Advances IN. Surgery. Rex Surgical Specialists presents The Primary Care Pearls: Movie Night with the Surgeons. Saturday, March 25, 2017

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1 Advances IN Surgery Rex Surgical Specialists presents The Primary Care Pearls: Movie Night with the Surgeons Saturday, March 25, 2017 Registration: 7 a.m. Program: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rex Bariatric Specialists Education Conference Room 4207 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC Joint Providership by Surgical Specialists

2 PURPOSE This conference will provide the primary care physician and other health care providers a review of some of the most common surgical challenges and their management. The lectures will focus on the latest diagnostic and treatment approaches to general surgery topics. This program will expand the provider s knowledge, increase awareness of screening, surveillance and prevention, and optimize the cost efficient use of diagnostic testing as relevant to the surgical red flags. TARGET AUDIENCE Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Primary Care Physicians Urgent Care Providers FACULTY Peter Ng, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.B.M.S., Course Director Laura Altom, M.D., M.S.P.H. Dustin Bermudez, M.D., F.A.C.S. Richard Chiulli, M.D., F.A.C.S. David Eddleman, M.D., F.A.C.S. Kirk Faust, M.D., F.A.C.S. Rachel Jendro, D.O. Jack Lam, M.D. Lindsey Sharp, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.B.M.S. Mark Sturdivant, M.D., F.A.C.S. Seth Weinreb, M.D., F.A.C.S.

3 OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this competence-based program, the learner should be able to: Differentiate between common abdominal bulges and the appropriate role of surgical management. Review the indications, mechanism of action, efficacy and potential challenges related to new weight loss drugs. Analyze the role of computed tomography as a complementary tool for the management and diagnostic evaluation of acute abdominal pain. Discuss the evaluation and management of atypical benign breast disease. Review the imaging strategies for efficient and thorough evaluation of both common and complex biliary diseases. Discuss the surgical management, pre-operative preparation and post-operative care of the surgical hyperthyroid patient. Discuss the most common benign peri-rectal problems: diagnosis, initial medical management and the role of surgery. Review the literature supporting the decision making for breast conservation versus bilateral mastectomy. Evaluate the physiological role and therapeutic outcomes for hyperbaric therapy patients with difficult or challenging wounds. Discuss the latest guidelines around controlled substance abuse and diversion.

4 AGENDA 7 a.m. Registration 7:20 a.m. Welcome Peter Ng, M.D. 7:30 a.m. The Clone Wars: Rectus Diastasis vs. Ventral Hernia Seth Weinreb, M.D. 7:55 a.m. Starve Wars: The Skinny on Weight Loss Drugs Lindsey Sharp, M.D. 8:20 a.m. C.T.: An Extra-Terrestrial (Surgeon s) Guide to Computed Tomography Richard Chiulli, M.D. 8:45 a.m. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Atypical Benign Breast Disease David Eddleman, M.D. 9:05 a.m. Break 9:20 a.m. The Gallbladder Strikes Back: Imaging Strategies for Biliary Disease Dustin Bermudez, D.O. 9:45 a.m. Raging Bull: The Surgical Management of Hyperthyroidism Kirk Faust, M.D. 10:10 a.m. Close Encounter of the Wrong Kind: Common Peri-Rectal Problems Laura Altom, M.D. 10:35 a.m. Break 10:50 a.m. Back to the Future? The Jolie Effect, and a Thoughtful Approach to Breast Cancer Rachel Jendro, M.D. 11:15 a.m. Diving Miss Daisy: The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Complex Wounds Mark Sturtivant, M.D., F.A.C.S. 11:40 a.m. Drug Store Cowboy: Separating Opioid Use from Drug Abuse Jack Lam, M.D. 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break (return to conference room) 1 p.m. Adjourn

5 REGISTRATION Limited space is available. Pre-registration is required by March 17, Register online at For more information, contact Lindsey Kidd at (919) To fax or mail, go to to print a registration form. No registration fee. Funding is provided by Rex Surgical Specialists. Registration includes online handouts and certificate of completion. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. Visit for our ADA Statement and Inclement Weather Policy. Directions and parking information will be ed with your confirmation letter. COURSE CREDIT Wake AHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Wake AHEC will provide 0.5 CEU to participants upon completion of this activity. A participant must attend 100% of the program to receive credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Wake AHEC will provide up to 4.5 Contact Hours to participants. AAPA accepts certificates 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 4.5 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program Other health professionals will receive Wake AHEC CEUs and a certificate of attendance from an AMA PRA Category 1 activity. These certificates are accepted by the NC Boards for nurse practitioners and registered nurses. License requirements are subject to change. Wake AHEC recommends that participants contact their licensing boards for specific questions. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) through the joint providership of Wake Area Health Education Center and UNC REX Healthcare. The Wake Area Health Education Center is accredited by the NCMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians lm Wake AHEC is part of the North Carolina AHEC Program. Make Plans to Join Us Today!

6 4420 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC Rex Surgical Specialists presents The Primary Care Pearls: Movie Night with the Surgeons Saturday, March 25, 2017