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PRIMARY CARE,NEUROLOGY AND

PSYCHIATRYUpdate for the Primary Care Practitioner

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SEPTEMBER 20 - 22 , 2019The Conference Center

2608 Main StreetLake Placid, New York 12946

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In collaboration with New York Chapter, American College of Physicians

Sponsored by Albany Medical College’s Department of Medicine, Department of Neurology and the Office of Continuing Medical Education

LAKE PLACID

Stretchi--ng along the shores of two spectacularbodies of water and surrounded by the Adirondack High Peaks, the Village of LakePlacid is located in the heart of the six millionacre Adirondack State Park. Host to the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics, the Lake Placid areaoffers a variety of recreational activities. Enjoygolf, tennis, fishing, hiking, biking, boating androck climbing. Tour the Olympic Museum andthe Olympic Sports and Jumping Complexes.Stroll in the Olympic Village where you’ll find avariety of boutiques and eateries. Lake Placid hassomething for everyone.

THE GOLDEN ARROW

The Golden Arrow property includes 143 guestrooms with indoor pool and private beach on Mirror Lake. Dining pleasures await you at Generations Restaurant where Adirondack hospitality is demonstrated at breakfast, lunch,and dinner.

This is a no smoking property.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

A block of rooms has been reserved at the TheGolden Arrow for the conference from Thursday,September 20 through Saturday, September 22,2019. The rate is $199 per night single/double occupancy, based on a three night minimum stay or $219 per night based on a 2 night minimum stay. Rates quoted do not include sales tax. Room rates will not be guaranteed after August 4, 2019.

All lodging reservations are to be made directlywith the Golden Arrow by calling (844) 209-8080.Mention Albany Medical College to secure theabove rates.

TRAVEL

Lake Placid is easily accessible by major highwaysand well-maintained thoroughfares. Air travel isavailable by commercial carrier to Adirondack Airport in Saranac Lake. (Saranac Lake is 16 milesfrom Lake Placid)

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program has been designed to be of interestto the physician, physician assistant or nursepractitioner whose practice involves the deliveryof primary care to the adult and adolescent patient. While generalists are the target audience,sub-specialists who provide primary care will alsofind the topics useful..

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

This conference focuses on topics of interest toprimary care practitioners. The sessions will beconcise, up-to-date and clinically relevant. Ourintent is to bring practitioners of primary care to-gether in a relaxed setting to review the latesttrends in medicine and to share their own experi-ences and viewpoints in the context of evidence-based discussions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this conference, participantsshould:• Become familiar with psychiatric disorders dueto medical conditions.

• Be familiar with PTSD, TBI and veteran relatedmental health issues.

• Be able to diagnose and treat infectious diseases.• Be cognizant of adverse childhood experiencesand their influence on chronic illness.

• Discuss restless leg syndrome.• Become familiar with interventions for ADHD.• Be able to identify common dermatologic conditions.

• Discuss new advances in fibromyalgia.• Be able to care for the transgender patient.• Be able to manage diabetes care.• Discuss new updates in allergy & immunology.• Recognize non suicidal self injury in adolescents.

ACCREDITATION

Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to provide continuingmedical education for physicians.

Albany Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claimonly the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category Icredit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit fromAAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for thePRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

For information regarding other professionalcredit, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Tuition By Sept 6 After Sept 6

Registration Deadline is September 13, 2019

Physicians $260.00 $310.00Others $210.00 $260.00 Full-time AMC $60.00 $110.00Employees and Residents

Tuition includes admission to the symposium, access to an on-line course syllabus and breaks

TUITION REFUND POLICY

Tuition refunds are possible if notification is received by September 6. After that date no refunds are available. Refunds will be processedupon receipt of a written request.

NEED INFORMATION?

For information regarding the conference, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education by phone at (518) 262-5828, Fax at(518) 262-5679 or e-mail at pricej@amc.edu

For emergency calls during the conference, call The Lake Placid Conference Center at (518) 523-5200

Web Sites:

• Albany Medical Center - www.amc.edu

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

On-Line Registration athttp://www.amc.edu/academic/cme/events_andprograms.cfm

Click on the registration button at the top of the page.

CONFIRMATION

All registrants will receive a confirmation. If youregister and do not receive a confirmation noticewithin one week of your registration, please callthe Office of Continuing Medical Education at(518) 262-5828 to be sure we have receivedyour information.

Lodging reservation confirmation will be handledby the Golden Arrow.

ON-LINE SYLLABUS

Printed syllabus material will NOT be available atthe conference. If syllabus material is available it willbe posted on-line before and after the conference. Inorder to receive access you must provide your e-mailaddress at time of registration. You will receive accessinformation via e-mail several days prior to the conference. If you do not receive access informationplease call (518) 262 5828.

Friday, September 20, 2019

4:00 pm Registration, Exhibits, & Introduction

Welcome, Introductions and Administration of Pre-TestIvelisse Verrico, MD

4:15- 5:15 pm Psychiatric Disorders Due toMedical ConditionsRobin Tassinari, MD

5:15- 6:15 pm Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,Traumatic Brain Injury & Combat Related Mental Health IssuesMarianne Goodman, MD

6:15- 7:00 pm Clinical Vignettes in InfectiousDisease: Emerging ProblemsCynthia Miller, MD

Adjourn

Saturday, September 21

7:30- 8:00 am Exhibits & Continental Breakfast

8:00- 9:00 am Paroxysmal Events in ChildrenJohn Pugh, MD, PhD

9:00- 9:45 am RLS and Things That Go Bump In The NightEra Hanspal, MD

9:45- 10:30 am Non-Suicidal Self Injury in AdolescentsStephanie Silberman, PhD

10:30- 10:45am Break and Exhibits

10:45- 11:45 am ADHD – Pharmacological andBehavioral Interventions in Pediatric and Adult PopulationsNaema Qureshi, MD & Adam Morris, PhD

11:45- 12:30 pm Dermatology for the PrimaryCare ProviderTeddy Pan, MD

12:30- 1:15 pm FibromyalgiaCharles Argoff, MD

1:15 pm Adjourn

Sunday, September 23

7:30- 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00- 8:45 am Care of the Transgender PatientMatthew Leinung, MD

8:45- 9:30 am Diabetes Workshop James Desemone, MD

10:00- 10:15 am Break

10:15- 11:00 am Update in Allergy & ImmunologyLisa Barisciano, MD

11:00- 12:00 pm Adverse Childhood Experiences,The Polyvagal Theory, andChronic IllnessArlene Nock, MD

12:15 pm Wrap Up Session with Post Test

COURSE DIRECTORS

Charles E. Argoff, MDProfessor of NeurologyDepartment of NeurologyAlbany Medical College

Ivelisse Verrico, MD, FACP, FAAPAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine and PediatricsProgram Director of the Combined InternalMedicine and Pediatrics Residency Division of MedicineAlbany Medical College

GUEST FACULTY

Lisa Barisciano, MDPresident, New Jersey Asthma Allergy and Immunology SocietyPrivate PracticeAdjunct Faculty at Morristown Memorial HospitalMorristown, NJ

Marianne Goodman, MDProfessor of Psychiatry,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY

Teddy Pan, MDDermatologyPrivate PracticeAlbany, NY

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE FACULTY

James Desemone, MD, FACP, CPEProfessor of Medicine(Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism)Quality and Safety Officer for Graduate Medical EducationDirector of Quality, Department of Medicine

Era Hanspal, MDAssistant Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology

Matthew Leinung, MD, FACEProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineAssistant Dean for Curricular Integration

Cynthia Miller, MD, AAHIVSHead, Division of HIV MedicineAIDS Designated CenterAssociate Professor of MedicineAlbany Medical College

Adam Morris, PhDAssistant Professor

Arlene Nock, MDOnTrackNYAssistant Professor of Psychiatry

John Pugh, MD, PhDCAssistant Professor of Pediatric NeurologyDepartment of Neurology

Naema Qureshi, MDAssistant Residency Program Director for theGeneral Psychiatry ResidencyAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry

Stephanie Silberman, PhDClinical Child PsychologistAssistant ProfessorDepartment of PsychiatryAlbany Medical Center

Robin Tassinari, MDProfessor of Psychiatry and Internal MedicineAttending PsychiatristAlbany Medical Center HospitalCapital District Psychiatric Center

AGENDA

SPECIAL NEEDS

Should you have a disability, dietary restrictions, or require other special arrangements, please call the Office of CME by September 1 to discuss your needs.

ATTIRE

Attire during the conference sessions is neat casual.Since everyone has a different comfort level, we suggest that you bring a sweater or light jacket.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A complete list of supporters will be provided atthe conference.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR OUR FACULTY?

If you have specific questions regarding any of theagenda topics, please type them on a separate pieceof paper and mail them to the Office of ContinuingMedical Education with your registration. The faculty will do their best to respond to your questions, or incorporate the information into their talks.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program has been designed to be of interestto the physician, physician assistant or nursepractitioner whose practice involves the deliveryof primary care to the adult and adolescent patient. While generalists are the target audience,sub-specialists who provide primary care will alsofind the topics useful..

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

This conference focuses on topics of interest toprimary care practitioners. The sessions will beconcise, up-to-date and clinically relevant. Ourintent is to bring practitioners of primary care to-gether in a relaxed setting to review the latesttrends in medicine and to share their own experi-ences and viewpoints in the context of evidence-based discussions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this conference, participantsshould:• Become familiar with psychiatric disorders dueto medical conditions.

• Be familiar with PTSD, TBI and veteran relatedmental health issues.

• Be able to diagnose and treat infectious diseases.• Be cognizant of adverse childhood experiencesand their influence on chronic illness.

• Discuss restless leg syndrome.• Become familiar with interventions for ADHD.• Be able to identify common dermatologic conditions.

• Discuss new advances in fibromyalgia.• Be able to care for the transgender patient.• Be able to manage diabetes care.• Discuss new updates in allergy & immunology.• Recognize non suicidal self injury in adolescents.

ACCREDITATION

Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to provide continuingmedical education for physicians.

Albany Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claimonly the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category Icredit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit fromAAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for thePRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

For information regarding other professionalcredit, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Tuition By Sept 6 After Sept 6

Registration Deadline is September 13, 2019

Physicians $260.00 $310.00Others $210.00 $260.00 Full-time AMC $60.00 $110.00Employees and Residents

Tuition includes admission to the symposium, access to an on-line course syllabus and breaks

TUITION REFUND POLICY

Tuition refunds are possible if notification is received by September 6. After that date no refunds are available. Refunds will be processedupon receipt of a written request.

NEED INFORMATION?

For information regarding the conference, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education by phone at (518) 262-5828, Fax at(518) 262-5679 or e-mail at pricej@amc.edu

For emergency calls during the conference, call The Lake Placid Conference Center at (518) 523-5200

Web Sites:

• Albany Medical Center - www.amc.edu

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

On-Line Registration athttp://www.amc.edu/academic/cme/events_andprograms.cfm

Click on the registration button at the top of the page.

CONFIRMATION

All registrants will receive a confirmation. If youregister and do not receive a confirmation noticewithin one week of your registration, please callthe Office of Continuing Medical Education at(518) 262-5828 to be sure we have receivedyour information.

Lodging reservation confirmation will be handledby the Golden Arrow.

ON-LINE SYLLABUS

Printed syllabus material will NOT be available atthe conference. If syllabus material is available it willbe posted on-line before and after the conference. Inorder to receive access you must provide your e-mailaddress at time of registration. You will receive accessinformation via e-mail several days prior to the conference. If you do not receive access informationplease call (518) 262 5828.

Friday, September 20, 2019

4:00 pm Registration, Exhibits, & Introduction

Welcome, Introductions and Administration of Pre-TestIvelisse Verrico, MD

4:15- 5:15 pm Psychiatric Disorders Due toMedical ConditionsRobin Tassinari, MD

5:15- 6:15 pm Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,Traumatic Brain Injury & Combat Related Mental Health IssuesMarianne Goodman, MD

6:15- 7:00 pm Clinical Vignettes in InfectiousDisease: Emerging ProblemsCynthia Miller, MD

Adjourn

Saturday, September 21

7:30- 8:00 am Exhibits & Continental Breakfast

8:00- 9:00 am Paroxysmal Events in ChildrenJohn Pugh, MD, PhD

9:00- 9:45 am RLS and Things That Go Bump In The NightEra Hanspal, MD

9:45- 10:30 am Non-Suicidal Self Injury in AdolescentsStephanie Silberman, PhD

10:30- 10:45am Break and Exhibits

10:45- 11:45 am ADHD – Pharmacological andBehavioral Interventions in Pediatric and Adult PopulationsNaema Qureshi, MD & Adam Morris, PhD

11:45- 12:30 pm Dermatology for the PrimaryCare ProviderTeddy Pan, MD

12:30- 1:15 pm FibromyalgiaCharles Argoff, MD

1:15 pm Adjourn

Sunday, September 23

7:30- 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00- 8:45 am Care of the Transgender PatientMatthew Leinung, MD

8:45- 9:30 am Diabetes Workshop James Desemone, MD

10:00- 10:15 am Break

10:15- 11:00 am Update in Allergy & ImmunologyLisa Barisciano, MD

11:00- 12:00 pm Adverse Childhood Experiences,The Polyvagal Theory, andChronic IllnessArlene Nock, MD

12:15 pm Wrap Up Session with Post Test

COURSE DIRECTORS

Charles E. Argoff, MDProfessor of NeurologyDepartment of NeurologyAlbany Medical College

Ivelisse Verrico, MD, FACP, FAAPAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine and PediatricsProgram Director of the Combined InternalMedicine and Pediatrics Residency Division of MedicineAlbany Medical College

GUEST FACULTY

Lisa Barisciano, MDPresident, New Jersey Asthma Allergy and Immunology SocietyPrivate PracticeAdjunct Faculty at Morristown Memorial HospitalMorristown, NJ

Marianne Goodman, MDProfessor of Psychiatry,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY

Teddy Pan, MDDermatologyPrivate PracticeAlbany, NY

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE FACULTY

James Desemone, MD, FACP, CPEProfessor of Medicine(Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism)Quality and Safety Officer for Graduate Medical EducationDirector of Quality, Department of Medicine

Era Hanspal, MDAssistant Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology

Matthew Leinung, MD, FACEProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineAssistant Dean for Curricular Integration

Cynthia Miller, MD, AAHIVSHead, Division of HIV MedicineAIDS Designated CenterAssociate Professor of MedicineAlbany Medical College

Adam Morris, PhDAssistant Professor

Arlene Nock, MDOnTrackNYAssistant Professor of Psychiatry

John Pugh, MD, PhDCAssistant Professor of Pediatric NeurologyDepartment of Neurology

Naema Qureshi, MDAssistant Residency Program Director for theGeneral Psychiatry ResidencyAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry

Stephanie Silberman, PhDClinical Child PsychologistAssistant ProfessorDepartment of PsychiatryAlbany Medical Center

Robin Tassinari, MDProfessor of Psychiatry and Internal MedicineAttending PsychiatristAlbany Medical Center HospitalCapital District Psychiatric Center

AGENDA

SPECIAL NEEDS

Should you have a disability, dietary restrictions, or require other special arrangements, please call the Office of CME by September 1 to discuss your needs.

ATTIRE

Attire during the conference sessions is neat casual.Since everyone has a different comfort level, we suggest that you bring a sweater or light jacket.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A complete list of supporters will be provided atthe conference.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR OUR FACULTY?

If you have specific questions regarding any of theagenda topics, please type them on a separate pieceof paper and mail them to the Office of ContinuingMedical Education with your registration. The faculty will do their best to respond to your questions, or incorporate the information into their talks.

919837_Primary Care_BRO_7-24_rev.qxp 7/26/19 10:23 AM Page 2

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program has been designed to be of interestto the physician, physician assistant or nursepractitioner whose practice involves the deliveryof primary care to the adult and adolescent patient. While generalists are the target audience,sub-specialists who provide primary care will alsofind the topics useful..

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

This conference focuses on topics of interest toprimary care practitioners. The sessions will beconcise, up-to-date and clinically relevant. Ourintent is to bring practitioners of primary care to-gether in a relaxed setting to review the latesttrends in medicine and to share their own experi-ences and viewpoints in the context of evidence-based discussions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this conference, participantsshould:• Become familiar with psychiatric disorders dueto medical conditions.

• Be familiar with PTSD, TBI and veteran relatedmental health issues.

• Be able to diagnose and treat infectious diseases.• Be cognizant of adverse childhood experiencesand their influence on chronic illness.

• Discuss restless leg syndrome.• Become familiar with interventions for ADHD.• Be able to identify common dermatologic conditions.

• Discuss new advances in fibromyalgia.• Be able to care for the transgender patient.• Be able to manage diabetes care.• Discuss new updates in allergy & immunology.• Recognize non suicidal self injury in adolescents.

ACCREDITATION

Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to provide continuingmedical education for physicians.

Albany Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claimonly the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category Icredit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit fromAAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for thePRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

For information regarding other professionalcredit, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Tuition By Sept 6 After Sept 6

Registration Deadline is September 13, 2019

Physicians $260.00 $310.00Others $210.00 $260.00 Full-time AMC $60.00 $110.00Employees and Residents

Tuition includes admission to the symposium, access to an on-line course syllabus and breaks

TUITION REFUND POLICY

Tuition refunds are possible if notification is received by September 6. After that date no refunds are available. Refunds will be processedupon receipt of a written request.

NEED INFORMATION?

For information regarding the conference, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education by phone at (518) 262-5828, Fax at(518) 262-5679 or e-mail at pricej@amc.edu

For emergency calls during the conference, call The Lake Placid Conference Center at (518) 523-5200

Web Sites:

• Albany Medical Center - www.amc.edu

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

On-Line Registration athttp://www.amc.edu/academic/cme/events_andprograms.cfm

Click on the registration button at the top of the page.

CONFIRMATION

All registrants will receive a confirmation. If youregister and do not receive a confirmation noticewithin one week of your registration, please callthe Office of Continuing Medical Education at(518) 262-5828 to be sure we have receivedyour information.

Lodging reservation confirmation will be handledby the Golden Arrow.

ON-LINE SYLLABUS

Printed syllabus material will NOT be available atthe conference. If syllabus material is available it willbe posted on-line before and after the conference. Inorder to receive access you must provide your e-mailaddress at time of registration. You will receive accessinformation via e-mail several days prior to the conference. If you do not receive access informationplease call (518) 262 5828.

Friday, September 20, 2019

4:00 pm Registration, Exhibits, & Introduction

Welcome, Introductions and Administration of Pre-TestIvelisse Verrico, MD

4:15- 5:15 pm Psychiatric Disorders Due toMedical ConditionsRobin Tassinari, MD

5:15- 6:15 pm Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,Traumatic Brain Injury & Combat Related Mental Health IssuesMarianne Goodman, MD

6:15- 7:00 pm Clinical Vignettes in InfectiousDisease: Emerging ProblemsCynthia Miller, MD

Adjourn

Saturday, September 21

7:30- 8:00 am Exhibits & Continental Breakfast

8:00- 9:00 am Paroxysmal Events in ChildrenJohn Pugh, MD, PhD

9:00- 9:45 am RLS and Things That Go Bump In The NightEra Hanspal, MD

9:45- 10:30 am Non-Suicidal Self Injury in AdolescentsStephanie Silberman, PhD

10:30- 10:45am Break and Exhibits

10:45- 11:45 am ADHD – Pharmacological andBehavioral Interventions in Pediatric and Adult PopulationsNaema Qureshi, MD & Adam Morris, PhD

11:45- 12:30 pm Dermatology for the PrimaryCare ProviderTeddy Pan, MD

12:30- 1:15 pm FibromyalgiaCharles Argoff, MD

1:15 pm Adjourn

Sunday, September 23

7:30- 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00- 8:45 am Care of the Transgender PatientMatthew Leinung, MD

8:45- 9:30 am Diabetes Workshop James Desemone, MD

10:00- 10:15 am Break

10:15- 11:00 am Update in Allergy & ImmunologyLisa Barisciano, MD

11:00- 12:00 pm Adverse Childhood Experiences,The Polyvagal Theory, andChronic IllnessArlene Nock, MD

12:15 pm Wrap Up Session with Post Test

COURSE DIRECTORS

Charles E. Argoff, MDProfessor of NeurologyDepartment of NeurologyAlbany Medical College

Ivelisse Verrico, MD, FACP, FAAPAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine and PediatricsProgram Director of the Combined InternalMedicine and Pediatrics Residency Division of MedicineAlbany Medical College

GUEST FACULTY

Lisa Barisciano, MDPresident, New Jersey Asthma Allergy and Immunology SocietyPrivate PracticeAdjunct Faculty at Morristown Memorial HospitalMorristown, NJ

Marianne Goodman, MDProfessor of Psychiatry,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY

Teddy Pan, MDDermatologyPrivate PracticeAlbany, NY

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE FACULTY

James Desemone, MD, FACP, CPEProfessor of Medicine(Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism)Quality and Safety Officer for Graduate Medical EducationDirector of Quality, Department of Medicine

Era Hanspal, MDAssistant Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology

Matthew Leinung, MD, FACEProfessor of MedicineDepartment of MedicineAssistant Dean for Curricular Integration

Cynthia Miller, MD, AAHIVSHead, Division of HIV MedicineAIDS Designated CenterAssociate Professor of MedicineAlbany Medical College

Adam Morris, PhDAssistant Professor

Arlene Nock, MDOnTrackNYAssistant Professor of Psychiatry

John Pugh, MD, PhDCAssistant Professor of Pediatric NeurologyDepartment of Neurology

Naema Qureshi, MDAssistant Residency Program Director for theGeneral Psychiatry ResidencyAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry

Stephanie Silberman, PhDClinical Child PsychologistAssistant ProfessorDepartment of PsychiatryAlbany Medical Center

Robin Tassinari, MDProfessor of Psychiatry and Internal MedicineAttending PsychiatristAlbany Medical Center HospitalCapital District Psychiatric Center

AGENDA

SPECIAL NEEDS

Should you have a disability, dietary restrictions, or require other special arrangements, please call the Office of CME by September 1 to discuss your needs.

ATTIRE

Attire during the conference sessions is neat casual.Since everyone has a different comfort level, we suggest that you bring a sweater or light jacket.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A complete list of supporters will be provided atthe conference.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR OUR FACULTY?

If you have specific questions regarding any of theagenda topics, please type them on a separate pieceof paper and mail them to the Office of ContinuingMedical Education with your registration. The faculty will do their best to respond to your questions, or incorporate the information into their talks.

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Office of Continuing Medical Education

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Current Topics in

PRIMARY CARE,NEUROLOGY AND

PSYCHIATRYUpdate for the Primary Care Practitioner

_______________

SEPTEMBER 20 - 22 , 2019The Conference Center

2608 Main StreetLake Placid, New York 12946

_______________

In collaboration with New York Chapter, American College of Physicians

Sponsored by Albany Medical College’s Department of Medicine, Department of Neurology and the Office of Continuing Medical Education

LAKE PLACID

Stretchi--ng along the shores of two spectacularbodies of water and surrounded by the Adirondack High Peaks, the Village of LakePlacid is located in the heart of the six millionacre Adirondack State Park. Host to the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics, the Lake Placid areaoffers a variety of recreational activities. Enjoygolf, tennis, fishing, hiking, biking, boating androck climbing. Tour the Olympic Museum andthe Olympic Sports and Jumping Complexes.Stroll in the Olympic Village where you’ll find avariety of boutiques and eateries. Lake Placid hassomething for everyone.

THE GOLDEN ARROW

The Golden Arrow property includes 143 guestrooms with indoor pool and private beach on Mirror Lake. Dining pleasures await you at Generations Restaurant where Adirondack hospitality is demonstrated at breakfast, lunch,and dinner.

This is a no smoking property.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

A block of rooms has been reserved at the TheGolden Arrow for the conference from Thursday,September 20 through Saturday, September 22,2019. The rate is $199 per night single/double occupancy, based on a three night minimum stay or $219 per night based on a 2 night minimum stay. Rates quoted do not include sales tax. Room rates will not be guaranteed after August 4, 2019.

All lodging reservations are to be made directlywith the Golden Arrow by calling (844) 209-8080.Mention Albany Medical College to secure theabove rates.

TRAVEL

Lake Placid is easily accessible by major highwaysand well-maintained thoroughfares. Air travel isavailable by commercial carrier to Adirondack Airport in Saranac Lake. (Saranac Lake is 16 milesfrom Lake Placid)

TO BUFFALO TO BOSTON

TO NEW YORK CITY

TO MONTREAL

TO BINGHAMTON

TO TORONTO/ OTTOWA

UTICA

ALBANYSYRACUSE

WATERTOWN

I-81

I-87

EXIT 30

EXIT 34

I-90

28

28

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386 86

733

TUPPER LAKE

LAKE PLACID

KEENE

SARANACLAKE

GLENS FALLS

WILMINGTON

PLATTSBURGH

UPPER JAY

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Office of Continuing Medical Education

Albany Medical College, M

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47 New

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York 12208-3479

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ALBANY, NY

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SEPTEMBER 20 - 22 , 2019The Conference Center

2608 Main StreetLake Placid, New York 12946

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In collaboration with New York Chapter, American College of Physicians

Sponsored by Albany Medical College’s Department of Medicine, Department of Neurology and the Office of Continuing Medical Education

LAKE PLACID

Stretchi--ng along the shores of two spectacularbodies of water and surrounded by the Adirondack High Peaks, the Village of LakePlacid is located in the heart of the six millionacre Adirondack State Park. Host to the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics, the Lake Placid areaoffers a variety of recreational activities. Enjoygolf, tennis, fishing, hiking, biking, boating androck climbing. Tour the Olympic Museum andthe Olympic Sports and Jumping Complexes.Stroll in the Olympic Village where you’ll find avariety of boutiques and eateries. Lake Placid hassomething for everyone.

THE GOLDEN ARROW

The Golden Arrow property includes 143 guestrooms with indoor pool and private beach on Mirror Lake. Dining pleasures await you at Generations Restaurant where Adirondack hospitality is demonstrated at breakfast, lunch,and dinner.

This is a no smoking property.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

A block of rooms has been reserved at the TheGolden Arrow for the conference from Thursday,September 20 through Saturday, September 22,2019. The rate is $199 per night single/double occupancy, based on a three night minimum stay or $219 per night based on a 2 night minimum stay. Rates quoted do not include sales tax. Room rates will not be guaranteed after August 4, 2019.

All lodging reservations are to be made directlywith the Golden Arrow by calling (844) 209-8080.Mention Albany Medical College to secure theabove rates.

TRAVEL

Lake Placid is easily accessible by major highwaysand well-maintained thoroughfares. Air travel isavailable by commercial carrier to Adirondack Airport in Saranac Lake. (Saranac Lake is 16 milesfrom Lake Placid)

TO BUFFALO TO BOSTON

TO NEW YORK CITY

TO MONTREAL

TO BINGHAMTON

TO TORONTO/ OTTOWA

UTICA

ALBANYSYRACUSE

WATERTOWN

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PLATTSBURGH

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