Internal Medicine Review - Mayo Clinic

Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education
Internal Medicine Review
Certification
& Recertification
July 11 - 17, 2004
Siebens Medical Education Building
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Course Director:
Amit K. Ghosh, M.D.
Co-Directors:
Margaret Beliveau, M.D.
Loni Neal, M.D.

General Information
Course Description
This intensive course is designed to help candidates apply the “finishing touch” to their preparations for
the 2004 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification and recertification examinations. The
course also provides a comprehensive overview of all areas in internal medicine for practicing physicians.
All course faculty are affiliated with Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School and have had extensive
experience in training candidates for various certification examinations. Only in Mayo Clinic’s Internal
Medicine Review – Certification and Recertification course will you hear from the authors of the Mayo
Internal Medicine Board Review 2004-2005 book. This course is an extension of Mayo’s highly successful
and popular tradition of annual board reviews for Mayo residents and fellows.
Who Should Attend
• Internists preparing to take the 2004 ABIM Certification examination
• Internists preparing to take the 2004 ABIM Recertification examination
• Physicians interested in a comprehensive review of Internal Medicine
Faculty Disclosure
As a provider accredited by ACCME, Mayo Foundation must ensure balance, independence, objectivity
and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in a Mayo Foundation activity are
required to disclose commitments to and/or relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical
device manufacturers or distributors, or others whose products or services may be considered to be
related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Faculty will also disclose any off-label and/or
investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of these
commitments and/or relationships will be published in course materials so participants in the activity
may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.
Credit
Mayo Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Mayo Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 55 category 1 credits toward the
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she
actually spent in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that non-US licensed physicians who participate in
this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA category 1 credit.
Educational Grants
This course is supported in part by educational grants, in accordance with ACCME Standards. At the
time of this printing, a complete listing of commercial supporters was not available. Appropriate
acknowledgment will be given to all supporters at the time of the meeting.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
• Identify common manifestations of uncommon internal medicine problems
• Identify uncommon manifestations of common internal medicine problems
• Describe the appropriate evaluation and management of internal medicine diseases likely to appear on
the ABIM examination
• Describe techniques and methods which will improve test-taking skills.
Date and Location
The Internal Medicine Review course will be held July 11-17, 2004. Course headquarters will be located in
Phillip's Hall on the first floor of the Siebens Medical Education Building, Mayo Clinic, 100 Second
Avenue Southwest, Rochester, Minnesota. Meeting facilities are easily accessible by skyway and
pedestrian subway, which connect Mayo Clinic to shops, restaurants, and hotels.
Rochester, Minnesota home of the world famous Mayo Clinic provides the perfect setting for this
intensive seven day course. Voted the “Best Small City in America” by “Money Magazine” in 1999, this
beautiful mid-western city provides quality facilities and serene surroundings to support your study efforts.
Course Materials
• Question and Answer book contains ~ 400 “board simulated” questions/answers with detailed explanations.
• The course textbook, Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review 2004-05, is a comprehensive textbook
written by the course faculty and other Mayo Clinic physicians. For ordering details, look under the
BOOK INFORMATION heading.

Registration Information
Areduced “Early Bird” registration of $950.00 (physicians) and $850.00 (residents) is available if you
register by June 1, 2004.
To register, complete the registration form and forward with payment.
The course tuition includes:
• supplemental Question and Answer book
• daily continental breakfast, breaks & buffet lunch
• conference reception to meet fellow course participants
• audience response system to test your skills
If you would like to pick up the textbook at the course, please indicate this on the registration form. The
textbook costs an additional $100. In other words, it is NOT included in your registration fee. Or, you
may order it before the course by contacting Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins Publishers directly.
Ordering instructions can be found below under the heading of “BOOK INFORMATION”.
Book Information
Participants can order the course textbook, Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review 2004-2005 in the
following two ways:
1. from Mayo School of CME. If you choose this option, you will pick up your book at the on-site
registration desk when you arrive at the course.
2. directly from Lippincott - Williams & Wilkins Publishers. The deadline to order your book directly
from Lippincott is June 11.
It’s Easy to Order Directly From Lippincott - Williams & Wilkins Publishers!
Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins Publishers
AWolters Kluwer Company
P.O. Box 1600
Hagerstown, MD 21741-9932
(Or order the book from your local medical bookstore or publisher representative.)
Note: You will need to know the ISBN # when you call: ISBN # 0-7817-57738
Call Toll Free: 800-638-3030 Web: http://www.lww.com
FAX: 301-223-2400 E-Mail: Orders@lww.com
Travel Arrangements
AAA Travel has been designated as the official travel agency for this course. Discounted airfare has been
secured with American Airlines to travelers originating within North America.
To obtain the special group airfare discounts or information about ground transportation arrangements,
contact AAA Travel, Group Reservations Department at:
Local: 507-289-0418 FAX: 507-289-9210
Toll Free: 800-888-5908 E-Mail: rochd@mn-ia.aaa.com
American Airlines may be contacted directly at 800-433-1790. Reference star file #S9988.
Downtown Rochester is approximately ten (10) miles from Rochester International Airport. City
transportation is available at the airport as well as car rental. Shuttle service from the Siebens Medical
Education Building to the Rochester International Airport on the last day of the course will be available.
For participants arriving via the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, there is shuttle service to
Rochester available through Rochester Direct. For reservations and further information call 507-280-9270.
Question and Answer Session
The Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review course uses a state-of-the-art audience response system to
provide the attendees with instantaneous results on “board simulated” questions. Upon registration at
the course each attendee will receive a “Question and Answer” book that correlates with each lecture
given. At the end of each lecture, a fifteen minute segment will be dedicated to testing your skills by
responding to questions. You will press a button on an individual key pad and within seconds, a second
screen will show the results of the groups response. The correct answer will then be explained by the
instructor.

Lodging Accommodations
Blocks of guestrooms have been reserved with special course rates at the following Rochester hotels.
Please contact the hotel of your choice to make reservations by June 20, 2004. When making reservations,
please identify yourself as a participant in the Mayo Internal Medicine Review course. Early reservations
are recommended due to limited availability.
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
150 South Broadway 225 South Broadway
800-333-3333 or 507-281-8000 800-445-8667 or 507-285-1234
www.radisson.com/internalmedicine2004
$89 single/double
$99 single/double
Rochester Marriott Hotel
Holiday Inn City Centre
101 First Avenue SW 220 South Broadway
800-533-1655 or 507-280-6000 800-241-1597 or 507-288-3231
$139 single/double $85 single/double
You may also wish to visit the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau website (www.rochestercvb.org)
for additional accommodation options.
A complete Hotel/Motel guide will be mailed with your registration confirmation letter.
ABIM Information
For specific questions regarding the ABIM examination location, registration, etc. please contact ABIM.
American Board of Internal Medicine, 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Telephone: (215) 446-3500 or (800) 441-ABIM (2246). E-mail: e-mail at request@abim.org.
The 2004 exam dates are: Certification Exam: Tuesday, August 24, and Wednesday, August 25
Recertification Exam: Wednesday, November 3
Future Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Course
25th Annual Mayo Clinic Practice
Selected Topics in Internal Medicine
of Internal Medicine February 7-11, 2005
May 3-7, 2004
Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa
Rochester, MN
Maui, Hawaii
Mayo Clinic Rochester-Clinical Reviews
Oct 25-27 & Nov 8-10, 2004
Rochester, MN
Program Topics
How to Prepare for ABIM Examination Critical Care Medicine Adrenal Cortex & Gonads
Cardiology (6 hours) Hematology (4 hours) Thyroid & Parathyroid
Medical Ethics Infectious Diseases (5 hours) Diabetes & Hypoglycemia
Nephrology (4 hours) General Internal Medicine Genetics
Gastroenterology (4 hours) Oncology (2 hours) Preventive Medicine
Pulmonology (4 hours) Neurology (2 hours) Allergic Diseases
Non-Internal Medicine for the Internist: Dermatology Women’s Health Issues
Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology Psychiatry Vascular Medicine
Hypertension Rheumatology (4 hours) Geriatrics
Chest Xays
Pituitary & Adrenal Medulla
For a complete Program Schedule including times and presenters, visit our website at:
http://www.mayo.edu/cme/im.htm. The program begins on Sunday, July 11 at 7:30 a.m. and adjourns
on Saturday, July 17 at 3:15 p.m.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend this course and must cancel your registration, a refund of the tuition less a $75
administrative fee will be made when written notification is received in our office prior to June 13, 2004.
Between June 13 and July 1, 2004, one half of the registration fee will be refunded. Please FAX to
(507) 284-0532. After July 1, 2004, no refund can be made due to advance commitments and guarantees.
Contact Information
For further information about this or other Mayo Foundation continuing medical education courses,
please contact: Mayo School of Continuing Telephone: 800-323-2688
Medical Education FAX: 507-284-0532
200 First Street SW Website: www.mayo.edu/cme
Rochester, Minnesota 55905 E-mail: cme@mayo.edu

Registration Form
R2004M217
Internal Medicine Review -
Certification & Recertification
July 11-17, 2004
To register, complete this registration form and return by mail or FAX. Payment must accompany the
registration form. Residents in training will be allowed a discounted registration fee (registration must
be accompanied by program director’s letter confirming the resident status.)*
The registration fee includes tuition, Q&A book, daily continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch,
and attendee reception. The Lippincott -Williams & Wilkins Publishers book is not included in your
registration fee.
Mail or FAX this completed registration form to: Telephone: 800-323-2688
Mayo School of Continuing or 507-284-2509
Medical Education FAX: 507-284-0532
200 First Street SW E-mail: cme@mayo.edu
Rochester, MN 55905
Website: www.mayo.edu/cme
(Please print or type all information. You may duplicate this form for multiple registrations.)
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Primary purpose for attending: Certification Recertification CME Credits
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Medical Specialty____________________________________________________________________
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P A Y M E N T
By June 1 [ ] “Early Bird” physician registration fee $950.00 US
By June 1 [ ] “Early Bird” *resident’s registration fee $850.00 US
After June 1 [ ] Physician registration fee $1050.00 US
After June 1 [ ] *Resident’s registration fee $950.00 US
[ ] Textbook (not included in registration fee) $100.00 US
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Internal Medicine
Review - Certification
& Recertification
July 11 - 17, 2004
Siebens Medical Education Building
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Faculty for this course are all academic faculty of Mayo Medical School and the Mayo
Graduate School of Medicine, and are staff consultants at Mayo Medical Center.
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