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Fox River Valley Chapter of the
Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
presents the
19th Annual Family Medicine Potpourri
October 2-5, 2008


This program is co-sponsored by ThedaCare and Bellin Health.

The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians invites you to attend this exciting educational event. This year’s program has superb speakers and excellent social events. The expanded CME offerings will feature practical approaches to common Family Medicine problems.

    Featured speakers include:
  • Dennis Maki, MD, Professor of Medicine and Head of Section of Infectious Diseases at UW-Madison Medical School
  • Patrick McBride, M.D., MPH, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine & Family Medicine, Co-Director of Preventive Cardiology Program & Associate Dean for Students, UW-Madison
  • Louis Kuritzky, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Florida-Gainesville
  • Congressman Steve Kagen, MD
  • Neil Binkley, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, UW-Madison Medical School
  • Donn D. Fuhrmann, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Board Certified in Family Medicine

Four-day Event Schedule

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
5:00pm - 7:30pm Pizza Party for registrants and Family
6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Registration
7:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome and First Lecture – “I’m So Sleepy: Diagnosis and Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in the Primary Care Setting”- Donn D. Fuhrmann, MD


Friday, October 3rd, 2008

6:30am - 7:30am Conference Registration / Continental Breakfast / view Exhibits
7:30am - 8:30am

“What You Don’t Know About Colon Cancer Screening: The New 2008 ACS Guidelines” – Louis Kuritzky, MD

8:30am - 9:30am "Are Beta Blockers Dead?" – Louis Kuritzky, MD
9:30am - 10:15amBreak and View Exhibits
10:15am - 11:15am “Anti-Platelet Therapy in Primary Care” – Patrick McBride, MD
11:15am - 12:15pm “Zostivax: Is Shingles Preventable?” – Louis Kuritzky, MD
12:15pm - 12:30pm Break/View Exhibits
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch meeting with spouses – “The Health Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency: A Wisconsin Epidemic”– Neil Binkley, MD
1:30pm - 5:00pm Golf Outing - Alpine Golf Course
5:00pm - 6:30pm Family Buffet with Fish and Chicken.
6:30pm - 7:30pmFamily Entertainment



Saturday, October 4th, 2008

6:30am - 7:30am Conference Registration / Continental breakfast / Exhibits
7:30am - 8:30am “MRSA In The 21st Century: Control and Management” – Dennis Maki, MD
8:30am - 9:30am

“Clostridium Difficile: A Growing Problem - Cutting Edge Management” – Dennis Maki, MD

9:30am - 10:00am Break / View Exhibits
10:00am - 10:30am "Questions and Answers on Any Topic" – Dennis Maki, MD
10:30 - 11:30am

“Resistant Hypertension: What To Do When Therapy Isn’t Working” – Patrick McBride, MD

11:30am - 11:45am

Break/View Exhibits

11:45am - 12:45pm

Lunch meeting with spouses – “Health Care Reform: What’s New in Washington” –Congressman Steven Kagen, MD



Sunday, October 5th, 2008

6:30am - 7:30am Continental breakfast for physician participants
7:30am - 8:30am “Tar Wars in Your Community”– Donn D. Fuhrmann, MD
8:30am - 9:30am “Making Medications Affordable” – Terry Maves, RPH
9:30am - 9:45am Break
10:45am - 11:45am “Smoking Cessation Strategies”- Donn D. Fuhrmann, MD

 

Fees:
$100 for one day of the conference
$200 for all four days of the conference
Medical Students and Residents may attend at no cost

 
Conference Site:
Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor: www.thelandmarkresort.com

 
Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor. If you need these accommodations, please contact the resort to reserve a room. There are a limited number of rooms so call today!

Landmark Resort reservations at (800) 273-7877
Hotel check-in is 4:00 pm and checkout is 11:00 am
Please plan accordingly.
When making reservations mention that you are attending the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians’ Meeting.  Room rates begin at $98 for 1 bedroom and $126 for 2 bedroom.

 
More information:
For more information call the Academy office at (262) 512-0606 or toll free (WI only) (800) 272-9237.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of Credit is pending.
Registration by fax: (262) 242-1862
Registration by mail:
WAFP - 210 Green Bay Road - Thiensville - WI - 53092
Flyer and Registration Form in PDF format.

 
Registration deadline is September 12, 2008
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