Board Review Course in Cardiac Electrophysiology
ABIM CCEP Recertification Prep Course
September 24-27, 2008
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
1 West Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Program Description
The Board Review Course contains comprehensive content focused on preparation for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification and recertification examinations in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. For those not preparing for the exam, the course is an excellent update and overview of cardiac electrophysiology. Internationally recognized faculty have served on the ABIM CCEP test writing committee.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to
- Know the current guidelines related to evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances
- Describe the role of electrophysiologic testing in managing patients with bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias
- Understand the advantages and limitations of diagnostic electrophysiologic methods
- Understand the role of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies for the treatment of arrhythmias
- Understand the basic electrophysiology and genetics of inherited conditions associated with cardiac arrhythmias
- Interpret complex electrophysiologic and electrocardiographic tracings
- Interpret stored electrograms from pacemakers and ICDs
Who Should Attend?
- EP Fellows
- Clinical Cardiac EPs
- Directors of EP Labs
- Cardiologists
Course Highlights
- Basic cardiac electrophysiology
- Intracardiac electrophysiology
- Pharmacology of anti-arrhythmic drugs
- Noninvasive testing for arrhythmias
- Atrial and other supraventricular tachycardias
- Catheter ablation
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
- Cardiac Pacing
Program Format
Lectures are supplemented with workshops using an audience response system (ARS) that allows interactive learning and in-depth coverage of exam content areas. The ARS facilitates audience participation and enables the participants to respond to questions and receive immediate feedback. Download Board Review Course Schedule (PDF, 186K).
A hardcopy of all lecture and workshop materials are provided to all participants. For an additional fee, an audio CD of the entire course will be made available to ATTENDEES ONLY.
Educational Hands-On Session
An Educational Hands-On Session and Reception showcasing the latest technological innovations in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology will take place on Thursday evening, September 25.
| Course Directors |
N.A. Mark Estes III, MD, FHRS
Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA | David E. Haines, MD, FHRS
Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine, Beaumont Heart Center
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI |
Course Faculty |
David J. Callans, MD, FHRS
Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
John P. DiMarco, MD, Ph.D., FHRS
Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS
Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Laboratory
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
David L. Hayes, MD, FHRS
Professor of Medicine, Chair, Cardiovascular Diseases
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Bradley P. Knight, MD
Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Andrew D. Krahn, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Western Ontario, University Hospital, London, ON, Canada | Francis E. Marchlinski, MD, FHRS
Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA Fred Morady, MD
Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan
Director, Clinical Electrophysiology Service
University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI Dan M. Roden, MD
Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Director, Oates Institute for Experimental Therapeutics, Vice Chancellor for Personalized Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN William G. Stevenson, MD, FHRS
Professor of Medicine, Harvard School of Medicine, Arrhythmia Service, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA David J. Wilber, MD
Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Cardiology
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL |
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Examination
The ABIM will be sponsoring Certification and Recertification Examinations in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology on November 11, 2008. For information on the certification or recertification examinations, please contact the ABIM at (800) 441-2246 or +1 (215) 446-3500 or visit www.abim.org for physicians.
Board Review Course Scholarships
This year the Heart Rhythm Society offered a total of 70 Board Review Course Scholarships for the CCEP Fellows who completed their training program in 2007 or 2008 and have registered for the ABIM Boards in 2008. These scholarships covered the registration fees for the Board Review Course and were provided with support from Boston Scientific.
The Heart Rhythm Society is no longer accepting applications for the 2008 Board Review Course Scholarship, as all 70 scholarship slots were filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you have questions, please contact Whitney Haumiller at WHaumiller@HRSonline.org or (202) 464-3413.
Course Fees and Housing Information
The Board Review Course registration fees include all sessions, workshops and course materials, as well as continental breakfasts, lunches, and a dinner on Wednesday. You may register for the Recertification Prep Course only if desired. Register online.
Early (through September 3, 2008)
| Society Members | Non-Members |
| Course Only | $1085 | $1240 |
| Course and ABIM | $1210 | $1440 |
| ABIM Only | $150 | $225 |
After September 3, 2008
| Society Members | Non-Members |
| Course Only | $1195 | $1345 |
| Course and ABIM | $1350 | $1570 |
| ABIM Only | $200 | $275 |
Hotel Reservations — In order to book housing, you must be registered as an attendee. Registrations are completed through International Event Connection; the Society's designated housing authority. Register now!
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance, Chicago Hotel at the special meeting rate of $234 per night (single/double). First come / first served special rate is available until September 3, 2008, after which, rooms will be offered on a space and rate available basis. Hotel reservations must be made through one of the registration options offered by the Heart Rhythm Society. A one night room and tax deposit is required to secure your reservation and is refundable up to 72 hours prior to your arrival date. If you cancel your hotel reservation within 72 hours of arrival or if you are a "no-show," a one night room and tax penalty will apply.
Payment Policy
The Heart Rhythm Society's registration and housing vendor, IECi, will process and accept the following credit cards: American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Checks submitted must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars. The registrant pays all fees or charges connected with payment.
Please note:
- All registration information must be complete in order to be processed
- Registration Forms may be reproduced
- Wire/Bank transfers are NOT accepted
Member Registration Requirements
To receive the member rate you must be a member in good standing at the time of registration, with your membership dues paid through September 30, 2008. All non-members must register at the non-member rate.
Anyone applying for membership with the Heart Rhythm Society during the Board Review Course registration period must complete their application packet (application, CV, and dues) and be approved by the Society prior to registering for the course. The Society will not reimburse the difference between the member and non-member rates.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All requests for cancellation of your registration for the Board Review Course and/or the ABIM CCEP Recertification Prep Course must be made in written format and recieved by IECi by September 3, 2008. A $50.00 processing fee will be withheld. Course registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations received after September 3, 2008. There is no refund for "no-shows." Written cancellations should be faxed to (617) 864-3767 or sent via email to reghousing@internationaleventconnection.com.
In the unlikely event the course is cancelled, the Heart Rhythm Society is responsible only for full refund of the registration fee and not for transportation, hotel accommodations or any miscellaneous expenses.
Accreditation & Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The Heart Rhythm Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Heart Rhythm Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AMA has determined that physicians not licensed in the USA who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of the Heart Rhythm Society to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. All faculty members participating in continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.
In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 12 months. The Heart Rhythm Society implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The 2008 Board Review Course provides a forum for the open exchange and discussion of research results and scientific advancements in the field of cardiovascular pacing and electrophysiology, however, the Society makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, originality, or accuracy of the information presented at the 2008 Board Review Course or in materials distributed in connection with them. Nor are the views expressed by the individual speakers necessarily the views of the Society. The Heart Rhythm Society supports the ACCME's policy on evidence-based content and encourages faculty to adhere to these standards when planning a presentation.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Heart Rhythm Society supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you require specific aids or other services to accommodate your participation at the Board Review Course, please notify Heart Rhythm Society in advance. A Heart Rhythm Society staff member will contact those individuals who have requested assistance to determine what special arrangements need to be made. For More Information
Please call the Heart Rhythm Society at (202) 464-3400 or e-mail info@HRSonline.org.
