Today, the Zika virus is at the top of headline news, as more and more cases are being diagnosed in the U.S. and physicians seek best practices for treatment. But, daily news-making advances in primary care treatment are being made across a broad spectrum of issues – everything from Angina to Zika. For example, important strides are being announced in opioid drug addiction, diabetes management, early detection of coronary artery disease, adult attention deficit disorder, headache and many more topics of concern to primary care patients. As a result, one of the great challenges facing today’s time-stressed primary care professionals is finding the most efficient ways to stay current on advances in patients’ diagnoses, management and treatment. Baptist Health South Florida’s Continuing Medical Education Department has the answer.
“Primary Care Focus – 15th Annual Symposium,” taking place the weekend of June 24-26, is specially designed for family physicians, general internists, psychologists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, respiratory therapists and other interested healthcare providers. Held at Florida’s Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa, the symposium will cover the most recent developments in top challenges confronting primary care professionals. Attendees will achieve fast immersion in the subjects they need to know, saving them precious hours of independent research.
The Primary Care Focus Symposium features an impressive panel of physicians, led by A. Ruben Caride, M.D., who has been medical director since its creation 14 years ago. Dr. Caride is joined by:
– Dr. Halland Chen, regenerative medicine specialist, New York, NY
– Dr. Mark DeLegge, chairman, Nutrition, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees and Dietetic Internship Program, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
– Dr. Isabel Gomez, South Florida Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine Center, Miami, FL
– Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, chief of surgery and minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Baptist Hospital; medical director, South Miami Hospital Weight-loss Surgery Program, Miami, FL
– Dr. Bernard Gran, co-chief, Department of Neuroscience, Baptist Hospital, Miami, FL
– Dr. Brian Grosberg, director, Hartford Healthcare Headache Center, Hartford, CT
– Dr. Barry S. Horowitz, endocrinologist, Palm Beach, FL
– Dr. Nicole Mavrides, psychiatrist, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
– Dr. Khurram Nasir, research director, Center for Prevention and Wellness; director, High-Risk
Cardiovascular Disease Clinic, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL
– Dr. Michael Nguyen, skin and vein specialist, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL
– Dr. Michael Ozner, medical director, Center for Prevention and Wellness, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL
– Dr. Ana Viamonte-Ros, director, Medical Staff Development, Baptist Health International, Miami, FL
The Primary Care Focus Symposium has long been a favorite of healthcare professionals. A survey of 2015 participants showed:
* 97% increased their knowledge.
* 92% improved their competence.
* 88% enhanced their performance to ensure their patients would have improved outcomes.
The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa is famous for its wonderfully relaxed pace. After (or before) a stimulating day of sessions, attendees can enjoy three miles of pristine Southwest Florida beaches, to unwind and perhaps spot dolphins, sea turtles and colorful seabirds. Visitors can also enjoy golf, tennis and a full range of water sports. Attendees who act promptly will receive a special group rate of $209/night (plus applicable taxes), in effect through Wednesday, June 1 (based on availability). To reserve, call (800) 438-4373 or go to MarcoIslandMarriott.com.
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