1. health and fitness
2. disease

Tropical & Infectious Diseases
Impacting Texas
Adult & Pediatric Issues
April 24-25, 2015
Education Service Center, R2
209 N. Water Street
Corpus Christi, Texas
Course Director: Scott Lillibridge, M.D.
Educational Need and Program Goal
What do you get when you combine a warm, tropical climate and extreme impoverished conditions? A
thriving environment for what are known as tropical diseases. While these diseases have traditionally
been endemic in nature to the tropical regions, they are now posing a threat to domestic soil. New
evidence indicates that the Gulf Coast of the Southern U.S. is under increasing threat from diseases
thought previously to affect only developing countries.
The term tropical diseases is a misnomer; these are diseases of poverty. Many of these tropical
infections tend to be chronic, debilitating conditions. Individuals affected by these diseases can
become too ill to work, and children can experience a reduction in cognition, which leads to a vicious
continuing cycle of poverty and associated conditions for these individuals. Various factors, including
the large immigrant population and the growing number of families living under the poverty level
in substandard conditions, can be attributed to the emergence of these diseases seen in Texas.
Physicians and other health professionals need to be able to identify the symptoms of these diseases,
as well as treat them, since they can mimic other conditions and symptoms that are not traditional
diagnoses found in the U.S.
Target Audience
This activity is designated for primary care, family practice, pediatric and infectious disease physicians;
nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists.
Educational Methods
The format will consist of Power Point assisted lectures, each followed by a brief question and answer
session. One panel discussion.
Accreditation Statements
Physicians
The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Coastal Bend Health Education Center (CBHEC) is
accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TAMHSC CBHEC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
The presentation titled “2015 Immunization Update” has been designated by TAMHSC CBHEC for
one hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Pharmacists
The Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy
education.
The Tropical and Infectious Diseases Impacting Texas Conference has been accredited for up to 10.0
contact hours of ACPE continuing pharmacy education. In order to receive continuing pharmacy
education credit, participants must participate in the session(s) and complete a reporting form and
program evaluation at the conclusion of the conference. This activity is knowledge based.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, the participant should be able to:
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Explain the impact of emerging infectious diseases (EID) on the public health and medical
community of Texas, including the pros and cons of various medical treatments, vaccines and
patient management strategies.
•
Discuss recent outbreaks and case studies related to infectious disease outbreaks in Texas.
•
Describe the issues related to immunization practice, particularly as it relates to the risks and
benefits of childhood vaccination.
•
Explain the importance of patient education related to disease control and prevention.
•
Evaluate effective prevention, disease control and treatment options for patients in outpatient
versus inpatient settings.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Friday, April 24, 2015
12:00–12:45 p.m.
Registration & Check In
Visit the Exhibitors
12:45–1:00 p.m.
Welcome & Introductions
Scott Lillibridge, M.D.
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Break & Visit the Exhibitors
3:15–4:15 p.m.
The Neglected Tropical Diseases
KEYNOTE: Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.,
F.A.S.T.M.H., F.A.A.P.
0834-0000-15-019-L01-P
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Antimicrobial Stewardship and
Resistance: A Call to Action
Edward Septimus, M.D., F.I.D.S.A.,
F.A.C.P., F.S.H.E.A.
0834-0000-15-018-L04-P
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Chikungunya/Dengue Fever
Carl Vartian, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P.,
F.I.D.S.A.
0834-0000-15-018-L04-P
4:15–5:15 p.m.
Malaria in Texas
Laila Woc-Colburn, M.D.
0834-0000-15-020-L01-P
5:15–5:30 p.m.
Evaluations
Adjourn for the Day
5:45–6:45 p.m.
Networking Reception
Water Street Seafood Co. | 309 N. Water Street
(two buildings down from conference)
Saturday, April 25, 2015
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration & Check In
Continental Breakfast
Visit the Exhibitors
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Waterborne Illnesses Case Studies
Earl Matthew, M.D.
Michael Bullen, M.D., F.I.D.S.A.
0834-0000-15-021-L01-P
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Chasing the Captain of All These
Men of Death: Tuberculosis
Jeffrey Cirillo, Ph.D.
0834-0000-15-022-L01-P
10:00–10:15 a.m.
Break & Visit the Exhibitors
10:15–11:15 a.m.
ETHICS: 2015 Immunization Update
Jaime Fergie, M.D.
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Influenza
Jaime Fergie, M.D.
Gerald Parker, D.V.M., Ph.D., M.S.
Moderator: Scott Lillibridge, M.D.
0834-0000-15-024-L01-P
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15–2:15 p.m.
Chagas Disease
Laila Woc-Colburn, M.D.
0834-0000-15-025-L04-P
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Ebola and Other Hemorrhagic Fevers
Jason E. Bowling, M.D.
0834-0000-15-026-L04-P
3:15–3:30 p.m.
Evaluations & Adjourn Conference
0834-0000-15-023-L04-P
The Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center and conference planning committee
reserve the right to cancel this conference in the event of unforeseen or extenuating circumstances. Topics and speakers
may be substituted or rearranged as necessary in order to preserve quality continuing education.
Accommodations A limited number of rooms are being offered to conference attendees
at the Holiday Inn Marina Hotel for the special rate of $103 plus 15% tax per night. Reservations
must be made before April 10, 2015 to receive this rate. Use block code "THS" when making
reservations. 361-882-1700 or www.holidayinn.com/corpuscdtwntx.
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Jason E. Bowling, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Attending Staff
Medical Director
Director of Hospital Epidemiology
Medical Director and Director of Outpatient
Parental Antimicrobial Therapy
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
Michael Bullen, M.D., F.I.D.S.A.
Infectious Disease Specialist
Director of Epidemiology and Infection Control
HCA System
Corpus Christi, TX
Jeffrey Cirillo, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Microbial Pathogenesis
and Immunology
Director, Center for Airborne Pathogen Research
and Tuberculosis Imaging
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Bryan, TX
Jaime Fergie, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Texas A&M University
Director of Infectious Diseases
Driscoll Children's Hospital
President, Corpus Christi Pediatric Society
Corpus Christi, TX
Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.T.M.H.,
F.A.A.P.
Dean, National School of Tropical Medicine
Professor, Pediatrics and Molecular Virology &
Microbiology
Head, Section of Pediatric Tropical Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Children’s Hospital Endowed Chair of
Tropical Pediatrics
Director, Sabin Vaccine Institute Texas Children’s
Hospital Center for Vaccine Development
President, Sabin Vaccine Institute
Baker Institute Fellow in Disease and Poverty, Rice
University
University Professor, Baylor University
Co-Editor-in-Chief, PLoS Neglected Tropical
Diseases
Chair, Technical Advisory Board, END Fund
Houston, TX
Scott Lillibridge, M.D.
Professor, School of Public Health
Clinical Professor, Department of Family &
Community Health, College of Medicine
Special Assistant to the CEO & EVP
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX
Earl Matthew, M.D.
Designated Institutional Official
Graduate Medical Education
Specialty Infectious Disease
CHRISTUS Spohn-Memorial
Corpus Christi, TX
Gerald Parker, D.V.M., Ph.D., M.S.
Vice President
Public Health Preparedness and Response
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX
Edward Septimus, M.D., F.I.D.S.A.,
F.A.C.P., F.S.H.E.A.
Medical Director, Infection Prevention and
Epidemiology Clinical Services Group
HCA Healthcare System
Clinical Professor, Texas A&M Health Science
Center College of Medicine
Affiliate Professor, Distinguished Senior Fellow,
School of Public Health
George Mason University
Houston, TX
Carl Vartian, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P.,
F.I.D.S.A.
Infectious Disease Specialist
Chief Medical Information Officer
HCA Gulf Coast Division
Pasadena, TX
Laila Woc-Colburn, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Medical Education
National School of Tropical Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Location The conference will be held on the third floor of the Education Service Center, Region
2 building located at 209 N. Water Street in downtown Corpus Christi. Parking is free in the ESC2
parking lot located across the street.
TROPICAL & INFECTIOUS DISEASES IMPACTING TEXAS
April 24–25, 2015
Education Service Center, Region 2 • 209 N. Water St. • Corpus Christi, TX
For your convenience, register online at cbhec.tamhsc.edu/cme
(VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted online)
MAIL
Check payable to: TAMHSC-CBHEC
P.O. Box 2565
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
ON-SITE
Cash, Check or Credit Card
REGISTRATION FEES
The following fees include all conference meals, a USB drive of presentation materials, printed
conference syllabus and entrance to the conference networking event.
FEES
Pre-Registration and Payment
Registration and Payment
received by 4/10/15 3:00 p.m. CST
received after 4/10/15
M.D., D.O., PA,
NP, Pharmacist
 Full conference
 Friday only
 Saturday only
$250
$125
$175
$300
$175
$225
Student*
(with current
student ID)
 Full conference
 Friday only
 Saturday only
$75
$40
$40
$75
$40
$40
Please note that printed presentation materials/handouts will not be provided at this conference. All
attendees will be provided a USB drive of presentation materials at registration. In addition, presentation
materials will be available for download at cbhec.tamhsc.edu/cme/presentations/index.html by
April 23, 2015.
REGISTRATION FORM for mail and on-site registrations only. Please type or print clearly.
Name ____________________________________________________________________
Title/Specialty ______________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State ___________ ZIP ______________
Phone ____________________________ Email __________________________________
Please list any special dietary needs: _____________________________________________
Networking event RSVP:  Yes, I will be attending. No cost to conference attendees.
 I will be bringing _____ (# of) guest(s). $15 per guest.
Cancellation Policy Notification of registration cancellation must be received by April 10, 2015
to obtain a refund, minus a $50 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A
W-9 form will be requested in order to process your refund.
Questions? Please call 361-561-8589.
Grantor Acknowledgment At the time of printing there was no commercial support for this
activity.
*Student - an individual currently attending school and not yet certified in a health care field
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