Primary Care Focus Symposium, 19th Annual

July 10-12, 2020 | Friday-Sunday
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida

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 to cardiovascular risk lowering drugs, atrial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease, benign breast disease, women’s health, osteoporosis, female sexual dysfunction, transitions of care and preventing hospital readmission, antibiotic stewardship, COPD, Parkinson’s, knee and hip injuries, climate change and health, generalized anxiety disorders, and more. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A with the faculty during the panel discussion.

Symposium Director

Agueda Hernandez, M.D., FAAFP

Topics This Year

Cardiovascular Risk-Lowering Drugs
Atrial Fibrillation
Chronic Kidney Disease
Benign Breast Disease
Women's Health
Osteoporosis
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Transition of Care and Preventing Hospital Readmission
Antibiotic Stewardship
Generalized Anxiety Disorders
COPD
Parkinson’s
Palliative Care's Role in Today's Primary Care World of Practice: Beyond Hospice and End-of-Life
Knee and Hip Injuries
Climate Change and Health

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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Upcoming Meetings

Visit our Continuing Medical Education Website for upcoming symposiums, as well as our local conferences and online courses, both available at no charge.

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Agenda

11:30 AM

Registration and Visit Exhibits

12:55 PM

Welcome and Introductions

Agueda Hernandez, M.D., FAAFP

01:00 PM

Novel Pharmaceuticals for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Jonathan A. Fialkow, M.D., FACC, FAHA

01:45 PM

Atrial Fibrillation Management

Mario I. Pascual, M.D., FHRS

02:30 PM

Knee and Hip Injuries

Juan Carlos Suarez, M.D.

03:15 PM

Break and Visit Exhibits

03:45 PM

The Role of a Nurse Practitioner-led Transition of Care Clinic in Preventing Hospital Readmission

A. Chika Ohaeto, DNP, APRN, ACNP

04:30 PM

Update on COPD

Seema Chandra, M.D.

05:15 PM

Parkinson’s at the Early Onset

Bruno V. Gallo, M.D.

06:00 PM

Questions-and-Answer Session

06:30 PM

Adjourn

06:45 PM

Welcome Reception (Light Appetizers)

07:15 AM

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

07:50 AM

Welcome and Introductions

Agueda Hernandez, M.D., FAAFP

08:00 AM

Benign Breast Disease

Deepa Sharma, D.O.

08:40 AM

Chronic Kidney Disease

Marcos Esquenazi, M.D.

09:20 AM

Women’s Health for the PCP

Sophia Malary-Carter, M.D.

10:00 AM

Break and Visit Exhibits

10:30 AM

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Robert A. Feldman, M.D.

11:10 AM

Osteoporosis: Evidence-Based Approaches

Joseph J. LaConti, 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

Agueda Hernandez, M.D., FAAFP

08:00 AM

Antibiotic Stewardship

Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID

08:45 AM

Climate Change and Health

Aileen Marty, M.D.

09:30 AM

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

Susan Chalfin, Ph.D.

10:15 AM

Palliative Care’s Role in Today’s Primary Care World of Practice: Beyond Hospice and End-of-Life

Ana M. Viamonte-Ros, M.D., MPH

11:00 AM

Adjourn

Schedule is 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.

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.

American Academy of Family Physicians
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of 12 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nursing, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy
This activity has been approved on a session-by-session basis for a total of 12 contact hours by the Florida State Boards of Nursing, Pharmacy and Respiratory Care (Category: Personal Growth), CE Broker Provider #50-182; 5 credits for the Friday session (CE Broker # 20-684837); 4 credits for the Saturday session (CE Broker #20-684841) and 3 credits for the Sunday session (CE Broker # 20-684845).

Dietitians
This activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 12 CPEUs.

Faculty

Agueda Hernandez, M.D., FAAFP

Chief Medical Officer and Designated Institutional Official
Baptist Health South Florida Center for the Advancement of Learning
Miami, Florida

Susan Chalfin, Ph.D.

Psychologist
Baptist Hospital of Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Chalfin Psychology Services, Inc.
Miami, Florida

Seema Chandra, M.D.

Associate Medical Director for Academics
Baptist Health Medical Group Hospital Medicine
Hospitalist, Baptist Hospital of Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Voluntary Assistant Professor
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Marcos Esquenazi, M.D.

Nephrologist
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida

Robert A. Feldman, M.D.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Baptist Health Medical Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida

Jonathan A. Fialkow, M.D., FACC, FAHA

Chief Population Health Officer
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Bruno V. Gallo, M.D.

Director, Parkinson and Neuromodulation Center at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center
Neurologist, Baptist Hospital of Miami, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Associate Professor of Neurology
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID

Manager, Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Program
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Joseph J. LaConti, M.D.

Rheumatologist
Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Baptist Hospital, Doctors Hospital, and South Miami Hospital
Miami, Florida

Sophia Malary-Carter, M.D.

Family Medicine
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida

Aileen M. Marty, M.D.

Professor, Infectious Diseases
Dept. of Humanities, Health and Society
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University
Director, Florida International University Health Travel Medicine Program and Vaccine Clinic Commander, Emergency Response Team Development
Miami, Florida

A. Chika Ohaeto, DNP, APRN, ACNP

Nurse Practitioner, Baptist Health Follow-up Care
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, Florida

Mario I. Pascual, M.D., FHRS

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Division of Cardiology, Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Deepa Sharma, D.O.

Family Medicine/Primary Care Physician
Assistant Professor, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Core Faculty, Family Medicine Center, West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Benign Breast Clinic, Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida

Juan Carlos Suarez, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon
Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
A part of Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network

Ana M. Viamonte-Ros, M.D., MPH

Medical Director, Bioethics & Palliative Care
Baptist Health South Florida
Associate Professor
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Faculty Disclosures and Resolution of Conflict of Interest

Individuals participating in this CME activity are responsible for identifying references to off-label or unapproved product usage in their discussions and recommendations.

Non-faculty Contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Copyright

Baptist Health is not responsible for any image/illustration content prepared by faculty members for their presentations.

Symposium Registration

	2020 Registration Fees
Physicians and Psychologists *	$495
Other Healthcare Professionals	$295
Baptist Health Employees	$145
Physicians in Training **	$295
International Physician	$396
International Healthcare Professional	$236

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

* Group discounts available for three or more physicians who register together as a group by Friday, June 26. No add-ons. 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

NOTE: Credit card payment will not be accepted over the phone.

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.

Cancelations must be received by June 26, 2020 to receive a refund of the registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee. Registration fees are not refundable after June 26, 2020.

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 877-590-8187 or visiting the online reservations page.

The special group rate of $249, plus applicable taxes, will be honored through Monday, June 15, based on availability.

A limited amount of hotel rooms are also available at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at the special group rate of $179, plus applicable taxes.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Naples, Florida 34108
239-598-8300
Hotel Information

DIRECTIONS

Hotel 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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Primary Care Focus Symposium, 19th Annual

Symposium Overview

Sponsorship & Exhibit Information

Upcoming Meetings

Agenda

Accreditation and Credits

Faculty

Agueda Hernandez, M.D., FAAFP

Susan Chalfin, Ph.D.

Seema Chandra, M.D.

Marcos Esquenazi, M.D.

Robert A. Feldman, M.D.

Jonathan A. Fialkow, M.D., FACC, FAHA

Bruno V. Gallo, M.D.

Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID

Joseph J. LaConti, M.D.

Sophia Malary-Carter, M.D.

Aileen M. Marty, M.D.

A. Chika Ohaeto, DNP, APRN, ACNP

Mario I. Pascual, M.D., FHRS

Deepa Sharma, D.O.

Juan Carlos Suarez, M.D.

Ana M. Viamonte-Ros, M.D., MPH

Faculty Disclosures and Resolution of Conflict of Interest

​​Symposium Registration

Location & Accommodations

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

Disclaimer

Contact Us

Symposium Registration