48th Annual Internal Medicine Conference

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for internists, family physicians, generalists, advanced practice providers and other health care providers working in an adult primary care setting.

Description

Registration for this course will close on Thursday, March 7th at noon to allow time to prepare registration roster sheets, conference links and other details. We will re-open for on-site registration on Wednesday, 3/13 at 7am.

This meeting will update attendees on the recent developments in health promotion and disease management for conditions commonly encountered in primary care, including:

  • Point of care ultrasound to improve management of common conditions
  • Vaccines for respiratory infections
  • Management of Helicobacter pylori
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Osteoporosis
  • Gender-affirming care

    Guest Faculty
    Daniel Forman
    Daniel D. Forman, MD
    Professor of Medicine
    Chair, Section of Geriatric Cardiology
    University of Pittsburgh

    Conference Location & Format
    In-person location: The William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
    The conference offers a hybrid format with a choice of in-person or webinar.

    Registration Options
    This year, participants have the flexibility to switch between attending in-person and webinar sessions. PLEASE NOTE this option to switch is applicable ONLY for those who choose the "in-person" registration fee.
    Registration fees:
  • Full Conference - $500** (in-person) / $450 (webinar)
  • 2-Day Thursday and Friday - $325** (in-person) / $300 (webinar)
  • Single Day - $150 (Option to switch format is not available)
    ** Attendee may switch between in-person/webinar but must pay in-person fee.

    Hotel accommodations:
    Hotel registration is not included in conference registration. Please contact the hotel directly in order to book your room, if needed.
  • Courtyard Chapel Hill - Please call 1.800.321.2211 for reservations.
  • Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel - Please call 1.919.968.4900 for reservations

    Accreditation Statement
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Atrium Health and The School of Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Atrium Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation Statement
    Atrium Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 23.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

    The AAFP has reviewed 48th Annual Internal Medicine Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 23.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 03/13/2024 to 03/15/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

    AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 23.0 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

    ANCC and the North Carolina Board of Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from the organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

    Nurses: This educational activity with 23.0 hours can be applied towards continuing competence plan for maintaining current licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing

    NC Approved CE (Pharmacist)
    Program ID#NC03152410

    Participation in this event will provide 1.5 hour(s) of NC Medical Board mandated controlled substance prescriber education.

    Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
    Atrium Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity.

    Registering for and attending a South Piedmont AHEC program authorizes South Piedmont AHEC to take audio, video, and/or still images to be used for promotional and educational purposes. If you have concerns, please speak with a South Piedmont AHEC team member.

    Objectives

    • Discuss vaccine recommendations to prevention respiratory infections in high risk patients and the general population.
    • Review the evidence in support of treating the common problem of chronic constipation including the use of new, more specific medications for constipation.
    • Discuss optimal approaches to treating iron deficiency anemia including oral and parenteral regimens of iron replacement.
    • Present an evidence-informed approach to treating resistant depression in the geriatric population.

    Contact

    Tamara Smith-Tillman BS

    Electives

    Day One (MUST MATCH REGISTRATION FEE)

    Mar 13, 2024
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Open Wednesday
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Mar 13, 2024
    Time
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Check-In Time
    7:00 AM
    Credit
    0.70 - CEU
    7.50 - Contact Hours
    7.50 - CME for Physician Assistants
    7.50 - AAFP Prescribed
    7.50 - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Day Two (MUST MATCH REGISTRATION FEE)

    Mar 14, 2024
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Open Thursday
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Mar 14, 2024
    Time
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Check-In Time
    7:00 AM
    Credit
    0.80 - CEU
    8.25 - AAFP Prescribed
    8.25 - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    8.25 - Contact Hours
    8.25 - CME for Physician Assistants

    Day Three (MUST MATCH REGISTRATION FEE)

    Mar 15, 2024
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Open Friday
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Mar 15, 2024
    Time
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Check-In Time
    7:00 AM
    Credit
    0.70 - CEU
    7.25 - AAFP Prescribed
    7.25 - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    7.25 - Contact Hours
    7.25 - CME for Physician Assistants

    Select Attendance Format

    Mar 13 - 15, 2024
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Open Format: In-Person
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Mar 13 - 15, 2024
    Check-In Time
    7:00 AM
    Location
    The William and Ida Friday Center
    Mar 13 - 15, 2024
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Open Format: Webinar ONLY
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Mar 13 - 15, 2024
    Check-In Time
    7:00 AM
    Location
    Webinar
    Room
    Zoom

    HANDOUT: ONLY SELECT IF ATTENDING IN-PERSON

    Mar 1, 2024
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Closed Printed Syllabus Option If you're attending In-person (MUST REQUEST BY MARCH 1ST)
    Status
    Closed
    Date(s)
    Mar 1, 2024
    Time
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Check-In Time
    8:00 AM
    Description
    Printed syllabus for in-person attendance ONLY. This option will close on 3/1/2024.
    • Details
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Mar 13 - 15, 2024
    Location
    Multiple Locations
    (See Sessions)
    Fees
    $0.00
    NC A&T Students (MUST HAVE CODE)
    $500.00
    Full Conference (IN-PERSON): All Other Registrants CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST SELECT ALL 3 DAYS FOR YOUR SESSION)
    $450.00
    Full Conference (WEBINAR): All Other Registrants CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST SELECT ALL 3 DAYS FOR YOUR SESSION)
    $325.00
    Two-Day (IN-PERSON): All Other Registrants CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST SELECT 2 DAYS FOR YOUR SESSION)
    $300.00
    Two-Day (WEBINAR): All Other Registrants CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST SELECT 2 DAYS FOR YOUR SESSION)
    $150.00
    One-Day: All Other Registrants CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST SELECT 1 DAY FOR YOUR SESSION - CAN NOT SWITCH FORMATS)
    $375.00
    Full Conference: UNC Primary Care Provider Network and UNC Preceptors CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST HAVE CODE TO REGISTER)
    $250.00
    Two Day: UNC Primary Care Provider Network and UNC Preceptors CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST HAVE CODE TO REGISTER)
    $0.00
    IM Speaking/Waived Faculty ONLY CHOOSE THIS FEE (MUST HAVE CODE)
    $85.00
    Students
    Credits
    0.70 - 0.80
    CEU
    7.25 - 8.25
    AAFP Prescribed
    7.25 - 8.25
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    7.25 - 8.25
    Contact Hours
    7.25 - 8.25
    CME for Physician Assistants