Objective:
The primary objective of this annual course is to provide a comprehensive review of key topics in pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine. The focus is on updating participants on recent clinical advances, enhancing knowledge, and honing skills applicable in medical practice.
Target Audience:
This course is designed to cater to the educational needs of healthcare professionals specializing in pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine. The target audience includes pulmonologists, intensivists, fellows in pulmonary and critical care, residents in training, and allied health professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Course Structure:
Duration: The course spans three days, with equal emphasis on pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Topics Covered:
Airway diseases
Pulmonary vascular diseases
Interstitial lung diseases
Lung cancer
Sleep disorders
Respiratory failure
Shock
Multiple selected topics in ICU management
Board Review Sessions: Embedded board review questions and dedicated sessions to address board review topics.
Pre-recorded Lectures: Complementary pre-recorded lectures in pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine, including presentations specific to Covid-19.
Who Should Attend:
Specialty Physicians
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Key Learning Objectives:
Upon completing the course, participants are expected to achieve the following:
Recent Advances Evaluation: Evaluate recent advances in the assessment and treatment of pulmonary diseases and critical illnesses in patients.
Critical Illness Spectrum: Develop improved skills in treating the spectrum of critical illnesses encountered in patients in intensive care units.
Application of Updated Knowledge: Apply updated knowledge in pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine, especially in preparation for board certification or recertification.
This course serves as a platform for continuous education and professional development in the dynamic fields of pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine.
