Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Information and Registration
Advocate Health Care is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Below are links to CME activities for which online registration is available. Please note that location, length and costs are different for each event. If you have questions about an event not listed, please call the CME office at (847) 384-3614.
To view the event's brochure, click on the event title.
2008 Events
August
Catch it LIVE! Advanced Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
This event is presented by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital.
Breakfast CME Series.
The main objectives of this event are:
- Summarize robotic surgical procedures from the LIVE audio/visual feeds and real-time interaction with the surgeons.
- Recognize the benefits of robotic surgery - an emerging, state-of-the-art technology.
- Discuss applications including the featured procedure.
Dates:
Urology: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Urology: Monday, August 11, 2008
Time:
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast will be served
Location:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Main Hospital, South Corridor, 1st Floor
Surgical Services Administration
Complimentary Valet Parking at Hospital Main Entrance
Register now for this event.
Seating is limited for this physician Breakfast CME series. If you are not a physician and would like to attend an event in this CME series, please contact Alan Burack, Manager, Physician Relations, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 847.723.7025.
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September
Perinatal Moods Disorders Conference
Program Description:
This is a 2-day certificate of completion course designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains and mental health professionals who provide care and support to pregnant and parenting women and their families. It will assist in the early identification, assessment, and treatment of Perinatal Mood Disorder in child bearing women.
When:
September 18 and 19, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Auditorium Conference Center
4440 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Fees / Registration:
Advocate Associates and U of I Network: $100
Advocate and U of I Physicians: $150
Non-Advocate Attendees: $160 Register now for this Event
For more information please contact Diane Papiernik at (708)684-1153, or by email at diane.papiernik@advocatehealth.com.
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Catch it LIVE! Advanced Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
This event is presented by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital.
Breakfast CME Series.
The main objectives of this event are:
- Summarize robotic surgical procedures from the LIVE audio/visual feeds and real-time interaction with the surgeons.
- Recognize the benefits of robotic surgery - an emerging, state-of-the-art technology.
- Discuss applications including the featured procedure.
Dates:
Colorectal: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
General: Friday, September 19, 2008
Urogynecology: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Time:
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast will be served
Location:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Main Hospital, South Corridor, 1st Floor
Surgical Services Administration
Complimentary Valet Parking at Hospital Main Entrance
Register now for this event.
Seating is limited for this physician Breakfast CME series. If you are not a physician and would like to attend an event in this CME series, please contact Alan Burack, Manager, Physician Relations, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 847.723.7025.
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Achieving Excellence in Clinical Research
This 5th annual all day conference will feature nationally recognized plenary speakers as well as afternoon breakout sessions with other national and regional research experts in important areas related to "excellence" in clinical research (see brochure). The conference will take place on September 25, 2008 at McDonald's Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Illinois. Physician CME (6.0 category 1 credit hours) and nursing contact hours (6.0 INA contact yours) will be available.
Objectives:
- Identify when QI activities should be reviewed by an IRB and which guidelines should govern QI research.
- Consider the evidence that supports the performance of IRBs in protecting human subjects.
- Examine the key issues that merit consideration related to cutting-edge research, such as those involved in gene transfer.
- Identify important considerations and practices when conducting research with children and their families.
- Identify new strategies to satisfy clinical trial recruitment milestones.
- Identify techniques to use for budgeting, billing and creating study documents to achieve compliance with billing rules and requirements.
- Describe the definition of fraud and its prevalence and discuss the different ways that fraud occurs in clinical trials.
- Examine the use of local versus central IRBs in ensuring human subject protection.
- Examine the growing paradigm of professionalism in clinical research.
- Identify skills and strategies for building an active program of research
When:
Thursday, September 25, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m. - Conference Check-in, Continental Breakfast and Exhibit Viewing
- 8:15 a.m. - Seminar Begins
Where:
Hamburger University
McDonald's Office Campus
2815 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-990-5800
Online Registration:
Cost:
Advocate Associates , Residents, and Fellows - $75.00
(After September 6, 2008-$90.00)
Advocate Attending Physicians - $100.00
(After September 6, 2008-$125.00)
Non-Advocate Trainees and Full-Time Students - $100.00
(After September 6, 2008-$125.00)
Non-Advocate Attendees - $175.00
(After September 6, 2008-$200.00)
Register for the Event
If you are involved or interested in clinical research, don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from these experts at a local conference. This conference will be an excellent opportunity to enhance your continuing education and network with other colleagues involved in clinical research. Be sure to register early, as space is limited.
For additional information, please contact 847-723-2164.
October
2nd Annual Heart and Vascular Symposium: Prevention to Cure
Course Description:
This course will present a comprehensive review of evidence-based medicine for patients with cardiovascular disease or high risk factors. A variety of issues from prevention strategies to the newest in medical and surgical treatments will be discussed. There will be a special emphasis on incorporating the best practices and quality into care, particularly in the Primary Care Physician's office. Lecture topics include: Cardiac transplantation, acute aortic syndrome, pulmonary hypertension, metabolic syndrome guidelines for ordering diagnostic tests. The symposium will also feature a lively debate on the topic of Carotid Stenting vs. Endarterectomy.
When:
October 4, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Advocate Christ Medical Center Auditorium
93rd Street and Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL
Fees / Registration:
There is no registration fee for this event.
Register for Event
For additional information, please call 708.684.1414.
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A Day With Your Brain
Presented by The Neuroscience Institute of Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Conference Objectives:
- Describe the most current treatment options for Epilepsy, Vascular Dementias, Stroke, Cognitive Impairments and Movement Disorders.
- Discuss the role of the Neurosurgeon and the Neuro Endovascular Radiologist in the treatment of aneurysms and vascular abnormalities.
- Identify embolics most often used for AMV embolization.
- Identify techniques for enhancing brain fitness.
- Incorporate the role of the Neurologist, the Neuro Endovascular Radiologist and the Neurosurgeon in the identification and treatment of stroke.
When:
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Conference
Where:
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Auditorium Conference Center
4440 West 95th Street
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
Click Here to Register for this Event
For further information, contact Nicole Floyd: nicole.floyd@advocatehealth.com or call at 708-684-1330.
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