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Accreditation Statement
Ongoing Course Objectives
Educational Grant Acknowledgment

ACCREDITATION
Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.  The Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of all CME activities sponsored.

The Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine designates educational activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ONGOING ACTIVITY CURRICULAR GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Anesthesiology Grand Rounds -- 002N 0101
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Demonstrate improvement in medical knowledge and incorporate such knowledge into improved patient care
-- Demonstrate improvement in the clinical skills of information gathering, developing a therapeutic plan, executing a management plan, problem solving and reassessment
-- Demonstrate improvement of knowledge of technologies, policies and procedures peculiar to our department or LUMC

Cancer Center Basic Science Research Seminar Series -- 005N 0897
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand the scientific basis of new technologies in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer
-- Understand the relationship of new basic knowledge about cell signaling and metabolic pathways with targets of new therapeutic strategies
-- Use the learned material in evaluation of clinical and research data from present practice or from the literature

Cancer Center Clinical & Translational Seminar Series -- 005N 0797
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand the scientific basis of new technologies and treatment in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer
-- Use the materials that is presented in the evaluation of clinical and research data from present practice or from the literature

Cardiac Catheterization Conference -- 005N 0488
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Identify indications for invasive testing
-- Identify indications for invasive treatment
-- Identify alternative methods of treatment

Cardiothoracic Education Conference -- 023N 0288
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand pathophysiology of cardiothoracic diseases
-- Incorporate into their patient care practices the appropriate diagnostic studies for cardiothoracic diseases
-- Demonstrate the ability to communicate (present) current recommendations or surgical approaches for various disease states

Dermatology Grand Rounds -- 005N 0207
Category 1 credits: 1
Curricular Goals
-- Relate to dermatologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings
Objectives -- With participation in this activity, attendee will be able to:
♦ Cite new recommendations or approaches to treating dermatologic conditions
♦ Apply new recommendations in the diagnosis of dermatologic conditions

Echocardiography Conference -- 005N 0105
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Diagnose, measure severity and guide the management of valvular, ischemic and myocardial disease
-- Learn the accurate method of evaluating the cardiac anatomy and physiology using echocardiography
-- Diagnose CAD and assess the prognosis of CAD using stress echocardiography

Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds -- 019N 0199
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Recognize the pediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis
-- Differentiate treatment of pediatric DKA from adult patients with DKA
-- Apply the LUMC pediatric DKA treatment guidelines
-- Utilize new approaches to treatment of  potential stroke patients
-- Utilize the stroke service in improving care of the potential stroke patient in the ED
-- Recognize the need for more aggressive management of stroke patients
-- Understand the concept of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis in Emergency Preparedness
-- Review the purpose and structure of the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System
-- Outline the organization of the Hospital Emergency Response Plans
-- Review all procedures in the ED attending physician Job Action Sheet for a Mass Casualty Disaster

Endocrinology Conference -- 005N 0588
Category 1 credits: 1.5
-- Explain the results of new trials
-- Update practice guidelines to the used in clinic and made available on EPIC
-- Discuss the results of journal club articles discussed in detail

Ethics Grand Rounds -- 005N 0101
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Identify ethically sensitive areas of clinical practices and research
-- Cite recommendations regarding ethical best practices in clinical care
-- Identify resources for further education and reflection

Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds -- 005N 0788
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Gain new knowledge
-- Be aware of the most recent recommendations about diagnosis and treatment of Hematologic and Oncologic disorders
-- Incorporate new information in his/her practice

Hines Cath Conference -- 005N 0103
Category 1 credits: 2
-- Discuss current patient diagnostic studies and establish appropriate treatment plan in a multidisciplinary format
-- Discuss relevant literature searches in order to improve patient care
-- Discuss system improvement issues  in order to improve patient care

Hines Tumor Board Oncology Case Management Conference -- 005N 0205
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Provide timely and optimal plan of care for patients from an interdisciplinary approach based on clinical information, pathologic staging and treatment recommendations
-- Provide a forum to disseminate the most current information on cancer management
-- Provide feedback to medical team on patient's status

Medicine Grand Rounds -- 005N 0188
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Cite new recommendations for the evaluation and management of important diseases within internal medicine
-- Demonstrate increased knowledge of advances in the field of internal medicine

Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Board -- 019N 0398
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of malignancies of the GI tract, urogenital system, gynecological system, nervous system, skin and soft tissue, hematologic, lung and breast
-- Understand various diagnostic modalities used to diagnose malignancies of different organ systems
-- Understand the multidisciplinary approach of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for the management of malignancies

Neonatology Didactic Lecture Series -- 013N 0101
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Demonstrate knowledge of a solid foundation in the basic and clinical sciences of the topic
-- Support the topic with evidence based learning
-- Available bibliography to pursue more in-depth, independent research of the topic

Neurological Surgery Education -- 014N 0293
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Demonstrate the ability to analyze individual cases and extract positive and negative aspects of the case
-- Incorporate current literature and practice from various sources into the care of patients with neurological diseases
-- Collegial interaction with allied specialties to incorporate their expertise into the treatment of neurosurgical diseases

Neurology Grand Rounds -- 007N 0188
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Cite new recommendations and approaches in clinical neurology.  Incorporate into their patient care new and up-to-date recommendations in diagnosing, screening and treating patients wit neurological symptoms and conditions
-- Demonstrate the ability to understand controversial issues in patient management in patients with neurological conditions
-- Apply the  information attained at these lectures and discussions when taking an examination to become board certifies in subspecialty areas of Neurology and for recertification in Neurology

Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds -- 008N 0392
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Identify patient risk factors for disease
-- Identify patients with disease
-- Demonstrate an ability to intervene and change outcomes

Ob/Gyn Service Review -- 008N 0101
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Demonstrate ability to review his or her patient care activity for the prior week in discussion amongst faculty and peers.  New therapeutic interventions, diagnostic studies and long term interventional methods regarding specific patient care diagnosis will be learned.
-- Incorporate into their practice, national standards, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions discussed at these meetings
-- Review in a quality manner all patient care delivered in the institution for the week prior to the conference.  Patient care interactions and interventions will be critically peer reviewed and recommendations for improved patient care will be made by the faculty.  Apply new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions learned.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds -- 019N 0194
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Incorporate new treatment modalities into their clinical practice
-- Apply recent advances in diagnosis of head and neck diseases
-- Be aware of changes in related fields that involve head and neck surgery

Orthopaedic Fracture Conference -- 010N 0998
Category 1 credits: 1.5
--  Detain a proper history to determine mechanisms of injury associated with fractures of the extremities and axial skeleton
-- Appropriately read and interpret the radiographs to classify injuries and to determine need for subsequent treatment
-- Develop a treatment plan and include whether or not surgery is needed for treatment of the fracture.  Develop a surgical tactic in needed.  Also understand and develop a postoperative rehabilitation course.

Orthopaedic Spine Conference -- 010N 0394
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand and formulate non-operative and operative treatment algorithm for various spine conditions
-- Assess spine diagnostic studies and their clinical significance with respect to the clinica scenario
-- Improve technical knowledge with appropriate indications of spine surgery including areas of controversy and evolving technology

Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds -- 010N 1098
Category 1 credits: 1.5
-- Apply current recommendations in the evaluation of orthopaedic pathology
-- Demonstrate the ability to discuss current surgical treatment of orthopaedic pathology
-- Incorporate post-operative rehabilitation into their patient care

Otolaryngology Grand Rounds -- 011N 3089
Category 1 credits: 2
--  Understand the pathophysiology of disease
-- Develop a better differential diagnosis
-- Formulate an effective treatment plan

Pathology Conference -- 012N 0188
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand the newer advances and technical approaches in molecular and cellular pathology, proteomics & genomics.  Molecular approaches in the diagnosis of various diseases and abnormalities are clarified.
-- Apply newer recommendations for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, peripheral vascular disorders and metabolic syndromes.
-- Incorporate newer recommendation and standards of care in clinical and surgical pathology with particular reference to cancer, metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases and other aspects of laboratory medicine.

Pediatric Grand Rounds -- 013N 0288
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Apply new recommendations in care of children to general/specialty practice
-- Understand patient safety and QA issues in pediatrics
-- Demonstrate new knowledge of subjects and apply knowledge in care of children

Pediatric Neurology Conference -- 007N 0204
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Recognize and treat a variety of neurological disorders in children including epilepsy, headaches, developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism, Tourette's Syndrome, coma and neuromuscular disorders
-- Identify controversial topics in child neurology including non-evidence based treatments
-- Learn strategies for demonstrating empathy, compassion and understanding in counseling patients and families dealing with childhood neurological disorders

Peripheral Vascular Lab Conference -- 019N 0105
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Apply new skills in interpreting peripheral vascular lab studies
-- Apply knowledge of available peripheral vascular lab studies to work-up of patients with vascular disease
-- Demonstrate a solid knowledge base in ultrasound principles

Pharmacology Seminar Series -- 103N 0105
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Exposure to a broad spectrum of disciplines including behavioral science, biochemistry, cardiovascular, cell biology, mathematics, etc.  This exposure encourages a better understanding that science is integrative and researchers can develop upon the techniques and knowledge of other scientists rather than taking an autonomous approach
-- Physicians will be exposed to current broad-based research discoveries that will lead to a greater understanding of various pathologies and perhaps lead to better clinical interventions
-- Clinicians, medical students, residents and interns will be exposed to areas of research that may lead to their participation in research programs in collaboration with speakers from within Loyola community, Chicago area or elsewhere

Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds -- 019N 0595
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Improve patient care and surgical techniques
-- Demonstrate preparedness for board examination

Psychiatric Grand Rounds -- 017N 0102
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Screen, diagnose and treat acute anxiety effectively
-- Incorporate objective #1 into medical student teaching
-- Incorporate objective #1 into patient education for prevention of recurrence

Pulmonary & Critical Care Grand Rounds -- 005N 0688
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Apply new recommendations into the diagnosis and treatment of common pulmonary and critical care disease states. (Lecture series topics change over the course of the year based on cases that come in.)

Radiation Oncology Didactic Conference -- 022N 0199
Category 1 credits: 1
--  Cite the evolution in standard of care for the malignancy discussion
-- Apply the standard of care to daily patient care in Loyola's managed care environment
-- Objectively critique randomized trial data the attempt to define clinical end points

Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Conference -- 005N 0107
Category 1 credits: 1
Curricular Goals
-- Expand the knowledge of participants in state of the art sarcoma management
-- Achieve better patient care in sarcoma patients
--Advance research at our institution in the field of sarcoma
Objectives -- With participation in this activity, attendee will be able to:
♦ Understand the surgical techniques used for sarcoma surgery
♦ Understand the use and techniques of radiation used for sarcomas
♦ Understand the use of chemotherapy and targeted agents in sarcoma
♦ Know the management of the patients presented that day and better care for them
♦ know the management of sarcoma patients in general
♦ Know the ongoing clinical trials in sarcoma at our institution
♦ Know potential clinical trials at our institution and ongoing national trials
♦ Know clinical trial concepts being considered at our institution

Sleep Disorders Medicine Grand Rounds -- 005N 0300
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Understand the physiology of normal sleep and the pathophysiology of sleep disorders
-- Inaugurate the knowledge of scientific basis of sleep and sleep disorders to apply to the clinical aspects of sleep disorders
-- Present new advances in the scientific and clinical study of sleep disorders of medicine

State of the Heart -- 005N 0388
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Incorporate information into daily practice of cardiology
-- Understand and be able to teach guidelines and recommendations
-- Improve knowledge base and help prepare for cardiology board examination

Surgery Grand Rounds -- 019N 0388
Category 1 credits: 1
--Identify new treatments/practices in the management of surgical patients
-- Enhance the clinical decision making process and review multiple perspectives on problem solving techniques
-- Review current research and topics of clinical interest to surgeons to integrate this data/developments into bedside care

Topics in Vascular Surgery -- 019N 0391
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Cite application of new techniques in treatment of vascular surgery
-- Recognize vascular disease, know its etiology, workup and treatment options
-- Cite and mark research publications in vascular disease

Vascular Case Conference -- 019N 0206
Curricular Goals
-- Participant will acquire knowledge of vascular anatomy and interpretation of vascular imaging/studies
-- Participant will gain familiarity with work up and treatment of vascular disease
-- Improve understanding of current techniques available for treatment of vascular disease
Objectives -- With participation in this activity, attendee will be able to:
♦ Interpret normal arterial anatomy on angiogram
♦ Interpret abnormal arterial findings consistent with arterial disease on angiogram
♦ Devise plan for appropriate patient imaging based on patient presentation
♦ Devise proper work-up plan for patient with vascular disease
♦ Make a comprehensive differential diagnosis of vascular disease
♦ Make a plan for treatment of vascular disease
♦ List treatment options for vascular diagnosis including surgical and endovascular
♦ Describe the risks/benefits of surgical vs. endovascular intervention
♦ Describe step by step procedural stenting of arterial stenoses/occlusions

Vascular Neurology Conference -- 007N 0104
Category 1 credits: 1
-- Apply new and up-to-date recommendations n the diagnosis, screening and treatments of patients with acute stroke.  This will assist in maintaining the LUHS accreditation standards as a designated Stroke Center.
-- Review and apply controversies in the literature regarding patients with cerebrovascular disease including available evidence based medicine or lack thereof, when applicable
-- Incorporate into their patient care the ability to diagnose and provide or recommend the appropriate treatment for their patients with vascular disease

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
We wish to acknowledge companies that have provided support for several of our ongoing activities.  Commercial support has been received in the form of educational grants from the companies listed below.  Support was used for payment of guest speaker honoraria and travel reimbursement (when applicable) at the occurrence dates indicated.