This group learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for: 7.00Mainpro + Credits
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. You may claim a maximum of 7.0 hours
Course Description:
This one-day course will provide physicians and health care professionals with the latest in Diabetes as well as an approach to common Endocrine problems.
The format of interactive workshops and presentations will enable the participant the opportunity to discuss cases and topics of importance to clinical practice.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to:
• Describe and use new developments in the management of Diabetes
• Develop an approach to diagnosis, management and follow–up of common Endocrine conditions
Presented by the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Fees:
Physicians: $200
Allied Health: $125
Trainees/Learners/Residents: $50
**For Workshop Sessions 1 & 2 and Meet the Professor Sessions 1 & 2, only choose 1 session per time slot**
Location details
Address: 87th Avenue Northwest & 116 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Agenda
Saturday, April 5
Plenary Session - Insulin Pump and Technology: Managing Type 1 diabetes (Drs. Anna Lam & Adam Sinclair)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- •Review functionality of Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitors and an approach to interpreting the reports
- Review recommended Continuous Glucose Monitoring targets and practical tips for making treatment adjustments
- Discuss insulin pump adjustments with a case presentation
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *25% interactive
Short Snappers: Adrenal incidentaloma (Dr. Tammy McNab) and Adrenal insufficiency (Dr. Mariam Shahidi)
Adrenal incidentaloma (Dr. Tammy McNab)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Outline the recommended biochemical evaluation for hormone secretion
- Discuss radiology investigations and follow up
Adrenal insufficiency (Dr. Mariam Shahidi)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify signs and symptoms associated with adrenal insufficiency
- Describe differences between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency
- Discuss stress dosing and sick day management
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *25% interactive
Workshop Session 1: Option 2 - Diabetes and the Elderly (Dr. Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan with Dr. Albert Vu as moderator)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the best management of diabetes in the elderly population to avoid hypoglycemia
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Workshop Session 1: Option 1 - Lipids (Drs. Gabor Gyenes & Glen Pearson)
- Apply guidelines on screening and management of lipid disorders
- Discuss new lipid agents
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Workshop Session 2: Option 1 - Lipids (Drs. Gabor Gyenes & Glen Pearson)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Apply guidelines on screening and management of lipid disorders
- Discuss new lipid agents
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Workshop Session 2: Option 2 - Diabetes and the Elderly (Dr. Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan with Dr. Albert Vu as moderator)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the best management of diabetes in the elderly population to avoid hypoglycemia
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Lunch Break Plenary Session: Perimenopause and Menopause (Dr. Alexandra Seal Grant with Dr. Sola Mansour as moderator)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the difference between Perimenopause and Menopause
- Discuss risks and benefits to hormone replacement and other strategies
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *25% interactive
Meet The Professor 1: Option 3 - Pituitary Tumors (Drs. Rebecca Mitchell & Toru Tateno)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the various clinical presentations of a pituitary tumor
- Order baseline investigations of pituitary function
- Develop an approach to long term management of patients with a pituitary tumor
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Meet The Professor 1: Option 2 - Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy (Dr. Jennifer Jacquier)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review thyroid physiology during pregnancy
- Develop an approach to hypothyroidism in pregnancy
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Meet The Professor 1: Option 1 - Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy (Dr. Erin Miller)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review thyroid physiology during pregnancy
- Develop an approach to hyperthyroidism in pregnancy
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Meet The Professor 2: Option 2 - Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy (Dr. Jennifer Jacquier)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review thyroid physiology during pregnancy
- Develop an approach to hypothyroidism in pregnancy
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Meet The Professor 2: Option 3 - Pituitary Tumors (Drs. Rebecca Mitchell & Toru Tateno)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the various clinical presentations of a pituitary tumor
- Order baseline investigations of pituitary function
- Develop an approach to long term management of patients with a pituitary tumor
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Plenary Session - Endocrine Cases (Drs. Daisy Fung & Mahua Ghosh)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain core concepts of common endocrine cases
- Develop techniques for problem solving real cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive
Meet The Professor 2: Option 1 - Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy (Dr. Erin Miller)
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review thyroid physiology during pregnancy
- Develop an approach to hyperthyroidism in pregnancy
- Discuss cases
(CanMEDS Competencies: Medical Expert, Leader, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Health Advocate, Professional) *50% interactive