Osteoporosis: Improving Clinical Practice
November 14-15, 2008 • Houston, Texas
REGISTRATION FEE REDUCED!
Continuing Education
Physicians
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is a licensed Continuing Education Provider for nursing in the State of California. This activity is approved for 8.0 California Nursing credit hours.
This activity has been evaluated and approved by the Continuing Education Approval Program of the National Association of Nurse Practitoners in Women’s Health for 8.0 contact hours including 4.0 pharmacology hours.
 This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of eight hours of AAPA Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.
This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.
 Texas Pharmacy Association (154) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been assigned ACPE number 154-999-08-715-L01 P and is accredited for 9.5 Contact Hours (0.95 CEUs)
This CNE activity was approved by the Virginia Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Committee for 8.0 CNE credit hours, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Education Approval Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6.0 Prescribed and 5.25 Elective credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 3.0 conform to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for the EB CME portion. When reporting AAFP credit, report total Prescribed and Elective credit for this activity. It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since clinical research is ongoing, AAFP recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
Please revisit this site for complete continuing education information as it becomes available.
CE Requirements
Requirements for receiving continuing education credit
- Confirmed meeting registration
- Onsite completion of sign-in/attendance sheet
- A minimum of six hours of attendance at the event
- Onsite completion and return of activity evaluation
Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners: Continuing education certificates will be distributed onsite. Attendees seeking continuing education credit must pick up their certificates before leaving the activity. Certificates will not be mailed.
Pharmacists: Continuing education certificates will be mailed to you within 3 weeks of the activity.
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Preliminary Program
Agenda: Anaheim, California, October 3-4, 2008
Day 1 |
9:00 am-10:00 am |
Keynote Address:
National Osteoporosis Foundation: Standing Tall for You
Robert F. Gagel, MD |
10:00 am-10:30 am |
Refreshment/Exhibit Hall Break |
10:35 am-11:45 am |
Evaluation of the At-Risk Patient |
10:35 am-11:05 am |
Clinical Assessment
Camilo Jimenez, MD |
11:05 am-11:35 am |
Fracture Risk Assessment
Steven Petak, MD, JD |
11:35 am-11:45 am |
Question & Answer |
11:45 am-1:30 pm |
Satellite Symposium Lunch |
1:30 pm-2:40 pm |
Factors Influencing Clinical Care |
1:30 pm-2:00 pm |
Role of Lifestyle Choices in Prevention and Treatment
Susan Rawlins, NP |
2:00 pm-2:30 pm |
Addressing Clinical Challenges
Mimi I-Nan Hu, MD |
2:30 pm-2:40 pm |
Question & Answer |
2:40 pm-3:00 pm |
Refreshment/Exhibit Hall Break |
3:00 pm-4:30 pm |
Panel Discussion: The NOF 2008 Clinician’s Guide and Your Practice |
Day 2 |
7:30 am-8:40 am |
Continental Breakfast/Exhibit Hall |
8:45 am-10:00 am |
Treatment Strategies in Osteoporosis Care |
8:45 am-9:15 am |
Therapies Update
Jan M. Bruder, MD |
9:15 am-9:45 am |
Considering Secondary Disorders
Rob Weinstein, MD |
9:45 am-10:00 am |
Question & Answer |
10:00 am-10:30 am |
Refreshment/Exhibit Hall Break |
10:30 am-12:30 pm |
Case Studies: Real life cases presented by local host committees |
12:30 pm-1:00 pm |
Closing Remarks |
Faculty
Jan M Bruder, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Clinical Chief of Endocrinology
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Robert F. Gagel, MD
Professor & Head, Internal Medicine
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Susan Rawlins, MS, RN, WH NP-BC
Director of Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health |
Mimi I-Nan Hu, MD
Assistant Professor
Dept of Endocrine Neoplasia & Hormonal Disorders
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Steven M. Petak, MD, FACE, JD
Texas Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology
Rob Weinstein, MD, Professor
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute |
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| Registration |
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Registration Rates |
Rate Type |
Advance
(09/12/08) |
Regular
(09/13/08) |
Member |
$300 $150
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$400 $150
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Non-Member |
$375 $150 |
$475 $150
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Student/Resident |
$150 $50
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$175 $50
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Pre-registration Fee is now $150
Onsite Registration Fee is now $175
Students, Residents and Fellows can attend for $50
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Registration Discounts
NOF members receive substantial discounts on early bird and regular registration fees. Registrants may join NOF
as a PPN, Health Professional, or Health Services Member now, and take advantage of these discounts for meeting registration. For more information, and to submit your membership application, click here .
All registrants who indicate that they are NOF members will have their membership status verified to ensure that membership is current and valid. If membership is not current or valid, registrants will be contacted to update their membership status.
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Venue Information
Location |
Meeting Dates |
Venue Information |
Omni Houston Hotel
Four Riverway
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-871-8181
Fax: 713-871-0719 |
November 14-15, 2008 |
The group rate at the Omni Houston Hotel is $159 single/ double occupancy, plus 17% state and local taxes. Book your reservation by October 17, 2008 to receive the NOF rate by calling the reservations department directly at 713-871-8181. |
Housing at the host hotels will be in high demand, so we strongly recommend making your reservations early.
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Reservation Cancellation/Refund Policies
- Requests for cancellation of Housing must be made in writing and faxed to 202-223-2237 or email NOFMeetings@NOF.org
- Cancellations received within 72 hours of check-in will be charged one night’s room and tax
- Any changes after September 12, 2008 must be made directly with the hotel
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Travel
Location |
Travel Information |
Driving Directions |
Omni Houston Hotel
Four Riverway
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-871-8181
Fax: 713-871-0719 |
Airport (IAH) – 25 miles
Shuttle Service Fee: $25 (one way)
Estimated Taxi Fee: $55 (one way)
Parking Fee: $18 (valet)
$8 (self parking)
Airport (HOU) – 18 miles
Shuttle Service Fee: $19 (one way)
Estimated Taxi Fee: $49 (one way) |
Click Here to get driving directions from the location of your choice. |
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