Iowa Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Intensive October 24, 2024 - Physicians, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioners Only

Des Moines, IA US
October 24, 2024

For those that practice medicine in Iowa

Course Director: James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

Thursday, October 24: Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners Only
This intensive course offers a thorough examination of tuberculosis infection, disease, and clinical care, with a focus on diagnosing and treating both TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). The course itinerary has been designed to cater to the specific requirements of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners featuring a combination of lectures and interactive case review sessions.

Complimentary full breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided to all attendees!

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners working in a public or private healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Identify diagnostic strategies for the detection of M. tuberculosis.
  • Recognize appropriate treatment plans for TB disease and Latent TB infection.
  • Identify unique considerations for children with TB.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 ANCC
  • 6.00 Attendance
Event starts: 
10/24/2024 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
10/24/2024 - 5:00pm
Part of: 
Iowa Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Intensive 2024 - Live only - For those that practice medicine in Iowa

PDF icon October 24 Program Schedule

Thursday, October 24, 2024

8:00 a.m.

Registration & Check-in

Breakfast provided

9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Program Overview

Allan Lynch, Shirlee Hasstedt

9:15 a.m.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

Zelalem Temesgen, MD

9:45 a.m.

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB): Diagnostic Evaluation: When to Think TB and Laboratory Diagnostics

Hind Fadel, MD, PhD

10:30 a.m.

BREAK

Refreshments provided

10:45 a.m.

Treatment of Drug Susceptible Tuberculosis (TB)

Sudhir Kumar, MD, MPH, MS

11:30 a.m.

Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)

John Wilson, MD

12:15 p.m.

LUNCH

Provided

12:45 p.m.

Pulmonary Fascinomas with Tuberculosis (TB) Attitude: Clinical TB Cases

Douglas Hornick, MD

1:30 p.m.

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (TB): Diagnostic Evaluation and obtaining specimens

Maryam Mahmood, MB, ChB

2:15 p.m.

BREAK

Refreshments provided

2:30 p.m.

Diagnosing and Treatment of Pediatric Tuberculosis (TB)

James Gaensbauer, MD, MScPH

3:00 p.m.

Interesting Tuberculosis (TB) Cases

John Wilson, MD

3:45 p.m.

Questions & Closing Remarks

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Unity Point/Iowa Methodist Medical Center
89686 street
Suite 35
Des Moines, IA 67300
United States

The Education & Research Center (ERC) is located on level 1 of the Iowa Methodist Parking Garage. The Iowa Methodist Parking Garage is located on the west side of the Iowa Methodist campus, on the corner of Pleasant St. and 14th Place. We recommend parking in the Iowa Methodist Parking Garage and take the South parking garage elevators to the first floor. After exiting the elevator, you will be in the ERC. You may also enter the ERC from the Woodland Avenue entrance.

Travel Directions

Follow this link for specific directions to the hospital

From I-235 Eastbound and Westbound

From the South (Fleur Drive/airport)

Travel

PDF icon Hotel Recommendations

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Please note that there is no room block available for this event. However, the above link you will 
find a list of hotel accommodations along with their distances to the conference location.
Feel free to contact these hotels directly for reservations

In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and Iowa Health and Human Services, Tuberculosis Control Program. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 6.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 ANCC
  • 6.00 Attendance
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