158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Virtual Monthly Series

158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Virtual Monthly Series
6:00 – 8:00 PM EST  

Approved for 18 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

The MSMS ASM Planning Committee and its collaborating partners from around the state are excited to announce the newly designed “Annual Scientific Meeting” series.   This monthly evening virtual meeting will give attendees the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge clinical advances from local and national experts, from the safety and comfort of their homes via a laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or cellphone via Zoom. 

The ASM sessions will also be recorded for On-Demand viewing after each monthly meeting to allow a flexible education experience that works best with physician’s schedules.  

Confirmed topics and dates include:

  • March 27 – In Clinic Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Persons Living without and with HIV
  • April 24 – Hey Doc, What Are the Best Supplements to Take?
  • May 22 – Neurology Update 2023
  • June 26 – Lifestyle Medicine: Patients, Pillars, Practice
  • August 28 – Updates in Endocrinology
  • September 18 – Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy
  • October 23 – Dermatology Update
  • November 27 – Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • December 18 – Allergy and Asthma Update

Highlighted Upcoming ASM Series Sessions for March and April include:

In Clinic Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Persons Living without and with HIV

Monday, March 27, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST  

Approved for 2 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

Speaker:  Bruno Giordani, PhD, Associate Director, Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Objectives:

  • Elucidate the differences between cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease/Dementia vs Cognitive impairment in HIV and aging.
  • Discuss the pros/cons of using cognitive screening measures.
  • Describe common “pen and paper” and computerized dementia screening options.
  • Discuss the concept of “Multiplexity” and its role in managing older adult patients with HIV.
  • Explain other useful cognitive and behavioral screenings to be considered for use in clinic.

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Hey Doc, What Are the Best Supplements to Take?

Monday, April 24, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST  

Approved for 2 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

Speaker: Romana M. Wallace, DO, Assistant Professor, WMED Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Objectives:

  • Understand what your patients are looking for when they ask to seek integrative or alternative medicine.
  • Identify common nutritional deficiencies that may complicate recovery.
  • Develop basic understanding of nutrition vs supplementation.
  • Develop a quick tool kit to address common questions.

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Registration Fees Per Course: 

Members – $50
Non-members – $75
Retired Members – $50
Member Students and Residents – FREE

For more information, contact Brenda Marenich at 517-336-7580


Statement of Accreditation: The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.