Continuing Medical Education

• 05/16/2008 — Innovations and Practical Applications in Vascular Surgery
• 12/15-16/2008 — NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Second Annual International NOTES™ Course
• 2008 — Vascular & Endovascular Training Courses
• 2008 — The Endovascular Preceptorship Program
• 2007 & 2008 — Wound Healing: Advanced Preceptorship Program
• 2008 — Vascular Surgery Case Conference

Innovations and Practical Applications in Vascular Surgery

Title	Innovations and Practical Applications in Vascular Surgery Sponsored by the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Division of Vascular Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College
Date	Friday May 16, 2008
Time	7:00AM – 5:30PM with a reception to follow
Location	The Roosevelt Hotel 45 East 45th Street (@ Madison Avenue) New York, NY 10017
Description	Program Directors: Rajeev Dayal, MD and Michael Silane, MD Save-the-Date Overall Goals The symposium is a one-day educational event that focuses on the most up-to-date techniques for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and includes brief 'how to" sessions on evolving endovascular therapies. Our nationally recognized faculty will address issues in current clinical practice, complications and pitfalls of newer technologies, and discuss the evolution of the field. Using a systems-based approach, the format will cover all major areas of vascular disease. Attendee participation and interaction will be emphasized and facilitated through debates, Q & A sessions and an interactive case presentation. Learning Objectives At the completion of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the most current surgical and endovascular treatment methods for patients with vascular diseases including: lower extremity ischemia, aortic aneurysms, carotid disease and venous disease Understand the decision-making process in choosing between different endovascular methods for the management of chronic lower extremity ischemia Review the techniques and results of surgical and endovascular options for lower extremity revascularization and limb salvage Understand surgical and endovascular best practices and techniques for the treatment of carotid artery disease including sessions on eversion endarterectomy, advanced endovascular techniques for challenging arch anatomy, and strengths and weaknesses of the available cerebral protection devices. Review the most current devices and techniques for the repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Target Audience Vascular Surgeons, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, General Surgeons, Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and fellows-in-training. Accreditation/Designation of Credit The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) and The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accept AMA/PRA category 1 credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA/PRA category 1 credit toward recertification requirements. We expect support for this program through grants from pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Disclosure Statement As an accredited sponsor, the College of Physicians and Surgeons must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are required to disclose to the audience any significant financial interest and/or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in his/her presentation and/or the commercial contributor(s) of this activity. When unlabeled uses are discussed, these will also be indicated.
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Contact	Jessica Scully Special Events Coordinator Department of Surgery, External Affairs Columbia University Medical Center Telephone: 201.346.7007 Fax: 201.346.7011 Email: jas2134@columbia.edu

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Second Annual International NOTES™ Course

Title	NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Second Annual International NOTES™ Course
Date	December 15–16, 2008
Location	New York City
Contact	Christine Rein at cmr2146@columbia.edu or by phone at 201.346.7014.
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Vascular & Endovascular Training Courses

Title	Advanced Endovascular Training
Date	Phase I : September 3-5, 2008
Description	Hospital-based clinical training program in catheter-based interventions for Peripheral Arterial Disease. Phase I includes case observation, didactic education, wet and dry lab, and simulator training. Phase II and III are 2- Day "Hands On" courses designed specifically with the participants credentialing and specific needs in mind.
Location	NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical Centers
Contact	Kathleen Propp, 212.305.6902 or kp2235@columbia.edu
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The Endovascular Preceptorship Program

Title	The Endovascular Preceptorship Program
Date	Three months (quarterly)
Location	New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Description	The Endovascular Preceptorship Program is a three-month mini-fellowship providing hands-on training for physicians in all types of catheter-based interventions for non-cardiac vascular disease. Trainees typically perform over 100 catheter-based interventions as the primary operator, including carotid stenting, viseral angioplasty, lower extremity subintimal angioplasty, abdominal and thoracic aortic stent grafting, thrombolysis and coil embolization. Procedures are performed at both the Cornell and the Columbia campuses.
Contact	Kathleen Propp, 212.305.6902, kp2235@columbia.edu, www.nypvascularcare.com.

Wound Healing: Advanced Preceptorship Program

Title	Advanced Preceptorship in Wound Healing
Date	2007 Sep. 20-21, 2007 CLOSED October 18-19, 2007 CLOSED October 25-26, 2007 CLOSED November 15-16, 2007 CLOSED November 29-30, 2007 CLOSED December 13-14, 2007 CLOSED 2008 January 10-11, 2008 CLOSED January 24-25, 2008 CLOSED February 7-8, 2008 CLOSED February 28-29, 2008 CLOSED March 6-7, 2008 CLOSED March 27-28, 2008 CLOSED April 3-4, 2008 CLOSED April 10-11, 2008 CLOSED May 15-16, 2008 CLOSED May 29-30, 2008 CLOSED June 12-13, 2008 CLOSED June 26-27, 2008 CLOSED July 10-11, 2008 CLOSED
Location	The Allen Pavilion 5141 Broadway (Broadway & 220th Street) New York, NY 10034
Description	Attendees will be exposed to live surgical cases, Q&A Sessions, open discussion, and rounding on wound patients in order to further develop their surgical and clinical skills in this setting. This course will give students the best exposure possible to the continuity of care experience. In addition, a selection of suggested wound articles will be provided to students to study and generate discussion. The advanced preceptorship program is a 18 CME accredited course consisting of 2 full days of wound training. Advanced preceptorships will be held on a Thursday and Friday at The Allen Pavilion, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Advanced preceptorships will be offered several times each month, 20 advanced preceptorships in total from July 2007 through June 2008. Because of the practical and interactive nature of the course, size will be limited to a maximum 6 participants per program. Participation in this program offers a unique opportunity to expand the knowledge and expertise of even those wound specialists with significant involvement in wound healing. It is an advanced course, and participants must fulfill the following criteria: Currently perform wound surgery (inpatient or out patient debridement) Currently have substantial involvement in a wound program/practice
Contact	Candice Giordano at cg2238@columbia.edu or by phone at 201.346.7009.
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Vascular Surgery Case Conference

Title	Vascular Surgery Case Conference
Date	Every Tuesday
Time	6:30am-8:00am
Location	New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center
Description	Videoconference between the Columbia and Cornell campuses for physicians, vascular surgery fellows, residents, physician assistants and nurses. Includes lectures and case presentations. Topics include challenging vascular and endovascular surgery cases as well as lectures on vascular pathophysiology and vascular non-invasive lab studies. Includes monthly journal club.
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