Advances in Therapy
PRE 1003 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Anne M. Eacker, MD, FACP; Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP; Irl B. Hirsch, MD, FACP; Jeffrey Wallace, MD, FACP; Leonard A. Mankin, MD, Member; Mark E. Pasanen, MD, FACP; Melissa (Moe) Hagman, MD, FACP

This pre-course will focus on pearls to help the practicing internist use drug therapies in the most effective manner. Newer medications and new uses for older medications will be covered. Current recommendations for "best therapy" for different diseases will also be covered. Common side effects of medications will be emphasized. Faculty will provide practical information in therapy for common symptoms, women's health, diabetes, infectious diseases, rheumatologic disease, and psychiatric diseases.

Learning Objectives:

1. Prescribe appropriate drug therapies for diseases commonly seen in the office.
2. Understand the current uses of older drugs.
3. Review the risk, benefit, and cost of various therapies.
4. Gain better understanding of drug reactions and interactions.