CONFERENCE

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Diagnosis and Management: The Basics and Beyond

The Blackfoot Inn, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, Alberta

Daniel L. Peterson MD

Internal Medicine Specialist, 27 Years Clinical Experience with ME/CFS

CLINICAL CASE CONFERENCE: With Dr. Peterson and Dr. Ellie Stein

Bring a challenging file to get advice from the experts

Registration limited to ensure maximal participation

DATE:             Friday April 1, 2011  1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (room to be announced)

FEE:             $75

NETWORKING DINNER:

DATE:             Friday April 1, 2011  7:00 - 9 pm (room to be announced)

DINNER SPEAKER: Dr. Peterson and a member of the U of Alberta/U of Calgary XMRV research team

TOPIC:             XMRV in ME/CFS: Is this newly discovered retrovirus an innocent bystander or central player?

FEE:            $45

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM:

DATE:                        Saturday April 2nd, 2011

REGISTRATION: 8:30 – 9:00 am

WORKSHOP: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

CME: This program has been reviewed by The College of Family Physicians of Canada and is awaiting final accreditation by the College’s Alberta Chapter.  This program has been approved for RCPSC Section 1 - 3.5 hours and Section 3 - 2.5 hours. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This program includes small group interviewing practice with pre and post self assessment.

            1. To list and elicit the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS

            2. To evaluate and support patient self management

            3. To identify common reasons for failure of patients with ME/CFS to progress

4. To perform a diagnostic work up on a patient with ME/CFS

5. To implement a treatment strategy for patients with ME/CFS

FEE:             $140 ($170 After March 15, 2011)

$100 for registered students (please provide proof of student status)

Includes: Overview of the Canadian Consensus Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of ME/CFS, program syllabus, refreshments at breaks and lunch

in support of the IACFS/ME research and clinical conference in Ottawa, Canada “Translating Evidence into Practice” September 22 - 25, 2011, proceeds from these events will be donated to its host, the National ME/FM Action Network, a registered Canadian charity for ME/CFS and FM.