15092 Milwaukee Academy of Medicine - Ebola: Lessons Learned at Emory - April 21, 2015

Milwaukee, WI US
April 21, 2015
Ebola: Lessons Learned at Emory
 
Jay B. Varkey, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Disease
Department of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine 

Dr. Jay B. Varkey is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, at the Emory University School of Medicine. He received his BA in International Affairs and Political Science and graduated with honors from Marquette University in 1998. In 2002, he graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Duke University Medical Center. He was recruited to Emory University in 2009 to become the Director of the Antimicrobial Management Program and a hospital epidemiologist at Emory University Hospital. He is an active teacher and lecturer and is the co-director of the Clinical Infectious Diseases elective for 2nd year medical students and the Global Issues in Antimicrobial Resistance course for public health students. His research interests are focused on improving patient outcomes by optimizing the use of antimicrobials and reducing healthcare associated infections.

In Fall 2014, Dr. Varkey was one of five infectious diseases physicians that provided direct care to 4 patients with Ebola virus disease treated in the Serious Communicable Diseases Unit (SCDU) at Emory University Hospital including the first 2 patients with Ebola treated in the United States.

ACCME Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Academy of Medicine. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
 AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience

Physicians of all medical specialties.

Medical students.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:

  • Describe the key clinical characteristics of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
  • Recognize the key aspects of advanced supportive care that may improve clinical outcomes in patients with EVD.
  • Identify communication tools used at Emory to protect staff and environmental safety while caring for patients with EVD.
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Amy John, Executive Director
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 456-8249
Email: 
amy@milwaukeeacademyofmedicine.org
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
03/24/2015
Course expires: 
06/21/2015
Event starts: 
04/21/2015 - 6:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
04/21/2015 - 9:30pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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University Club of Milwaukee
924 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
Activity Director
Jack Kleinman, MD
Professor Department of Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
"No relevant financial relationships to disclose."

 

Program Committee Members:
Ellen Blank, MD
Arthur Derse, MD, JD
Thomas Heinrich, MD
H. David Kerr, MD
Matthew Lee, MD
Daryl Melzer, MD
Edwin Montgomery, MD
Kurt Pfeifer, MD
Carol Pohl, MD
Tod Poremski, MD
Alonzo Walker, MD
 
Alpha Omega Alpha Committee Members:
Nancy Havas, MD
Michael Lund, MD
 
All Program Committee members have indicated "no relevant financial relationships to disclose."
 
The speaker:
Jay B. Varkey, MD
"No relevant financial relationships to disclose."

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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