The 37th Symposium
Thyroid 2015
Practical Solutions to
Complex Clinical Problems
Saturday
June 6, 2015
7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Millennium Biltmore
Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90071
Presented by:
USC Thyroid Diagnostic Center and the
USC Office of Continuing Medical Education
PROGRAM
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m.
Announcements and Agenda
Morning Session: Symposium on Hyperthyroidism
Moderator: Peter A. Singer, M.D.
8:30 a.m.
Appropriate Selection of Tests for Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
Jonathan S. LoPresti, M.D., Ph.D.
8:45 a.m.
Michael McDermott, M.D.
9:15 a.m.
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism-Making the Diagnosis, and Who Should Get Treated?
Irwin Klein, M.D.
9:45 a.m.
Jorge H. Mestman, M.D.
10:15 a.m. Questions and Answers
10:35 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.
Peter A. Singer, M.D.
11:30 a.m.
Michael McDermott, M.D.
12:00 p.m.
Questions and Answers
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Afternoon Session: A Clinical Potpourri
Moderator: Jorge H. Mestman, M.D.
1:30 p.m.
Hypoparathyroidism-A New, Simpler and Better Form of Management
Charles F. Sharp, Jr., M.D.
2:00 p.m.
Aspriation?
Edward Grant, M.D.
2:30 p.m.
So Many Nodules, But So Few Clinical Cancers-Are we Overreacting?
Jerome M. Hershman, M.D.
3:00 p.m.
Peter A. Singer, M.D.
3:30 p.m.
More Questions and Answers
4:00 p.m.
Adjourn
FACULTY
COURSE DIRECTOR
Peter A. Singer, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Chief, Clinical Endocrinology
Los Angeles, CA
GUEST FACULTY
Jerome M. Hershman, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Irwin Klein, M.D.
Clinical Professor
Department of Medicine, Cell Biology
NYU School of Medicine
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, NY
Michael McDermott, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
Director, Endocrinology and Diabetes Practice
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF USC
Los Angeles, CA
Edward Grant, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Radiology
Jonathan S. LoPresti, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Director, USC Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program
Jorge H. Mestman, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Medicine and OB/GYN
Director, USC Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases
Charles F. Sharp, Jr., M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Section of Endocrinology, KSOM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Problems is designed to present the latest evidence-based information, published
in the detection and treatment of thyroid disease. Critical areas of need have
dysfunction.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
•
Review the biochemical and clinical evaluation, and treatment of
hyperthyroidism, including review of published guidelines.
•
Review current guidelines describing the evaluation and management of
thyroid nodules and goiter.
•
Present new information regarding thyroid imaging and indications.
•
Describe recent advances in the management of hypocalcemia.
TARGET AUDIENCE
nurses and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of thyroid diseases and treatment options in order to select the optimal
management for their patients.
Accreditation Statement
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.
REGISTRATION
Tuition:
Early bird registration closes June 1, 2015 noon P.S.T.
T$150 MD, DO
T$85 Nurses, Allied Health Professionals,
Fellows, Residents, Students
After June 1, 2015 noon P.S.T. register on site only at Millennium Biltmore
on June 6, 2015, 7:30 a.m.
T$175 MD, DO
T$110 Nurses, Allied Health Professionals,
Fellows, Residents, Students
Cancellation:
fax or email by June 1, 2015, 4:00 p.m. P.S.T. for a refund of tuition to be
issued. A $25 cancellation fee will be applied. USC will not refund any travel
costs incurred.
In the event of course cancellation by conference organizers, all registration
fees will be fully refunded. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.
Location:
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, in the Biltmore Bowl
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071
(213) 624-1011
Parking:
$10 at Pershing Square (entrance along Olive Street at 5th Street)
with validation. $22 hotel valet with partial validation.
Register:
Mail:
Online:
Phone:
Email:
Onsite:
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 223, Los Angeles, California 90033
(323) 442-2555 I Fax: 1 (888) 665-8650
[email protected]
Biltmore Bowl
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Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90071
Practical Solutions to
Complex Clinical Problems
June 6, 2015
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 223
Los Angeles, California 90033
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