January 2005
January 5, 2005
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Neuropsychiatric Research Institute (NRI) 700 1 st Ave. S. (Room 10), Fargo, ND
*CME
TITLE: Update on Obesity
Presenter: James E. Mitchell, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Neuroscience, UNDSOMHS; President, Neuropsychiatric Research Institute
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to ...
1. Discuss drugs that are currently in development for the treatment of obesity
2. Discuss the drugs that are currently marketed for obesity
3. Discuss genetic factors that are involved in obesity
January 12, 2005
NO GRAND ROUNDS
January 19, 2005
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Neuropsychiatric Research Institute (NRI) 700 1 st Ave. S. (Room 10), Fargo, ND
*CME
TITLE: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic and Recurrent Depression
Presenter: Asif R. Malik, M.D., Psychiatry Resident, UND Psychiatry Residency Program
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to ...
1. Recite criteria for chronic/recurrent depression
2. Provide a brief history of research on brain stimulation, particularly vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
3. Supply a rationale for the effectiveness of VNS
4. Describe how VNS is conducted
5. Describe the results of outcome studies of VNS, including adverse events/side effects
January 26, 2005
NO GRAND ROUNDS
* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this education activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. |
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SPECIAL NEEDS: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Debra Larson at 701-293-4112 (dnlarson@medicine.nodak.edu ) no later than 10 days prior to the conference . |
