Learning Objectives:
The CME learning objectives and topics have been selected to provide the most pertinent information to family physicians, general practitioners, general internists, emergency medicine, obstetricians/gynecologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Upon completion of this program, registrants should be able to:

1. Describe the risk factors for fracture.
2. Apply the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s guidelines for screening patients for osteoporosis.
3. Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for patients with osteoporosis or fracture according to WHO/NOF recommendations.
4. Adopt literacy-appropriate patient education tools and communications styles in order to improve patient understanding and to achieve adherence.

Accreditation:
ACCME: Antidote Education Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Antidote designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP: This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 8 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Four of these credits conform to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion. When reporting CME credit, AAFP members should report total Prescribed and Elective credit earned for this activity. It is not necessary for members to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.
AOA: This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 4 credit hours of AOA Category 2-A credit.
AANP: This program is approved for 4.0 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.0 hours of pharmacology) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID 1003075.
AAPA: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Faculty:
Michael Fleming, MD, FAAFP - Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care at LSU Health Science Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Tulane University Medical School. Senior Medical Director, Antidote Education Company.

Kenneth G. Davis, MD, CPE, FAAFP - Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX and The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX; Private Practice, Sadler Clinic, Conroe, TX; Texas Medical Association Physician Rehabilitation Committee, Austin, TX

Robin K. Dore, MD - Clinical Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Private Practice, Tustin, CA

Schedule:

Saturday, May 1, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.	Registration and Buffet Breakfast
7:55 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Welcome note from Antidote staff
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Kenneth G. Davis The First Step: Identifying Those at Risk for Fracture
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Robin K. Dore Managing to Prevent Fracture
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Kenneth G. Davis, Robin K. Dore Clinical Discussion Panel: Putting the Pieces Together

Case Presentations:
One of the most important learning tools in continuing medical education is the interactive discussion among practicing physicians and our expert speaker panel. Antidote Education Company encourages our registrants to actively participate in this exercise.  We invite you to send synopses of your most unusual or difficult diagnostic or treatment challenges to us to be included in these discussions.  Send these to our medical director, Dr. Michael Fleming, at:
   Antidote Education Company
   14850 Quorum Drive, Suite 325
   Dallas, Texas  75254
   Fax: 214-346-9322

Program Evaluation:
Each registrant will be asked to complete an evaluation form on each speaker and topic.  The results of these evaluations are utilized in speaker recruitment and in the planning of future seminars.

Certificate of Attendance
Upon completion of the seminar, a certificate of attendance will be provided to each participant.

Educational Grant
This CME activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis.

General Information:
Antidote Education Company does not provide overnight accommodations or rates.  Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of the CME activity participant.  Please contact the Marriott Tampa Westshore directly at (813) 287-2555 or on their website at www.marriott.com to book overnight rooms.

Special Notes:
None

This accredited continuing medical education program is copyright © 2008 by Antidote Education Company.