Jacksonville, Fla. – The Cardiovascular Center at Shands Jacksonville will host an educational course “Topics in Cardiology” May 4 at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort & Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This continuing education course is open to cardiologists, internists, primary care physicians, physician assistants and nurses.
This continuing education activity will highlight recent information on several important cardiology topics such as coronary artery disease, including recent trials in interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndromes, new concepts in risk factor modification, current treatment in congestive heart failure and women and cardiovascular disease.
The format features panel discussions and question-and-answer sessions, as well as the opportunity to attend an hour-long workshop on either congestive heart failure or nursing issues. Speakers include physicians and nurse practitioners from the University of Florida Division of Cardiology at Shands Jacksonville.
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. The course will provide 5.5 nursing contact hours.
For more information, contact Barbara Jones, CME coordinator, University of Florida Health Science Center at Shands Jacksonville, at (904) 244-2380.