ACP Internal Medicine 2014

Scientific Meeting | April 10-12Pre-Courses | April 8-9

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“A unique opportunity to hear unbiased cutting edge information from leading experts.”

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"I am inspired not only by thespeakers but by the amazingpeople who attend."

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"The speakers and topics are uniformly excellent every year."

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A glimpse of what awaits you at internal medicine’s most comprehensive educational event!

Pre-Courses (April 8-9) Many of these fill early. Register today!14 courses kick off Internal Medicine 2014 and provide in-depth examination of selected topics.

� Diabetes for the Internist� Advances in Therapy� Cardiology for the Internist 2014: “The Key Points”� Hospital Medicine: From Admission to Discharge� Neurology for the Internist� Gastroenterology and Hepatology for the Internist� ICD-10 Boot Camp� The Art of Leadership (Presented by the American College of Physician Executives)� Critical Care Medicine 2014�Maintenance of Certification Exam Preparation� ABIM Maintenance of Certification Learning Sessions

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Here is a sample of the more than 200scientific sessions offered:

CardiologyAdvanced Preventive CardiologyCoronary Artery DiseaseNoncoronary Vascular DiseaseStructural Heart Disease

EndocrinologyAndropauseBariatric Surgery: Who, When, and What Now?

Incidental Thyroid FindingsType 2 Diabetes

Gastroenterology and HepatologyAbnormal Liver TestsCeliac DiseaseIBD: New Concepts and TreatmentsScreening for GI Malignancies

Geriatric MedicineMild Cognitive Impairment and DementiaOsteoporosisPromoting Successful Aging with ExerciseReducing Falls and Injuries

Hematology and OncologyAnemias Encountered in Clinical PracticeBreast, Prostate, and Lung CancerScreening

New Oral AnticoagulantsTreatment of Venous Thromboembolism

Infectious DiseasesC. difficile Infection Health Care-Associated PneumoniaNew Therapies for Hepatitis B and COptimal Management of Skin Infections

Nephrology and HypertensionCardiovascular Disease in CKDEnd-Stage Renal Disease GlomerulonephritisResistant Hypertension

NeurologyApproach to the Patient with TremorComprehensive Migraine EducationProgram

Management of TIA and CVA Neurologic Emergencies

Pulmonary Diseases and Critical CareChronic Venous Insufficiency Management of Obstructive Lung Diseases Sleep DisordersNeurologic Critical Care for the Non-neurointensivist

Rheumatology and Allergy & ImmunologyCentral Pain SyndromesHyperuricemiaMimics of Rheumatic Diseases Sports Medicine for the Internist

Women's HealthScreening in Women: Cervical, Breast, andOvarian Cancer

Female Sexual HealthMenopauseUrinary Incontinence in Women

Additional Topic AreasCareer and ProfessionalismClinical PharmacologyDermatologyEthics and Health PolicyHealth Information TechnologyMedical Practice ManagementOphthalmology and OtolaryngologyPsychiatrySubstance Abuse

Scientific Sessions (April 10-12)

Hospital Medicine TrackA special track of over 35 sessions willcover a wide range of topics designed forphysicians who primarily practice in aninpatient setting. Sessions will focus onclinical issues, quality and safety, team-based approaches, transitions of care,and more.

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Popular Learning Formats

Updates: Keep up to date on the year’s most important published papers ingeneral internal medicine and the subspecialties. Learn significant findings andtheir impact on patient care. Nationally recognized faculty review the literatureand present the year’s highlights.

Clinical Pearls: Test your clinical acumen in these case-based sessions. Use audience-response keypads to answer challenging patient managementquestions. Compare your critical thinking to that of your colleagues, and leavethese sessions with a rich collection of “pearls” that can be applied to practice.

Clinical Triads: These fast-paced, interactive sessions feature three speakers concisely addressing different aspects of an overarching theme. Sessions covertopics that are highly relevant to clinical practice.

Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind: These highly focused, fast-paced presentations offer evidence-based answers to frequently faced dilemmas inpatient care. Expert faculty provide cogent answers to complex questions.

Hands-On Clinical Skills Workshops: Learn important skills in medical interviewing, physical examination, and office-based procedures through demonstration, practice, and feedback.


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Reserved Workshops

Register Early for Reserved WorkshopsMost sessions have open seating and are held in rooms that canaccommodate anticipated attendance. Reserved Workshops,however, require advance reservations because of their specialeducational requirements (for example, close faculty–learnerinteraction or limited equipment for hands-on learning.) Thesesessions are offered at no charge to registered Internal Medicine2014 attendees but require advance reservations and are filledon a first-come, first-served basis. One ticket per attendee whilesupplies last.

Policy for Reserved WorkshopsYour registration reserves your place in the workshop; however,you must attend the workshop on time to claim your reservedplace. The College has the right to assign unclaimed reservedseats to standby attendees promptly at 10 minutes after theposted class starting time. Reserved workshops are generallyfilled to capacity prior to the meeting. Attendees who have notpreregistered for reserved workshops and arrive at the class-room without a ticket will be put on a first-come, first-servedstandby list. Standby seating is based on availability, and entry isnot guaranteed.

Reserved Workshops � Cardiac Murmurs: Benign or Serious?

� A Complete Contraceptive Tool Kit: Cases and Demos

� Learn How to Rapidly Assess Function, Cognition, andDepression in the Older Adult

� Life-Threatening ECGs

� Management of Patient Expectations in an Era ofDwindling Resources

� Motivational Interviewing for the Busy Clinician

� Motivational Interviewing: Skills to Engage Patients and Initiate the Discussion of Substance Abuse in Internal Medicine

� Practical Office Orthopedics: The Shoulder

� Practical Office Orthopedics: The Knee

� Practical Skills Assessment in the Elderly: Falls, Cognition,and Driving Safety

� Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: A Primary Care“Toolbox” for Employing Rational Analgesia, ManagingRisk, and Enhancing Communication

� Variation Reduction: Choosing Wisely in a Fee-for-ServiceWorld

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The Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center is adynamic collection of educational activities thatprovide hands-on learning and interactive self-study. Learn office-based procedures, refineinterpretive skills, and update physical examinationskills in a unique, small-group learning environ-ment. These workshops are intensive small-groupsessions where participants can get one-on-onefeedback from expert faculty, as well as shareideas and experiences with colleagues.

Clinical Skills Training in Office-Based ProceduresUnder the guidance of expert faculty, learn andpractice procedures, such as ultrasound-guidedcentral line placement, common skin biopsytechniques, arthrocentesis and joint injections,lumbar puncture, and more.

Clinical Skills Training in Physical Examination and Interpretation SkillsWhether traditional small-group workshops or self-guided studyactivities, these sessions will help refine physical examination andinterpretation skills, such as heart sounds identification anddiagnosis, ankle-brachial index, ophthalmoscopic skills, chest x-ray interpretation, and more.

Clinical Skills Center Interactive Resources AreaEnhance your knowledge of clinical skills, healthtechnology software, and reference applications atthe Interactive Resources Area. Here you will findcomputer stations that demonstrate a wide varietyof examination techniques, clinical procedures,medical informatics applications, and clinicalreference software.

Onsite registration is required for most ClinicalSkills Center activities. Registration for all ClinicalSkills Center activities is free to attendees ofInternal Medicine 2014.

Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center


Get the hands-on education that can transform the way you practice medicine.

Registration HoursWednesday 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday and Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Hours of OperationThursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Pre-Courses

Diabetes for the InternistPRE 1401 Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Diana B. McNeill, MD, FACPProfessor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology andMetabolism, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

The management of patients with diabetes can be compli-cated and varies by age and gender. This Pre-Course willdiscuss the practical management of diabetes as patientstransition through the life cycle. Diabetes management issuesrelated to care for the young adult, pregnant woman, middle-aged patient with comorbid medical problems, and olderadults will be discussed. Finally, as the growing population ofdiabetic patients enters our health care system, the role ofcare teams in the management of these patients and theevidence behind the success of such management will bediscussed.

Learning Objectives:1. Recognize and manage diabetic patients from young

adults to the elderly.2. Discuss gestational diabetes in 2014 and the role of the

internist in diagnosis and management.3. Learn strategies to manage comorbid medical issues and

diabetes in clinical practice, with specific attention toperioperative management, cardiac disease, renal dis-ease, and liver disease.

4. Discuss management of the older adult with diabetes anddementia.

5. Understand the care team model of diabetes management, including implementation and out come assessment.

Advances in TherapyPRE 1402 Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACPProfessor of Medicine, Rathmann Family Foundation EndowedChair for Patient-Centered Clinical Education, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine,Seattle, WA

This Pre-Course will focus on pearls to help the practicinginternist use drug therapies in the most effective manner.Newer medications and new uses for older medications willbe covered. Current recommendations for “best therapy” fordifferent diseases will also be covered. Common side effectsof medications will be emphasized. Faculty will providepractical information on therapy for common symptoms,pulmonary therapies, diabetes, infectious diseases, and druginteractions.

Learning Objectives:1. Prescribe appropriate drug therapies for diseases

commonly seen in the office. 2. Understand the current uses of older drugs and newly

released drugs. 3. Review the risk, benefit, and cost of various therapies,

especially newer medications.4. Gain better understanding of drug reactions and

interactions.


Cardiology for the Internist 2014—“The Key Points”PRE 1403 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Howard H. Weitz, MD, FACC, MACPBernard L. Segal Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Cardiology, Departmentof Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

David L. Fischman, MD, FACPAssociate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jefferson MedicalCollege, Philadelphia, PA

This Pre-Course will provide a focused update of the diagnostic, preventive, andtherapeutic approaches to the patient at risk for, or with known, cardiovasculardisease. Expert clinician-educators will focus on the cardiovascular diseaseissues with which internists are most frequently faced and will provide key pointsto update the audience and foster patient care. Subjects covered will includeidentification and management of acute and chronic coronary artery disease,optimal treatment of congestive heart failure, risk assessment and risk reductionfor the patient with cardiac disease who undergoes noncardiac surgery,approach to the patient with valvular heart disease, use of the novel antithrom-botic and anticoagulant agents for the patient with cardiovascular disease, basicvenous disease for the internist, and a discussion of the approach to the patientwith new-onset chest pain.

Learning Objectives:1. Develop diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with coronary artery

disease (acute and chronic).2. Understand the approach to evaluation and treatment of new-onset conges-

tive heart failure. 3. Understand what approaches are effective in decreasing hospital readmission

for the patient with chronic congestive heart failure. 4. Become familiar with the ACC/AHA guideline on valvular heart disease. 5. Become familiar with the guidelines for the evaluation and care of the patient

with cardiovascular disease who undergoes noncardiac surgery. 6. Understand the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for acute as well as

chronic venous disease. 7. Become familiar with the approach to the patient with acute-onset chest pain. 8. Become familiar with indications for, and use of, the new antithrombotic and

anticoagulant agents for the patient with cardiovascular disease.

Hospital Medicine: From Admission to DischargePRE 1404 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Jamie Newman, MD, FACPAssociate Professor, Hospital Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Hospital medicine is a specialty dedicated to the expert management of acutely ill hospital inpatients. Hospitalists are educators, clinicians, researchers,and leaders with a focus on quality, safety, resource utilization, and transitionsof care. The approach of this Pre-Course will be to address issues in clinicalinpatient care, with a hospitalist perspective on management and processimprovement. The individual lectures will be framed by the hospitalization of one patient who will be followed from admission to discharge with a case-based format and will utilize an audience-response system. The faculty, composed of experienced hospitalists from across the United States, willdiscuss ideal medical management and explore how to minimize the risk formany nosocomial complications. This Pre-Course will present an advancedperspective of hospital medicine.

Learning Objectives:1. Follow a hospitalization from admission to discharge.2. Review inpatient management of complex medical issues.3. Assess impact of rapid response teams.4. Explore the necessary steps to ensure a safe hospitalization.5. Discuss regulatory and business topics related to inpatient care.

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Neurology for the InternistPRE 1405 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Martin A. Samuels, MD, DSc (Hon), FAAN, MACP, FANAMiriam Sydney Joseph Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School;Chairman, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Neurologic complaints comprise an important part of the practice of internalmedicine, but over the years the exposure to formal neurologic training aspart of internal medicine training has waned. This Pre-Course is designed tohelp internists approach the common neurologic problems seen in theirpatients and to update them in this rapidly changing field of medicine. Abroad view of the spectrum of neurologic disorders seen in the practice ofinternal medicine will be discussed, including the neurologic history andexamination, headache, dizziness, altered mental status, and peripheralneurology.

Learning Objectives:1. Take a neurologic history and perform a competent neurologic

examination.2. Recognize the major types of headache and initiate treatment for

each of them.3. Understand the spectrum of dizziness and be able to make the likely

diagnosis.4. Recognize and treat the major movement disorders.5. Examine the peripheral nervous system and diagnose the major

syndromes.

6. Identify the major stroke emergency and initiate appropriate therapy.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology for the InternistPRE 1406 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG, FACPAssociate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Gastrointestinal complaints are common, and patients will typically presentto their internists as the first point of care for such issues. Many conditionswithin gastroenterology are diagnosed based on symptom-based criteria,and understanding a cost-effective approach to the evaluation and man-agement of such patients is essential, as is recognizing which patientsrequire additional testing. This Pre-Course is designed to assist internists inthe practical approach in the evaluation and management of frequentlyencountered conditions within gastroenterology and hepatology. Topics tobe discussed include the appropriate surveillance practice patterns forthose with Barrett’s esophagus or colorectal neoplasia, the evaluation andmanagement of patients with suspected celiac disease or irritable bowelsyndrome, clinical pearls in the health maintenance of patients with chronicgastrointestinal and liver conditions, and addressing frequently askedquestions regarding ordering gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.

Learning Objectives:1. Recommend appropriate endoscopic surveillance patterns for patients

with common gastrointestinal conditions.2. Recognize the protean manifestations of celiac disease, and understand

the appropriate work-up to diagnose the condition.3. Understand clinical features needed to diagnosis irritable bowel

syndrome in a cost-effective manner.4. Identify important health maintenance issues in the care of patients

with chronic gastrointestinal or liver disorders.5. Recognize the patients who have special needs when it comes to

ordering endoscopic procedures

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ICD-10 Boot CampPRE 1407 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Scott Manaker, MD, PhD, FACPAssociate Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair for RegulatoryAffairs, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University ofPennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

This Pre-Course will provide an overview of the 10threvision of the International Statistical Classification ofDiseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) and howit compares to ICD-9. Expert faculty will discuss the nutsand bolts of using the new coding system, what yourpractice needs to do to implement the new system, howto document care to support the new coding system,and the different implications for professional fee billing(from your practice) and facility billing (from your hospital).It will also cover how ICD-10 will affect the metrics, suchas patient severity of illness, risk adjustments, quality, andsafety, now being applied by Medicare and other payersto rate you and your practice.Topics will include:� How to use the ICD-10 coding system – the

structure and heightened specificity required for clinical documentation in the new coding system.

� How to use general equivalency mappings (GEMs) andbackward and forward cross-walks to translatebetween ICD-9 and ICD-10.

� Implementation implications, including dealing withvendors, payers, billing systems, staff training, andquality reporting.

� Examination of how ICD-10 will affect the ratings ofyou and your practice.

The Pre-Course will include both didactic componentsand interactive case studies focusing on notes frompatient charts. Key office staff are invited and encour-aged to register and attend with physician attendees.

Learning Objectives:1. Understand what ICD-10 is, how it differs from

ICD-9, and how ICD-10 is structured. 2. Learn how to use the coding system and how to

document appropriately. 3. Learn what can be done now to ready your practice. 4. Identify tools and resources available to help your

transition to ICD-10.

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The Art of Leadership(Presented by the American College of Physician Executives)PRE 1408 Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Susan QuinnChief of Business Development, American College of Physician Executives, Tampa, FL

Tonya WadeVice President, Leadership Education, American College of PhysicianExecutives, Tampa, FL

This Pre-Course is a primer on the “need-to-know” leadership skills forsuccess in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. In thisinteractive, content-rich and skills-oriented two-day course, participants aregiven a bird’s-eye view of what makes today’s physician leaders unique andeffective. Learn effective management skills and communications styles,how to become both a team member and team leader, and how to buildeffective work teams.

Learning Objectives:1. Clarify leadership goals.2. Learn the communication style of others in order to influence them.3. Demonstrate the connections between system leadership goals and

what happens at the patient care interface and how those goals must betranslated into specific individual and team behaviors at the front lines.

4. Transform a group of individuals into a highly motivated, high-perfor-mance team.

This Pre-Course is organized and presented by the American College of PhysicianExecutives (ACPE). Category 1 CME credit will be provided by ACPE and not the AmericanCollege of Physicians. Instructions for claiming credit through ACPE will be provided at thePre-Course.

The American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) is accredited by the AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education forphysicians.

The American College of Physician Executives designates this live activity for a maximum of14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate withthe extent of their participation in the activity.

Critical Care Medicine 2014PRE 1409 Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Robert A. Balk, MD, MACPProfessor of Medicine, Rush Medical College; Director, Division of Pulmonaryand Critical Care Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

This Pre-Course will provide the opportunity to understand the principles of diagnosis and management of common clinical problems and conditionsencountered in the intensive care unit. Particular attention will be placed on the recognition of disease process, acute management of critical illness, and prevention of complications of critical illness in the critically ill adult patient.

Topics include acute coronary syndromes and myocardial infarction, acutestroke management, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonaryembolism, drug overdose, septic shock, and severe pneumonia. Alsodiscussed will be the management of patients with a wide variety of infec-tious diseases, approaches to mental status evaluation, fever in the ICU,mechanical ventilatory support of the critically ill patient, and methods forpreventing common complications in the critically ill patient.

Learning Objectives:1. Update the internist on common disorders and diseases encountered

in the intensive care unit.2. Review the diagnostic techniques used in the management of the

critically ill adult.3. Discuss recommendations for the management of common critical

illnesses encountered in the intensive care unit and prevention of complications of critical illness.

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Maintenance of Certification Exam PreparationPRE 1410 Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Fred A. Lopez, MD, MACPRichard Vial Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, LSU School ofMedicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA

Marc J. Kahn, MD, MBA, FACPPeterman-Prosser Professor, Senior Associate Dean, Department of Medicine,Hematology/Medical Oncology, Tulane University School of Medicine, NewOrleans, LA

This Pre-Course is designed to help physicians prepare for the ABIMMaintenance of Certification Examination in Internal Medicine. Taught by afaculty of clinician-educators, each an expert in his or her subspecialty, thishighly interactive course focuses on content likely to be questioned on theexam. With the aid of an audience-response system, faculty engageparticipants in clinical problem solving that reflects the ABIM examinationblueprint. The question-based format serves as a springboard for discus-sion of important developments across the spectrum of internal medicine.ACP’s MOC Prep Course is an efficient and effective way to refresh yourknowledge and get ready for the exam.

Learning Objectives:1. Increase and refresh knowledge of core topics in internal medicine

through presentations of common and not-so-common clinical problems.

2. Become adept working through difficult test questions logically andsuccessfully.

3. Implement changes in clinical practice in accordance with recentadvances and clinical guidelines.

ABIM Maintenance of Certification Learning SessionsThese live, self-study sessions are designed to help internists complete theAmerican Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Self-Evaluation of MedicalKnowledge modules through group discussion led by expert faculty. Anaudience-response system is used to enhance the learning experience andencourage participation.

On each day, Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be two separate sessions(one in the morning and another in the afternoon). These sessions will coverthe 2012 and 2013 Update modules in Internal and Hospital Medicine.Each of the four Update modules qualifies for 10 Maintenance ofCertification points in the Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge category.You must register separately for each session that you wish to attend. Eachsession is designated for 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Learning Objectives:1. Participate in group discussion to determine answers to multiple-choice

questions.2. Complete the module(s) toward fulfillment of the ABIM’s Maintenance of

Certification requirements.

The American College of Physicians will provide you with a learner’s copy of the ABIM module(s) at the meeting. If you are enrolled in the ABIM’sMaintenance of Certification program, you also must order the moduledirectly from the ABIM by visiting www.abim.org/online. After the LearningSession, submit your answers online to the ABIM for Maintenance ofCertification credit. For more information about the ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification program, visit www.abim.org/moc.

Note: If you are already enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certificationprogram, there is no additional fee for this official version of the module. Ifyou are not enrolled, you may attend the Learning Session; however, youmust enroll before receiving Maintenance of Certification credit for theknowledge module. To enroll, visit www.abim.org/online.

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2012 Update in Internal Medicine, Module C0-MPRE 1411 Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.-noon

2012 Update in Hospital Medicine, Module 83-MPRE 1412 Tuesday, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Gauri Agarwal, MD, FACPAssistant Professor of Medicine, Assistant Regional Dean forMedical Curriculum, Department of Medicine, University of MiamiMiller School of Medicine, Miami, FL

Daniel M. Lichtstein, MD, MACPRegional Dean for Medical Education, Professor of Medicine,Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School ofMedicine, Boca Raton, FL

2013 Update in Internal Medicine, Module C0-PPRE 1413 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-noon

2013 Update in Hospital Medicine, Module 83-PPRE 1414 Wednesday, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Carmella A. Cole, MD, FACPAssociate Chair, Department of Medicine, MedStar WashingtonHospital Center, Washington, DC

Deborah Topol, MD, FACPAssistant Dean for Medical Education, Georgetown MedicalSchool at Washington Hospital Center, Department of InternalMedicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

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Guest Program and Exhibit Hall


While at Internal Medicine 2014, visit the exhibitsThursday to Saturday and learn about new productsand services, professional placement, publications, andthe latest in information technology. Come see the ACPResource Center, and speak with ACP staff about themany products and services offered by the College.

Guest Activities ProgramACP welcomes all guests of Internal Medicine 2014attendees to Orlando. There are two categories ofregistration for guests—Guest Program Registrant orExhibit Hall Attendee.

Guest Program Registrant ($50 for 3 days)Registered guests are invited to an exclusive breakfastevent, have access to the Exhibit Hall, access to therefreshments distributed in the Hall as well as an ACPtote bag; admission to the opening ceremony onThursday, an Orlando visitors’ guide; entry into a raffledrawing; shuttle service between hotels and theConvention Center; and the opportunity to purchasetour tickets through Accent on Arrangements, Inc. Fora full list of tours, visit im2014.acponline.org/guest.

Registered guests may include family members (16years of age or older) or friends who are not in themedical industry. A coworker or an associate in themedical industry may not register as a guest but mayregister as an Exhibit Hall attendee. Guests are notpermitted to attend any portion of the ScientificProgram other than the Opening Ceremony.

Exhibit Hall Attendees ($40 for 1 day)Guests of registered physicians who want to accessthe Exhibit Hall can register for a 1-day-only Exhibit Hallattendee badge. This badge provides admission to theExhibit Hall, as well as access to the refreshmentsdistributed in the Hall.

Guest PolicyOnly those with an Exhibit Hall attendee or guest badgewill be permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Only spouses orguests of a registered physician qualify for an ExhibitHall attendee badge. Internal Medicine 2014 is aprivate event for physician attendees and their guests.The Exhibit Hall is not open to the general public.

Additional Learning OpportunitiesGrab a Bite and Get Informed at theInnovation Theater and Industry-SupportedSymposia Enjoy a complimentary meal while enhancing yourlearning experience at the meeting.

Schedules will be available at im2014.acponline.org at a later date.

Industry-supported symposia are independentlyorganized and are not an official part of InternalMedicine 2014. Continuing medical education credit forsymposia is provided by organizations other than ACP.

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How to RegisterWeb | Visit us at http://im2014.acponline.org.

Fax | 215-351-2799. Faxed forms must includecredit card number, expiration date, security code,and signature. Fax both sides of form (and letter ofverification if applicable).

Mail | ACP members, please write your ACPnumber on the registration form. Reproduce theform for additional registrations (one form perregistrant). Incomplete forms will be returnedunprocessed and will delay your registration.ATTN: AC002American College of Physicians190 N. Independence Mall WestPhiladelphia, PA 19106-1572

Telephone | 800-523-1546, ext. 2600, or 215-351-2600, (M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET) Be sure tohave your VISA, MasterCard, American Express,or Discover credit card number available beforecalling. Telephone reservations are not acceptedfor the reserved sessions.

Meeting ConfirmationCheck your meeting confirmation to verify ticketassignment(s). Tickets that do not appear werenot assigned because of a filled session or ascheduling conflict. If you did not receive yourconfirmation, please call Member and CustomerService. If you need to change a course or makean adjustment, after registration packets aremailed, it will be necessary to handle changesonsite.

Industry-Supported Symposia andExhibitor MailingsIf you do not want to receive mailings fromexhibitors and presentation sponsors, please besure to mark the registration form appropriately.

Persons with a DisabilityAdvance notification is essential for us to betterserve you. Mark the appropriate box on theregistration form and attach a written descriptionof your needs. An ACP staff person will contactyou to discuss how we can accommodate yourrequest.

Cancellation/Refund PolicyNotice of registration cancellation for InternalMedicine 2014, Guest Registration, and Pre-Courses must be in writing via mail, fax, or e-mail.Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone.Postmark, fax, or e-mail date will determine theamount of refund according to the following schedule:

By December 15, 2013 Full refundDecember 16, 2013-March 28, 2014 Refund amount less

$100 admin feeAfter March 28, 2014 No refund

If your badge and tickets have been mailed at thetime of cancellation, you must return these to ACPHeadquarters to receive the applicable refund.Refunds will not be issued onsite. Refunds will bereturned to the name on the registration form andin the original method of payment.

Payment SummaryMake check or money order payable to ACP. Mustremit in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. If payingby credit card, provide complete credit cardinformation and the authorizing signature, expira-tion date, and security code.

Registration Packet (Registrations received byJanuary 31)U.S. residents will receive their registration package by First-Class Mail.The packet will contain:• Badge and badge holder• Daily planner• Purchased Pre-Course and/or reserved session

tickets

For registrations received after January 31, badgeand tickets will be available for pickup at theAdvance Registration counters onsite.

Early Registration Instructions • Deadline January 31Register early for the lowest rates and to receive your registration packet in the mail.

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Internal Medicine 2014 Program ObjectivesAt the conclusion of Internal Medicine 2014,participants should be able to:

� Assess recent advances in clinical medicineand related sciences in light of the support-ing evidence.

� Implement changes in clinical practice inaccordance with these advances toimprove patient care.

� Improve their clinical skills in performing thephysical examination, communicating withpatients, and managing clinical information.

� Evaluate changes in the external practiceenvironment and their potential impact onmedical practice and patient care, andimplement improvements as needed.

Who Should Attend Internal Medicine 2014?The meeting is intended for all physicians involvedin the practice of internal medicine. This includesgeneral internists, hospitalists, subspecialists ininternal medicine, family physicians, generalpractitioners, and residents and fellows in internalmedicine and its subspecialties. Nurse practition-ers and physician assistants will find many ses-sions of interest. Medical students consideringcareers in internal medicine will benefit from thescope and depth of the program.

Continuing Medical Education CreditThe American College of Physicians (ACP) isaccredited by the Accreditation Council forContinuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

The ACP designates this live activity, InternalMedicine 2014, for a maximum of 31 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claimonly the credit commensurate with the extent oftheir participation in the activity.

The ACP designates live one-half day Pre-Courses for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claimonly the credit commensurate with the extent oftheir participation in the activity.

The ACP designates live one-day Pre-Courses fora maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.Physicians should claim only the credit commen-surate with the extent of their participation in theactivity.

The ACP designates live two-day Pre-Courses for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the creditcommensurate with the extent of their participa-tion in the activity.

The American Medical Association has deter-mined that physicians not licensed in the UnitedStates who participate in this CME activity areeligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons ofCanada recognizes conferences and workshopsheld outside of Canada that are developed by auniversity, academy, hospital, specialty society, orcollege as automatically approved as accreditedgroup learning activities.

Attend Internal Medicine—Fulfill State CMERequirementsAttending Internal Medicine 2014 is an excellentway to fulfill your state CME relicensure require-ments. Earn up to 31 AMA PRA Category 1Credits™ from your participation in scientificsessions and activities in the Herbert S. WaxmanLearning Center. Internal Medicine 2014 meetsbroad-based state CME requirements, as well asspecific content requirements mandated by somestates (for example, ethics, pain management,and patient safety). For a list of your state’s CMErequirements, check the College Web site,im2014.acponline.org.

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Scientific Meeting April 10-12 • Pre-Courses April 8-9 Orlando, FL

Registration Form

ACP #

(Name) First MI Last � MD � DO � Other

Street Address � Check here if new address

City State/Province ZIP/Postal

Country

� � Persons with a disability: Please attach a written description of your needs to the registration form.

� Please do not share my mailing address with exhibitors and presentation sponsors.

E-mail Address: __________________________________ Daytime Phone: _________________________

NPI#:_________________________________________________________________________________

� Registration Categories Register by 1/31/2014 Register after1/31/2014

Cost $

q ACP Member, Nonmember Intern*, Resident*, Research Fellow* $659 $739

w ACP Associate $269 $269

e Life Member, ACP Medical Student Member Free Free

r All Other Nonmembers $999 $999

t Medical Student Nonmember* $149 $149

* Verification letter required. 1. Internal Medicine 2014 Total

2. Select the Pre-Courses you wish to attend. Visit im2014.acponline.org for Pre-Course descriptions.

Registration Category (See category chart above)

� Pre-Courses q w e r Cost $

PRE 1401 Diabetes for the Internist • Tues

$229 $309 $129 $209 $229 $309 $389 $469

PRE 1402 Advances in Therapy • Tues

PRE 1403 Cardiology for the Internist • Wed

PRE 1404 Hospital Medicine• Wed

PRE 1405 Neurology for the Internist • Wed

PRE 1406 Gastroenterology and Hepatology for the Internist • Wed

PRE 1407 ICD-10 Boot Camp • Wed

PRE 1408 The Art of Leadership • Tues & Wed

$458 $538 $258 $338 $458 $538 $778 $858PRE 1409 Critical Care Medicine 2014 • Tues & Wed

PRE 1410 MOC Exam Preparation • Tues & Wed

PRE 1411 2012 Update in IM, Module C0-M • Tues a.m.

$115 $155 $65 $105 $115 $155 $195 $235PRE 1412 2012 Update HM, Module 83-M • Tues p.m.

PRE 1413 2013 Update IM, Module C0-P • Wed a.m.

PRE 1414 2013 Update HM, Module 83-P • Wed p.m.

* Verification letter required. 2. Pre-Course Total

Instructions: 1. Select Registration Category for Internal Medicine 2014. Key: � Cost if you register by 1/31/2014 � Cost if you register after 1/31/2014

Reserved Workshops (course codes start with RWS)—No Fee*

Cost $

1st Choice: Free

2nd Choice: Free

3rd Choice: Free

*Limit one, while available

Add on your Reserved Workshops (Visit im2014.acponline.org for a complete list.)Write in your selected course codes below.

Guest and Exhibit HallRegistration FormGUEST14/EXHIB14

3. Guest Program Registration

Guest Program entitles you to 3 days’ entrance into the Exhibit Hall. Must be 16 years or older. For full Guest Program benefits, visit im2014.acponline.org.

(Name) First MI Last

Guest of (Registered Physician’s Name and ACP #)

Street Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Country

Daytime Phone E-mail Address

4. Exhibit Hall Attendee Registration Entitles you to 1 day’s entrance into the Exhibit Hall. Must be 12 years or older. For full Exhibit Hall Attendee benefits, visit im2014.acponline.org.(Name) First MI Last

Guest of (Registered Physician’s Name and ACP #)

Street Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Country

Daytime Phone E-mail Address

Payment Options

� Check enclosed. (Payable to ACP. Must remit in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.)Charge to:

Card Number Expiration Date (MM/YY) Security Code

Signature

1. Internal Medicine 2014 Total

2. Pre-Course Total

3. Guest Program Total

4. Exhibit Hall Attendee Total

GRAND TOTAL $

SBY PHONE(Credit card only)800-523-1546, ext. 2600215-351-2600(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET)

TBY FAX(Credit card only) 215-351-279924 Hours a Day

UBY MAIL(Check or credit card)AC002American College of Physicians190 N. Independence Mall WestPhiladelphia, PA 19106 USA

vBY INTERNET(Credit card only)im2014.acponline.orgRefer to Priority Code IM1417

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing (fax, mail, or e-mail).

Received by 12/15/13 Full Refund

12/16/13–3/28/14 Refund less $100Admin Fee

After 3/28/14 No Refund

Notice of cancellation for Guest Program or Exhibit Hall AttendeeRegistration must be made in writing (fax, mail, or e-mail).

Received by 3/28/14 Refund less $15Admin Fee

After 3/28/14 No Refund

Day Fee # of Tickets per Day Cost $

Thursday, 4/10 $40

Friday, 4/11 $40

Saturday, 4/12 $40

4. Exhibit Hall Attendee Total

Name(s) as They Should Appear on Badge(s) Fee Breakfast

Circle One Cost $

$50 Y N

Additional Guests

$50 Y N

$50 Y N

$50 Y N

$50 Y N

3. Guest Program Total

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Travel Planners, Inc., serves as the official housingservice provider for Internal Medicine 2014. All roomsare reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Makeyour hotel reservations early to guarantee hotel ratesand availability. Reservations OnlineTo make your reservations online, visit im2014.acpon-line.org/travelplans and click on the housing link. Youwill be able to see which hotels have availability for thedates of your stay; make your reservations, and imme-diately receive your Travel Planners, Inc., confirmationnumber. Reservations by TelephoneTelephone reservations will be accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ET. TravelPlanners, Inc., can be reached toll-free at 800-221-3531. Telephone reservations must include aguarantee with a major credit card.ConfirmationsAttendees who make their reservations online will receive a confirmation number at the end of the onlinereservation process. A reservation is not complete untila confirmation number appears on the screen. Allattendees are responsible for paying room and taxupon checkout. Attendees who make their reservationsvia telephone will receive confirmations immediately byfax or e-mail. Contact Travel Planners, Inc., directly ifyou do not receive a confirmation.

ChangesCall 800-221-3531 before March 20, 2014, to changeyour reservation without penalty. CancellationsIf you need to cancel your hotel reservation prior to your arrival, call 800-221-3531 as soon as you knowthat your plans have changed. There are no penaltiesprior to the cut-off date. For all reservations canceledafter the hotel deadline, credit cards will be charged in accordance with the individual hotel’s cancellationpolicy. Please review your Travel Planners, Inc., confir-mation for your hotel’s cancellation policy information.Americans with Disabilities Act �Please be sure to inform Travel Planners, Inc., if youhave a disability and require special accommodations. Travel InformationUnited Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, MearsShuttle, and Avis car rental offer discounted rates forInternal Medicine 2014.

For details and booking information please visitIM2014.acponline.org/travelplans.

Housing and Travel Housing Registration Closes March 20, 2014

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Hotel Single Double

q Courtyard Convention Center $139.00 $139.00w Doubletree Sea World $135.00 $135.00e Embassy Suites Conv Center $174.00* $174.00*r Extended Stay Pointe Orlando $109.00 $109.00t Hampton Inn Conv Center $125.00* $135.00*y Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld $125.00 $125.00u Hilton Orlando $225.00 $225.00i Homewood Suites I-Drive $135.00* $145.00*o Hyatt Place Convention Center $132.00 $132.00a The Peabody Orlando $257.00 $277.00s Renaissance Orlando Sea World $199.00 $199.00d Residence Inn Convention Center $139.00 $139.00f Rosen Centre Hotel $209.00 $209.00g Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando $85.00 $85.00h Rosen Plaza Hotel $199.00 $199.00j Rosen Shingle Creek $195.00 $195.00k Sonesta ES Suites Orlando $139.00* $139.00*l Springhill Suites Conv Center $129.00 $129.00; Westin Imagine Orlando $199.00* $199.00*

Add 14% to the cost of the room for state and occupancy tax.*Base rate. Additional charges may apply based on room type.For hotel services and features, please visit im2014.acponline.org/travelplans and click on the housing link.

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Sample the Meeting Before you Attend!

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Visitim2014.acponline.org/highlights to view a sample of the Internal Medicine2013 Highlights session and see impor-tant take-home messages from lastyear's meeting.

While you are there, explore the manyeducational offerings, special events, and travel & housing information.

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