Rheumatology
DESCRIPTION
Join this month's meeting of the Southern Oregon Medical Society
The Southern Oregon Medical Society hosts monthly events, on the second Wednesday of each month, to provide CME and social opportunities. We look forward to seeing you!
Rheumatology
Speaker: Giorgos Loizidis, MD, RhMSUS, Southern Oregon Rheumatology Clinic
Free CME available for those who attend the learning session from 6:30-7:30 PM. Special thanks to Providence for coordinating CME.
Why: Gout is on the rise around the world, especially in the United States, now impacting about 5% of individuals. Although treatments are inexpensive and effective, providers frequently undertreat this painful disease. This is your opportunity to hear from an expert and walk away with several pearls to help you care for your patients. As always, there will be food and time for networking.
Objectives:
- Understand the epidemiologic trends, pathophysiology, and risk factors for gout.
- Recognize the clinical presentation and diagnosis of gout.
- Differentiate gout from other arthritides.
- Apply evidence-based management to treat gout.
Who: All MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs in southern Oregon, and all visiting students and residents in southern Oregon.
Event Details:
- Dinner will be provided at no charge, starting at 6:00 PM.
- CME Presentation at 6:30 PM.
- Social Time 7:30-9:00 PM.
- Alcohol available for purchase.
Parking at Skyline Plaza is limited. If the lot is full, you may find parking on the street or at the Quail Point Golf Course parking lot at 8546, 1200 Mira Mar Ave, Medford.
need address. A shuttle will be available to take you to and from Skyline Plaza.
Registration Deadline: August 5th
Due to limited space, please cancel if you won't be able to attend.
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Accreditation Statement:
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 Providence Oregon Region CareOregon. Providence Oregon Region is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Providence Oregon Region designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Providence Medford Medical Center (Provider CEP16718) is an approved provider of Continuing Education through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Each continuing education provider is required to maintain education records for each course offered for the period of (4) four years in one location within the State of California or a place approved by the Board. Southern Oregon Medical Society CME education is designated for a maximum of [1] contact hour for participation in each monthly session. CEU Administrator is Kati Jenson, MBA-HA, BSN
CME Disclosure Declaration:
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence, no one in control of content has indicated a relevant financial relationship with an ACCME-defined ineligible company. All clinical content presented is evidence-based and unbiased. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.