2005 VPA Convention - CME Program

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
Detroit Marriott-Renaissance

Saturday, July 2, 2005

Lunch & Registration: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
CME Program: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Cadillac Room - Floor 5)

Educational Objectives:

Becoming familiar with the pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis.
Appropriate Management options of Hyperlipedemia: Who, When, and With What?
Prevention and understanding current concepts and management of Metabolic Syndrome.
Enhance the skills and knowledge in the management and prevention of Atherosclerosis.

Accreditation: Gibson General Hospital is accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: Gibson General Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 category & 3 credit hours toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only the credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
Special Needs: We want to accommodate those that may have special needs. If you need auxiliary aids or special dietary requirements, please
call 248-377-2727

Time	Topic	Speaker
1:30 – 2:15 PM	Metabolic Syndrome and CAD among Asian Indians	Dr. Satyam Tatineni M.D.,F.A.C.C.,F.A.C.P.,F.A.C.P. Director of Cardio Vascular Services Deaconess Hospital. Evansville, IN
2:15 – 3:00 PM	Contemporary Management of Hyperlipidemia	Dr. James J. Maciejko MS, PhD, F.A.C.C. Director of Preventive Cardiology Program St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Moross Road, Detroit, MI
3:00 – 3:15 PM	BREAK
3:15 – 4:15 PM	Update on Current Trends in the Management of CAD, Stents and Beyond	Dr. Nishit Choksi MD, A. C. A., A. C. C., A. C. C. P. Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Peripheral Vascular Interventions William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI
4:15 – 4:30 PM	Q&A

Registration Information	Contact Information
Registration: (Deadline June 15, 2005) CME Registration Fees: $100/person or $125/person at the door Payment & Mailing: Make Check Payable to: “2005 VPA Convention” Mailing address: 2005 VPA Convention 63 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Fax: 248-606-0100	Dr. M.S. Krishna: 812-386-6570 Dr. Umesh Gowda: 248-593-0570 Dr. Lalitha Swamy: 248-960-8843 Ramesh Gowda: 248-377-2727