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| 21st Annual Computed Body Tomography 2005: The Cutting Edge Fogarty International Center/Ellison Medical Foundation Awards Lasker Foundation Accepting Award Nominations 50th Annual Topics in Clinical Medicine WSU Spokane to Offer New Degree in Exercise Physiology and Metabolism |
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Date: February 17-20, 2005 Sponsor: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science Location: Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort, Orlando, FL This seminar, for the radiologist, will provide a comprehensive review of recent advances in computed body tomography. A series of focused lectures has been designed to concentrate on specific topics in depth. Participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the latest concepts in multidetector-row CT, CT angiography, the value of high resolution CT in the chest, the uses of CT in the GI tract, clinical application of musculoskeletal CT, cardiac CT, and PET/CT in oncology. There will be time for questions and discussion. Optional hands-on workstation training will be available. Participants will expand their knowledge in: the latest concepts in the chest and cardiac CT; the newest applications of multidetector/multislice CT; the clinical applications of CT angiography (CTA); the role of CT in GI pathology, including virtual colonoscopy; the latest concepts in liver and renal imaging; and the use of workstations for CT angiography. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Fees: $575 Physicians; $525 Residents, Fellows and Technologists. Contact: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Conference Coordinator, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205-2195; Tel: 410-955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu; http://www.hopkinscme.net. |
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Would you like a unique chance to experience clinical research training in a developing country? Would you like to work with a strong team of mentors and colleagues on important problems that advance people's health? The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC) with support from The Ellison Medical Foundation, is offering a one year clinical research training experience for graduate level US students in the health professions. This is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in developing countries. Africa, Asia and The Americas are regions of the world that, if accepted, you may find yourself experiencing. This program is designed primarily for students meeting all of the following qualifications: A strong interest in, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. Advanced standing in a US medical or osteopathic school; or enrollment in a doctoral level program at a US school of public health, nursing or dentistry. Applicants must have strong academic records and must be US citizens or permanent US residents. Medical and osteopathic students must have completed their basic science courses and one year of clinical clerkship; public health doctoral students must have completed their coursework and passed their qualifying exams prior to the beginning of the fellowship. Support of their home academic institution, including a committed mentor. Each Fellowship will be for a one year period. The term will begin with an intensive orientation program on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD in July 2005. This will be followed by approximately 10+ months of intense research training at the foreign site. To access the application and to learn more, please visit http://www.aamc.org/overseasfellowship. Applications are due January 7, 2005. |
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The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation is currently accepting nominations for Awards in the following categories:
The Lasker Awards Program was established in 1944. Since then, 70 Lasker Laureates have later won the Nobel Prize. Additional information on previous Lasker Laureates can be found online at our web site,
http://www.laskerfoundation.org. |
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Date: May 2-6, 2005 Sponsor: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Location: Thomas B. Turner Building, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD This five-day course is designed for physicians and other professionals primarily interested in internal medicine. The topics will deal with recent and significant advances in areas of general clinical interest. They will be related to the diagnosis and management of disease and, wherever possible, will be illustrated by clinical demonstrations. The program will be a varied one. In addition to short, illustrated discussions of specific diesease problems, there will be conferences and symposia devoted to important, broad areas of clinical medicine. Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Johns Hopkins University designates this educational activity for a maximum of (to be determined) Category 1 credits toward the AMS Physician’s Recognition Award. Each Physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME. Fees: $800 Physicians; $650 Residents, Fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners on or before March 15, 2005. Contact: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Conference Coordinator, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205-2195; Tel: 410-955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu; http://www.hopkinscme.net. |
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WSU
Spokane to Offer New Degree in Exercise Physiology and Metabolism |
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Washington State University Spokane has become one of a few universities in the nation to offer an interdisciplinary degree integrating concepts and principles of exercise science and nutrition. The Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology and metabolism focuses on biological interrelationships between exercise and nutrition, as well as social/psychological aspects on exercise and nutrition and the effect of these interactions on the health of individuals. According to program faculty members, the curriculum is distinctive because the emphasis of the degree is on integrating exercise and nutrition effects. Most other programs that offer some content from each of the two areas typically offer a bachelor's degree in one of the two disciplines with a minor or certificate in the other, rather than the integrated curricular approach available at WSU Spokane. The program content examines multiple influences on individuals’ health--biological, nutritional, environmental, clinical and social/psychological – and how and why the human body functions and responds in certain ways to various exercise and nutritional stimuli. Students learn to apply classroom concepts to real working situations by participating in a practicum that is part of the curriculum and by doing a semester-long worksite internship to prepare them for the demands of the workplace. Faculty are working on the program curriculum for submission to the American Dietetic Association for accreditation. If approved, students in the program will acquire a strong foundation in the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competencies as specified by the American College of Sports Medicine, and will be eligible to take the certification exam as an exercise specialist after completing this degree. Healthcare and medical leaders in Spokane believe the degree fills a critical need. “The combined nutrition and exercise science program makes sense from a health care perspective. Both components are critical aspects of lifestyle modification, which we promote for managing many health concerns. In particular, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease and cancer are areas where this expertise would be helpful,” said Katherine R. Tuttle, director of research for The Heart Institute of Spokane, and professor of basic medical sciences, WWAMI program, WSU. Ryland P. “Skip” Davis, CEO, Sacred Heart Medical Center, said, "Providence Health Care and Sacred Heart Medical Center, as a leading health care provider, strongly supports a multidisciplinary team approach to health care services. The curriculum of this program will enhance the nutrition education of the clinical specialist in exercise science, and enhance their ability to function effectively as a team member for prevention and rehabilitation." Students interested in pursuing the degree are encouraged to contact program faculty for advising on prerequisite courses. Students may begin their studies at WSU Pullman, with the final two years at WSU Spokane, or may enroll in their freshman and sophomore years at another university or community college and transfer to WSU Spokane. For more information, contact Linda Massey, massey@wsu.edu, 509-358-7621. |
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