2013 Oral Board Review

ORAL BOARD REVIEWJanuary 15–16, 2013

&EMERGENCY MEDICINE:AN INTENSE REVIEW

January 17–21, 2013

Westin Chicago River NorthChicago, Illinois

SEMINAR DATES

Oral Board ReviewJanuary 15-16, 2013

Emergency Medicine: An Intense ReviewJanuary 17-21, 2013

HOTELWestin Chicago River North320 North Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60610312-744-1900www.westinchicago.com

HOTEL INFORMATIONThe Westin Chicago River North is centrally locatedin the heart of Chicago’s business and theatre districts. It overlooks the Chicago River and is within walking distance of Michigan Avenue andState Street, shopping, and restaurants.

ACOEP has made arrangements for reduced nightlyroom rates of $145 (plus tax) for single/doubleoccupancy at the Westin Chicago River North. To secure this rate, individuals making hotel reservations should contact the hotel directly at312-744-1900 prior to Friday, January 4, 2013 andidentify themselves as participants in the ACOEPcourse. The discounted rate will be availableuntil January 4 OR until the room block sells out,so please make your reservations in advance.

The Westin Chicago River North provides complimentary high-speed internet access in allguest rooms, complimentary health club privileges,discounted daily parking rates of $15 per day and$25 for overnight parking for ACOEP guests.

TRAVEL INFORMATIONACOEP members qualify for reduced airfares withAmerican Airlines. To take advantage of the discount,use the code 3713BR when booking travel arrangements.

Transportation is available by taxicab or hotel shuttle to and from Chicago’s O’Hare and Midwayairports to the Westin. Public transportation andtaxicabs are highly recommended for travel indowntown Chicago, as parking is expensive. If you choose to rent a car, you may use the ACOEPdiscount codes listed below for additional savings.For local participants, daily parking is available inthe hotel’s parking lot.

AVIS: www.avis.com; 800-230-4898 WD Code: D757353

Hertz: www.hertz.com; 800-654-3131 CDP Code: 1599019

REGISTRATIONOnline registration is available for the Oral BoardReview and the Intense Review. Visit www.acoep.organd follow the steps to register. You may also register by phone, fax or mail using the registrationform included at the back of the brochure.

Advanced registration is highly recommended toallow adequate course materials to be available to all registrants. Advanced registration ends January 4, 2013. Registrations received afterJanuary 4 will be assessed an additional $100 late fee to the registration fee.

REFUND POLICYFull refunds (less $100 processing fees) are availableif requested, in writing a minimum of one monthprior to the date of the program. Any other refundswill follow the ACOEP Guidelines, which are availableupon request. ACOEP is not responsible forinclement weather, delays in airline travel schedules,or governmental restrictions on travel. Refunds willnot be made if participants are delayed or unable to attend because of these issues.

ORAL BOARD REVIEWCOURSE OBJECTIVE

This interactive course is designed to provide thetools to pass the oral board exams, whether you are studying for recertification or taking the exam for the first time. This one-day workshop features an orientation and examination overview, visual stimulus review, as well as a full day of mock testingsessions with a board-certified examiner and casesdeveloped to mimic the actual exam.

Due to limited class size, this course will be offeredtwice: on Tuesday, January 15 and again onWednesday, January 16. Each course will be limitedto 30 participants. Please register in advance as they will sell out very quickly.

“Excellent! Would recommendto my colleagues.”

– 2012 participant

PROGRAM AGENDA: OPTION 1Monday January 142:00 – 5:00 p.m.Check-in/Course Materials Available for Pickup

Tuesday January 156:00 a.m.Check-in/Course Materials Available for Pickup

6:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/ Course Introduction and Test Taking Tips

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.Testing and Examination Stations

9:15 – 9:30 a.m.Break


11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.Lunch/ Visual Stimulus Review

1:15 – 3:00 p.m.Testing and Examination Stations

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.Break


5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Course Outcomes

PROGRAM AGENDA: OPTION 2Tuesday, January 152:00 – 5:00 p.m.Check-in/Course Materials Available for Pickup

Wednesday, January 166:00 a.m.Check-in/Course Materials Available for Pickup

6:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/ Course Introduction and Test Taking Tips


9:15 – 9:30 a.m.Break


11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.Lunch/ Visual Stimulus Review


3:00 – 3:15 p.m.Break


5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Course OutcomesProgram Chairs: Christopher Colbert, D.O. and Tai Tran, D.O.

CME CREDITThe Oral Board Review is approved for 11 hours ofCategory 1A credit by the American OsteopathicAssociation. The American Association of PhysicianAssistants accepts Category 1A CME from AOA-CCME providers, prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category 1 CME for the PRA fromorganizations accredited by ACCME.

COURSE FEESACOEP Member Physicians $500Non-ACOEP Member Physicians $700

“Great course! I plan toattend again next year to

prep for my boards.”

INTENSE REVIEWCOURSE OBJECTIVE

This course provides an intense review of clinicalproblems encountered in the daily practice of emergency medicine, and assists physicians intheir preparation to take the certification or recertification examination in emergency medicine.Each lecture is designed to add to participants’knowledge base, and to provide guidance in emergency department management. While thecourse is comprehensive, emphasis placed oneach subject is commensurate with the publishedguidelines of the American Osteopathic Board ofEmergency Medicine.

PROGRAM FORMAT Attendees will have the opportunity to pick upcourse materials in advance on Wednesday,January 16 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Materials will also be available for pick up each morning duringbreakfast, which is provided daily. Lectures beginearly on Thursday, January 17, at 6:45 a.m. Theremainder of the week, lectures begin at 7:30 a.m.,and end between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. The last lecture on Monday will end at approximately 1:45 p.m. The progress of each participant will bemeasured via administration of a pre and post-testadministered on the first and last day of the program.There will be a two-hour period allowed for participants to take the post test examination on site, or the exam may be taken home and done individually.

The course includes all topics listed in the ACOEP’sCore Curriculum for Emergency Medicine. Sometopics will be covered in written format only.Speakers will place emphasis on topics listed asHigh (H) and Moderate (M) emphasis in the CoreCurriculum. A case-based review of EKG’s will also be provided.

The Visual Stimulus Review will be on displayThursday through Monday. Attendees will have theopportunity to participate in this optional questionand answer photo case review. A live stream of theVisual Stimulus will also be available on an in-househotel channel for attendees staying at the WestinRiver North. Participants who attest to reviewing allcases will receive two-hours of additional CME credit.

SYLLABUS MATERIALParticipants will receive their syllabus material in a paper binder format consisting of approximately1,000 pages of printed material, unless a USB flashdrive is requested. Please note that the flash drivedoes NOT have note-taking capability. ACOEP willprovide power strips in the general session room.The syllabus will only be available to be picked upon-site. Please note that registrations receivedafter January 4 are NOT guaranteed a paper syllabus. In the event that paper materials are nolonger available, a flash drive will be provided.

CMEThe course is approved for 40-42 hours of Category1A credit by the American Osteopathic Associationand 40-42 hours of Category 1 credit by theAmerican College of Emergency Physicians.

The American Association of Physician Assistantsaccepts Category 1A CME from AOA-CCMEproviders, prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMACategory 1 CME for the PRA from organizationsaccredited by ACCME.

COURSE FEESACOEP MembersActive Physicians $1000Resident Physicians $500

Non-ACOEP MembersActive Physicians $1200Resident Physicians $600

Course material will be provided as a paper syllabus unless a USB flash drive is requested. If the participant wishes to have both media, an additional $100 will be assessed.

SYLLABUS PURCHASEThose unable to attend the course may purchasethe syllabus for $250. The syllabus will be mailedin late January and will contain information for thecurrent program. Purchase of the syllabus doesnot grant any CME credit hours.

TENTATIVE PROGRAMSCHEDULE

Please note that the program schedule is subject to change

Wednesday, January 16

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Course Registration Materials also available for pickup each morning of the conference

Thursday, January 17

6:00 - 7:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast

6:45 – 7:30 a.m.Course Orientation and Test Taking PointsDonald Sefcik, D.O., FACOEP

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Pediatric Disorders (Part I)Anita Eisenhart, D.O., FACOEP

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.Break

9:45 – 11:45 a.m.Pediatric Disorders (Part II)Anita Eisenhart, D.O., FACOEP

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch (on your own)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.Cutaneous DisordersFrank LoVecchio, D.O., FACEP

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.Toxicologic Disorders/Clinical Pharmacology (Part I)Steven Aks, D.O., FACOEP

4:00 – 4:15 p.m.Break

4:15 – 5:45 p.m.Toxicologic Disorders/Clinical Pharmacology (Part II)Steven Aks, D.O., FACOEP

Friday, January 18


7:30 - 9:00 a.m.Head and Neck Disorders Steven Parrillo, D.O., FACOEP-D

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Obstetrics and the Disorders of PregnancyKenneth Doroski, D.O., FACOEP

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Nervous System DisordersKenneth Doroski, D.O., FACOEP

12:45- 1:45 p.m.Lunch (on your own)

1:45 – 3:45 p.m.Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders (Part I)Victor Almeida, D.O., FACOEP

3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Break

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders (Part II)Victor Almeida, D.O., FACOEP

Saturday, January 19

7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

7:30 –10:00 a.m.Thoracic/Respiratory Disorders

Mary J. Hughes, D.O., FACOEP

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.Break

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Endocrine, Metabolic and Nutritional DisordersMary Beth Hines, D.O., FACOEP

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Psychobehavioral DisordersFrank LoVecchio, D.O., FACEP

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

1:30 –3:00 p.m. Hematologic/Immune System Disorders Mary Beth Hines, D.O., FACOEP

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.Musculoskeletal Disorders (Non-traumatic) Frank LoVecchio, D.O., FACEP

4:30 – 4:45 p.m.Break

4:45 – 5:30 p.m.Photo Stimulus Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP

Sunday, January 20


7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Traumatic Disorders (Part I)Kenneth Butler, D.O., FACEP, FAAEM

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Break

9:45 – 11:45 a.m.Traumatic Disorders (Part II) Kenneth Butler, D.O., FACEP, FAAEM

11:45 - 12:45 p.m.EKG Stimulus Review Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP Luncheon Lecture

12:45 – 1:00 p.m.Break

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.Environmental Disorders Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP

2:30 - 2:45 p.m.Break

2:45 - 4:15 p.m.Renal/Urogenital Disorders Paul Allegretti, D.O., FACOEP

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.Administrative Aspects of EM & Disaster MedicineStephen J. Vetrano, DO, FACOEP, EMT-B

ORAL BOARD REVIEW January 15 – 16, 2013

EMERGENCY MEDICINE: AN INTENSE REVIEWJanuary 17 – 21, 2013

REGISTRATION FORMPlease print all information as you would like it to appear on your badge.

NAME

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ORAL BOARD REVIEW REGISTRATIONSelect your preferred course date:q Tuesday, January 15 q Wednesday, January 16

Select the appropriate registration fee:Before 1/4/13 After 1/4/13

q ACOEP Member Physician $500 $600q Non Member Physician $700 $800

INTENSE REVIEW REGISTRATIONSelect the appropriate registration fee:

Before 1/4/13 After 1/4/13q ACOEP Member Physician $1000 $1100q Non Member Physician $1200 $1300q ACOEP Member Residents $ 500 $ 600q Non Member Residents $ 600 $ 700

PLEASE NOTE: A paper syllabus is included with your conference registration, unless you opt for a flash drive:

q I would prefer a flash drive instead of a paper copy of the syllabus

q I would like to purchase both media (additional charge of $100)

FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JANUARY 4,A PAPER SYLLABUS CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED.

TOTAL PAYMENT DUE:_________________ Method of Payment:q Check (made payable to ACOEP) Check Number:____________q Master Card q Visa q Discover q American Express

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