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Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know about a new iPhone application called HIV iConference CME that was designed to provide current, expert treatment information for clinicians and specialists involved in the management of HIV/AIDS. The HIV iConference CME application provides highlights of new studies and guidelines within approximately 48-72 hours from their release at major meetings. This free, interactive application will also provide physicians with a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. To learn more about the HIV iConference mobile application, visit www.hiviconference.com

Hi everyone! I wanted to share information about an e-newsletter called Advances in Oncology for Community-based Oncologists (www.oncdoccme.com). This quarterly, interactive newsletter provides an overview of emerging technologies, clinical research, and new therapies as well as up-to-date information on medical issues specifically related to rural/community practice. Physicians can earn a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM by participating in the educational activity. Participation in the CME activities is free.

Hi there! I want to share a new live and free continuing medical education event in Chicago I came across yesterday when I was searching for new CME activities. The event is called Acute Coronary Syndrome: Bridging the Gaps in Care and it’s for all clinical cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, hospitalists and emergency department physicians. It looks to be an exciting and event! Registration is open at http://www.provaeducation.com/acs

Hi there! I want to share an exciting new continuing medical education portal I came across while searching for new CME activities. It focuses on diabetes and COPD and is adding activities in hypertension and immunization later this year. It looks to be an exciting resource for physicians and patients who are looking for new cutting edge research, resources and CME activities. Check it out at www.penncmebestpractice.org. • The content is focused on improving care of patients with chronic diseases and includes preventive care. • Earn as many as 30-40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM in diabetes and COPD, with activities in hypertension and immunization coming later this year. • Participation in all of these certified CME activities is free. • Performance improvement is available for additional 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM • Tools and resources for physicians, staff, and patients.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know about a free Adult ADHD CME activity I just came across called "Today’s Patient in ADHD: A Focus on Transitional Care Across the Lifespan." This activity provides insights and learning geared toward treating the most challenging adult patients with ADHD in an interactive online format. You can earn 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Register at: http://mycmesite.com/adhd

Hi! I just registered for the Cicatricial Alopecia Research Symposium: Lipids, Inflammation & Stem Cells in Bethesda, Maryland. It looks to be a great two-day event in 2011 to learn about cutting-edge research in the field from world-class experts. I thought you would all like to know about this great educational opportunity! Visit http://cicatricialalopecia.org/ to register!

I just signed up for a symposium I thought I might share with everyone. Case Western Reserve University will be hosting Neurocritical Care 2010, a Global Conference of Neurocritical Care and Music in Cleveland, Ohio on October 7-9, 2010. The conference will feature world class experts in the field presenting information on stroke management, bioinformatics, TCD Ultrasound and a fascinating symposium on music and the brain. The website for the event is clevelandneurocriticalcare.com for more info.

Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you an exciting new education portal for Neurology I found to be really helpful - CCO Neurology - that recently launched with independent conference coverage of the 2010 Meeting of the AAN. The portal has expert highlights of data presented in epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and restless legs syndrome. You can register and review available coverage here: http://www.clinicaloptions.com/Neurology/Conference%20Coverage/Toronto%202010.aspx. They have updates when new activities become available on the CCO Neurology Facebook page- http://www.facebook.com/pages/CCO-Neurology/109048042459232#!/pages/CCO-Neurology/109048042459232 as well as on Twitter- http://twitter.com/CCO_Neurology I hope you all will find it to be as valuable as I did!

Hello all, For any physicians that are interested, there are 2 free webinars available for free CME hours. The first one describes how the updated ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of STEMI and NSTEMI differ from previous guidelines. This opportunity is aimed towards those that work in emergency medicine and cardiology. You can register at http://www.stemicme.com The second goes over new techniques being developed to treat ITP and ways doctors are currently providing better care for their patients. This one is aimed towards hematologists and oncologists. You can register at http://www.itp-cme.com I'm a physician myself and attended both of these seminars. They're informative and extremely flexible.

Hi everyone! I wanted to share an online medical education course I just completed. CME-University is hosting a free online cardiology CME which reviews the Updated STEMI & NSTEMI guidelines. In addition, it discusses ways to dose antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy to maximize efficacy and minimize bleeding risks for those undergoing PCI and for those undergoing fibrinolysis. I’ve recently completed this and found it was truly one of the most useful and relevant courses available. The course is for cardiologists, emergency physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, hospitalists, physician assistants and anyone else with an interest in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) treatment and is for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Here is the CME: http://www.stemicme.com

I found a great Oncology CME webcast to earn some CME Credits for FREE. http://www.cmenetworks.com/cme/10821/1/Online-Oncology-CME-Personalized-Therapies-for-Breast-Cancer-Oncology-Learning-Center-March-9-2009---March-9-2010/Page1.html This webcast covers the new concept in the diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer, integrating molecular diagnostics, personalized surgical and radiation techniques and chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapeutics for improving breast cancer patient care.

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Hi, I found this great activity online to earn Rheumatology CME credit. http://www.cmenetworks.com/cme/10845/1/Continuing-Medical-Education-Rheumatology-CME-2009-Latest-Developments-in-Biologics-for-Rheumatoid-Arthritis-From-Science-to-Practice-Scientific-Congress-Update-December-19-2008---December-18-2009/Page1.html This one hour highlight review is provided by Scientific Congress Updates. The video covers some interesting topics like the latest clinical advances in use of biologics in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Make sure you watch the whole video so you won’t miss it and the CME credit! John

I highly recommend AAFP’s National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students. It’s coming up soon on 7/29-8/1, 2009. http://www.cmenetworks.com/cme/9181/1/Continuing-Medical-Education-Family-Medicine-CME-2009-2009-National-Conference-of-Family-Medicine-Residents-amp-Medical-Students-American-Academy-of-Family-Physicians-AAFP-Kansas-City-MO-July-29-August-01-2009/Page1.html The registration fee includes lectures, workshops, meal vouchers, and more. I went to AAFP’s National Conference last year and met several influential family physicians and professors.

I was searching for some CME online and found a great upcoming neurology in clinical practice course by Mayo Clinic at http://www.cmenetworks.com/cme/10641/1/Continuing-Medical-Education-Neurology-CME-Neurology-in-Clinical-Practice-Mayo-Clinic-Chicago-IL-July-16---18-2009/Page1.html The course is coming up soon on July 16 – 18 2009 so I thought I’d give everyone a heads up. I’ve attended Mayo’s courses before and found it’s pretty worthwhile because of the emphasis on case-based presentations and coverage of recent advances.