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DVD: 2009 The Brigham Update in Medicine

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Course Description

The Brigham Update in Medicine activity is designed to provide updates in internal medicine and its specialties. This program features leading clinician-teachers who are widely recognized for their expertise.

Some highlights include:

Acute Coronary Syndrome Pathophysiology and Management (2009 Update)
Current Issues in Women’s Health
Arrhythmias-Diagnosis and Management
Lymphomas and Leukemias: An Update
Asthma
The Neurological Exam
Common Curbside Consults in Infectious Diseases
HIV: An Update
Recognition and Management of Common Rheumatologic Syndromes

Original Release: 6/1/2009
Most Recent Update: 6/1/2009
Termination Date: 5/31/2012

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS: The Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course should take approximately 20.5 hours to complete.

COST: Various. Click Register for details.

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The Brigham Update in Medicine is designed to provide updates in internal medicine and its specialties.

  1. An update in internal medicine and its specialties by experts in the field
  2. A case-based review of challenging clinical problems
  3. A review of the literature to guide evidence-based practice

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION:

To successfully complete this activity and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, learners must watch or view all lectures, successfully complete a posttest, and submit a post-course evaluation. A processing fee may also be required. Please click Register for full details.

COMBINATION OF MEDIA USED:

This educational activity is in the form of a DVD, combining audio and video. Links to any necessary plugins are provided when necessary.

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Faculty
JOSEPH LOSCALZO, MD, PhD
Course Director
Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Physic, 
Harvard Medical School
 Chairman, Department of Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital
 Boston, MA

DISCLOSURE:
Included in course materials.



STUART B. MUSHLIN, MD
Course Director
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School The Julian Cohen Teaching Scholar Director of Primary Care, ad interim Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA

DISCLOSURE:
Included in course materials.



AJAY SINGH, MBBS, FRCP
Course Director
Ajay K. Singh, MBBS, FRCP (UK), MBA is the Director of Global Programs and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education and a physician in the Renal Division in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

DISCLOSURE:
Included in course materials.



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Reviewers
There are no peer-reviewers for this course.

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Course Planners
There are no course planners for this course.

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Accreditation

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 20.5 

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

The Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course should take approximately 20.5 hours to complete.

Within 2 weeks of completing the course, you will receive your certificate via email.

Click the image to view a sample of the certificate


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General Information

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Computers
Any computer running Windows, Mac OS, or Unix machines are supported.


Internet Connection
Your computer should be configured to access the Internet. A high speed internet connection may be required to view some of the large multimedia files.

Browsers
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is recommended. However, Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape 4.0 or newer versions will also work. JavaScript and cookies must be enabled.

Plugins
Some of the multimedia resources in this course require Apple Quicktime, RealMedia, or a Flash player. You will be prompted to download the appropriate plugin when necessary. No plugins are required for general use of the CME website, and you may skip the multimedia presentation(s) within the course if you choose.


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