NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, the Department of Internal Medicine will present Medical Grand Rounds, with Ann R. Hemmes, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussing "Pulmonary Hypertension in 2017: Moving to Precision Medicine in a Rare Disease."
The lecture will be held from 12:10 - 1:10 pm in Lecture Hall 2 of the Kresge Learning Resource Center.
Objectives
- Describe subcategories of pulmonary hypertension
- Discuss the advantages and limitations of ECHO and right heart catheterization as diagnostic tools
- Compare and contrast the currently-available treatment options for PAH in terms of efficacy, safety, and route of administration
- Select the most appropriate medication based on patient-specific criteria
- Assess and determine when to refer patients to a PH clinic in order to receive specialized care
- Discuss newly defined phenotypes in pulmonary hypertension
ACCREDITATION: Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: Meharry Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
