| Internal Medicine: A Review and Update-Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Cardiology |
| Mon May 20, 2024 - Thu May 23, 2024 |
| 7:30am-12:50pm EST |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton, Sarasota, Florida |
| AMS052024 |
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Live Webinar Access Information
Webinars are held via zoom and the Wednesday prior to the conference start date, an email will be sent with the zoom link.
Presented By
Presenter
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Stephen Winters, M.D. (Learn More)
Emeritus Professor and Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, University of Louisville Clinical Professor of Clinical Medicine, Florida State University -
Mary Chester Wasko (Learn More)
Dr. Mary Chester M. Wasko is Emeritus Professor at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She retired in 2022 after 32 years of practice as fulltime faculty, first at the University of Pittsburgh, then AHN. She has taught trainees at all levels throughout her career. While she was Division Director at AHN, Dr Wasko oversaw the successful initiation of a fellowship training program to help address the national shortage of rheumatologists. As a clinician scientist, she has had external funding from the NIH, American Heart Association and the Arthritis Foundation to study the risk factors of cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis. She directed numerous clinical trials evaluating new biologic agents for the treatment of RA. Currently she is preparing to begin parttime rheumatology work at a Federally Qualified Health Center in North Carolina near her hometown. She and her husband will be moving there from Pittsburgh in early 2024. -
Nicholas Ruggiero II, M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., F.S.V.M., F.C.P.P (Learn More)
Dr. Nicholas Ruggiero, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2001. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Course Outline
| Date | Session | Time | Speaker | Topic # | Topic |
| 5/20/2024 | 1-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Wasko | 394 | Clinical approach to rheumatology |
| 1-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Wasko | 393 | Diagnostic testing in rheumatic diseases | |
| 1-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Winters, S | 56 | Thyroid Case Studies | |
| 1-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Winters, S | 57 | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | |
| 1-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Winters, S | 512 | Hypo and Hypercalcemia | |
| 5/21/2024 | 2-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Winters, S | 59 | Male Hypogonadism |
| 2-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Winters, S | 60 | Hypo and Hypernatremia | |
| 2-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Winters,S | 221 | Adrenal Insufficiency- Primary and Secondary | |
| 2-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Wasko | 396 | RA | |
| 2-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Wasko | 397 | SLE | |
| 5/22/2024 | 3-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Wasko | 437 | Misc. Rheum Topics: Sjogren, Raynaud, Myositis, Scleroderma |
| 3-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Wasko | 398 | Spondyloarthropathies | |
| 3-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Wasko | 395 | Crystalline diseases | |
| 3-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Ruggiero | 555 | Update on Valvular Heart Disease | |
| 3-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Ruggiero | 556 | Peripheral Vascular Disease | |
| 5/23/2024 | 4-1 | 7:30am-8:30am | Ruggiero | 557 | Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Coronary Stenting |
| 4-2 | 8:35am-9:35am | Ruggiero | 558 | PFO and Cryptogenic Stroke | |
| 4-3 | 9:40am-10:40am | Wasko | 356 | Vasculitis | |
| 4-4 | 10:45am-11:45am | Wasko | 400 | Rheumatic Disease Emergencies Pt 1 | |
| 4-5 | 11:50am-12:50pm | Wasko | 436 | Rheumatic Disease Emergencies Pt 2 |
Accreditation
AMA
American Medical Seminars, Inc. designates these live activities for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-US Licensed Physicians
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in these CME activities are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
AAPA
PAs may claim a maximum of 20 Category 1 Credits for completing these activities. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) also accepts continuing medical education (CME) approved for CME hours sponsored by organizations, agencies, or educational institutions accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Accreditation Statement
American Medical Seminars, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota
202 N Tamiami Trail
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Sarasota
Florida
34236
United States
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Sarasota
Florida
34236
United States
Accommodations
Hotel Reservation Link
To arrange your stay, please use the above “Hotel Reservation Link.”
The special room rate will be available on a first come first serve basis until the group block is sold-out.
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- Register by April 20th, 2024 to take advantage of preferred rates
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Rent a Car with Enterprise or National:
To book your CME conference car rental and to receive special rates exclusively for AMS attendees, you may call or book online with our contracted companies, Enterprise/National
Other Accommodations
Aloft Sarasota
Located within a 3-minute drive to the conference venue. The Aloft Sarasota hotel offers a convenient downtown location. Aloft Sarasota is one block away from Main Street and Sarasota Bayfront.
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Things To Do
Immerse Yourself in Sarasota
As a top family vacation destination in the US, Sarasota is renowned for its cultural and environmental amenities. Not only are we the home to the #2 beach in the US (per TripAdvisor), but Sarasota is also a mecca for patrons of the arts and has the highest concentration of Zagat® rated restaurants in Florida.
Sarasota offers a truly impressive blend of shopping, cuisine, and attractions. So sail into a breathtaking sunset, golf on lush green fairways, explore St. Armands Circle, or just relax and sink your toes into some of the finest sand in the world. If you’re not grabbing your sunblock already, keep reading for all Sarasota has to offer!
Beaches
The most notable beach in the area is Siesta Key Beach, with its stunning white sand. For those who prefer to go shelling, try out Lido Key. Or take a short drive to Venice Beach for fossilized sharks’ teeth.
Dining
Whether you prefer fine dining, beachfront eateries, or lighter fare, Sarasota has the highest concentration of Zagat® rated restaurants in Florida. Here, we enjoy outdoor dining year round with everything from ocean to skyline views!
Attractions
From aquariums and spring training to botanical gardens and airboat tours, there is something for everyone in Sarasota. You may even catch our very own Chalk Festival or the Siesta Key Classic Crystal, a sand sculpting festival during your visit.
Arts & Culture
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art houses a world-renowned collection, the Circus Museum, Ca’ d’Zan, and Bayfront Gardens. You will also find the Historic Asolo Theater on the premises. In fact, Sarasota’s performing arts scene rivals those of much larger cities.
Sports & Outdoor Activities
Sarasota has world-class aquatics and rowing facilities, as well as one of the largest polo clubs in the country. Whether paddle boarding in Sarasota Bay or running the Legacy Trail, you’re sure to find something to get your heart racing.
Golf Courses
Sarasota and the surrounding area is home to dozens of golf courses, both public and private. Historic designs and natural terrain welcome golfers to Southwest Florida, where white sand bunkers, sparkling water, and palm trees dot every course.
Shopping
Whatever your shopping preferences, Sarasota has something to suit your needs. Spend the afternoon in historic St. Armand’s Circle, visit the Ellenton Outlet Mall just 20 minutes north, or enjoy the high-end open-air shops of University Town Center.
AMS Cancellation Policy: Though we hope you consider transferring your registration to a different conference instead of cancelling, American Medical Seminars offers the best cancellation policy of any CME conference company! Cancel for ANY reason prior to the first day of the conference and we will refund 100% of your registration fee.
International attendees often require an Invitation Letter. If we issued you an Invitation Letter to attend an American Medical Seminars conference and you need to cancel your registration, there will be a deduction of $150 from your registration fee to cover the cost of your Invitation Letter.
Disclaimer: In the event that AMS is required to cancel a live conference, registrants will receive a full refund within 7 business days. AMS is not responsible for charges associated with cancelled flights or hotel rooms.
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