In an effort to support the physician’s team, specifically nurse practitioners, in addressing women’s health issues, we have expanded the credit offerings to include nursing contact hours.
Birmingham, Alabama (PRWEB) April 12, 2014
The conference offers physicians and healthcare professionals the opportunity for intensive study of women’s health including diagnosis and management guidelines, and new and controversial therapies of common diseases in women with an emphasis on practical, clinical knowledge.
The Focus on the Female Patient conference is co-chaired by Veronica K. Piziak, MD, PhD, FACP, Emeritus Director, Division of Endocrinology and Director of Scott & White’s Diabetes Center in Temple, Texas and Mark G. Martens, MD, FACOG, NCMP, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center (Neptune) and Clinical Professor and Vice-Chair at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Stellar faculty have been invited to address the target audience of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the study of women’s health relating to osteoporosis, women and heart disease, endo incidentlomas, diabetes management, dermatology, headaches, strokes, anxiety disorders, depression and more. There will also be sessions on healthcare reform, medical liability for e-technology, and medical errors. A track devoted to obstetricians and gynecologists will focus on obstetrics updates, placental abnormalities, office gynecology, gynecologic surgery, sexuality issues in menopause, and screening for cancer. Visit http://sma.org/female-patient to view the daily schedule and additional information.
Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. In November 2011, SMA was awarded Accreditation with Commendation, the highest level of accreditation for CME providers. SMA designates this Live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. See the website for additional credit statements.
Southern Medical Association, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a non-profit, physician-led, multi-specialty medical association that promotes the health of patients through advocacy, leadership education, and service. To learn more about the SMA, or to register for the conference visit: http://sma.org and http://sma.org/female-patient or call 1.800.423.4992, ext. 620.