Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology in 2013 – Snowmass, CO (January 19-23, 2013)
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National Jewish Health would like to invite you to the 49th Annual Clinical Diabetes & Endocrinology in 2013 continuing medical education conference designed for health care professionals with an interest in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.
Statement of Need
High-quality continuing education for health care professionals is necessary in order to provide state-of-the-art care to patients with diabetes, obesity and other endocrine-related disorders. Clinical dilemmas to be addressed include the practical management of type 2 diabetes, thyroid dysfunction and use of ultrasound, low bone mineral density and osteoporosis, evaluation for cortisol excess, androgens in women, how the new ATP guidelines will affect cardiovascular risk stratification, hyperparathyroidism, and management of the post-bariatric surgery patient. Other key areas include cutting-edge topics such as the gut microbiome and advances in the understanding of diabetes and obesity.
This CME activity is designated for 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Who Should Attend
Endocrinologists, primary care physicians, and other health care professionals with an interest in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.
Download agenda and faculty
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of recent clinical trials and guidelines on clinical care of patients with diabetes, including how to incorporate new agents
- Explain the potential impact of exercise on mortality and exercise dysfunction in diabetes
- Describe how genetic predisposition and environmental triggers contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes
- Become familiar with the newest clinical trial data on diabetes outcomes with statins, omega-3 fatty acids and basal insulin, and anti-inflammatory agents
- Discuss the most recent diagnostic and management strategies for hyperparathyroidism
- Understand the risks and benefits of osteoporosis therapies, including how to manage premenopausal osteoporosis and when to consider stopping therapy
- Outline the available evidence regarding androgens in women
- Discuss recent developments in obesity therapies including the key issues in the care of post-bariatric surgery patients
- Use the latest clinical evidence to assist in the diagnosis, evaluation and management of endogenous hypercortisolism
- Describe major changes in paradigms for cholesterol treatment to reduce cardiovascular risk, including new guidelines
- Identify relevant clinical issues in pregnancy and thyroid disease, and understand recent data in management of thyroid disorders including thyroid cancer
Hotel and Travel
Westin Snowmass
(formerly the Silvertree Hotel & Conference Center, located next to the conference center)
100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
United States
Phone: 970.923.8200
Conference Room Rate: $295 Westin Deluxe/$343 Westin Slopeview (excluding tax)
Wildwood Snowmass (located next to the conference center)
40 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO81615
United States
Phone: 970.923.8200
Conference Room Rate: $209 (excluding tax)
Book your reservation
Availability at both conference hotels is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please make your reservations early to ensure your accommodations and indicate that you are attending this conference to receive group rates.
The Westin Snowmass offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Aspen/Snowmass Airport. Please call them from the transportation services kiosk at the airport.
Register online now or call 800.844.2305 to register for this event.
Ski and Lift Ticket Information
All ski and lift ticket arrangements and information are handled by third party vendors.
To request special pricing for lift tickets, please complete this form and return it to the company noted on the form. Lift tickets are valid on all mountains, Buttermilk, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass and they are valid from January 19 – 23, 2013. Orders must be received by January 4, 2013 to receive special pricing.
Snowmass Sports is offering discounted rental equipment. To learn how to reserve equipment in advance at the discounted rate, please review the pricing sheet and follow the instructions included on how to reserve equipment. Discounted rates will be available onsite by mentioning the conference when you visit the shop.
Program Committee
Susan Sherman, MD (Co-Chair)
Melvin Stjernholm, MD (Co-Chair)
Kenneth Dernovsek, MD
Bryan Haugen, MD
Michael McDermott, MD
Jane EB Reusch, MD
E. Chester Ridgway, MD
Micol Rothman, MD
Cecilia Wang, MD
Accreditation and Designation Statement
National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
National Jewish Health designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Register online now or call 800.844.2305 to register for this event.
Registration Fees
Standard Rate
MD/DO/PhD/PharmD- $745
NP/PA/RN/CDE/RPh - $445
Trainee - $250
Sunday Dinner
Family members and guests (over 7 years of age) of conference registrants are invited to attend the dinner on Sunday evening for a fee of $25 per person. This fee can be paid at the time of registering for the conference if applicable.
Cancellations must be received no later than 10 days before the start of the program to receive a refund net of a $100 processing fee.
Exhibitors
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for this event, please visit our exhibitors page for more information.
Sponsorship
We would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in this conference as sponsor and have various levels outlined in the sponsorship opportunities form. If you are interested in sponsoring the meeting, please contact Ashley Woodhouse at 303.728.6508 or at woodhousea@njhealth.org.
Register online now or call 800.844.2305 to register for this event.
