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TB INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
April 17-18, 2008
Toledo, OH
This program is an activity of
 
Course Description
This intensive two day workshop covers key topics in management and treatment of tuberculosis including epidemiology, transmission & pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of TB, TB in children, MDR-TB, TB/HIV co-infection, and other special topics. The format includes a combination of lectures, discussion and case studies.

Target Audience
This workshop is designed for physicians and nurse practitioners who are actively engaged in the management of patients with tuberculosis.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the principles of TB transmission, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Apply recent guidelines for the treatment of tuberculosis, contact investigation as it relates to TB outbreaks, and the use of new diagnostic procedures to the management of patients with tuberculosis
  • Discuss the management of TB in special patient populations, e.g., immigrants and refugees, pediatric patients, persons with TB-HIV co-infection, and persons with drug resistant disease

Faculty

Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion

  • Dana Kissner, MD

Indiana State Department of Health

  • Richard Kohler, MD
  • Mark Schomogyi, MD

Michigan Department of Community Health

  • Peter Davidson, PhD
  • James Sunstrum, MD

Ohio Department of Health

  • Thomas Herchline, PhD

Ohio State University

  • Michael Para, MD

NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute

  • George McSherry, MD

University of Michigan

  • Paul Christensen, MD


Registration Process
Applicants from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio should contact their state TB Program to register for this course and to obtain additional information. Contact information for can be found on the application form.

Fee
There is no fee for attending this course. While breakfast and lunch will not be provided, mid-morning and late afternoon coffee breaks and light refreshments will be available.

Training Location
Hilton Toledo & Dana Conference Center
3100 Glendale Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614

Planning Committee

NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute

  • Nisha Ahamed, MPH, CHES
    Program Director, Education and Training
  • Valerie Gunn, BA
    Health Educator
  • Anita Khilall, MPH
    Health Educator
  • DJ McCabe, RN, MSN
    Trainer & Consultant, Clinical Programs

Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion

  • Linda Burbank, MSN
    Nurse Consultant

Indiana State Department of Health

  • Shameer Poonja, MPH
    CDC Public Health Advisor

Michigan Department of Community Health

  • Peter Davidson, PhD
    TB Program Coordinator

Ohio Department of Health

  • Maureen Murphy, RN, BSN
    TB Controller

Lodging

For your convenience, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Hotel

Rate: $109/night plus state and local taxes
Call: 1-800-HILTONS or 419-381-6800 and mention group code: TB Intensive

Rooms are limited so please reserve your room by March 21, 2008.

The Hilton has complimentary shuttle service to and from the Toledo Express Airport. Additional information, including directions can be found on the hotel’s website at: www.toledo.hilton.com

Continuing Education Credits
UMDNJ–Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (CCOE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.

UMDNJ–CCOE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- Center for Continuing and Outreach Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by NJSNA, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is awarded 11.75 contact hours. (60 minute CH)

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13780.