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July 21-25, 2010
Westin Riverwalk and Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas

NPI Workshop: Office and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Wednesday, July 21 — 8 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 — 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Separate $950 registration fee required

As a part owner and the managing partner of the National Procedures Institute, TAFP is proud to bring the popular NPI Office and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop to the 61st Annual Session & Scientific Assembly.

By the end of this activity, the learner should be better able to:

  • Understand the history, physics, applications, and indications for
    office, hospitalist, emergency department, musculoskeletal,
    and procedural ultrasound.
  • Understand basic ultrasound anatomy.
  • Review equipment needs and use.
  • Provide ample hands-on learning with live patients.
  • Recognize the benefits, limitations and alternatives for office/ hospitalist/ emergency department/ musculoskeletal and procedural ultrasound.
  • Understand and be comfortable with scanning the “primary” indications for ultrasound in the emergency department.

This program has been reviewed and is accepted for 12 prescribed credits by the AAFP and will be taught by TAFP member, Grant Fowler, M.D.

Note: Registration for Annual Session CME programs is not required for this workshop. Registrants wishing to register for the NPI workshop without Annual Session should register by phone at (512) 329-8666 ext. 36 or by fax at (512) 329-8237. Download the faxable registration form. Course registration fee includes course syllabus, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on Day One and breakfast on Day Two. TAFP’s Annual Session cancellation policy applies to the NPI Workshop.


SAM Group Study Workshop on Asthma

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21
Separate $200 registration fee required

Attention ABFM diplomates: Get credit for the Self Assessment Module of your Maintenance of Certification though the SAM Study Group Workshop on Asthma Wednesday, July 21.  At the workshop, diplomates will discuss and complete the 60-question Knowledge Assessment portion of the module presented by TAFP and moderated by Clare Hawkins, M.D. Attendees will be eligible to complete the Clinical Simulation online after the conference.

Participants will receive credit if they are currently eligible and enrolled in the ABFM MC-FP process, haven’t completed the current MC-FP stage, paid the MC-FP fees to the ABFM prior to completing the Clinical Simulation, completed the Clinical Simulation, and attended and fully participated in the educational discussion for the entire session.

Note: Registration for Annual Session is not required for this workshop. Registrants wishing to register for the SAM workshop without Annual Session should register by phone at (512) 329-8666 ext. 36 or by fax at (512) 329-8237. Download the faxable registration form. Course registration fee includes lunch and refreshments. TAFP’s Annual Session cancellation policy applies to the SAM Workshop.


Concurrent afternoon seminars

Thursday, July 22, 2 - 5 p.m.
Free for Annual Session registrants

Thursday afternoon’s concurrent seminars are free to paid Annual Session registrants. Please indicate which seminar you are interested in attending when you register. TAFP encourages you to arrive early to guarantee a seat. Space is limited and TAFP is unable to secure additional seating once the seminar is full.

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