2008 Fall CME Weekend
October 10 + 11, 2008
Sponsored by:
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,
UNECOM Alumni Association, and New England Osteopathic Association
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 10
| 7:15 am | Check-in & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am | Open |
| 8:00 am | An Osteopathic Approach to Postural Balance, Part I Guy DeFeo, D.O. |
| 9:00 am | Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Patient Evaluation Barry Gendron, D.O. |
| 10:00 am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 am | Pediatric Update Christopher Pezzullo, D.O. |
| 11:30 am | An Osteopathic Approach to Postural Balance, Part II Guy DeFeo, D.O. |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch on Your Own, or
UNECOM Alumni Annual Meeting NEOA Annual Board Meeting |
| 2:00 pm | Insomnia: a Progression to Sleep Disorders Michael McNamara, D.O. |
| 3:00 pm | Osteopathic Medical Education: Growth & Challenges in a New Century Stephen C. Shannon, D.O., M.P.H. |
| 3:50 pm | Break with Exhibitors. |
| 4:20 pm | Stem Cells: Application & Opportunity in Modern Drug Discovery John McNeish, Ph.D. |
| 5:15 pm | UNECOM Founders' & Alumni Celebration Reception |
| 6:30 pm | UNECOM Founders' & Alumni Celebration Dinner |
Saturday, October 11
| 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am | New Therapies in Hypertension Linwood Stilson, D.O. |
| 9:00 am | Pandemic Influenza Surveillance Capt. Michael D. McCarten, D.O. |
| 9:50 am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 am | Excited Delirium – Excited State Allan Kuong, D.O. |
| 11:30 am | Pre-Surgical Evaluation by the Primary Care Physician David Paul, D.O. |
| 12:20 pm | Dean's Lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Shoulder Dyskinesia Jack Mahurin, Ph.D., D.O. |
| 2:30 pm | GYN Update Mark Manning, D.O. |
| 3:30 pm | GI Update Michele Dodman, D.O. |
| 4:30 pm | Adjourn |
Times, topics and presenters subject to change
CME/CEUs: The University of New England is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association and the Maine Medical Association's Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation (CCMEA) to provide CME for physicians. UNE has designated this activity for 14.0 AOA Category 1A and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM UNE contact hours will be awarded to non-physicians.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
FACILITIES: If you require special physical, dietary or other accommodations to fully participate in this activity, please notify the Continuing Medical Education Office at least one week prior to the conference at (207) 602-2589. If we do not receive advance notice, accommodation may not be possible.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME at a special Conference Rate of $149.00, plus tax.
Reservations must be made directly with the hotel in Portland by phone at (207) 775-2311 or (800) 345-5070 by September 8, 2008 to ensure the group rate and room availability. Important: Mention the code “UNE” when calling. This rate will not be honored on reservations made online or by calling the Holiday Inn's national phone number. Early room booking is strongly suggested - after September 8th, these rooms and rates will not be available. For additional information about the Holiday Inn by the Bay, visit the website at: www.innbythebay.com.