congress Avenue for approximately 300 feet. Turn left onto Congress Avenue and continue walking until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center is located at this intersection.

The New Haven Parking Authority, (203) 946-8936, can provide further assistance for rate information.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.

The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is grateful to its supporters.  They are acknowledged in all conference materials.