june meeting brochure

What Every Physician Should Know About Disasters H o u s e o f D e l e g at e s & A n n ua l Scientific Meeting

June 20-25

“S Do til n’ lT tM im is P r e To s O ici R ut ng eg on ist er ”

Ritz-Carlton Hotel McLean, Virginia

Make a Capital Investment in Your Future 2011 House of D e l e g at e s & A n n ua l Scientific Meeting

June 20-25, 2011 Š 2011 AAPS, Inc.

Invitation to AAPS Diplomates, Members, and Colleagues Join your fellow Diplomates, Members, and other professionals to learn

“What Every Physician Should Know about Disasters.”

You can register for education sessions only and earn CMEs or register for business sessions only and attend your Academies of Medicine, ABPS Boards of Certification, and Standing Committees.

Take advantage of our meeting location at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner, VA, to enjoy the many historical and educational attractions in the Washington, D.C., area – a perfect vacation for families.

We H o p e To S e e Yo u T h e r e !

Overall Meeting Objectives* •

Provide physician specialists with up-to-date information regarding what to do when disasters strike.

•

Provide a forum in which to discuss developing and emerging issues in your specialty.

•

Plan and conduct the business of the AAPS, its affiliated Academies of Medicine, and its Boards of Certification.

•

Encourage collegial relations to enable members to pursue their professional goals to participate in the Association’s activities.

Intended Audience ABPS Diplomates and AAPS Members in: Anesthesiology

Internal Medicine

Dermatology

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Diagnostic Radiology

Ophthalmology

Disaster Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Obstetrics

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Psychiatry

Family Practice

Radiology & Radiation Oncology

Geriatric Medicine

Surgery

Hospital Medicine

Urgent Care

Accreditation Statement The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

* In addition to the recertification CME requirements listed for ABPS Diplomates by their specialty, all Diplomates due for recertification in 2012 or later will be required to show proof of completion of an AAPS-approved course in Medical Ethics. All Diplomates due for recertification in 2014 and later must also have completed 25 hours of CME through AAPS-sponsored programs. Credits earned for both of these specific CME requirements count toward the total number required for recertification.

CME Credit Statement Annual Meeting – Scientific Presentations, June 21 and 22: The AAPS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Examination Development Workshop I, June 23 – The AAPS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Examination Development Workshop II, June 25 – The AAPS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Earn CMEs by participating in...

• Up to16.0 CMEs Scientific Presentation sessions • Up to 7.5 CMEs Medical Ethics course • Up to 13.0 CMEs Examination Development Workshop

CME Committee Kenneth M. Flowe, M.D., FAAEP, MBA, Co-Chair Stephen A. Montes, D.O., FAASOS, Co-Chair Muhammad A. Ahmed, M.D. Thomas A. Castillo, D.O., MBA, FAASS Jack V. Greiner, D.O., PhD, FAASS Gustavo G. Leon, M.D. Jerry R. Majers, D.O., FAAIM, FAAGM Herbert Pardell, D.O., FAAIM Luis M. Velasco, M.D.

Medical Ethics This course provides a solid conceptual grounding in medical ethics, while focusing on practical issues and tested approaches for resolving such issues.

This course satisfies a professional development requirement for fulfilling, in part, Board recertification of the American Board of Physician Specialties of the AAPS. Medical E t h ic s C o u rs e Practical Issues and Approaches 7.5 CMEs $450.00 - Separate registration required

course option # 1 - O n e -day c o u r s e Monday, June 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COURSE FULL - Contact AAPS Meetings Department if you are interested in adding your name to the waiting list.

course option # 2 - O n e -day c o u r s e Thursday, June 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

STILL AVAILABLE - Registration required.

Course Objectives Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: 1. Understand the theoretical and historical foundations of medical ethics; 2. Engage in allocation of resources decisions; 3. Apply ethical decision-making tools to actual circumstances; 4. Understand the appropriate roles of medical ethics/bioethics committees and be able to constructively contribute to these committees; 5. Recognize the stakeholders in medical ethics decisions and weigh stakeholder ethical perspectives; and 6. Guide public discussion of medical ethics issues and explain the perspectives of medical professionals on such issues.

Accreditation Statement: The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement: The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Recertification Credit: This course fulfills ABPS recertification requirements for Medical Ethics. CME credit earned for attending this course may also be applied to the CME recertification requirements.

According to AMA policy, physicians may not claim credit for attending the same activity more than once, unless there has been a substantial change in the materials that had been previously presented.

AAPS Auxiliary Join the AAPS Auxiliary at its Annual Meeting and Brunch on Thursday, June 23, at 9:30 a.m.  Learn about its mission and goals.  Get to know other spouses and family members.  Join in family-friendly activities.

Auxiliary dues are $50 per year and may be paid with Certification Maintenance Fees (CMF) or at any other time during the year. You can bring your payment to the Registration Desk.

AAPS Auxiliary Schedule Wednesday, June 2 2 • 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m White House Tour & D.C. Sightseeing Meet in Ritz-Carlton Auto Lobby REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thu rsday, J u n e 2 3 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Annual Auxiliary Meeting and Brunch Ritz-Carlton Michel Restaurant OPEN TO ALL CURRENT & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS 1 p.m. until done Decorate for Welcome Reception Salons I and II VOLUNTEERS WELCOME - JUST SHOW UP! 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Welcome Reception - “Red, White & Blue” All tickets courtesy of AAPS Auxiliary YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY MONDAY JUNE 20 AT 12:00 NOON

F riday, June 24 • 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m Trip to Mount Vernon – Home of George Washington Admission and transportation courtesy of AAPS Auxiliary OPEN TO ALL CURRENT & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE *See Registration Form on next page*

AAPS Auxiliary Events AUXILIARY ANNUAL MEETIN G & BRUNCH Michel, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.

• Join the Auxiliary for a delicious brunch.

• Meet Auxiliary members in a casual setting.

• Hear the exciting details for the Welcome Reception.

“

As an Auxiliary member for over 15 years, I’ve formed many new friendships that I look forward to rekindling every year at the AAPS Annual Meeting. Being an active member gives me a feeling that I belong to the “AAPS Family”. So come on, support your spouse and have some fun by joining this year!

”

- Linda Russo, Past President

Welcom e R e c ep t i o n

It’s RED, White & Blue

Thursday, June 23, 2011, from 6-9 p.m.

Dress - casual and comfortable – jeans, t-shirts, baseball caps, etc. Socialize with your fellow Diplomates/Members and their families and guests and have some fun! Enjoy all-American food and desserts! Dance to the tunes of a DJ! Welcome Reception tickets are complimentary but you must register by Monday, June 20, at noon.

NEED VOLUNTEERS to join Auxiliary members beginning at 1 pm to decorate Salons I and II.

Trip to Mo u n t V e r n o n Meet in Ritz-Carlton Auto Lobby at 9:30 a.m.

Friday, June 24, 2011 Mount Vernon, the riverside estate of George and Martha Washington, features the restored Mansion as it appeared in 1799 – the last year of Washington’s life.

Also included are original outbuildings, an orientation center, museum, galleries and theaters, more than 700 artifacts, the tomb where the Washingtons are buried, beautiful gardens, and heritage breed animals that work at a farm site near the river. You must complete and return registration form below by May 20.

Admission and transportation courtesy of AAPS Auxiliary.  I plan to attend the Trip to Mount Vernon Auxiliary Member/Prospect:_____________________________ Cell Phone Number:__________________________________ Diplomate/Member:__________________________________ Guests Name:____________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________

“

The first year I attended the Annual Meeting, I didn’t know anyone there except my husband. Since becoming involved with the Auxiliary, I’ve made many friends. I’ve shopped, played golf, toured, done yoga on the beach, and spent time at the hotel pool with Auxiliary friends, people I wouldn’t have met had it not been for the Auxiliary!

”

- Paula Pearson, Auxiliary Board Member

Make a Capital Inves A t t e n d t h e 2 0 11 m

e

e

t

i

n

g

h

 A Great Hotel in a Great Location – centrally located in the heart of Tysons Corner

• Prepare to be pampered at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Tysons Corner, McLean, VA. • Easy access to two major airports (Washington Dulles International and Reagan Washington National).

• Nearby Metro system connecting Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.

• Steps away from two leading shopping centers.

• Convenient to historic sights, museums, monuments, battlefields – all that the Washington area has to offer.



Select your schedule • Choose the CME Package or the Business Package or the Special Discount Package.



Great Pricing and Generous Deadlines • Register for CME sessions only or Business sessions only or both. You no longer need to pay for the entire week to attend only CME or only Business sessions.

• Still-Time-To-Register until May 28, 2011 • Late On-Site Registration After May 28, 2011

tment in Your Future Annual Meeting i

g



h

l

i

g

h

t

s

Welcome Reception • The AAPS Auxiliary will provide complimentary tickets to the Welcome Reception.



Two opportunities for Medical Ethics • One-day course offered on Monday, June 20 • One-day course offered on Thursday, June 23



CMEs for Recertification • Earn CMEs to fufill your ABPS Recertifcation Requirement



Board of Directors Meeting • Everyone is encouraged to attend all or part of the BOD meeting on June 23. Learn valuable information about AAPS policies, directions, and future developments. Learn the latest decisions by the Board of Directors as they are made.



Orientation Session • Required for all newly elected/appointed members of Academies and Boards. This informative session on Saturday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. will outline your responsibilities as well as the procedures of the Association.



Flash drives • Provided for your convenience instead of bulky paper materials. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED.

First-Time Registrants If you have not attended the AAPS Annual Meeting, or if you last attended many years ago, register for the 2011 meeting. As a first-time participant, you are invited to join us at the First-Timers Lunch on Tuesday, June 21.

Check signs for location.

Five reasons why you should register for the Annual Meeting: • Enjoy lunch with your colleagues and meet AAPS/ABPS Leadership.

• Earn AAPS-required CMEs. • Meet your AAPS medical ethics requirement.

• Attend Board and Academy orientation session to learn more about your organization (Business and Discount Packages ONLY).

• Enjoy vacation in a family-friendly location.

“

I would heartily recommend any Diplomate who has not attended an Annual Scientific Meeting to join us this June. This is your organization – the more you participate, the stronger we all become – and you’ll have fun along the way.

”

- Dr. David McCann Disaster Medicine and Family Practice

AAPS Showcase The AAPS Showcase has been expanded to include not only printed materials, but also your photography, art, and other works. We provide the means to display and you provide samples, order forms, and other information.

The AAPS Showcase is open to any registered participant and spouse/family member.

For more information call Esther Berg (813) 433-2277 Ext. 18 before May 20, 2011.

“

Diplomates should attend the Annual Meeting to meet their leaders, express their opinions, and get involved in their Association, in addition to attending CME sessions.

“

”

- Dr. Margaret Vives-Austin Emergency Medicine

The Annual Meeting creates a great atmosphere for establishing a professional and personal national medical network.

”

- Dr. Tony Russo Anesthesiology

S ched u l e of E v e n ts Da i ly 7 a.m. – 5 p.m...........................................Registration Desk

Monday, J u n e 2 0 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ............................Medical Ethics Breakfast 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ............................... Medical Ethics Course 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. ......................... Medical Ethics Lunch

Tuesday, J u n e 2 1 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ........ CME Package - Breakfast for Registrants 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. .................................. CME Scientific Sessions 11:55 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. . .CME Package - Lunch for Registrants 11:55 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. . ...............First-Time Attendees Lunch

Wedne s day, J u n e 2 2 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ........ CME Package - Breakfast for Registrants 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. . ....... AAPS Auxiliary White House Tour 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. .................................. CME Scientific Sessions 11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. .CME Package - Lunch for Registrants

Thurs day, J u n e 2 3 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ................................ Medical Ethics Breakfast 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. .................................... Medical Ethics Course 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. . .............................Medical Ethics Lunch 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. .. Business Package - Breakfast for Registrants 8 a.m. – 12 noon ........................ Board of Directors Meeting

Open to All Registrants

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. . .................... All Specialties Credentialing

Open to Diplomates Only

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ...All Specialties Examination Development

Open to Diplomates Only

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. . ...........Auxiliary Brunch and Meeting 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. ............................... Lunch on your own 1 p.m. until done ................ Decorate for Welcome Reception 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. . ........... Council of Academy Presidents 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. . .............. American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) Meeting 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. . ................ Strategic Planning Meeting 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. . ........Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) Meeting 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ....................................... Welcome Reception

“Red, White & Blue” All American Theme

Friday, J u n e 2 4 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. .... Business Package - Breakfast for Registrants

Guest Speaker Shlomo BenDor (Invited)

8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. . .......... Academies of Medicine Meetings

(Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Disaster Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, and Surgery)

8:30 a.m. – 12 noon. . ........................... Emergency Medicine Credentialing Committee 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m...... AAPS Auxiliary Trip to Mount Vernon 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon ..........Boards of Certification Meetings

(Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Disaster Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, and Surgery)

12 noon – 1:30 p.m. ............................... Lunch on your own 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. .............. Academies of Medicine Meetings

(Emergency Medicine, Radiology)

1:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. . .........Boards of Certification Meetings (Hospital Medicine, Urgent Care)

3:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. ................Boards of Certification Meetings

(Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine Obstetrics, Radiology)

4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. .........AAPS Education Foundation Meeting

Saturday, J u n e 2 5 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. .... Business Package - Breakfast For Registrants Guest Speaker Colonel Lawrence M. Riddles, MD

8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. . ...................... CME Committee Meeting 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. . ....... Board and Academy Orientation (Required for newly elected BOC and Academy members)

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ..... All Specialties Examination Development Open to Diplomates Only

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. . ... Membership Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. . .Special Presentation EM Workforce Carlos A. Camargo, Jr. MD, DrPH

10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. ..................... Public Member Meeting 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. ............................... Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. . ..........AJCM® Editorial Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. . ..................... Past Presidents Meeting

By Invitation Only

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. . ...........................Special Presentation

W. Craig Vanderwagen, MD, RADM USPHS (Ret.)

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. . .............. House of Delegates Meeting 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. . ......................... President’s Reception 6:45 p.m. – 10 p.m. . ..................... President’s Awards Dinner Guest Speaker LTG Russel L. Honoré, USA, (Ret.) (Invited)

All meetings and events are open to all registered attendees unless noted otherwise on the schedule.

Schedule is subject to change.

CME Presenters ARTHUR BERMAN, DO, FAAIM, President and Founder of the Florida Center for Gastroenterology, will present Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Disaster.

This is a topic that is rarely reviewed but this conference will be the perfect setting for an overall presentation of all aspects of gastrointestinal bleeding in a disaster. Dr. Berman will discuss procedures to assess and stabilize patients as well as treatment options. Dr. Berman is board certified in gastroenterology and has practiced medicine for 25 years. He was selected as the “Doctors Doctor in Tampa Bay� by Tampa Bay magazine.

GRAEME A. BROWNE, MD, CAPT MC (FS) USN, Command Flight Surgeon HSL 60 and Stevens Community Medical Center, Morris, Minnesota, will present Damage Control Resuscitation: The Case for Early Use of Blood Products. The resuscitation of massively traumatized patients is a complicated, time-dependent resource management problem. Dr. Browne will discuss the application of trauma resuscitation algorithms (ATLS) for massively exsanguinated trauma victims in light of current data that he will present. Dr. Browne has practiced emergency medicine for more than 20 years.

ARTHUR COOPER, MD, MS, Columbia University Medical Center Affiliation at Harlem Hospital, New York City, will present Healthcare Incident Management Systems: Making Method Out of Madness. Management of all disasters requires effective communication, coordination, and control. Healthcare incident management systems are, therefore, essential to the efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the incident response. Dr. Cooper will review the essentials of these systems, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). Dr. Cooper, board certified in disaster medicine, has been a pediatric surgeon for more than 25 years.

ROBERT L. CROSS, MD, ABS, FACS, currently a Governor of the American Academy of Disaster Medicine, will present Shelter in Place, Family First.

This topic is the basis for all responders: How to stay alive during chemical, biological, nuclear, or gas contamination events by planning in advance for the family at home, the work place, and schools. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Cross was a general and trauma surgeon for more than 35 years. He was a founding member and chairman of the Medical Reserve Corps E WA (volunteer) and is a World War II Canadian veteran.

MARK DE SANTIS, DO, MS, Attending Radiologist, Body Imager at Veterans Administration Medical Center Northport Campus, Northport, New York, will present Radiological Science in the Environment of Radiological Terrorism. Dr. De Santis will discuss disaster plans for medical centers or clinics that may receive patients or victims including formulating the strategy for scene examination and evidence recovery. Dr. De Santis has a total of 20 years of experience in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. He currently serves as a Forensic Radiology Consultant in the Suffolk County New York Medical Examiners Office and is a Medical Officer with the Office of Emergency Preparedness/FEMA. KENNETH M. FLOWE, MD, MBA, CPE, Chief Medical Officer, Person Memorial Hospital, Roxboro, North Carolina, and ED Medical Director and Emergency Physician, EmCare, will present How a Small Hospital Should Prepare for Disasters. Many of our members practice in large tertiary centers, where disaster preparation is managed by a large team of specialists as a matter of course. However, we have many other members who practice in smaller settings. These practitioners may not appreciate both the methods and assistance available to help in their preparation, or the critical nature of this preparation. Dr. Flowe states that everyone not only SHOULD prepare but IS OBLIGATED to prepare for disasters.

ASHLEY LAUREN GREINER, MD, MPH, Resident Physician, Johns Hopkins University, and Medical Researcher, Boston Ocular Surface Center, will co-present Ophthalmologic Guidelines in Disaster Response: Intervention, Training and Treatment. The highest incidence of diagnoses made as a result of the attack on the World Trade Center was ocular injury. In light of this information, Dr. Greiner will highlight those ocular injuries most commonly encountered in a disaster scenario. Dr. Greiner plans to study infectious disease outbreak and transmission through both a clinical and public health perspective.

JACK V. GRENIER, MS, OD, DO, PhD, FAAO, FASSS, OFAAO, Director, Boston Ocular Surface Center, and Clinical Faculty Member at several institutions, will co-present Ophthalmologic Guidelines in Disaster Response: Intervention, Training and Treatment. There is little formal training for disaster response teams, even though a high incidence of ocular injury in a variety of disaster scenarios exists. Given its significant morbidity and its high rate of incidence, it is imperative to explore ocular injuries and their interventions. Dr. Greiner’s clinical and research goals are in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the care of patients with diseases of the ocular surface.

SURINDER (Sam) K. KAD, MD, FACP, MPH, MBA, FAAIM, currently an Internist with a subspecialty in Nephrology and Hypertension in Mayfield, Kentucky, will present two topics: Category A Bio-Terrorism Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases and History, Chemistry, and Pharmacology of Chemical Warfare.

With the new century has come a new reality for people around the world. There is no place safe from the threat of biological terrorist activity. Healthcare providers need up-todate, reliable information on the types of agents and diseases they could face during any type of chemical or biological event. Dr. Kad will provide practical, hands-on experience to address these issues.

JEANNE LEBLANC, PhD, Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist in private practice and Clinical Associate, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, will co-present What I Did Not Know. Dr. LeBlanc will discuss the value of mental health and healing in a seamless partnership with health care providers working as a team and dealing with stressful situations. Dr. LeBlanc has provided disaster response-related services since 2005, primarily in the medical setting.

DAVID M. LEMONICK, MD, FAAEP, PACEP, Attending Emergency Physician, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, will present two topics: Bombings and Blast Injuries: A Primer for Physicians and Epidemics after Natural Disasters. Most physicians consider caring for victims of explosions and bombings a remote possibility in usual practice.

That is no longer the case. Bombings are the most common cause of casualties in terrorist incidents. In 93 terrorist attacks reported between 1991 - 2000 in which there were more than 30 casualties, 88% involved bombings. The recent cholera outbreak following the earthquake in Haiti killed and sickened hundreds of people and overwhelmed already crowded hospitals and clinics. Epidemics that follow disasters challenge our capacity to recover. Recovery efforts must prioritize measures to reduce the risk for communicable diseases with natural disasters.

DAVID GC MC CANN, MD, MPH, FAASFP, Assistant Professor , Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, and a Senior Policy Fellow, Public Policy Institute, George Mason University, Washington, DC, will present Earthquake Disaster Response: Lessons from Haiti You Can Use at Home.

Earthquakes are a major cause of disasters worldwide.

Dr. McCann has first-hand knowledge as coordinator of medical operations at the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince in the immediate aftermath of the January 2010 Haiti earthquake.

KARANITA M. OJOMO, MD, Medical Director and Radiation Oncologist, Blue Ridge Cancer Care-US Oncology, and Lewis Gale Medical Regional Cancer Center, Pulaski, Virginia, will present Disaster Preparedness for Mass Radiation Exposure. The general population, as well as the medical community, often thinks disasters are bombs and natural occurrences; i.e., hurricanes, floods and fires. The medical community should be able to recognize radiation injury be it deliberate mass exposure and/or accidental; i.e., nuclear reaction. Dr. Ojomo will discuss the World Health Organization/ International Commission on Radiation Protection guidelines for radiation emergencies.

S. JOHN PAPPAS, MD, Emergency Medicine physician currently with the University of Toledo Medical Center and Northwest Ohio Emergency Services, will present Top Twelve Things Physicians Need to Know When it Comes to Disasters! There are basic facts that must be understood by all emergency physicians regardless of where they practice or their years of experience. It is amazing how much being “ready� helps if and when plans need to be put into action. It needs to be a reflex reaction. Dr. Pappas will discuss these important plans for disaster preparedness.

MARK PASTIN, PhD, President of Health Ethics Trust, will present Disaster Medicine: Does Ethics Get Black Tagged. When a disaster occurs, a lot of ordinary ethical considerations go by the wayside. But what ethical guidelines prevail in a disaster and what are the consequences to physicians acting on these guidelines? Dr. Pastin’s presentation will suggest ways to think about the hard ethical choices that must be made in a disaster. Dr. Pastin established the Health Ethics Trust and has lectured on ethics for major universities and associations for more than 30 years.

MADONNA S. RINGSWALD, DO, Hospitalist at Baptist Hospital Northeast, La Grange, Kentucky, will present Smoke Inhalation. Smoke inhalation is a common complication of many patients involved in almost any disaster. Fire and smoke can occur with earthquakes, explosions, tornados, hurricanes, etc. Recognizing the symptoms of smoke inhalation and knowing proper disposition and monitoring of patients with smoke inhalation is critical. The key is to know that a seemingly healthy person who has had smoke exposure can crash six hours later with smoke exposure complications. Dr. Ringswald will address these and related issues.

ALBERT J. ROMANOSKY, MD, PhD, Medical Director and State Emergency Preparedness Coordinator in the Office of Preparedness and Response of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will present Preparing for Disaster: Emergency Support Function 8: Public Health and Medical Planning for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. Dr. Romanosky is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Disaster Medicine and is currently a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He has been recognized for his achievements in the Development of the Pan Flu Continuity of Operations Task Force.

GEOFFREY SIMMONS, MD, currently with PeaceHealth Medical Group in Eugene, Oregon, will present Disaster Preparedness for the Medical Professional at Home and at the Workplace. As more physicians are professionally trained in how to respond to disasters, very few know how to personally prepare themselves, their families, office/hospital, staff, and patients for the possibility that they may be directly impacted. Dr. Simmons will address many of these basic needs. Since 2004, Dr. Simmons has trained CERTS (Community Emergency Response Teams) regionally.

Board certified in Internal Medical and Disaster Medicine he is the author of fiction and non-fiction books including one to be published in 2011.

MARTIN E. THORNTON, DO, Medical Director, Hospital at Craig Ranch Emergency Department, Dallas, will co-present What I Did Not Know. He will discuss the importance of learning the skills of awareness – how to look for things that will save your life. Dr. Thornton has developed a novel approach that incorporates mental health services directly into a single patient interview. He will discuss how to work with mental health professionals in a meaningful way that is easy for patients and medical referrals. Dr. Thornton has practiced emergency medicine for 28 years.

Guest Speakers Friday, June 24 – 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

SHLOMO BENDOR (Invited)

SATURDAY, June 25 - 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Colonel Lawrence M. Riddles, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACPE Colonel Riddles will speak on USTRANSCOM Patient Movement: Defense Support of Civil Authorities. He is Command Surgeon, US Transportation Command, Scott AFB, Illinois, and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His topic will highlight the capabilities that the Department of Defense Global Patient Movement System can bring in assisting civilian authorities when responding to disaster situations. The most recent disaster recovery efforts in which he was involved include Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake.

SATURDAY, June 25 - 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Carlos A. Camargo, Jr., MD, DrPH Dr. Camargo of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School will speak on Emergency Medicine Workforce.

He will discuss original research that demonstrates the heterogeneity of US emergency departments (EDs) – not only in terms of annual visit volume and rural/urban location, but also in physician staffing. To date, many EDs are staffed by physicians without emergency medicine (EM) residency training or ABEM/AOBEM certification, and there is clear evidence that the supply of this type of doctor will not meet demand for many decades.

NOTE: This presentation is free and open to the public. Dr. Camargo is not receiving any remuneration from AAPS for his lecture.

SATURDAY, June 25 - 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

W. Craig Vanderwagen, MD, RADM USPHS (Ret.) Prior to joining Martin, Blanck, and Associates as a senior partner in 2009, Dr. Vanderwagen was Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response for the US Department of Health & Human Services. In this role he was responsible for the leadership and development of a new organization whose mission is preparing the Nation for response and recovery from public health and other health disasters, whether natural or manmade. The organization was initiated after hurricane Katrina.

Dr. Vanderwagen is a family physician who believes passionately in the union of public health and clinical medicine.

SATURDAY, June 25 PRESIDENTS DINNER - Keynote speaker LTG Russel L. HonorĂŠ, USA (Ret.) (Invited)

A c c o m m o d at i o n s

Hotel Information The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Boulevard | McLean, Virginia 22102 Reservations: 703-506-4300 Group Code: AAPAAPA Tysons Corner Marriott 8028 Leesburg Pike | Vienna, Virginia 22182 Reservations: 703-734-3200 Group Code: APSAPSA

Hotel Reservations AAPS has a limited number of rooms available at the AAPS guaranteed room rate on a first come, first served basis. Hotel reservations must be made NO LATER THAN MAY 26, 2011. However, once rooms in the AAPS block have been reserved, it is unlikely that you will be able to get the AAPS rate.

Therefore, we strongly encourage you to make your reservations ASAP! NOTE: If you make your reservation through another method, such as Travelocity, AAA, travel club, AARP, medical organization, or at a military rate, etc., please let the AAPS Meeting Department know so that we can include these reservations toward our hotel room obligation.

Due to contractual obligations, attendees eligible for hotel reimbursement will only be reimbursed when staying at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.

Single or double occupancy $189 + tax per room per night (currently 9%). Children in same room with parents: Free.

Check-in after 3 p.m.

Check-out 12 noon.

Hotel cancellations by 12 noon on day of arrival.

Any problems making hotel reservations, call the AAPS Meetings Department.

The Ritz-Carlton Prepare to be pampered! The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, located in the Washington, D.C., suburb of McLean, VA, in the Tysons Galleria, is just 20 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. It is an area renowned for its shopping centers and an abundance of restaurants, offering tempting choices for every palate.

Easy access to our nation’s capital with its many attractions including museums, monuments, art galleries, and federal buildings is available by Metro.

Hotel provides shuttle to metro station.

Hotel Amenities Ritz-Carlton Day Spa Rejuvenate and refresh in style. Make your reservations for the Ritz-Carlton Day Spa, which offers facial and body treatments and salon services. Discount for AAPS guests.

Fitness Center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, sauna and steam rooms, and personal training services.

Open 24 hours.

Ritz-Carlton Afternoon Tea Experience Treat someone special – or yourself – to this enduring tradition honored in a luxurious setting while enjoying a lavish selection of sandwiches, flavorful scones, and a sumptuous display of sweets among other delicious decadences.

Shopping Tysons Galleria, the location of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is Washington, D.C.’s premier upscale shopping center. Tysons Galleria offers some of the world’s most luxurious retailers, such as Burberry, Cartier, and Chanel, as well as a selection of boutiques. It includes more than 120 of the area’s most fashionable retailers, six upscale restaurants, plus many family-oriented eateries.

Tysons Corner Center A less-than-five-minute shuttle ride across the street from the hotel takes you to Tysons Corner Center with a 16-theater movie complex, numerous restaurants, and more than 300 stores including Macys, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales.

Attractions No matter what your interests – from archeology and art to battlefields, gardens, and historic sights to zoos and everything in between – there is an attraction to meet your needs close by in Northern Virginia, Washington, and Maryland.

These include: Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Mount Vernon, historic battlefields, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, the White House, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Institutions, FBI building, International Spy Museum, and many more monuments, art galleries, and museums.

U s e f u l To u r i s t We b s i t e s For information about Washington, DC, check out destinationdc.com For information about Northern Virginia, check out fxva.com

Climate and Clothing Summer months typically vary from the high 80°s to the low 60°s with considerable humidity. We recommend that guests check the local listings to determine the weather conditions.

Casual clothing is recommended both in and out of the meeting rooms, with the exception of Saturday evening when a jacket and tie for men (black tie optional) and corresponding attire for women is requested. You may want to bring “layers” of clothing to accommodate all meeting room temperatures. As you know, meeting rooms can sometimes get chilly!

Tr a v e l I n f o r m a t i o n Airport: If traveling by air, make your reservations early to ensure the best airfare to either Washington Dulles International Airport, located 15 minutes/12 miles from the hotel, or Washington Reagan National Airport, located 20 minutes/15 miles from the hotel.

Airport Transportation: There is no hotel shuttle to/ from the airports. Taxis are available for approximately $30-40 from either airport.

Hotel Parking: Hotel self-parking is available at $5 per day for AAPS registrants.

Hotel Shuttle Service: Complimentary hotel shuttle service is available on a first come, first served basis for trips within a three-mile radius of the hotel, including the West Falls Church Metro station and Tysons Corner Center, except during rush hour.

Metro Information: The closest Metro station is West Falls Church. You can take the complimentary hotel shuttle to the West Falls Church station – except during morning and afternoon rush hour. For additional Metro information, visit http://wmata.com or call 202-637-7000.

Special AAPS – Hertz Rental Rate: Make your reservation at www.hertz.com. Include PC# 148551 for meeting discount and CDP#1304113 for member discount.

registratio n membe r c at eg o r ie s  Diplomate/Emeritus/member   AAPS Retired Member   Non-Member CME Only 

reg istrat i o n pack ag e s  CME/Education  Includes up to 16 CMEs for scientific presentations, conference materials, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, June 21, and Wednesday, June 22. 2 days – See pricing on registration form.

 Business/Governance  Includes all meetings – Board of Directors, Academies of Medicine, Boards of Certification, House of Delegates, Committees, and any other scheduled business meetings, conference materials, and breakfast on Thursday, June 23, through Saturday, June 25. 3 days – See pricing on registration form.

 Special Discount  Includes CME/Education and Business/Governance Packages. 5 days – See pricing on registration form.

registrat i o n d e a d l i n e s  Still-Time-To-Register 

By May 28, 2011  Late/On-Site Registration  After May 28, 2011

information Medical Et h i c s o p t i o n s  1 day-course - $450  Monday, June 20 - COURSE FULL Contact AAPS Meetings Department if you are interested in adding your name to the waiting list. or Thursday, June 23 Includes one-day course on either June 20 or June 23, course materials, 7.5 CMEs, breakfast and lunch

additiona l o p t i o n s  Welcome Reception - FREE June 23 Free tickets compliments of AAPS Auxiliary

YOU MUST REGISTER BY MONDAY, JUNE 20, AT 12:00 NOON  President’s Awards Dinner - $125 June 25 ($125 PER TICKET)

YOU MUST REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, AT 12:00 NOON

IM PORTANT IN FO R MATION 1. To be officially registered, all fees must be paid in full prior to the appropriate deadlines.

2. All registrations received after May 28, 2011, including on-site, must be paid in full prior to admission to any AAPS activities. Late/On-Site Registration will be accepted by CREDIT CARD ONLY. 3. There are no exceptions to the fees and deadlines.

4. Due to the preparations required prior to the Annual Meeting and the guarantees that AAPS must provide to the hotel in advance, AAPS strongly encourages you to register early for the meeting and reserve your hotel rooms as soon as possible.

R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND ONLY ONE MEETING, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR AND PAY THE APPROPRIATE FEES. All attendees must register for the 2011 House of Delegates and Annual Scientific Meeting in order to attend any sessions including business meetings, continuing medical education activities, and/or certification examination development workshops.

To complete registration for the 2011 Annual Meeting, all fees must be paid in full in advance. See Registration Form in this brochure for specific fees.

Confirmation of Registration: A confirmation packet will be mailed within two (2) weeks of receipt of your registration form and PAID IN FULL registration fees. Please retain copies of your registration information. If you do not receive a confirmation packet within two weeks, please contact the AAPS Meetings Department immediately.

Meeting Attendance and Cancellation Policy: All persons attending AAPS meetings are required to register and pay the appropriate registration fee in advance regardless of purpose or the number of meetings attended. Written cancellations must be received by the AAPS Meetings Department prior to April 1, 2011, in order to receive a full refund of Meeting Registration Fees, less a $150 processing fee. Cancellations received after this date will not be accepted.

Faculty Disclosure: The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., believes in full disclosure. Each faculty member or sponsor is required to disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to topics of this educational activity as well as disclosure of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Faculty disclosure will be made to all participants in the educational activity materials and at the beginning of each presentation.

Unapproved or Off-Label Use Disclosure: Speakers must disclose to the attendees when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, experimental, and/or investigational (not FDA approved), and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the published schedule, as stated in the brochures, will be followed.

However, changes beyond AAPS control may occur. AAPS is not responsible for notifying registrants of program changes prior to the meeting.

American Association of Physican Specialists, Inc. 5550 West Executive Drive • Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33609-1035 Address Service Requested

Make a Capital Investment in Your Future Attend the 2011 House of Delegates & Annual Scientific Meeting

REGISTRATION FORM: AAPS 2011 House of Delegates and Annual Scientific Meeting

TO REGISTER by FAX: 813-830-6599 (CREDIT CARD ONLY) • MAIL: AAPS, 5550 W. Executive Drive, Suite 400, Tampa, FL 33609-1035 Name________________________________________________________________Email Address: _____________________________________________________ Address_ ____________________________________________________ City_____________________________ State_ _____________Zip_____________________ Home phone________________________________ Work phone____________________________________ Cell phone_ ___________________________________ Special dietary or accessibility needs________________________________________________ For (name of person)__________________________________________

To complete the registration form below, do the following:

1. Review Important Registration Information 2. Select one of three registration packages (CME, Business, Discount Package)

AAPS Diplomate/ Emeritus/ Member

3. Select from Additional Options (Medical Ethics Course, Welcome Reception, President’s Dinner)

AAPS Retired

4. Review registration table on right and circle your

registration choice. Enter fee amount in subtotal below.

Non-Member

Still-Time-To Register

By May 28, 2011

Late/On-Site After May 28, 2011

$725

$925

CME Package Business Package

$495

$695

Discount Package

$1125

$1525

CME Package

$525

$725

Business Package

$495

$695

Discount Package

$925

$1325

CME Package

$850

$1050

Package Subtotal $_ _______________

Medical Ethics COURSE

Monday, June 20.............................. COURSE FULL - Contact AAPS Meetings Department if you are interested in adding your name to the waiting list.

Thursday, June 23 . ................................................................ $ 450 per person x _____ (# attending) =

$ __________

Medical Ethics Registration Subtotal $________________

No one will be admitted to any sessions including meals without a valid badge welcome reception (Complimentary, but you must register).................... $ 0 per person x ____ (number of tickets)

$0.00 Welcome Reception Total $________________

President’s Dinner....................................................................................$ 125 per person x ____ (number of tickets)

President’s Dinner Total $________________

MEETING REGISTRATION PAYMENT  Check enclosed

 American Express

 MasterCard

 Visa

Total to be charged: $_ ________________

Cardholder’s Name_________________________________________________Card Number _______________________________ Expiration Date________________ Cardholder’s Mailing Address_ ____________________________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature_ ______________________________________







NEW THIS YEAR - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE - Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships 





 I DO NOT have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date _ _______________________________  I DO have a relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest. (You MUST list relevant financial relationships below) Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date _ _______________________________ First, list the names of proprietary entities producing health care goods or services, consumed by, or used on, patients, with the exemption of non-profit or government organizations and non-health care related companies with which you or your spouse/partner have, or have had, a relevant financial relationship within the past 12 months. For this purpose we consider the relevant financial relationships of your spouse or partner that you are aware of to be yours.

Third, Describe your role.

Nature of Relevant Financial Relationship (Include all those that apply)

1. Commercial Interest (Example: Company ‘X’)

Second, describe what you or your spouse/partner received (ex: salary, honorarium etc). The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. does NOT want to know how much you received.

2. What was received (Example: Honorarium)

3. For what role? (Example: Speaker)

Example Terminology

What was received: Salary, royalty, intellectual property rights, consulting fee, honoraria, ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options or other ownership interest, excluding diversified mutual funds), or other financial benefit.

Role(s): Employment, management position, independent contractor (including contracted research), consulting, speaking and teaching, membership on advisory committees or review panels, board membership, and other activities (please specify).

Glossary of Terms Commercial Interest: The ACCME defines a “commercial interest” as any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients, with the exemption of non-profit or government organizations and non-health care related companies.

Financial relationships: Financial relationships are those relationships in which the individual benefits by receiving a salary, royalty, intellectual property rights, consulting fee, honoraria, ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options or other ownership interest, excluding diversified mutual funds), or other financial benefit. Financial benefits are usually associated with roles such as employment, management position, independent contractor (including contracted research), consulting, speaking and teaching, membership on advisory committees or review panels, board membership, and other activities from which remuneration is received, or expected. ACCME considers relationships of the person involved in the CME activity to include financial relationships of a spouse or partner.

Relevant financial relationships: ACCME focuses on financial relationships with commercial interests in the 12-month period preceding the time that the individual is being asked to assume a role controlling content of the CME activity. ACCME has not set a minimal dollar amount for relationships to be significant. Inherent in any amount is the incentive to maintain or increase the value of the relationship. The ACCME defines “’relevant’ financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 12 months that create a conflict of interest.

Conflict of Interest: Circumstances create a conflict of interest when an individual has an opportunity to affect CME content about products or services of a commercial interest with which he/she has a financial relationship.