Long Live with Vascular Health

Wilkes-Barre, PA US
May 8, 2024
This is a live, in-person educational activity. With regard to PAD, there is little understanding in the evaluation of the PAD patient which starts with physical exam and the ABI (ankle brachial index). The education symposium will help teach about these topics. With regard to venous disease and DVT, the PCP and the ER provider have now become the front-line providers of care for these patients with DVT in the outpatient arena. These providers have taken on this role with little education and this course will help provide additional information about DVT and its management.
 
Pricing:
Physicians: $95.00
All others: $ 45.00
(Please, click the 'Register' button to see the pricing)
 
 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, ER providers, advanced practitioners, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, intensive care providers, wound care specialists, and nurses.  

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
 
  • describe how to diagnose and care for patients with PAD
  • determine best medical management for Vascular patients including anticoagulants
  • explain the timing and treatment options of carotid disease
  • manage the swollen leg and varicose veins
  • review diagnostic and treatment options for visceral occlusive disease and AAAs
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Your attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
 
 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 ANCC
  • 5.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
12/05/2023
Course expires: 
05/22/2024
Event starts: 
05/08/2024 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
05/08/2024 - 2:15pm EDT
Cost:
$95.00
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Schedule

7:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM                     

Welcome and Introductions  

James Elmore, MD

WOUND CARE & PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD)

                                    Moderator: James Elmore, MD

8:35 AM                     

Who gets Screened and when to Refer to Vascular Surgery?

Alessandro Smeraldi, MD

8:45 AM

Podiatric Evaluation and Care of the Vascular Patient

Nicole Branning, DPM

8:55 AM

(Mis) Diagnosis and (In) Appropriate Therapy for Venous Ulcers

Thomas Bozzuto, MD     

9:05 AM

Medical Management of Atherosclerotic Risk Factors

Jeremy Irvan, MD     

9:15 AM

Anticoagulation Management of the Vascular Patient

Anna Griffith, MD

9:25 AM

Endo Versus Open Surgery - What's New and Which is Best for PAD?

Melissa Obmann, DO

9:35 AM

Case Presentation and Panel Discussion

Brett Sullivan, PA-C

9:45 AM Break   

CEREBRAL VASCULAR DISEASE

Moderator: Alessandro Smeraldi, MD

 

9:50 AM

Risks and Benefits of Antithrombotic Therapy in the Elderly

Anna Griffith, MD

10:00 AM

Timing of Carotid Interventions After an Ischemic Event

Boyoung Song, MD

10:10 AM

Carotid Stenosis - Is CEA, TCAR or TFCAS the Current Gold Standard?

James Elmore, MD

10:20 AM

Case Presentation and Panel Discussion

Melanie Heard, CRNP

10:30 AM Break

VENOUS DISEASE

Moderator: Evan Ryer, MD

10:45 AM

Acute DVT - When and How to Treat in 2024

Melissa Obmann, DO

10:55 AM

Why is my Leg Swollen and When Should I seek Care?

David Phang, MD

11:05 AM

Varicose Veins - Current Treatment Options and Upcoming Advances

John Kutz, MD

11:15 AM

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Gene Langan, MD

11:25 AM Case Report and Panel Discussion

Maria Capitano, PA-C

11:35 AM Lunch

AORTIC AND VISCERAL DISEASE

Moderator: Chis DeMaioribus, MD

12:30 PM
AAA - Should These be Approached Endo or Open?

Chris DeMaioribus, MD

12:40 PM

Shining a Light on Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta

Boyoung Song, MD

12:50 PM

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesenteric Ischemia

Chris DeMaioribus, MD

1:00 PM

Update and Review of Renal Artery Stenosis

David Phang, MD

1:10 PM

Case Presentation and Panel Discussion

Alicia Januszewski, PA-C

1:20 PM Break

 DIALYSIS AND VASCULAR IMAGING

Moderator: Gene Langan, MD

1:35 PM

Back to Basics - Fundamentals of Non-invasive Vascular Imaging

John Kutz, MD

1:45 PM

Contemporary Approach to Dialysis Access

Gene Langan, MD

1:55 PM

Case Presentation and Panel Discussion

Thad Neidrick, CRNP

2:15 PM Evaluations/Adjournment

*Topics and Speakers are subject to change.

Mohegan Sun Pocono
1280 Highway 350
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
United States
+1 (570) 831-2100
Mohegan Sun Pocono

Travel

To find Mohegan Sun Pocono from Philadelphia and Allentown, take Interstate 476 (Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike) to Exit 105. Turn left onto PA-115 N (Bear Creek Blvd.). Go approximately 5 miles. PA-115 N becomes PA-309 N. Take Exit 1 from PA 309 N. At traffic light, turn left onto PA-315. Mohegan Sun Pocono is 1.5 miles on the left.

Geisinger Faculty

Nicole Branning DPM
Associate, Podiatry
Geisinger Community Medical Center
 
Thomas Bozzuto, DO
Associate, Wound Care
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Chris DeMaioribus, MD
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
James Elmore, MD
Activity Director
Chair, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
 
Anna Griffith, MD
Associate, Hematology and Medical Oncology
Geisinger Medical Center
 
Jeremy Irvan, MD
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
 
John Kutz, MD
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Community Medical Center
 
Gene Langan, MD
Director, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Community Medical Center
 
Melissa Obmann, DO
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
David Phang, MD
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Community Medical Center
 
Evan Ryer, MD
Department Vice Chair, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
 
Alessandro Smeraldi, MD
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Community Medical Center
 
Boyoung Song, MD
Associate, Vascular Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
 

Accreditation 

In support of improving patient care, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

 

Credit Designation 

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this live activity for 5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

MOC Recognition Statement: 

Successful competition of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. 

This activity meets all requirements as defined by the American Board of Surgery. 

*Learner data is shared with ACCME and the American Board of Surgery. By participating in this activity, you are agreeable to the distribution of this data. 

Disclosure Policy 

Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

 

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 ANCC
  • 5.00 Participation Credit

Price

Cost:
$95.00
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