DAY 1 (SEPTEMBER 1, 2011) I. 7:00 am – 9:00 am: a. Registration ...

CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
POST-GRADUATE COURSE
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
CME UNITS:
PCP 20 units
PMA 60 units
PAFP 14 units, category 2
PHA 30 units
PCCP 15 units
DAY 1 (SEPTEMBER 1, 2011)
I. 7:00 am – 9:00 am:
a. Registration / Opening Remarks
A. Endocrinology: Chair: Dr. Lora May Tin Hay
Co-chair: Dr. Allan Ong
9:00 – 9:20 am Redefining Management Guidelines for Thyroid Nodules
Dr. Rebecca Alba
9: 20 – 9:40 am Treatment Options for Diabetes: A Continuum
Dr. Ruby Go
9:40- 10:00 am Endocrine Hypertension: When to Suspect
Dr. Cristina Chua
10:00 – 10:15 am OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
10:15- 10:25 am RIBBON CUTTING AND OPENING OF EXHIBITS
B. Cardiology: Chairman: Dr. Henry Chan
Co-Chair: Dr. Eduardo Tin Hay
10:25 – 10:45 am Contemporary Views on Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
Dr. Melco Tan-Perez
10 : 45 – 11:05 am Acute Coronary Syndrome: When to Intervene
Dr. Timothy Dy
11:05 – 11:25 am Management of Heart Failure: Beyond Drugs
Dr. Victoria Tauro Shia
11:25 – 11:45 pm OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
11:45 – 12:00nn VIDEO PRESENTATION
12: 00 – 2:00 pm LUNCH SYMPOSIUM: CARDIO-RENAL SYNDROME: THE ONE – TWO PUNCH!
Dr. Melco Tan Perez and Dr. Alberto Chua
C. Pulmonology: Chairman: Dr. Melissa Lim-Bagay
Co-Chair: Dr Cherri Yarisantos
2:00 – 2:20 pm Non-Invasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure
Dr. Evelyn Ang
2:20 – 2:40 pm Venous Thromboembolism: Unraveling the Great Masquerader
Dr. Shirley Panganiban
2:40- 3:00 pm New Therapeutic Options for COPD and Its Complications
Dr. Bernice Ong- Dela Cruz
3:00 – 3:15 OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
D. Nephrology/Neurology: Chairman: Dr. Marionette Lim-Rivera
Co-Chair: Dr. Cheryl Ting-Tan
3:15 – 3:35 pm Approach to Patients with Proteinuria and Hematuria
Dr. Josephine Go-Yap
3:35 – 3:55 pm Updates on Drug-Induced Renal Disorders
Dr. Alberto Chua
3:55 – 4:15 pm The Role of Nutrition in Stroke Prevention
Dr. Rosie Lu-Koh
4:15- 4:35 pm Cerebral Resuscitation for Post- Arrest Patients
Dr. Johnny Lokin
4:35 – 5:05pm Elevated Liver Enzymes: What to Do
Dr. Jose Tan
5:05 – 5: 20 pm OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK

DAY 2 (SEPTEMBER 2, 2011)
5:20 pm SUNSET SYMPOSIUM: Medical Management of Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Dr Edward Lim
E. Hema/Onco/Immunology: Chairman: Dr. Edwin Tan
Co- Chair: Dr Wilson Ty
9:00 - 9:20 am Neoadjuvant Therapy for Far-Advanced Cancer
Dr. Juanita Lu-Lim
9:20- 9:40 am Screening Recommendations in Oncology
Dr. Wilson Ty
9:40-10:00 am Complications and Management of Transfusional Iron Overload
Dr. Lolita Cua
10:00 – 10:20 am Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma: Perennial Problems
Dr. Rosa Ong
10:20 – 10:35 am OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
F. Gastrointestinal: Chairman: Dr. Edward Lim
Co-Chair: Dr. Frederick Tan
10:35 –10:55 am The Burden of Hepatitis B: From Carrier to Infection
Dr. Stephen Wong
10:55 – 11:15 am Endoscopic Ultrasound: Imaging Beyond the Bowel Wall
Dr. Jonard Co
11:15- 11:35 am Interventional Pancreatic and Biliary Endoscopy: When to be Invasive
Dr. Joey Yap
11:35- 11:55 am Mending the Broken Heart: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Dr Helen Ong-Garcia
11:55 – 12:15 pm OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
12:15 – 2:00 pm LUNCH SYMPOSIUM: Interactive Case Series - COPD
Dr Melissa Lim-Bagay
G. Infectious: Chairman: Dr. Stephany Tan
Co-Chair: Dr. Jennylyn Go
2:00 – 2:30 pm Emerging Concepts on Antimicrobial Resistance
Dr. Manolito Chua
2:30 – 3:00 pm Current Recommendations in Adult Immunization
Dr. Marilou Tantuco
3:00 – 3:15 pm OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
H. Derma/Rheumatology/Beyond: Chairman: Dr. Marilou Yap-Tan
Co-Chair: Dr. Rosalina Sy or Dr Mary Ong-Go
3:15 – 3:45 pm Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis: The Dreaded Os of Postmenopausal Women
Dr. Julie Li-Yu
3:45 – 4:15 pm Beauty and the Beast: Common Dermatologic Conditions
Dr. Jennifer Gan-Wong
4:15 – 4:45pm Financial Planning Options for Practicing Physicians
Dr. Carlos Lu
4:45 – 5:00pm OPEN FORUM/COFFEE BREAK
5:00- 6:00 pm INTERHOSPITAL QUIZ SHOW