Today the world of internal medicine is changing at a faster pace than ever before. The practicing physician faces ever-increasing challenges to keep abreast with these changes. This course offers new and returning attendees the opportunity to stay current with annual advances across every major area of general medicine. Designed by and for clinicians, the curriculum focuses on state-of-the-art approaches to the challenges you face and the best ways to apply these approaches to your practice.

It covers all major subspecialties, including Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Pulmonary Diseases, Rheumatology, plus a number of inspiring keynotes, special symposia and workshops. ...

Updates, advances and practical information you can use now to screen, diagnose and manage patients with kidney disease. With more than 50 interactive lectures, case-based workshops and “Meet the Professor” sessions, this CME course provides a comprehensive review in all areas of nephrology.

Many practicing nephrologists and physicians find it difficult to keep up with the rapid scientific and technological advances in renal care because medicine is changing at a faster pace than ever before. As busy clinicians, we need to stay current in order to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.

We invite you to advance your knowledge by joining world-renowned experts and Harvard Medical School’s leading clinical faculty for a comprehensive review of nephrology. The most important updates and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases will be taught, including practical information that you can use now to provide exceptional patient care. ...

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) is a cutting-edge procedure being utilized to rapidly diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal disorders. This practical hands-on course will cover the most important practical aspects of MSKUS, including step-by-step instruction for diagnostic ultrasound and guided procedures followed by practice sessions with live models and advanced procedural applications on human cadaver joints.

Learners of all levels will receive individualized training on MSKUS utilization and techniques of the upper and lower extremities as well as indications in pediatrics, physiatry and sport medicine. ...

Endocrine and Diabetes Controversies in Adult Primary Care Practice is intended to provide up-to-date, state-of-the-art continuing medical education for primary care physicians and clinicians who are on the front lines of identifying and managing a wide spectrum of diabetes and endocrine disorders.

Our expert faculty, recognized as leaders in clinical practice and medical education, will enrich your knowledge of diabetes and endocrine disorders seen in adult primary care practice.
Topics include:
■ Treatment guidelines for the management of osteoporosis
■ Management of hyperparathyroidism
■ Vitamin D – an update
■ Recognition of common pituitary and adrenal disorders
■ Medical and surgical management of obesity
■ Update on management of type 2 diabetes
■ Reducing cardiovascular risk
■ Interpretation of common endocrine tests
■ Management of hypo- and hyperthyroidism
■ Update on treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer ...

With recent advances in endoscopic treatment of disorders of the sinuses, Eustachian tube and ear, it is imperative that otolaryngologists are up to date on the latest surgical techniques. The first day of this course will highlight rhinologic topics, including surgery of the skull base, frontal sinus and orbit. The second day will focus on treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction. Balloon dilation techniques of the sinuses and Eustachian tube will be discussed and demonstrated. The third day will be dedicated to innovative technologies for endoscopic ear surgery.

All sessions are led by renowned international experts. Learning formats include:
■ State-of-the-art lectures
■ Interactive panel discussions
■ Live surgery
■ Hands-on dissection laboratories of fresh cadaver specimens (limited enrollment) ...

A major challenge we face today as primary care clinicians is staying current with the rapid advances in prevention. Prevention is a major component of effective primary care practice and one of the unique strengths that we must possess. Most CME courses focus on prevention in one or several limited spheres. In this course, we will focus on screening and prevention, teaching you novel and cutting-edge strategies across multiple disciplines. Topics include prevention of cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases, obesity and diabetes, and risk management issues in primary care; plus, there will be a number of keynotes and ask-the-experts sessions. ...