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INFECTIOUS DISEASESIN PRIMARY CARE

Wednesday–Friday, October 10–12, 2012Colonnade Hotel

Boston, Massachusetts

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Paul E. Sax, MD Lindsey R. Baden, MD Sigal Yawetz, MD James H. Maguire, MD

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOLDepartment of Continuing Education

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITALDivision of Infectious Disease

Infectious Diseases in Primary Care • October 10–12, 2012 Colonnade Hotel

120 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 424-7000

(800) 962-3030Guest Fax: (617) 424-1717http://www.colonnadehotel.com

Located in Boston’s Back Bayneighborhood, The ColonnadeHotel recently completed a $20 million reinvention of allpublic areas and guest rooms. With thoughtful, relevantamenities this redesigned hotel appeals to the discerningbusiness and leisure traveler. The Colonnade is within walkingdistance of many of the city’s finest shops, museums, galleries,and landmarks.

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRAVELHotel rooms in Boston are limited, especially during peak sea-son (see below for seasonal attractions). You are stronglyurged to make your reservations early. A limited number ofrooms have been reserved at the Colonnade until September11, 2012. Guests can make reservations by calling our reser-vation department at 1-800-962-3030. Please specify that youare enrolled in the Infectious Diseases in Primary Care Medi-cine Course to receive the reduced rate of $279 Single/Dou-ble. You can also make your hotel reservation online at:www.colonnadehotel.com. Click the Reservations tab, andenter “BRJ09A” into the group code box on the right. For information on reduced airfare, call the HMS Travel Desktoll free 1(877) 4-HARVMD (1-877-442-7863) Monday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada, and VirginIslands, please call (617) 559-3764.

In and Around BostonWe encourage all attendees to take full advantage of themany attractions for those who come to visit Boston in theautumn. New England is famous for foliage and wesuggest you take this opportunity to see Boston and thesurrounding area during this season. There is easy access tonearby restaurants, shuttle bus service to local shopping malls,and paths along the Charles River for walking and jogging.Public transportation to all of Boston and Cambridge via the“T” is readily accessible to visit Faneuil Hall and HarvardSquare. For more seasonal attractions, visit the Board ofTourism website: www.searchboston.com/dir/Boston.

2012 FacultyHarvard Medical School

Lindsey R. Baden, MD

Miriam Baron Barshak, MD

Todd Ellerin, MD

Paul Farmer, MD, PhD

Sarah P. Hammond, MD

Howard M. Heller, MD, MPH

Jennifer A. Johnson, MD

Joel T. Katz, MD

Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD

Adam Lipworth, MD

James H. Maguire, MD

Francisco Marty, MD

Rebeca M. Plank, MD

Paul E. Sax, MD

Chinweike Ukomadu, MD, PhD

Sigal Yawetz, MD

DON’T MISS A THING!Reserve your audio copy of

the lectures today!

Purchase an audio copy of the confer-ence with all the course presentations$50 for course participants, limit

1/person (75% discount) or $249 forindividuals unable to attend

(includes syllabus materials as well!)

For detailed order information contact us at:

[email protected]

What Do Your Colleagues Have to Say?

”Consistently excellent, very informa-tive lectures—will definitely re-attend

this CME conference!”

“Very knowledgeable speakers,excellent power point material.”

“Great talks! Very organized, clearand concise.”

“Really helpful! Covered pertinentpoints for the primary care provider.”

“Outstanding, would like to see more!”

PAUL FARMER, MD, PHD

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7:00–8:00 Continental Breakfast

8:00–8:45 Antiviral and Influenza UpdateDaniel R. Kuritzkes, MD

8:45–9:30 Infectious Diseases of Travelers and ImmigrantsJames H. Maguire, MD

9:30–10:15 Interactive ID Cases from the CommunityTodd Ellerin, MD

10:15–10:45 Break

10:45–11:30 Lyme Borreliosis: Update 2012Howard M. Heller, MD, MPH

11:30–12:15 Bone and Joint InfectionsJames H. Maguire, MD

12:15–1:30 Lunch

1:30–2:15 Tuberculosis for the non-ID SpecialistPaul E. Sax, MD

2:15–3:00 The Pregnant PatientSigal Yawetz, MD

3:00–3:30 Break

3:30–4:15 Top 10 Papers in Infectious DiseasesLindsey R. Baden, MD

4:15–5:00 Skin Infections and Infection-MimickersAdam Lipworth, MD


8:00–9:00 Improving Access to AIDS Care and TreatmentPaul Farmer, MD, PhD

9:00–9:45 Antibiotic Strategies for the Hospitaland Post-Hospital SettingJennifer A. Johnson, MD

9:45–10:30 HIV Update: What the PCP Needs to KnowPaul E. Sax, MD

10:30–10:45 Break

10:45–11:30 Infections in theImmunocompromised HostSarah P. Hammond, MD

11:30–12:15 Can’t Miss Diagnoses: Unknowns inInfectious DiseaseLindsey R. Baden, MD

12:15–12:30 Wrap UpCourse Directors

Print Name Clearly–All Fields Required

Full Name First Middle Initial Last Name

Mailing Address Street City State Zip Code

Daytime Phone ( ) Fax Number ( )Please note: Your email address is used for critical information about the course including: registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate. Please be sure to include an email address you check daily or frequently.

Email Address � Please check if you wish to be excluded from receiving email notices of future Harvard Medical School – Department of Continuing Education programs.

Profession Degree

Primary Specialty (Physicians Only) Board Certified? � Yes � No

Professional School Attended (Physicians Only) � Harvard Medical School � U.S. Medical School � International Year of Graduation

Infectious Diseases in Primary Care October 10–12, 2012 COURSE # 321220

Tuition Fee: � Physicians: $590 (USD) � Allied Health Professionals: $490 (USD) � Residents, Fellows in Training: $490 (USD) � Group Rate of 3+ Physicians: $540 (USD) � Group Rate of 3+ Allied Health Professionals: $440 (USD)� Group Rate of 3+ Residents/Fellows in Training: $440 (USD)

ACCREDITATIONThe Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accred-itation Council for Continuing Medical Education to pro-vide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activityfor a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACGME COMPETENCIESThis course is designed to meet one or more of the fol-lowing Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Edu-cation competencies:• Patient care • Medical knowledge

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONPhysicians $590 (USD)Allied Health Professionals $490 (USD)Residents and Fellows in Training $490 (USD)Group Rate of 3+ Physicians $540 (USD)Group Rate of 3+ Allied Health $440 (USD)Group Rate of 3+ Residents and

Fellows in Training $440 (USD)

Registration by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) can bemade at: www.cme.hms.harvard.edu/courses/infectious.Registration by check (draft on a United States bank),please make payable to Harvard Medical School andmail with registration form to Harvard Medical School—Department of Continuing Education, PO Box417476, Boston, MA 02241-7476. Telephone or faxregistration is not accepted. Registration with cash pay-ment is not permitted. Upon receipt of your paid regis-tration an email confirmation from the HMS-DCE officewill be sent to you. Be sure to include an email addressthat you check frequently. Your email address is used forcritical information, including registration confirmation,evaluation, and certificate.

INQUIRIESBy phone 617-384-8600, Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM

(EST) or by email at: [email protected].

ONLINE INFORMATIONTo register or view activity information online, visit:www.cme.hms.harvard.edu/courses/infectious. To ensureproper registration, please add the first three charac-ters of the source code found at the bottom of this reg-istration form.

DISCLOSURE POLICYHarvard Medical School (HMS) adheres to all ACGMEEssential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is HMS’s policythat those who have influenced the content of a CMEactivity (e.g., planners, faculty, authors, reviewers, and oth-ers) disclose all relevant financial relationships with com-mercial entities so that HMS may identify and resolve anyconflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosureswill be provided in the activity materials along with disclo-sure of any commercial support received for the activity.Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to dis-close any limitations of data and unlabeled or investiga-tional uses of products during their presentations.

REFUND POLICYA handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation.Refund requests must be received by postal mail, email,or fax one week prior to this activity. No refunds will bemade thereafter.

COURSE LOCATIONAll sessions for this course will be held at ColonnadeHotel, 120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 Phone (617) 424-7000 • (800) 962-3030

Online registrants – add the first three characters of source code found here. � Source Code: A B C D X Z Z Z

7:00–7:50 Registration and ContinentalBreakfast

7:50–8:00 IntroductionPaul E. Sax, MD

8:00–8:45 Office Use (and Non-Use) ofAntibioticsPaul E. Sax, MD

8:45–9:30 Sore Throats and Common ColdsMiriam Baron Barshak, MD

9:30–9:45 Break

9:45–10:30 PneumoniaJoel T. Katz, MD

10:30–11:15 ID Images: A Collection of Our Best Photos and VideosFrancisco Marty, MD

11:15–12:00 Common Curbside Consults inInfectious DiseasesPaul E. Sax, MD

12:00–1:15 Lunch

1:15–2:00 Urinary Tract Infections: Challenges and ControversiesSigal Yawetz, MD

2:00–2:45 Viral Hepatitis: Clinical AspectsChinweike Ukomadu, MD, PhD

2:45–3:00 Break

3:00–3:45 Update in Sexually TransmittedDiseasesSigal Yawetz, MD

3:45–4:15 Immunization Update for the PrimaryCare Provider: Practical PrinciplesHoward M. Heller, MD, MPH

4:15–5:00 Infectious Diarrhea: Evaluation and ManagementRebeca M. Plank, MD

Please email [email protected] for:¢ expanded faculty biographies¢ questions and case topics you want answered

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS

Dear Colleague,

As you know, clinical challenges in Infectious Diseases occur commonly in primarycare. We have designed this course with your needs in mind. Our faculty explicitlysets out to provide the most practical and up-to-date information on a wide varietyof ID issues, both in prevention and treatment.

Our lecturers are selected based on both their teaching skills and their “real world”experiences in active clinical practices. Some of the topics they will cover are:

• The latest on adult immunization• Influenza: How to prevent and to treat• New tests and preventive strategies for tuberculosis• HIV: What does the PCP need to know?• Lyme Disease: Controversies in Diagnosis and Management• What’s new in antibiotics?• Strategies for recurrent urinary tract infections• Community-acquired MRSA: How to treat? How to prevent

By attending the conference, you will hear the latest on these and other topics.Case-based materials are integrated throughout these didactic sessions to enhanceinteraction and learning.

We look forward to seeing you in October!

Sincerely,Program DirectorsPaul E. Sax, MD Lindsey R. Baden, MD Sigal Yawetz, MD James H. Maguire, MD

Course DescriptionThis course is designed to address commonly encoun-tered problems in Infectious Diseases for the primarycare clinician. Attendees will be brought up-to-date on awide variety of Infectious Disease topics so that they willbe able to use the information in everyday clinical prac-tice and patient care. The course content focuses oninfections frequently seen in primary care practice withan emphasis on areas of controversy and new develop-ments in the field.

The teaching methods used in this course include:didactic lectures, Q & A, small group discussions andcase-based game challenges.

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, participants willbe able to:

¢ Integrate state-of-the-art investigative dataon common infectious diseases into the careof patients

¢ Synthesize information regarding evidence-based treatment protocols for infectious dis-eases to help determine optimal patient care

¢ Model expert clinical skills resulting inimprovement of diagnosis and treatment ofinfectious diseases

Target AudienceThe target audience is the primary care provider(this includes physicians, NPs and PAs). Justadult internal medicine is targeted, but pediatri-cians are welcome to attend. The target audi-ence is a combination of regional, national andinternational.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

Program changes/substitutions may be madewithout notice.

Over 90% of the course participants rated this course as“superior” or “above average” as compared to otherpostgraduate courses they have attended, placing thiscourse among the highest-rated of Harvard CME courses(over 250 courses annually). Participants cited in particularits attention to practical issues in patient managementwith frequent inclusion of well-chosen case illustrationsand anecdotes—as well as the ample opportunity forinteraction with the faculty.

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RESERVE

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COPY TODAY!

INFECTIOUS DISEASESIN PRIMARY CARE

Wednesday–Friday, October 10–12, 2012Colonnade Hotel

Boston, Massachusetts

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Paul E. Sax, MD Lindsey R. Baden, MD Sigal Yawetz, MD James H. Maguire, MD

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOLDepartment of Continuing Education

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITALDivision of Infectious Disease

Infectious Diseases in Primary Care • October 10–12, 2012 Colonnade Hotel

120 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 424-7000

(800) 962-3030Guest Fax: (617) 424-1717http://www.colonnadehotel.com

Located in Boston’s Back Bayneighborhood, The ColonnadeHotel recently completed a $20 million reinvention of allpublic areas and guest rooms. With thoughtful, relevantamenities this redesigned hotel appeals to the discerningbusiness and leisure traveler. The Colonnade is within walkingdistance of many of the city’s finest shops, museums, galleries,and landmarks.

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRAVELHotel rooms in Boston are limited, especially during peak sea-son (see below for seasonal attractions). You are stronglyurged to make your reservations early. A limited number ofrooms have been reserved at the Colonnade until September11, 2012. Guests can make reservations by calling our reser-vation department at 1-800-962-3030. Please specify that youare enrolled in the Infectious Diseases in Primary Care Medi-cine Course to receive the reduced rate of $279 Single/Dou-ble. You can also make your hotel reservation online at:www.colonnadehotel.com. Click the Reservations tab, andenter “BRJ09A” into the group code box on the right. For information on reduced airfare, call the HMS Travel Desktoll free 1(877) 4-HARVMD (1-877-442-7863) Monday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada, and VirginIslands, please call (617) 559-3764.

In and Around BostonWe encourage all attendees to take full advantage of themany attractions for those who come to visit Boston in theautumn. New England is famous for foliage and wesuggest you take this opportunity to see Boston and thesurrounding area during this season. There is easy access tonearby restaurants, shuttle bus service to local shopping malls,and paths along the Charles River for walking and jogging.Public transportation to all of Boston and Cambridge via the“T” is readily accessible to visit Faneuil Hall and HarvardSquare. For more seasonal attractions, visit the Board ofTourism website: www.searchboston.com/dir/Boston.

2012 FacultyHarvard Medical School

Lindsey R. Baden, MD

Miriam Baron Barshak, MD

Todd Ellerin, MD

Paul Farmer, MD, PhD

Sarah P. Hammond, MD

Howard M. Heller, MD, MPH

Jennifer A. Johnson, MD

Joel T. Katz, MD

Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD

Adam Lipworth, MD

James H. Maguire, MD

Francisco Marty, MD

Rebeca M. Plank, MD

Paul E. Sax, MD

Chinweike Ukomadu, MD, PhD

Sigal Yawetz, MD

DON’T MISS A THING!Reserve your audio copy of

the lectures today!

Purchase an audio copy of the confer-ence with all the course presentations$50 for course participants, limit

1/person (75% discount) or $249 forindividuals unable to attend

(includes syllabus materials as well!)

For detailed order information contact us at:

[email protected]

What Do Your Colleagues Have to Say?

”Consistently excellent, very informa-tive lectures—will definitely re-attend

this CME conference!”

“Very knowledgeable speakers,excellent power point material.”

“Great talks! Very organized, clearand concise.”

“Really helpful! Covered pertinentpoints for the primary care provider.”

“Outstanding, would like to see more!”

PAUL FARMER, MD, PHD

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8:00–8:45 Antiviral and Influenza UpdateDaniel R. Kuritzkes, MD

8:45–9:30 Infectious Diseases of Travelers and ImmigrantsJames H. Maguire, MD

9:30–10:15 Interactive ID Cases from the CommunityTodd Ellerin, MD

10:15–10:45 Break

10:45–11:30 Lyme Borreliosis: Update 2012Howard M. Heller, MD, MPH

11:30–12:15 Bone and Joint InfectionsJames H. Maguire, MD

12:15–1:30 Lunch

1:30–2:15 Tuberculosis for the non-ID SpecialistPaul E. Sax, MD

2:15–3:00 The Pregnant PatientSigal Yawetz, MD

3:00–3:30 Break

3:30–4:15 Top 10 Papers in Infectious DiseasesLindsey R. Baden, MD

4:15–5:00 Skin Infections and Infection-MimickersAdam Lipworth, MD


8:00–9:00 Improving Access to AIDS Care and TreatmentPaul Farmer, MD, PhD

9:00–9:45 Antibiotic Strategies for the Hospitaland Post-Hospital SettingJennifer A. Johnson, MD

9:45–10:30 HIV Update: What the PCP Needs to KnowPaul E. Sax, MD

10:30–10:45 Break

10:45–11:30 Infections in theImmunocompromised HostSarah P. Hammond, MD

11:30–12:15 Can’t Miss Diagnoses: Unknowns inInfectious DiseaseLindsey R. Baden, MD

12:15–12:30 Wrap UpCourse Directors

Print Name Clearly–All Fields Required

Full Name First Middle Initial Last Name

Mailing Address Street City State Zip Code

Daytime Phone ( ) Fax Number ( )Please note: Your email address is used for critical information about the course including: registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate. Please be sure to include an email address you check daily or frequently.

Email Address � Please check if you wish to be excluded from receiving email notices of future Harvard Medical School – Department of Continuing Education programs.

Profession Degree

Primary Specialty (Physicians Only) Board Certified? � Yes � No

Professional School Attended (Physicians Only) � Harvard Medical School � U.S. Medical School � International Year of Graduation

Infectious Diseases in Primary Care October 10–12, 2012 COURSE # 321220

Tuition Fee: � Physicians: $590 (USD) � Allied Health Professionals: $490 (USD) � Residents, Fellows in Training: $490 (USD) � Group Rate of 3+ Physicians: $540 (USD) � Group Rate of 3+ Allied Health Professionals: $440 (USD)� Group Rate of 3+ Residents/Fellows in Training: $440 (USD)

ACCREDITATIONThe Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accred-itation Council for Continuing Medical Education to pro-vide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activityfor a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACGME COMPETENCIESThis course is designed to meet one or more of the fol-lowing Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Edu-cation competencies:• Patient care • Medical knowledge

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONPhysicians $590 (USD)Allied Health Professionals $490 (USD)Residents and Fellows in Training $490 (USD)Group Rate of 3+ Physicians $540 (USD)Group Rate of 3+ Allied Health $440 (USD)Group Rate of 3+ Residents and

Fellows in Training $440 (USD)

Registration by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) can bemade at: www.cme.hms.harvard.edu/courses/infectious.Registration by check (draft on a United States bank),please make payable to Harvard Medical School andmail with registration form to Harvard Medical School—Department of Continuing Education, PO Box417476, Boston, MA 02241-7476. Telephone or faxregistration is not accepted. Registration with cash pay-ment is not permitted. Upon receipt of your paid regis-tration an email confirmation from the HMS-DCE officewill be sent to you. Be sure to include an email addressthat you check frequently. Your email address is used forcritical information, including registration confirmation,evaluation, and certificate.

INQUIRIESBy phone 617-384-8600, Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM

(EST) or by email at: [email protected].

ONLINE INFORMATIONTo register or view activity information online, visit:www.cme.hms.harvard.edu/courses/infectious. To ensureproper registration, please add the first three charac-ters of the source code found at the bottom of this reg-istration form.

DISCLOSURE POLICYHarvard Medical School (HMS) adheres to all ACGMEEssential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is HMS’s policythat those who have influenced the content of a CMEactivity (e.g., planners, faculty, authors, reviewers, and oth-ers) disclose all relevant financial relationships with com-mercial entities so that HMS may identify and resolve anyconflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosureswill be provided in the activity materials along with disclo-sure of any commercial support received for the activity.Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to dis-close any limitations of data and unlabeled or investiga-tional uses of products during their presentations.

REFUND POLICYA handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation.Refund requests must be received by postal mail, email,or fax one week prior to this activity. No refunds will bemade thereafter.

COURSE LOCATIONAll sessions for this course will be held at ColonnadeHotel, 120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 Phone (617) 424-7000 • (800) 962-3030

Online registrants – add the first three characters of source code found here. � Source Code: AWEBB C D X Z Z Z

7:00–7:50 Registration and ContinentalBreakfast

7:50–8:00 IntroductionPaul E. Sax, MD

8:00–8:45 Office Use (and Non-Use) ofAntibioticsPaul E. Sax, MD

8:45–9:30 Sore Throats and Common ColdsMiriam Baron Barshak, MD

9:30–9:45 Break

9:45–10:30 PneumoniaJoel T. Katz, MD

10:30–11:15 ID Images: A Collection of Our Best Photos and VideosFrancisco Marty, MD

11:15–12:00 Common Curbside Consults inInfectious DiseasesPaul E. Sax, MD

12:00–1:15 Lunch

1:15–2:00 Urinary Tract Infections: Challenges and ControversiesSigal Yawetz, MD

2:00–2:45 Viral Hepatitis: Clinical AspectsChinweike Ukomadu, MD, PhD

2:45–3:00 Break

3:00–3:45 Update in Sexually TransmittedDiseasesSigal Yawetz, MD

3:45–4:15 Immunization Update for the PrimaryCare Provider: Practical PrinciplesHoward M. Heller, MD, MPH

4:15–5:00 Infectious Diarrhea: Evaluation and ManagementRebeca M. Plank, MD

Please email [email protected] for:¢ expanded faculty biographies¢ questions and case topics you want answered

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS

Dear Colleague,

As you know, clinical challenges in Infectious Diseases occur commonly in primarycare. We have designed this course with your needs in mind. Our faculty explicitlysets out to provide the most practical and up-to-date information on a wide varietyof ID issues, both in prevention and treatment.

Our lecturers are selected based on both their teaching skills and their “real world”experiences in active clinical practices. Some of the topics they will cover are:

• The latest on adult immunization• Influenza: How to prevent and to treat• New tests and preventive strategies for tuberculosis• HIV: What does the PCP need to know?• Lyme Disease: Controversies in Diagnosis and Management• What’s new in antibiotics?• Strategies for recurrent urinary tract infections• Community-acquired MRSA: How to treat? How to prevent

By attending the conference, you will hear the latest on these and other topics.Case-based materials are integrated throughout these didactic sessions to enhanceinteraction and learning.

We look forward to seeing you in October!

Sincerely,Program DirectorsPaul E. Sax, MD Lindsey R. Baden, MD Sigal Yawetz, MD James H. Maguire, MD

Course DescriptionThis course is designed to address commonly encoun-tered problems in Infectious Diseases for the primarycare clinician. Attendees will be brought up-to-date on awide variety of Infectious Disease topics so that they willbe able to use the information in everyday clinical prac-tice and patient care. The course content focuses oninfections frequently seen in primary care practice withan emphasis on areas of controversy and new develop-ments in the field.

The teaching methods used in this course include:didactic lectures, Q & A, small group discussions andcase-based game challenges.

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, participants willbe able to:

¢ Integrate state-of-the-art investigative dataon common infectious diseases into the careof patients

¢ Synthesize information regarding evidence-based treatment protocols for infectious dis-eases to help determine optimal patient care

¢ Model expert clinical skills resulting inimprovement of diagnosis and treatment ofinfectious diseases

Target AudienceThe target audience is the primary care provider(this includes physicians, NPs and PAs). Justadult internal medicine is targeted, but pediatri-cians are welcome to attend. The target audi-ence is a combination of regional, national andinternational.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

Program changes/substitutions may be madewithout notice.

Over 90% of the course participants rated this course as“superior” or “above average” as compared to otherpostgraduate courses they have attended, placing thiscourse among the highest-rated of Harvard CME courses(over 250 courses annually). Participants cited in particularits attention to practical issues in patient managementwith frequent inclusion of well-chosen case illustrationsand anecdotes—as well as the ample opportunity forinteraction with the faculty.

infectious diseases in primary care

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