SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC AMERICAN PHYSICIANS 37 th Annual SWAHAP Medical Education Congress Friday and Saturday November 4-5, 2016 Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel 2027 Airway Blvd. El Paso, Texas
37 th Annual SWAHAP Medical Education Congress Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel, 2027Airway Blvd, El Paso, Texas AGENDA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016 7:00 a.m. Registration / Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits 7:45 a.m. Opening Remarks - Moderator: Andres Boadella, MD, SWAHAP President 8:00 a.m. Nursing Aspects of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Alejandra Valenzuela, DNP & Monique Serrano, CPNP Describe clinical manifestations of a child presenting to primary care with an oncological or hematological disorder. Analyze scientific research updates for screenings of oncological disorders in pediatric patients. Utilize evidence-based concepts and practices to assess and care for complex pediatric patients in the oncology setting. 9:00 a.m. Impact of Social Media on Youth Andres Boadella, MD Discuss social media opportunities and risks to children including cyber bullying and its prevalence, reasons for concern and its impact on children. Discuss what parents and practitioners can do to safeguard children and find balance and appropriateness in the usage of social media. 10:00 a.m. Break / Visit Exhibits 10:15 a.m. Advances in Interventional Radiology Rabin Nouranifar, MD, PhD Describe significant advances in interventional radiological procedures that are now available. Describe situations in which IR can provide a less invasive alternative to an open surgical procedure. 11:15 a.m. Update on Management of Sleep Apnea - Gonzalo Diaz, MD Discuss advances in screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Describe how a sleep disorder may contribute to a chronic illness. 12:15 p.m. Lunch / Visit Exhibits 1:15 p.m. Risk Stratification and Aggressive Reperfusion Strategies in Intermediate-High Risk (submassive) Acute Pulmonary Embolism Mateo Porres-Aguilar, MD Appropriately risk stratify patients with intermediate-high risk acute pulmonary embolism. Describe the current role of systemic thrombolysis in the therapeutic armamentarium. Discuss the development of novel endovascular therapies in intermediate-high risk acute pulmonary embolism. 2:15 p.m. Update on Hospice and Palliative Medicine Luis Guerra, MD Explain strategies applied to overcome barriers in the delivery of palliative care and timely transition to hospice. Discuss ethical principles and techniques for discussing end-of-life care processes with patients and families. 3:15 p.m. Break / Visit Exhibits 3:30 p.m. Update on Neuromuscular Diseases Darine Kassar, MD Discuss clinical issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases. Describe advances in laboratory testing and management strategies for neuromuscular disorders. Compare and contrast therapeutic alternatives available to treat neuromuscular diseases. 4:30 p.m. Conference Evaluation 4:45 p.m. Adjournment
AGENDA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 7:00 a.m. Registration / Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits 7:45 a.m. Opening Remarks Moderator: Eugenio Armendariz, MD, SWAHAP Congress Chairman 8:00 a.m. Update on Urogynecology Richard Farnam, MD Discuss approach to diagnosing and treating women with lower urinary tract symptoms and pelvic floor disorders. Compare various treatment options for LUTS and pelvic floor disorders. 9:00 a.m. Infectious Diseases Update Diego Peralta, MD Discuss common infectious diseases with updates in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Discuss latest updates on challenging, rare, and emerging infectious diseases. 10:00 a.m. Break / Visit Exhibits 10:15 a.m. Environmental Toxicology Update Stephen Borron, MD Describe children's special vulnerabilities to environmental pollutants in the home and local community. Discuss persistent and emerging risk factors and current environmental threats. 11:15 a.m. Break / Visit Exhibits 11:30 a.m. Assessment and Management of the Trauma Patient Stephen Flaherty, MD Describe advances in management, technology and techniques for optimal care of diverse trauma, critical care and emergency medicine-related issues. Discuss the latest strategies and techniques for emergency preparedness development and disaster management. 12:30 p.m. Update on Electronic Health Record - Ogechika Alozie, MD Discuss latest advances in data security, privacy and regulatory compliance arising from electronic health record technology. Discuss ethical issues and implications for the patient-physician by EHR technology. 1:30 p.m. Conference Evaluation 1:45 p.m. Adjournment FACULTY Ogechika Alozie, MD, MPH, CPHIMS Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Chief Medical Informatics Officer Andres Boadella, MD Pediatric Medicine, El Paso TX Stephen Borron, MD Professor, Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology Gonzalo Diaz, MD Sleep Disorders, Pulmonary Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, El Paso, TX Richard Farnam, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urogynecology, El Paso, TX Stephen Flaherty, MD Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, El Paso, TX
Luis Guerra, MD Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, El Paso, TX Darine Kassar, MD Assistant Professor, Neurology Rabin K. Nouranifar, MD, PhD Neuro and Interventional Radiology, El Paso, TX Diego Peralta, MD Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases Mateo Porres-Aguilar, MD Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine Monique Serrano, APRN, MSN, CPNP-AC, PC Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, El Paso, TX Alejandra B. Valenzuela, DNP, RN, BC, CNS, C-PNP-PC/AC, CPON Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Instructor, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Texas at El Paso TARGET AUDIENCE: Physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and other related medical professionals. ACCREDITATION Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) through the joint providership of The Hospitals of Providence and the Southwest Association of Hispanic American Physicians (SWAHAP). The Hospitals of Providence is accredited by TMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Hospitals of Providence designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The presentations, Update on Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Day 1) and Update on Electronic Health Record (Day 2) have been designated by The Hospitals of Providence for one credit each of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Nursing: The Hospitals of Providence is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides up to 12.5 contact hours for the entire conference. Attendance will be verified through sign-in rosters at the beginning of each conference day. Nursing participants will be eligible to receive partial contact hour credit. To be eligible for partial contact hour credit the participant must attend a minimum of one conference presentation in its entirety per day and complete the evaluation for those presentations attended. Contact hours will be verified when the evaluation is received. There will be no mailing of certificates. Other Healthcare Professionals: A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credit in accordance with specialty societies or other professional associations. PLANNING COMMITTEE Eugenio Armendariz, MD, 2016 Medical Congress Chairman Andres Boadella, MD, 2016 SWAHAP President Josefina A. Diaz-Vogt, MD Hector M. Maldonado, MD, PhD Armando D. Meza, MD Mateo Porres Aguilar, MD Arturo Vargas, MD The Hospitals of Providence: Pam Emmert, BS, Assistant Director CME/Medical Library Rachel Goodman-Onopa, MSN, RN Nurse Clinician/CNE Coordinator
LOCATION AND GUIDELINES The conference will be held at the Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway Boulevard. For hotel accommodations you may call the hotel directly at 915-778-4241. Please, no children allowed. The conference planning committee reserves the right to cancel this activity or substitute faculty in the event of unforeseen or extenuating circumstances. Faculty conflict of interest statements are on file with The Hospitals of Providence CME office. To provide individuals who have disabilities the appropriate services necessary to participate in this conference, please make a request at least 48 hours prior to the conference if there is a need for any auxiliary aids/services or dietary needs. Please call 915-577-6106. For additional information or questions: contactswahap@gmail.com. 37 th Annual SWAHAP Medical Education Congress Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel, 2027Airway Blvd, El Paso, Texas CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Register by October 28, 2016 Detach this form, include your payment, and mail to: SWAHAP, P.O. Box 961567, El Paso, Texas 79996 NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SWAHAP Name (please print) Address City State Zip Title/Specialty Business Phone Home Phone Email address Registration Fees SWAHAP Members Membership dues of $300 must be paid by October 15, 2016 or member registration will be as listed below after October 15. Registration is required Days Attending Non-members and others: Do not mail your registration to be received after October 28, 2016. Registration and payment after October 28 will be taken at the door only. Registration Fees DAY 1 DAY 2 BOTH DAYS Non-Member Physicians Non-Physicians & Fully Retired Physicians Residents/Students $225 $150 $350 Days Attending $130 $ 95 $200 Days Attending $ 35 $ 25 $ 50 Days Attending No credit awarded. Student ID required REGISTRATION POLICY: All cancellations must be made in writing and received on or before October 24, 2016 in order to obtain a refund, less a $50 processing fee for each registration day. After this date absolutely no refunds.