The 32nd Annual National Jewish Health Pulmonary and Allergy Update at Keystone (February 3-6, 2010)


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Purpose

The 32nd Annual National Jewish Health Update on Allergy and Respiratory Diseases is a four-day conference that prepares you to develop strategies for treating patients with allergy, asthma, autoimmune and pulmonary diseases. Presentations by National Jewish Health faculty focus on the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with allergic, respiratory and immune system diseases. Workshops and small-group sessions provide great opportunities to discuss key issues and interesting cases with colleagues and National Jewish Health faculty. This is a CME Activity.

  

Where and When

This event will take place from February 3-6, 2010 at the Keystone Conference Center which is a beautiful 90-minute drive west from Denver via I-70 with no mountain passes to cross. Free shuttle service is available throughout the event once you arrive at Keystone. Click here for information about Keystone lodging and transportation to and from the conference.

  

Conference Co-Chairs

Erwin W. Gelfand, MD
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics Professor of Pediatrics
National Jewish Health

Richard J. Martin, MD
Chairman, Department of Medicine Professor of Medicine
National Jewish Health

Harold S. Nelson, MD
Chairman of the CME Committee Professor of Medicine
National Jewish Health

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Accreditation and Designation Statement

National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

National Jewish Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Education Accreditation Statement

National Jewish Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12724. The conference is approved for 16.2 Nursing Contact Hours and the Asthma Educator Certification Review Course portion of the conference is approved for 6.3 Nursing Contact Hours.

  

Agenda

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2010 Conference Agenda at a glance

Wednesday, February 3

4:00pm - 6:00pm Registration
4:00pm - 6:00pm General Session

Thursday, February 4

6:00am - 7:00am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
7:00am - 8:20am General Session
8:20am - 8:50am Break and Exhibits
8:50am - 10:00am General Session
3:30pm - 4:30pm Academic Posters - National Jewish Faculty
4:30pm - 5:00pm Afternoon Snack & Exhibits
5:00pm - 7:00pm Workshops (workshops are run concurrently)

Friday, February 5

6:00am - 7:00am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
7:00am - 8:20am General Session
8:20am - 8:50am Break and Exhibits
8:50am - 10:00am General Session
10:00am - 4:35pm Asthma Educator Certification Exam Review Course (Additional Fee)
3:30pm - 4:30pm Academic Posters - National Jewish Faculty
4:30pm - 5:00pm Afternoon Snack & Exhibits
5:00pm -7:00pm Workshops (workshops are run concurrently)
7:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner and Entertainment

Saturday, February 6

6:00am - 7:00am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
7:00am - 8:20am General Session
8:20am - 8:50am Break and Exhibits
8:50am - 10:00am General Session
3:30pm - 4:30pm Academic Posters - National Jewish Faculty
4:30pm - 5:00pm Afternoon Snack & Exhibits
5:00pm - 7:00pm Workshops (workshops are run concurrently)

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New for 2010!

Friday, February 5
Asthma Educator Certification Review Course

A review course within a conference designed to provide a comprehensive review of the four major content areas included in the National Certification exam for Asthma Educators. Content for the this program is based on the Candidate Handbook for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (2009).

Attend as a stand alone course or as a part of the Pulmonary and Allergy Update. The review course is approved for 6.3 nursing contact hours.

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Registration Fees

Early Bird Fees valid until November 30, 2009

MDs, DOs, PharmDs and Industry Partners
$550 Conference
$650 Combined Conference and Review Course

NPs, PAs, RNs and other Allied Health Professionals
$450 Conference
$550 Combined Conference and Review Course

$150 Asthma Educator Certification Review Course Early Bird discount only for all participants

Registration Fees starting December 1, 2009

MDs, DOs, PharmDs and Industry Partners
$650 Conference
$775 Combined Conference and Review Course

NPs, PAs, RNs and other Allied Health Professionals
$550 Conference
$675 Combined Conference and Review Course

$175 Asthma Educator Certification Review Course only for all participants

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Exhibitors

Opportunities are available to exhibit at the conference. For more information on exhibiting please contact Andrea Harshman at harshmana@njc.org or 303-398-1948.

Appointments


1-800-222-5864

85% of healthcare professionals are more likely to participate in a CME/CE activity when it is offered by National Jewish HealthTM.

Based on an August 2007 National Jewish Health survey of more than 7,000 healthcare professionals