Update in Internal Medicine 2021: Advances Changing Practice

October 21, 2021 to October 22, 2021

On behalf of the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Medicine and the Update in Internal Medicine Course Directors, we invite you to join us for the 2021 Update in Internal Medicine (UIM): Advances Changing Practice course taking place on October 21-22, 2021.

Each year, the Department of Medicine hosts this 2-day educational event. Throughout the years, the event has averaged 350 attendees, including general internists, family practitioners, advanced practice providers, physician assistants, nurses/nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. The course provides a comprehensive update on major advances in internal medicine as well as a review of various medical-and surgical-related topics impacting daily practice from a panel of nationally recognized faculty. Participants also receive updates on disease practice activities. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based approaches to practical and innovative healthcare delivery, including care pathways that emphasize key elements in the diagnosis and management of various diseases. The course fosters the cooperation, coordination, and collaboration of professionals of different medical specialties in delivering cost-effective, patient-centered care.

Due to the ongoing uncertainty around COVID19 requirements, and attendee feedback, the Department of Medicine has decided to offer this course virtually this year. Our goal for the virtual event is to continue to offer our participants a safe environment to obtain a comprehensive update on the major advances in internal medicine, while earning continuing education credits and learning from highly regarded clinicians, educators, and researchers.

Target Audience

Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, and Other Healthcare Professional. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
•  Define care management pathways for common diseases encountered in primary care.
• Synthesize current scientific evidence for managing various diseases and disorders.
• Analyze the impact and outcomes of newer medications, preventative measures, techniques and medical management.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 15.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    • 1.25 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 15.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
    • 7.00 Pharmacotherapeutic
  • 15.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/27/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Event starts: 
10/21/2021 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/22/2021 - 4:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00
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PDF icon UIM 2021 VIrtual Agenda.pdf

Live Virtual Conference
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Amar Bansal, MD, FASN
Barbara Barnes, MD, MS
Kathryn Berlacher, MD, MS
Mehret Birru-Talabi, MD, PhD
Michael Donahoe, MD
Daniel Glunk, MD, FACP
Lara Groetzinger, PharmD, BCCCP
Christiane Hadi, MD, MPH, MSc
Reena A. Karnik, MD
Amanda Lenhard, MD
Janet Leung, MD
Rebecca Lutheran, DNP FNP-C
Cassie Myers, CRNP
Anthony J. Pinevich, MD, MBA, FACP
Benjamin Reynolds, PA-C
Karen Selk, DO 
Francis Solano, MD
Terence Starz, MD
Patrick Strollo, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn ABIM MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.

The AOA automatically recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as AOA Category 2 credit. Reporting of CME earned from an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ activity to the AOA is the responsibility of the physician.

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

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 15.0 contact hours.

Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 7.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.  

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 15.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    • 1.25 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 15.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
    • 7.00 Pharmacotherapeutic
  • 15.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Online Registration is now closed.

Registration Information:

Early Bird (ends at 5:00pm on September 9th)
MDs and DOs: $245
PharmDs, APPs, Nurses, PAs and Other Healthcare Professionals: $145
1st Year Practicing MDs, DOs, PharmDs, APPs, Nurses and PAs: Fee Waived** 
Residents, Fellows and Medical/Pharmacy Students: Fee Waived** 

Regular Registration (ends at 2:00pm on October 20th)
MDs and DOs: $270
PharmDs, APPs, Nurses, PAs and Other Healthcare Professionals: $170
1st Year Practicing MDs, DOs, PharmDs, APPs, Nurses and PAs: Fee Waived** 
Residents, Fellows and Medical/Pharmacy Students: Fee Waived** 

**Contact domuim@upmc.edu for discount code.

Registration cancellations must be sent via email to domuim@upmc.edu no later than Wednesday, October 6, 2021, by 11:59 pm. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. Refunds will be issued via the original form on payment. No refunds will be issued, for any reason, after Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 11:59 pm.

Participation by all individuals is highly encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by email domuim@upmc.edu or calling 412-376-7123.

Conference Manager:
Jenna Ferguson, MPA, MA
domuim@upmc.edu
412-376-7123