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Forward49th Internal Medicine Conference
Join us for an exceptional opportunity to receive updates on the latest evidence-based advancements in primary care health promotion and disease management. Hosted by the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, this activity is planned in collaboration with 11 clinical divisions, ensuring a broad range of topics relevant to daily practice.
The program also features expert presentations from distinguished faculty across multiple departments within the School of Medicine. A key highlight of the conference is a dedicated 2-hour session focusing on the use of controlled substances for pain management and other indications, addressing critical and timely issues in clinical practice.
This activity is designed for primary care clinicians, including internists, family medicine practitioners, physician assistants (PAs), family nurse practitioners (FNPs), pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based updates to enhance their practice.
Topics at This Year's Conference
Evidence-Based Management of Chronic Conditions
- COPD Management: Updates on a step-by-step approach that includes newly approved medications.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Presentation on the benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 antagonists in patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Using continuous glucose monitors to improve glycemic control.
Controlled Substances in Pain Management
- Use of urine drug screens in the management of opioid use disorder.
Cancer Screening Guidelines:
- Breast Cancer Screening: Latest guidelines and recommendations from the US Preventative Services Task Force.
- Prostate Cancer Screening: Updates on screening protocols and recommendations.
Emerging Data and Future Practices
- Innovations in Cancer Screening: Exploration of multi-cancer detection tests.
Participation in this event will provide 1.5 hour(s) of NC Medical Board mandated controlled substance prescriber education.
NOTE: Please note this activity will start at 8:00am EST / 7:00am CST on Wednesday March 12, 2025
Registration opens December 2, 2024
Target Audience
This course is intended for Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses, APRNs, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Analyze key evidence-based updates in primary care to apply them into clinical decision-making.
- Evaluate evolving subspecialty literature and integrate relevant findings into daily practice
- Apply current evidence-informed recommendations to common clinical scenarios in primary care, ensuring best practices are followed.
Hotel accommodations:
Hotel registration is not included in conference registration. Please contact the hotel directly in order to book your room, if needed.
- Courtyard Chapel Hill - Please call 1.800.321.2211 for reservations.
- Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel - Please call 1.919.968.4900 for reservations
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Advocate Health and UNC Chapel Hills School of Medicine. The Advocate Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.75 ANCC contact hours/APRN pharmacological hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 24.75 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 24.75 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 24.75 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 24.75 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 24.75 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
- 24.75 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Price
Registration opens December 2, 2024
| FEE | |
| Attending 3 days | $500.00 |
| Attending 2 days | $350.00 |
| Attending 1 day | $175.00 |
| UNC Primary Care Provider Network and UNC Preceptors - 3 days | $375.00 must have coupon code to register |
| UNC Primary Care Provider Network and UNC Preceptors - 2 days | $260.00 must have coupon code to register |
| Students | $85.00 |
| IM Speaking/Waived Faculty | $0.00 must have coupon code to register |
NOTE: you can only pay by credit card.
Cancelation/Refunds/Substitutions
- Cancellations must be in writing (email)
- Registrants cancelling between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are "refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee."
- No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
- No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
- No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
Hotel accommodations:
Hotel registration is not included in conference registration. Please contact the hotel directly in order to book your room, if needed.
- Courtyard Chapel Hill - Please call 1.800.321.2211 for reservations.
- Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel - Please call 1.919.968.4900 for reservations
Registering for and attending a South Piedmont AHEC program authorizes South Piedmont AHEC to take audio, video, and/or still images to be used for promotional and educational purposes. If you have concerns, please speak with a South Piedmont AHEC team member
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at cme@aah.org
For questions specific to this activity please contact Tamara Tillman at Tamara.tillman@atriumhealth.org