Allergy and Clinical Immunology - University of Minnesota ...

ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGYThe importance of allergic and immunologic disease in the practice of medicine continues to increase. New clinicalstrategies for diagnosis and management provide important tools for primary care providers. This course provides anupdate on advances in the field of allergy and immunology that have an impact on the current practice of medicine.COURSE DIRECTORMalcolm N. Blumenthal, MDProfessor of Medicine, Pediatrics and LaboratoryMedicine and Pathology, Director, Asthma andAllergy Program, Division of Pulomonary Allergyand Critical Care, Department of Medicine,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolAUDIENCEThis conference would be ideal for allergists,immunologists, dermatologists, pediatricians,internists, and family medicine practitioners. Thiscourse will also benefit nurses who are involved inthe care and management of allergy-sensitivepatients.EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVESFollowing this conference, participants should beable to:• Apply quality diagnosis and treatment of allergiesbased on a sound medical background• Identify the mechanisms and basis of thetreatment of allergies and other adverse immunereactions• Manage allergic conditions such as asthma,rhinitis, adverse food and drug reactions, and skinallergies in a rational and medically acceptablefashionACCREDITATIONAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION / PRAThe University of Minnesota is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.The University of Minnesota designates thiseducational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s). Physicians should onlyclaim credit commensurate with the extent of theirparticipation in the activity.AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANSApplication for CME credit has been filed with theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.Determination of credit is pending.DISCLOSURE POLICYIt is the policy of the University of Minnesota Officeof Continuing Medical Education to ensure balance,independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all ofits sponsored educational activities. All participatingfaculty, course directors, and planning committeemembers are required to disclose to the programaudience any financial relationships related to thesubject matter of this program. Disclosureinformation is reviewed in advance in order tomanage and resolve any possible conflicts ofinterest. Specific disclosure information for eachcourse faculty will be shared with the audience priorto the faculty’s presentation.CONFERENCE LOCATIONAND OVERNIGHTACCOMMODATIONSRadisson University Hotel - MinneapolisUniversity of Minnesota East Bank Campus615 Washington Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414Telephone: 612-379-8888 or 1-800-822-6757Web Site: www.radisson.com/univ_minneapolisAll meeting space is on the second floor of the hotel.A block of sleeping rooms is available at thediscounted rate of $ 99.00 plus the current 13% tax.Please make your reservations directly with thehotel by the cut-off date (March 28, 2007) andrefer to the course by name to receive thediscounted rate. Reservations will be accepted onspace and rate availability.NURSES LUNCHEONCONCURRENT SESSIONWe are once again offering a luncheon roundtableand concurrent session for nurses attending thiscourse, from 12:00noon-3:00pm. There will bediscussion and workshops on various topics andlunch will be provided. If you plan to attend, it isimportant that you check the appropriate box onyour registration form.MINNESOTA BOARD OF NURSINGThis activity has been designed to meet the MinnesotaBoard of Nursing continuing education requirements.This activity offers 8.1 contact hours of continuingeducation, however, the nurse is responsible fordetermining whether this activity meets therequirements for acceptable continuing education.