The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

presents

Osteoporosis Update for Primary Care 2022

November 4, 2022

Hampton Inn Conference Center
Colchester, Vermont

Course Description

This conference is designed to improve the skills of the primary care healthcare team as they are often the first to encounter patients who have, or who are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. The conference will focus on issues related to osteoporosis and provide practical and updated strategies for assessment and treatment. A wide spectrum of diagnostic, management and treatment options will be presented.

Topics 

  • Osteoporosis in men
  • Update on medications available to treat osteoporosis
  • Proper use of calcium and vitamin D
  • Fractures from an Orthopedic standpoint
  • And more!

Audience

Primary Care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other members of the primary care team.



Course Director

Jennifer Kelly, DO

Jennifer Kelly, DO, Course Director
Interim Chief
Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Metabolic Bone Program
Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
University of Vermont Medical Center

Accreditation

Jointly Accredited Provider TMIn support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Vermont designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AAFP has reviewed 2022 Osteoporosis Update for Primary Care Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 5.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of approval is from 11/04/2022 to 11/04/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 5.25 Nursing Contact Hours.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Tuition

  • $275 MD, DO, ND
  • $225 Advanced Practice Professionals (NP, PA)
  • $195 Nurses, Pharmacists, Other Healthcare Professionals

Please register by October 21, 2022. A $50 late fee will be applied to registrations received after that date.

Refunds

Refunds, less an administrative fee of $25, will be made only if notice of cancellation is received in writing by October 21, 2022. Refunds are not possible after that date.