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Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Family and
Preventive Medicine
presents
25
th
the
Annual
Certification/ Recertification
Board Review Conference
for Physician Assistants
September
22-26, 2015
Emory Conference Center Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
FACULTY
GUEST FACULTY
Todd Antin, MD
Dekalb Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
Roy Benaroch, MD
Pediatric Physicians, PC
Roswell, GA
Tim Briscoe, Pharm D, CDE
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Stephen Brown, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Milwaukee, WI
Chris Carter, PA-C, MMSc
Piedmont Physicians
Atlanta, GA
Jeff Chambers, PA-C, MMSc, M.ED, ATC
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Athens, GA
Carter Cooper, PA-C, MMSc
Peachtree Neurosurgery
Atlanta, GA
Beth Halminski, PA-C, MMSc
Asheville, NC
Janice Herbert-Carter, MD, MGA, FACP
Morehouse School of Medicine,
Department of Family Medicine
Atlanta, GA
Caroline Howell, PA-C, MMSc
Georgia Skin Specialists
Atlanta, GA
Arch Lamb, PA-C, MMSc
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Atlanta, GA
Michelle Morante, PA-C, MMSc
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare in OBGYN
Atlanta, GA
Tonia Poteat, PA-C, MMSc, MPH, PhD
Office of Global AIDS Coordinator, U.S. Dept. of State
Washington, DC
Paul Rubin, MD
North Georgia Urology
Lawrenceville, GA
Bradford W. Schwarz, MS, PA-C
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
Lexington, KY
EMORY UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Albert Anderson, MD Virginia Joslin, PA-C, MPH
Geoffrey Broocker, MD, FACS Karen Newell, PA-C, MMSc
Greg Burke, PA-C, MMSc Allan Platt, PA-C, MMSc
Jesse Jacob, MD
GENERAL INFO
The Physician Assistant Program, Department of Family and Preventive
Medicine Emory University School of Medicine presents the
25th Annual CME review course for physician assistants preparing
for the PA National Certifying Examination (PANCE) or the
Recertifying Examination (PANRE). This is a 36 hour, four day
comprehensive review.
TUITION
Full fees include the following:
OBJECTIVES
The Review consists of lectures to refresh the learner’s knowledge
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on a wide range of core medical problems and content including
reviews of Dermatology, Pediatrics, Fluid and Electrolytes, GI Disorders,
Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Surgery, Emergency
Medicine, Neurological Disorders, Orthopedics, Endocrinology,
Pulmonary Disorders, Infectious Disease, HIV/AIDS, Hematology, EKG
interpretation, Chest X-ray interpretation, OB-GYN, and other topics.
To benefit from this course participants should have a broad base of
primary care knowledge to assist them in passing the national board
examinations.. There is seven hours of pharmacology instruction in
this course.
The Review Conference is designed based upon the list of topics
potentially on the PANCE / PANRE as provided by the NCCPA, and
by review of the PANCE / PANRE board exam matrix of question
distribution. Obviously, the exact content of the PANCE and PANRE
exams is confidential and not known to the developers of the Review
Conference, and no suggestion is made that the Review Conference
or practice exam questions represent the level of complexity or
distribution of topics on the actual examinations.
At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:
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Plan an organized approach to prepare for the PANCE or PANRE;
Identify primary care topics that are commonly tested on PA
Board examinations;
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Identify techniques based on learning theory that will enhance exam performance;
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Utilize testing theory to avoid unnecessary errors;
Identify clues in test questions to help choose the correct
answer option;
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Identify evidenced-based clinical knowledge resources to utilize
for studying;
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Apply knowledge of risk factors, prevention and clinical
manifestations to arrive at a diagnosis/prognosis to create an
initial management plan for several clinical conditions.
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WHO
SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for all physician assistants preparing for the
PA Board Certification/Recertification Examination. This course also
serves as an excellent overview for Nurse Practitioners and others
interested in refreshing their knowledge in primary care medicine.
CREDIT/ACCREDITATION
This program has been reviewed and is approved for
a maximum of 36.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME
credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician
assistants should claim only those hours actually spent
participating in the CME activity.
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36 AAPA Category I Credits
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Continental Breakfasts, Breaks, and Full Lunches 9/23 - 9/26/2015
Digital syllabus with slides and notes - A printed booklet is
available for $40 extra.
Live lectures in stadium seating with ergonomic chairs, and power
stations for tablets and laptops
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Free WiFi access in the conference area, lecture hall, and guest rooms
Online access to the home study audio/video version of the
Fall 2014 Board Review conference.
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Two weeks of unlimited PANCE/PANRE practice tests using
Exam Master Online
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Access to daily conference video recordings.
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Complimentary parking at the conference center 9/23 - 9/26/2015
The conference is limited to 260 participants, so please register early.
Tuition is $650 prior to 8/1/2015, $675 after 8/1/2015, and $700 on
site (Pre-registration closes on 9/16/15; onsite registration is limited
and payment on site is by cash or certified check only). PA Program
discounts for groups of 10 or more participants are available upon
request. If interested in program discounts, please contact Emory PA
Program. Alumni, GAPA members, Emory employees and active
military attending the conference will receive a $75 discount for the
full conference. Please indicate your status on the registration form.
CANCELLATION
Written cancellations prior to August 31, 2015 will be refunded less a
$75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after August
31, 2015.
CONFERENCE LOCATION, LODGING
AND
TRANSPORTATION
The sessions will be held at the Emory Conference Center Hotel,
1615 Clifton Road, adjacent to the Emory University Campus in
Atlanta, Georgia. Parking is complimentary. A block of rooms is
available at the Emory Conference Center Hotel at a special rate
of $129 per night, single occupancy (plus tax). To reserve
accommodations and receive the rate, call (404) 712-6565 or call
(800) 933-6679. When making your reservation, indicate that you are
making reservations to the 25th Annual Physician Assistant Board
Review. Reservations should be made as soon as possible. The room
block expires August 31, 2015. Reservations made after this date will
be based upon space and rate availability.
Ground
Transportation
Taxis are available from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for
approximately $40 one-way.
HOME STUDY ELECTRONIC
BOARD
REVIEW
If interested in the Home Study version, please go to
www.EmoryPA.org for more information. The Home Study
version set is for Windows, Mac, iPhone and PDAs.
Tuesday 9/22
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Registration opens - Lobby
WEDNEsday 9/23
FRIday 9/25
7:00 – 8:00 am
Antibiotics
8:00 – 9:00
Lipids
9:00 – 10:00 Psychiatry I
Jesse Jacob, MD
Bradford Schwarz, PA-C
7:00 – 8:30 am
Orthopedics
8:30 – 10:00 Dermatology
Caroline Howell, PA-C
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:15
Psychiatry II
10:15 – 12:15 pm
Emergency Medicine
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 2:45
Surgery
2:45 – 3:45
Infectious Diseases
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 5:30
Neurology
Jeff Chambers, PA-C
Karen Newell, PA-C
Greg Burke, PA-C
Albert Anderson, MD
Todd Antin, MD
Todd Antin, MD
11:15 – 12:15
CHEST X-RAY Review
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15- 3:45
OB-Gyn
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 5:30
Review of Urology
Chris Carter, PA-C
Michelle Morante, PA-C
Paul Rubin, MD
Carter Cooper, PA-C
THURSDAY 9/24
SATURDAY 9/26
7:00 – 8:00 am
Rheumatology
7:00 – 8:00 am
ENT
8:00 – 9:30
Renal Disease, Acid/Base
8:00 – 9:15 GI
9:30 – 9:45 Break
9:15 – 10:00
Pulmonary Medicine
9:45 – 10:45
Endocrine
Janice Herbert-Carter MD
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:45 – 12:15 pm
Cardiology
10:15 – 11:15
Pulmonary Medicine
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
Ophthalmology
1:15 – 2:45
EKG
11:15 – 12:15 pm Virginia Joslin, PA-C
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
2:45 – 3:45 Hematology
1:15 – 3:00
Tim Briscoe, PharmD.
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 5:30
Pediatrics
Janice Herbert-Carter MD
Janice Herbert-Carter MD
Janice Herbert-Carter MD
Allan Platt PA-C
Roy Benaroch, MD
Beth Halminski, PA-C
Arch Lamb, PA-C
Stephen Brown, MD
Steven Brown, MD
Geoffrey Broocker, MD
Hypertension and Diabetes
3:00– 4:00
HIV/AIDS
4:00 – 4:15 Break
4:15 – 6:15
Heart sounds Review
Tonia Poteat PA-C, PhD
Karen Newell, PA-C,Virginia Joslin, PA-C
REGISTER
th
25
ANNUAL
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD REVIEW COURSE
the
September 22-26, 2015
Emory Conference Center Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia
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BEFORE
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m Alumni &
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m GAPA Member $575 $600 $625
Printed bound
m slides
& notes
$40
$45
$50
TUITION: Physician Assistant m or
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Emory Employees ONSITE
(After 9/16/15)
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Home Study Electronic version
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