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American College of Physicians Atlantic Provinces Chapter, Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 (Diabetes and Obesity)

Location: Health Science Centre

Date: 1 - 2 November 2024

Description

The American College of Physicians Atlantic Provinces Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 focuses on the critical and evolving areas of Diabetes and Obesity. This CPD program will discuss the latest clinical advancements, research findings, and evidence-based approaches to managing these conditions. With expert-led presentations, attendees will gain valuable insights into strategies for improving patient outcomes, managing comorbidities, and personalizing care for individuals with Diabetes and Obesity.

Agenda: You can download the detailed agenda here

Target Audience: Specialists, Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents, and Other Health Care Professionals

Format: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual). Webex link will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the talk.

Recording: All sessions will be recorded.

Program Information: Anuj Charan, Educational Specialist (Program Development), Email: acharan@mun.ca or pdmed@mun.ca 

All fees are inclusive of HST.

Registration Fees

$50.00ACP Members, Fellows
$75.00Physicians: Non-ACP Members
$25.00Diabetes Educators, Dieticians
$0.00ACP Resident Members
$25.00Residents: Non-ACP Member
$0.00Medical Students/Masters/PhD
Upon registration at the live event, students MUST provide a student ID in order to be eligible for the student rate.

Program Agenda

Friday, November 1, 2024
6:00 PM
Diabetes Technology in 2024: Exploring our Biases
Dr. Alice Cheng, Toronto (Virtual Presentation)

Session Learning Objectives:
  • Discuss the current state of the art diabetes technologies available in Canada
  • Self-reflect on explicit and implicit biases HCPs have when considering diabetes technology for a given patient
  • Describe how to apply the above learnings to clinical practice
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
  • Professional
    • Saturday, November 2, 2024
    8:00 AM
    Morning Meet and Greet
    Networking, Refreshments, Poster Display, Exhibits
    8:30 AM
    ACP Atlantic Provinces Chapter Town Hall
    Open to All!
    9:00 AM
    Welcome Session
    Opening Remarks
    9:10 AM
    Epidemiology of Diabetes and Obesity: Social Prescribing in Medicine: Implications for Diabetes Care
    Dr. Sahar Iqbal, St. John’s

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Define the concept of social prescribing in the context of medicine and diabetes management
  • Explore the principles of ecotherapy, including blue and green prescribing
  • Summarize the ongoing research from two studies being conducted in the Netherlands
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
  • Scholar
    • 10:15 AM
    MASH (NASH/NAFLD) Updates – Dr. Magnus McLeod
    Dr. Magnus McLeod, Halifax (Virtual presentation)

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Discuss the role of diet, exercise, and weight management in the prevention and management of MASH, NASH, and NAFLD
  • Identify potential complications and associated comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, to optimize patient care
  • Explain the underlying mechanisms and progression of MASH, NASH, and NAFLD
  • Identify clinical and diagnostic criteria, including imaging and biomarker assessments, for accurate diagnosis
  • Review current and emerging pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies for managing MASH, NASH, and NAFLD
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
  • Scholar
    • 11:00 AM
    Bariatric Sx Update
    Dr. Vanessa Falk, St. John’s

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Describe the various bariatric surgery procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding, and their indications
  • Identify criteria for patient selection and preoperative evaluation for bariatric surgery
  • Discuss postoperative care protocols, including nutritional management, follow-up strategies, and monitoring for complications
  • Review the long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery, including weight loss maintenance, resolution of comorbidities, and quality of life improvements
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Collaborator
  • Health Advocate
    • 11:45 AM
    Lunch
    Networking, Visit the Exhibits, Peruse the Posters
    1:00 PM
    Diabetes Risk Reduction Strategies: The Foot Edition
    Dr. Zaina Albalawi, St. John’s

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize the evolving burden of diabetes foot complications
  • Overview of limb preservation: key principles & future directions
  • Adapt clinical pathways into your practice
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Leader
  • Health Advocate
    • 1:45 PM
    Diabetes Guidelines 2024
    Dr. Brian Moses, Halifax (Virtual presentation)

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Summarize and compare the Diabetes Canada and ADA/EASD 2024 Guidelines for the management of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Discuss strategies for individualizing care for patients with T2D
  • Review evidence for optimizing outcomes in diabetes beyond A1C
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Communicator
  • Scholar
    • 2:30 PM
    Long Covid/PASC: An unmet treatment need
    Dr. Iram Anees, St. John’s

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Review the burden of long Covid internationally and in Canada
  • Discuss current research into pathophysiology of the illness
  • Identify potential treatment options
  • Become familiar with the RECLAIM Trial
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
  • Scholar
    • 3:15 PM
    Networking Break
    Visit the Exhibits & Peruse the Poster
    3:30 PM
    Seniors' Experiences of Living with Type II Diabetes in Newfoundland & Labrador: An Exploration Using The Digital Storytelling Approach
    Abdullah Omar Saif, St. John’s

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Discuss seniors lived experience with diabetes care in NL
  • Elucidate gaps in understanding of diabetes control
  • Recognize the impact of narrative approach in care of seniors with diabetes
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Communicator
  • Health Advocate
    • 4:00 PM
    Abstract Presentations
    Three presentations; 10 minutes each plus 3mins Q&A

    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Describe unusual presentations of common diseases and common presentations of rare diseases
  • Become familiar with the characteristics of engaging and educational case presentations
  • Recite updates on current research in the field of general internal medicine
  • Apply QI methodology to the care of internal medicine patients
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Leader
  • Scholar
    • 4:45 PM
    Closing Session
    Closing Remarks & Abstract winner announced

    Acknowledgements

    Funds in support of this CME activity were provided as an educational grant to Memorial University. The funds were independently allocated and disbursed in accordance with current CMA guidelines. An educational grant to help support this program provided by:

     

    The Office of Professional & Educational Development (OPED), Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME), a subcommittee of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). This standard allows OPED to assign credits for educational activities based on the criteria established by The College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.