CME Schedule
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| 11:00 AM |
Registration & Brunch Buffet
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12:30 PM
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Welcome & Introduction
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1:00 PM
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"Advances in Dementia Research and Approach to Diagnosis & Management"
Zaldy S. Tan, MD, MPH
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Director, UCLA California Geriatric Education Center
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2:30 PM
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"Treatments for Early and Advanced Parkinson's Disease"
Faculty TBA
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3:30 PM
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Break
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3:45 PM
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"Glycemic Targets in Elderly Patients with Diabetes"
Ping H. Wang, MD, SM
Professor, UCI School of Medicine
Director, UCI Center for Diabetes Research and Treatment
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4:45 PM
5:45 PM
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"Practical Approaches to Recognizing and Managing Mild Cognitive Impairment"
Helena C. Chui, MD
Professor of Neurology & Gerontology, University of Southern California
Director, Alzheimer Disease Research Center, University of Southern California
Closing
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| Program Overview |
In 2000, AB 1820 was signed into California law. This bill requires general internists and family physicians whose patient population consists of 25% or more patients at least 65 years of age to complete at least 20% of their mandatory CME, or 10 CME hours for every two years of CME reporting, in the field of geriatric medicine.
In response to AB 1820 and to ensure physician members are continually receiving the most updated information and training in geriatric care, CAMASC has conducted an educational needs survey among its physician members, and through gap analysis research, identified the following four (4) topics to be addressed:
- Advances in Dementia Research and Approach to Diagnosis & Management
- Glycemic Targets in Elderly Patients with Diabetes
- Practical Approaches to Recognizing and Managing Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Treatements for Early and Advanced Parkinson's Disease
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| Educational Purpose |
The purpose of this activity is to narrow the existing practice gaps by addressing cultural, ethnic, and age-specific health disparities and new scientific knowledge to improve patient outcomes. A variety of teaching and evaluation methods have been developed to facilitate learning and professional devlopment. At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to discuss differential diagnoses, describe possible complications and list preventive measures, implement educational, preventive, and therapeutic interventions, and improve cultural and linguistic competence in communication in their treatment of the elderly. This activity is expected to result in increased knowledge/competence and better performance in making an appropriate diagnosis, providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care, with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes for elderly patients.
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| Target Audience |
The target audience for this activity will be physicians and physician assistants whose patient population consists of 25% or more patients at least 65 years of age and those who provide health care to or are interested in the health care of the Chinese/Asian American community.
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| Accreditation Statement |
 The Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California (CAMASC) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CAMASC takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
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| Credit Designation Statement |
CAMASC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
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| Certificate of Attendance |
A certificate of attendance is available upon request for non-physician attendees. |
| Educational Methods |
This CME activity will consist of four (4) lectures, presented by distinguished faculty to facilitate the different educational needs of a diverse audience. This CME activity will employ a combination of educational methods, indcluding live didatic lecture, case studies, and interactive techniques such as a question/answer session, pre & post educational assessment, and 30-days follow-up survey.
As an IMQ/CMA accredited CME provider, we are required to measure "changes in competency/performance" in all CME activities. CAMASC has implemented an Audience Response System (ARS) as one of the tools to comply with CME standards and enhance the learning experience between faculty and attendees. Attendees who want to receive CME credits from this activity are required to bring in their cellular phone as the tool to participate in the ARS and must complete the "Pre & Post Educational Assessment" via ARS on-site. No Exceptions. |
| California Assembly Bill (AB) 1820 |
This activity is in response to California Assembly Bill 1820 which requires that general internists & family physicians whose patient population consists of 25% or more patients at least 65 years of age to complete at least 20% of their mandatory CME, or 10 CME hours for every two years of CME reporting, in the field of geriatric medicine.
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| California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 |
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curricula in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency.
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| Commercial Support |
This educational activity may be funded by commercial interests, in compliance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) standards and guidelines. As of this webpage publishing, a complete list of commercial supporters was not available. Detailed disclosures will be made in accordance to the accreditation standard and appropriate acknowledgement will be given to all supporters at this activity.
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| Disclosure Statement |
As a CME provider accredited by IMQ/CMA, CAMASC must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. CME Program Committee Members, Course Director(s), Content Reviewer(s), Faculty, and all others who are in a position to control or deliver the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commerical bias have been put in place. Faculty will also disclose any off-label and/or investigative use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Detailed disclosures will be made prior to the CME presentations and/or on course materials.
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| Disclaimer |
Attendance at this educational activity does not guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in the educational presentations.
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| Acknowledgement |
CAMASC gratefully acknowledges the following supporters for promoting this CME activity:
Pacific Alliance Medical Center
PAMC Health Foundation
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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CAMASC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact our CME administrative office at (213) 572-0631 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. |
** CAMASC reserves the right to make changes to the CME schedule as deemed necessary.** |
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