CME Calendar: For more information about these events, call Ochsner's CME Department at 800 778–9353 or 504 842–3702. Online registration is available at www.ochsner.org/gmeweb/cme.

July 16–21, 2001

23rd Annual New Orleans Internal Medicine Board Review

Co-Sponsors: LSUMC Foundation and Tulane University Medical Center

Conference Co-Directors: Edward Frohlich, MD, Russell Klein, MD, and Kevin Krane, MD

Meeting Planner: Danielle DeGrushe, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, LA

This board review is designed for internists as a comprehensive review of internal medicine. It is primarily a preparation for taking the American Board of Internal Medicine Certification and Re-Certification Examinations or as a review and update for Board-Certified physicians. In addition, practicing primary care physicians (to include internists and family practitioners) may elect to use this review as an efficient method to update their internal medicine knowledge and improve their skills. For registration information, please contact Tulane University Health Sciences Center-CCE at (800) 588–5300 or visit the New Orleans Internal Medicine Board Review website at www.noimbr.org

August 2–5, 2001

Colorectal Surgery Issues & Updates; Piedmont Society Meeting

Conference Director: Frank G. Opelka, MD

Meeting Planner: Brandi Orgeron, The Cloister, Sea Island, GA

This conference is targeted to General and Colorectal Surgeons and Residents and it provides a forum for disseminating information and for encouraging open discussion between the society members and the academic surgeons. The small forum promotes the dialogue surrounding the controversial treatment and diagnostic issues. The Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 hours of Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. The registration fee for this conference is $200.00.

August 25, 2001

Focus on Infectious Diseases

Conference Director: Joseph Dalovisio, MD

Meeting Planner: Danielle DeGrushe, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New Orleans, LA

This conference is targeted to Family Practitioners, Internists and other physicians faced with the increasing problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria. It will address newer agents available to them to combat these infections. In addition, it will take a look at medical litigation issues. The Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 hours of Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. The registration fee for this conference is $30.00.

October 28–November 1, 2001

Windows on Health Care

Conference Director: Larry Blonde, MD

Meeting Planner: Shannon Bonnecarre, Convention Center, San Diego, CA

This conference is targeted to all physicians and providers interested in learning about the emerging domains where Information Technology affects physician practices. Topics include a session on office electronic medical records, office order entry, and use of the Internet for patient communication, physician consultations, medical information and practice management. One session will address information systems that improve patient safety and decrease medical errors. The conference will also provide tools and strategies to help transform healthcare operations, maintain HIPAA compliance, and simplify claims and prescription and referral processes. The Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation designates the physician tracks of this educational activity for a maximum of 17 hours of Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. For registration information, please contact Windows on Healthcare at 888-882-8971.