AAAAI - Members Center: Continuing Medical Education Calendar

For more information on these and other educational activities, or to add your educational activity to our calendar, contact the AAAAI Executive Office at (414) 272-6071 or cme@aaaai.org.

New CME Opportunities

AAAAI-Sponsored Live Meetings

AAAAI-Sponsored Enduring Materials

The listings below are programmed either directly by the AAAAI or jointly with other organizations. Earn CME credit from the AAAAI for your participation.

ASTHMA IQ: EPR-3
Learn and apply the new EPR-3 asthma guidelines in order to improve the quality of care delivered to patients with asthma. EPR-3 can help you select the most appropriate severity or control level and initiate or adjust therapies based on the EPR-3 stepwise approach. To access the module visit http://www.asthmaiq.com and select CME/Tutorials

ASTHMA IQ: Pay for Performance

The pay for performance (P4P) module explains the current climate of P4P programs and steps to take to meet targets that may be set by local organizations. To access the module visit http://www.asthmaiq.com and select CME/Tutorials

ASTHMA IQ: Performance Improvement Module

The Asthma Performance Improvement Module (PIM) will show you how your outcomes and processes of care for your patients compare with the EPR-3 guidelines for managing asthma. The PIM is also designed to fulfill Part 4 of the Maintenance of Certification for the ABAI and offers 20 credits. For more information or to register visit at
http://www.aaaai.org/members/asthma_iq

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

The JACI features two series of review articles: "Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology" and "Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases" for CME credit. Articles can be accessed online at http://journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ymai.

The Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases series is funded through an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.

Mini-Primer on Allergic and Immunologic Diseases
The 2008 Mini-Primer is available online at no cost to AAAAI members. Visit www.aaaai.org/members/jaci.stm for more information.

Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure for your Patients: Practical Office Counseling Techniques
AAAAI-sponsored activity produced in conjunction with the Smoke Free Homes project. Designed to educate clinicians about practical office counseling techniques that may be used to reduce secondhand smoke exposure for patients. Online modules can be accessed at www.kidslivesmokefree.org. For more information, contact Lauri Sweetman at the AAAAI executive office at (414) 272-6071 or e-mail lsweetman@aaaai.org.

Respiratory Digest
Jointly-sponsored by the AAAAI and MediCine Inc. Available articles are online at www.aaaai.org/aadmc.

Funded through an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S. Inc.

World Allergy Organization (WAO) Online Food Allergy Learning Program

Jointly sponsored by the AAAAI and the WAO. Available online at www.waolearningmodule.org. For more information, contact Jennie Smazik at jsmazik@worldallergy.org.

2009 Virtual Meeting
Here is your chance to access sessions you were not able to attend at the Annual Meeting at your convenience. The 2009 Virtual Annual Meeting offers webcasts and audio recordings of most Annual Meeting sessions. Earn over 129 CME or 150 CE credits. Credits will be offered until March 2011. For more information or to place an order, visit www.annualmeeting.aaaai.org and select the link for "Virtual Meeting." Funded through an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.

Other Programs

These programs may be of interest to AAAAI members, but have no direct affiliation with the AAAAI and do not offer CME credit from the AAAAI.

ACAAI Online Courses in Allergy/Immunology
Sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Courses are free, but there is a $15 processing fee for each module's CME credit. The courses can be found on the ACAAI Web site at www.acaai.org for ACAAI members and at http://allergy.mcg.edu in the physician information section.

Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)
LeBien Visiting Professor Program
Teaching hospitals throughout North America may request a leading clinical immunologist to lead Grand Rounds or present at other educational activities. Visit the IDF Web site at www.primaryimmune.org or call 800.296.4433 for more information.

2nd Milan International Adverse Reactions to Bovine Proteins: Changing Patterns, Mechanism and Treatment
February 4-6, 2010
Milan, Italy
This event will be held in conjunction with the World Allergy Organization for the presentation of the new WAO diagnostic and treatment guidelines on Cow’s Milk Allergy under the chairmanship of Professor Alessandro Fiocchi. For more information please contact MCA Events at 039-023-493-4404 or visit info@mcaevents.org.

East-West Scientific Symposia on Allergy & Traditional Oriental Medicine (EWAT)
April 15-16, 2010
Luoyang, China

Scientific Presentation Session:
Food allergy
Allergology and novel therapy
Traditional Oriental Medicine

Education Session:
Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine in the US and China
Guidelines for botanical drug development in the US

Mission: Provide an opportunity for Western and Eastern medical scientists to exchange scientific progress on understanding food and environmental allergies, and on traditional and novel treatments and provide a bridge for international collaborations on translational and clinical research, which ultimately lead to new development for prevention and treatment of allergic disorders and improve people’s health in the 21st century. The
invited speakers are worldwide leading researchers in the field of allergy and asthma. We will also provide the opportunities for abstract presentations as either oral or poster.

Registration Fees: (Early bird registration will be until January 15, 2010,
registration closes March 15, 2010):
Faculty: Early-bird $250; Regular $350
Trainee Early-bird $150; Regular $250

Abstract Fees: $50.00 (Abstract submission deadline is January 30, 2010) – Abstract in a form of poster or oral presentation are encouraged but not required to attend meeting. Award will be given for the best abstract.

For more information and to register visit sap.mssm.edu/ccht/submit or e-mail Sharon Hamlin at sharon.hamlin@mssm.edu. Meeting language: English (Simultaneous translation to Chinese available).

32nd Annual Vanderbilt Otolaryngology Symposium
February 7-12, 2010
Vail, Colorado
George A. Sisson International Workshop
Including Otology, Sinus Surgery, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Allergy

Sunday, February 7, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Dilemmas in Head and Neck Surgery: Great Teaching Cases
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments/Exhibits Open
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.* Pediatric Otolaryngology

Monday, February 8, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Issues in Chronic Ear Disease
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments/Exhibits Open
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The Changing Etiology and Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments/Exhibits Open
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Issues in Meniere’s Disease
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. LPR/Chronic Cough
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments/Exhibits Open
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Diagnosis and Management of CRS
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Interpreting Sinus CT and CT Findings in CRS before and after ESS

Thursday, February 11, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Immunotherapy, SQIT, SLIT, RAST, Rinkle
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Desensitization SubQ versus Sublingual
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments/Exhibits Open
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. To Move or Not To Move – Always the Laryngeal Question
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Management Issues in Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis after ESS
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Diagnosis and Management of Nasal Granulamatous Disease

Friday, February 12, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Helpful Hints in Managing Non Neoplastic Laryngeal Problems:
Case Studies
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.  Immunodeficiency in the Upper Airway
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments/Exhibits Open
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Novel Treatment Paradigms for CRS
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Case Presentations:
• Vestibular Stenosis Diagnosis and Management
• Balloon Sinuplasty
• Difficult ESS Case
• Electronic Health Records (HER) in ENT Practice

The Power of Programming: International Conference on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
May 6-8, 2010
Munich, Germany

The second international conference on Early Nutrition Programming is jointly organized by the Early Nutrition Academy,” and the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Society. This is an opportunity to hear the latest results that have come out of the Early Nutrition Programming Project as well as other recent findings on the long term effects of early nutrition.

The study of developmental programming requires an integrated multi-disciplinary approach and the conference will present results from clinical trials, epidemiological studies and basic science. This conference will bring together more than 250 clinicians and scientists from around the world. For further information contact Brigitte Brands at programming@med.uni-muenchen.de or visit www.metabolic-programming.org.

2010 American Thoracic Society International Conference
May 14-19, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
At ATS 2010 in New Orleans, more than 400 sessions will provide a comprehensive review of the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, critical illnesses and sleep disorders. In addition, more than 5,000 original research abstracts will be presented, giving attendees new perspectives on the clinical, basic science and translational discoveries that will shape the future of adult and pediatric respiratory care. Among the many topics to be covered are asthma, COPD, lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, ARDS, and sarcoidosis. The Advance Program with registration form will be available in January 2010 at www.thoracic.org. For more information, please contact the ATS International Conference Department at (212) 315-8652 or conference@thoracic.org.

First CIS Annual Meeting
May 20, 2010
Sheraton Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Web Site: www.clinimmsoc.org/annualmeeting/2010/

The First CIS Annual Meeting will have a multi-disciplinary focus on “New Biotherapeutics and Immune Deficiency” and will include thematic sessions on Mucosal Immunology, Cancer Immunotherapy, Dermatology, and New Therapeutics in Autoimmunity. The chairs of the sessions have invited outstanding speakers who are sure to present thought provoking research in their respective fields. The meeting will conclude with a keynote address from C. Garrison Fathman, MD, CIS Past President, on “The Future of Immunotherapeutics”. The First North American Primary Immune Deficiency National Conference will kick off the same evening with an Opening Session and Reception.

This meeting will be held in conjunction with the First North American Primary Immune Deficiency National Conference, May 20-23, 2010.

First CIS North American Primary Immune Deficiency National Conference
May 20-23, 2010
Sheraton Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Web Site: www.clinimmsoc.org/meetings/2010/piddnc/

The primary goal of the First North American Primary Immune Deficiency National Conference is to provide an exciting new venue for the presentation of the newest immune deficiency diseases and the nature of these defects in molecular terms, and an interactive forum for workshops on diagnosis and clinical care. The substance of the conference will be cutting edge clinical and basic science research. Another goal is to educate clinicians regarding state of the art clinical care. We recognize that physicians in training who are likely to see these patients need sessions on the pragmatic aspects of diagnosis and clinical care, thus sessions will be designed to provide a stimulating discussion of these issues, while delving into unsolved questions. The final major goal of this conference is to begin to grow the community of physicians who feel competent to see patients with primary immune deficiency. We believe that this is the only way to consolidate and build a community of physicians and scientists who are working in this area.

After the meeting, we anticipate that the attendees will have an improved recognition of primary immune deficiencies; improved understanding of the diagnostic issues and the pathophysiology of primary immune deficiencies; and an improved understanding of the appropriate interventions for these diseases.

Aim 1: Provide advanced training for physicians and researchers working in the field of primary immune deficiency. This training should translate into improved patient care and encourage research advances.
Aim 2: Facilitate interactions among clinicians of diverse training to promote multicenter clinical trials and to coordinate participation in existing clinical trials.
Aim 3: Foster enthusiasm among the next generation to contribute to this field and form the nucleus of the next wave of immunologists.

8 th Annual New Orleans Aeroallergen Course
June 1-4, 2010
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
New Orleans, LA

Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, attendees will be able to:
1. Describe the lifecycle, modes of transport, reproduction, and methods of dispersal of aeroallergens. Categorize the various classes of airborne allergens to be found in ambient air.
2. Recognize diurnal, seasonal, and weather-induced patterns of allergen incidence.
3. Describe the health effects, which may result from exposure to airborne allergen
4. Practice hands-on application of acquired knowledge within the course, with availability of expert assistance

Registration Information:
The Registration Fee: $750
Register online at www.ochsner.org/cme or mail in the registration form
For more information contact Contact Rachel Alonzo in the Ochsner CME office at:
Toll Free: 800-778-9353 or ralonzo@ochsner.org

Hotel Reservations:
We have reserved a block of rooms for registrants at the special rates of $99 plus tax for a single or double occupancy checking in Monday, May 31, 2010 and checking out Friday, June 4, 2010. Friday night rooms and rates are based availability. To make your hotel reservations, contact Stephanie A. Lindsley Borrello at the Hotel Monteleone at 504-648-4717 (Direct) or Sborrello@hotelmonteleone.com and mention the 8th Annual New Orleans Aeroallergen Course to receive this special rate. Please note that the special rate will be available until Friday, April 30, 2010 after which reservations will be on a space available basis. We recommend that you make your hotel reservations early.
***Daily Shuttle Service between the Hotel Monteleone and Ochsner Baptist Medical Center will be provided by Ochsner at no extra charge.

Accreditation Statement
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

14th International Congress of Immunology
August 22-27, 2010
Kobe, Japan
For more information, visit www.ici2010.org.

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