VAPA 2008 Conference:  Overall Objective Statement

 The 26th Annual Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants Summer CME Conference is designed to update multiple types of providers caring for diverse patient populations on general medicine topics and current standards of care. 

 Sessions are devoted to focused topics of interest including:  cardiac arrhythmias, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep disorders, autism, diabetes management, dermatology, obesity, stroke management, wound care, pain management, nutrition, asthma, urologic disorders, opthalmologic emergencies, coronary artery disease, orthopedic disorders, and others.  Each session includes a question and answer session to allow engaging the experts in open discussion. 

 Focused small group workshops, for hand-on learning and further discussion, will include the topics of :  radiology interpretation, trigger point injection, diabetes management, dermatology procedures, suturing, medical Spanish, EKG interpretation, advanced cardiac life support, stress management, and spirometry. 

Upon completion of this course the participant will:

1. Have a better understanding of general medical conditions and the management of each
2. Value the importance of continuing personal education to benefit patients in many ways
3. Have had multiple opportunities to interact with experts in multiple fields of medicine and learn through lecture, discussion and hands-on methods
4. Gain management and treatment strategies applicable to everyday practice

 The week’s educational experience considers each individual’s diverse background and focuses on assisting all providers in delivery of quality health care.