April 17 - 21, 2023 
Monday
 
Experimental Pathology Research Conferences: Research in Progress Sessions
Validating a Cytoplasmic Hybrid Model of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Lecture by Jacob Dohl,
PhD Candidate, Maria Cristina Kenney, MD, PhD, Lab

The Association of the Tumor Immune Microenvironment and HPV Tumor Status in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Lecture by Esther Lam,
PhD Candidate, Wendy Cozen, DO, MPH, Lab

Monday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In-person:
Plumwood House (Showa Denko) Lecture Hall, 1001 Health Sciences Road, Bldg. 829, Irvine
& Telecast: To receive zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Stefani Ching | 949-824-5367 | stefani.ching@uci.edu
 
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Kidney Stones

Lecture by Gaurang Shah, MD,
Clinical Professor, Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine, UCI School of Medicine


Monday, April 17, 4 to 5 p.m.

Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Stefaney Mendoza| 714-456-5811 | stefanem@hs.uci.edu
 
Tuesday
 
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds: Distinguished Speaker Series
Molecular Aspects of Fructose Metabolism and Metabolic Disease

Lecture by Mark Herman, MD,
E.L. Wagner Endowed Chair of Medicine II, Associate Professor of Medicine, Tenured, Baylor College of Medicine; Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Baylor Medicine

Tuesday, April 18, Noon to 1 p.m.

Telecast: Register to attend

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
In order to receive CME credit when participating through Zoom, please click on this link and take the required survey.

Event Contact: Anca Gociu | 714-456-2993 | lucacia@hs.uci.edu
 
Wednesday
 
CHOC Grand Rounds
Weaning Infant Supplemental Oxygen

Lecture by Bryston Chang, MD, Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine

Wednesday, April 19, 8 to 9 a.m.

Telecast:
Register to attend

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: choccme@choc.org
 
Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds
Mental Health: Depression and Anxiety Management Focusing on Pharmacy/Medications

Lecture by Tatyana Gurvich, BCGP, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, USC School of Pharmacy; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, UCI School of Medicine

Wednesday, April 19, Noon to 1 p.m.

Telecast: Register to attend


This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

​​​Event Contact: ucigeriatrics@hs.uci.edu
 
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds
Vocal Fold Paralysis - Guidance, Laterality, Proprioception

Lecture by Michael Pitman, MD, Chief, Division of Laryngology, Director, Voice and Swallowing Institute, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center

Wednesday, April 19, 5 to 6 p.m.

Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Mary Ann Evans | maevans@hs.uci.edu
 
Thursday
 
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds
Fractures of the Distal Ulna

Lecture by Greg Rafijah, MD, Clinical Professor, Hand Fellowship Program Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCI School of Medicine

Thursday, April 20, 7 to 8 a.m.

In-person: UCI Medical Center, Bldg. 55, 2nd Floor

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Amy Speers-Sanchez | 714-456-5754 | asanche1@hs.uci.edu
 
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
Evolution of Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Lecture by Steven Maximus, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Aortic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine; Associate Program Director of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program, Sacramento VA Medical Center, UC Davis Health

Thursday, April 20, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

In-person: UCI Medical Center, Bldg. 53, Auditorium
& Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Monica Alva | malva@hs.uci.edu
 
Friday
 
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds
Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: Does Race Matter?

Lecture by Brittni Boyd, MD, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCI School of Medicine

Objectives:
  • Define health disparity and health difference
  • Define stress urinary incontinence and its prevalence
  • Describe racial and ethnic differences in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence
Friday, April 21, 7 to 8 a.m.

Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

Event Contact: Lena Nguyen | lenacn@hs.uci.edu
 
Department of Neurology Grand Rounds
Cancer Induced Cognitive Impairment

Lecture by Daniela A. Bota, MD, PhD, Vice Dean for Clinical Research, Director, UCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic, and Professor, Department of Neurology, UCI School of Medicine

Friday, April 21, 8 to 9 a.m.

In-person: UCI Medical Center, Bldg. 53, Auditorium
& Telecast: Via Zoom. To receive zoom link, please reach out to the event contact.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Event Contact: Teresa Sapien | 714-456-5384 | mtsapien@hs.uci.edu
 
Upcoming CME Symposia & Other Activities
 
The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma, Attachment and Neuroscience
The purpose of this event is to provide knowledge about trauma and treatment of traumatized individuals to clinicians throughout Orange County. The needs for expanded knowledge concerning trauma and practice with traumatized individuals; were identified in clinical community evaluations that were administered during past events and through input from faculty that work with service providers throughout OC. At the end of the activity, it is expected that participants will have expanded knowledge of research findings concerning trauma and the most effective ways to treat traumatized individuals in health/mental health service provision settings.

April 21

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Advanced Course in Cytoreductive Surgery for Gynecologic Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: Radical Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Procedures with Cadaver Dissection
The thoroughness of cytoreductive surgery is the largest contributor to survival for patients with advanced ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinoma. This program is designed to provide information through formal lectures, panel discussions and cadaver dissection about clinical applications of advanced cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer and related gynecologic peritoneal surface malignancies.

May 4-6

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41st Annual Residents Paper Day and 34th Annual Philip J. DiSaia Society Symposium
This activity will provide specific healthcare diagnostic and intervention guidelines in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The guidelines are presented by practicing experts and will be based on the latest research in evidence-based medicine. In addition to a wide-ranging number of medical topics presented, the content of the presentations will address nationally-established competencies pertaining to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. At the end of the activity, participants will have an up-to-date understanding of some of the best clinical approaches for Women’s Health Care.

May 6
 
The Surgery Certifying Examination Review Course
This small immersive program is designed to prepare surgeons for the 2023 ABS Certifying Examination. It is ideal for those who don’t understand ‘why’ they haven’t passed the CE, perfect for those who seek to develop a ‘professional level’ virtual presence and an outstanding fit for busy clinicians/fellows who appreciate individual coaching on their schedule. Individual debriefings include a behavioral analysis, knowledge base assessment and an enhancement plan. Today’s faculty include surgeons and behavioral scientists (PhD) representing major academic teaching programs.  

May 19 – 21

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Please note that event details are subject to change. For the latest symposia schedule and event updates, see the Current CME Activities calendar. For updates regarding Grand Rounds (GR) events, see the UCI School of Medicine calendar. Deadline to submit GR events to SOM Calendar is Wednesday prior to Monday’s publishing date to be added to this newsletter.
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