Primary Care Focus 18th Annual Symposium

Friday-Sunday, July 12-14, 2019
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida

About Event

Symposium Overview

The primary care practitioner has the special and important responsibility to diagnose and manage patients with every category of ailment, injury and disease. This symposium will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen healthcare competencies. The expert faculty will explain recent advances in diagnosis, management and treatment and address compelling issues as they relate in the primary care setting. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A with the faculty during the panel discussion.

Symposium Director
A. Ruben Caride, M.D., FACP

Topics This Year

Sleep Disorders
New Diabetes Treatments
Frequent Falls in the Elderly
Treating and Diagnosing Lung Diseases
Depression vs. Dementia
Movement Disorders
Erectile Dysfunction
MACRA and MIPS
Blood Cancers
ENT

Who Should Attend

Family Physicians
General Internists
Psychologists
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Nurses
Pharmacists
Respiratory Therapists
All other interested healthcare practitioners

Sponsorship & Exhibit Information

On behalf of the symposium director and the Baptist Health Continuing Medical Education Department we are pleased to invite you and your company to participate as a sponsor and exhibitor at our upcoming event.

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Educational Objectives

Learn about the objectives that will be covered for this symposium.

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International Attendees

Baptist Health South Florida is pleased to extend a discount to International Healthcare Professionals. Availability of this discount is limited.

Agenda

11:30 AM

Registration

12:55 PM

Welcome and Introductions

A. Ruben Caride, M.D.

01:00 PM

Commonly Seen ENT Complications in the Primary Care Setting

Alberto Fernandez, M.D.

01:50 PM

Parkinson’s at the Early Onset

Bruno Gallo, M.D.

02:40 PM

Sleep Medicine Pearls: Update on Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome and Parasomnias

Timothy L. Grant, M.D.

03:30 PM

Break and Visit Exhibits

04:00 PM

Interventional Pulmonology

Raúl R. Valor, M.D.

04:50 PM

Fall Prevention in Older Adults

Edgar Ramos Vieira, P.T., MSc, Ph.D.

05:40 PM

Questions-and-Answer Session

06:30 PM

Adjourn

06:45 PM

Welcome Reception (Light Appetizers) - 6:45-8:00 p.m.

07:15 AM

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

07:50 AM

Welcome and Introductions

A. Ruben Caride, M.D.

08:00 AM

Differential Diagnosis of Depression and Dementia: A Neuropsychological Perspective

Richard Hamilton, Ph.D.

08:40 AM

From Poppies to Pot: Cannabis Conundrums

Jeffrey Block, M.D., P.A.

09:20 AM

Suicide: Risk Factors and How to Identify Them

Larry Brooks, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

10:00 AM

Break and Visit Exhibits

10:10 AM

Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men

Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D.

10:30 AM

Newer Diabetes Medications and Cardiovascular Outcomes

Priyathama Vellanki, M.D.

11:50 AM

Questions-and-Answer Session

12:30 PM

Adjourn

12:45 PM

Lunch

07:15 AM

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

07:50 AM

Welcome and Introductions

A. Ruben Caride, M.D.

08:00 AM

MACRA and MIPS: How to Be Successful in These Programs

Tomas Villanueva, D.O.

08:45 AM

The New Frontier in Aortic Stenosis

Elliott J. Elias, M.D.

09:30 AM

Best Practices in Secondary Prevention of Stroke

Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D.

10:15 AM

What Primary Care Providers Need to Know About Blood Cancers

Steven Fein, M.D.

11:00 AM

Adjourn

Schedules are subject to change.

Accreditation and Credits

Baptist Health provides accredited continuing education (CME/CE) to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for 12 credit hours by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Psychology and the Florida Council of Physician Assistants. 5 credits for the Friday session (CE Broker #20-702226); 4 credits for the Saturday session (CE Broker #20-702228) and 3 credits for the Sunday session (CE Broker #20-702230).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Faculty

A. Ruben Caride, M.D., FACP

General Internist
Miami, Florida

Jeffrey S. Block, M.D.

American Board of Anesthesiology
Baptist Health South Florida
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Larry Brooks, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
Hollywood and Miami, Florida

Elliott J. Elias, M.D.

Cardiologist, Baptist and West Kendall Hospitals and Baptist Health
Medical Group and Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida

Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D.

Medical Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center at Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida

Steven G. Fein, M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist, affiliated with Homestead and South Miami Hospitals
Voluntary Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Alberto Fernandez, M.D., FACS

South Florida ENT Associates, PA
Otolaryngologist, affiliated with Baptist, South Miami, Homestead, Doctors and West Kendall Baptist Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Bruno V. Gallo, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Florida International University Wertheim College of Medicine
Director, Parkinson & Neuromodulation Center, Baptist Health Neuroscience Center
Miami, Florida

Timothy L. Grant, M.D., FAASM

Medical Director, Baptist Health Sleep Center at Sunset
Neurologist, affiliated with Baptist and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Richard A. Hamilton, Ph.D.

Clinical Director, Baptist Hospital of Miami Brain Injury and Concussion Rehabilitation Programs
Neuropsychologist, Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida

Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D.

Urologist, South Miami Hospital
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
Miami, Florida

Raúl R. Valor, M.D., FCCP

Interventional and Clinical Pulmonologist
Chief, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Baptist Hospital of Miami
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Priyathama Vellanki, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Division of Endocrinology, Lipids and Metabolism
Emory University, Medical Director, Endocrinology Clinic, Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia

Edgar Ramos Vieira, P.T., MSc, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, Florida

Tomas Villanueva, D.O., MBA, FACPE, SFHM

Associate Vice President, Clinical Resources, Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative, Vizient, Inc.
Internal Medicine, affiliated with Baptist, South Miami, Doctors, Homestead, and West Kendall Baptist Hospitals
Baptist Health Medical Group and Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida

Symposium Registration

Registration Fees

2019 Rates

Physicians $495

Other Healthcare Professionals $295

Baptist Health Employees $145

Physicians in Training* $295*

International Attendees

Symposium fee includes Friday Break and Reception, Continental Breakfast and Break on Saturday and Sunday, and Lunch on Saturday.

Group discount available for doctors when three or more register together as a group by June 28. Add-ons will not be accepted. Call
786-596-2398 for details.

*Registration must be accompanied by a letter from the Fellowship/Residency Director.

The following options are available to expedite your symposium registrations:

Mail registration with check payment only to
Baptist Health CME Department,
8900 North Kendall Drive,
Miami, Florida 33176.
Registration Form

Register online (Master Card, Visa, American Express)
Registration Online

Guest Attendance Policy

All symposium activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered symposium attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in the symposium areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

In consideration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us to determine your special service requirements.

Cancelation Policy
Changes may occur that are beyond our control. In the unforeseen event the symposium is canceled, Baptist Health will refund attendees the entire amount of their registration fees. If you are traveling from outside of the area, we strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance.

2019 Rates
Physicians**	$495**
Other Healthcare Professionals	$295
Baptist Health Employees	$145
Physicians in Training***	$295***
International Attendees

Location & Accommodations

Surrounded by preserved natural beauty, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, is a premier family resort, offering an assortment of fun and adventure for the entire family.

Make your hotel reservation now at the Ritz-Carlton by calling 1-888-856-4380 or click here.

The special group rate of $239, plus applicable taxes, will be honored through Sunday, June 16, 2019, based on availability.

Additional hotel rooms are also available at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at $169, plus applicable taxes.

The Ritz-Carlton

280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Naples, Florida 34108
1-239-598-3300
Ritz-Carlton.com

DIRECTIONS

Hotel Information and Reservations

NOTE: Partial credits are not available.Where credits are approved on a session-by-session basis, participants must attend each session in its entirety to receive complete credit for the session. (This does not apply to M.D.s and D.O.s.)

Photography

By attending our symposium, you consent to photography and videography of your image and likeness for use on Baptist Health websites, social media pages and press releases distributed for marketing purposes. Should you not agree to be photographed or recorded, you are responsible to notify us prior to this symposium.

Photography and recording of presenters and presentations are prohibited in the General Session, unless authorized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

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To expedite your request, you can contact us directly by phone at 786-596-2398.

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Continuing Medical Education Department
Baptist Health South Florida
8900 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, Florida 33176

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Primary Care Focus 18th Annual Symposium

Symposium Overview

Sponsorship & Exhibit Information

Educational Objectives

International Attendees

Agenda

Faculty

A. Ruben Caride, M.D., FACP

Jeffrey S. Block, M.D.

Larry Brooks, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Elliott J. Elias, M.D.

Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D.

Steven G. Fein, M.D.

Alberto Fernandez, M.D., FACS

Bruno V. Gallo, M.D.

Timothy L. Grant, M.D., FAASM

Richard A. Hamilton, Ph.D.

Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D.

Raúl R. Valor, M.D., FCCP

Priyathama Vellanki, M.D.

Edgar Ramos Vieira, P.T., MSc, Ph.D.

Tomas Villanueva, D.O., MBA, FACPE, SFHM

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Registration Fees

Location & Accommodations

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