Jonathan D. Stewart, J.D., M.S., RN, CPPS, CPHRMDirector, Risk Management & Patient Safety, BETA Healthcare Group In a fair and just culture, people are not punished for blameless errors and …
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Wendell Harry, MD, Director, Palliative Care Team Through the use of a case study the presentation will discuss the interdisciplinary process of a palliative care consult. The presentation will be …
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Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD, Board Certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine Desired Outcomes: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Define “body intelligence.” Discuss the reasons …
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Kyle S. Hobbs, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University – Division of Neurocritical Care and Stroke Desired Outcomes: Evaluate the appropriateness of procedures, both new and …
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Al Duke, IV RN, MBA, BSN, CEN, Manager of Emergency Medicine and Patient Safety, BETA Based on more than 30 years of research and evidence Research has shown that TeamSTEPPS …
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Peter Chandler, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology Service Director PCOS: A complex disorder related to dysfunctional ovulation, endocrine abnormalities, and multiple cysts on the ovary that result in fertility difficulties; also …
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By Invitation Only: Quest for Quality The program consists of skill-building workshops delivered by Advisory Board faculty across 2017 and 2018—each one designed to provide you with actionable tools to …
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M. Kerala Serio, M.D. FACP, FACC, Cardiovascular Service Director, NMC; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals for Cardiovascular Disease: Show me the Evidence 30% of adult Americans …
Marilyn Tan, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Chief, Stanford Endocrine Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Stanford Medicine At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Review …
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Dawn C. Ward, M.D., Associate Director, Center for Pathology Research Services UCLA Health System Associate Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Assistant Professor of Pathology …
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John T. Jameson, MD, Pathology Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Describe the Pathology service line at Natividad Medical Center; Define the processes to improve communication between Pathology and …
Arash Asher, MD, is the Director of Cancer Survivorship & Rehabilitation at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai. with Arash Asher, MD Dr. Asher has a special interest …
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Anastasia R. Klick, MD, MPH FM-NMC OB Fellow presented by Anastasia R. Klick, MD, MPH, FM-OB Fellow Thyroid disease in pregnancy has significant potential impacts in pregnancy, for both mother …
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Catherine S. Forest, MD, MPH, Clinic Chief, Stanford Health Care at Los Altos, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine-Family Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine with Catherine S. Forest, MD, MPH …
Julius A. Bishop, MD, Associate Residency Program Director, Stanford University School of Medicine, Ankle fractures are among the most common injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. While straightforward management will …
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M. Kerala Serio, M.D. FACP, FACC, Cardiology Service Director, NMC; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF with M. Kerala Serio, MD 3 Different Patients with Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Requiring Non-Cardiac …
with Martha V. Douglas-Escobar, MD, FAAP Martha V. Douglas-Escobar, MD, FAAPNatividad Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Director Up to 90% of all disease can be traced in some way …
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By Invitation Only: Facilitating Effective Teamwork Equip yourself with the competencies necessary to facilitate change here at NMC. The program consists of skill-building workshops delivered by Advisory Board faculty across …
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Millicent E. Wilson, MD, Emergency Medicine, Disaster Training Specialist – County of Los Angeles, EMS Agency presented by Millicent E. Wilson, MD Mass Casualty Incidents, or MCI’s, are a disturbing …
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Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBA, Practicing Internist and Consultant in Physician Behavioral Management, San Francisco, CA presented by Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBA Physicians are trained to provide best patient care. It …
Yashaar Chaichian, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Immunology & Rheumatology, Stanford University Medical Center presented by Yashaar Chaichian, MD Dr. Yashaar Chaichian was born in Lansing, Michigan. He completed …
Roger S. Proctor, MD, Anesthesiologist, Natividad Medical Center presented by Roger Proctor, MD, Anesthesiologist. Dr. Roger Proctor has spent most of his professional practice, before arriving at Natividad, at Highland Hospital …
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Susan Spano, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Health Science Series, Emergency Medicine, UCSF presented by Susanne Spano, MD North America is home to 25 species of poisonous snakes. Approximately 8,000 bites …
KALI R. TILESTON, MD,Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Children’s Health && Sutter Health CPMC presented by: Kali R. Tileston, MD, Scoliosis Scoliosis in adults is very different than …
Arina Ganeles, MD, Hematologist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula presented by Arina Ganeles, MD, Hematologist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Every patient is different. Every tumor is different. …
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Daniel B. DiGiulio, MD,Clinical Instructor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Sepsis is a serious medical condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to …
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Vafi Salmasi, MD, Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Stanford University presented by Vafi Salmasi, MD, Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Stanford University Neuromodulation is one of …
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Carolyn J. Sachs, MD, MPH, Professor of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA presented by Carolyn J. Sachs, MD, MPH, Professor of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School …
Lauren Destino, M.D., Assistant Medical Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Medical Director of Acute Care Units, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine with Lauren …
Debi H. Siljander, MD, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, NMC; Charles R. Harris, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, NMC; Jane A. Finney, CLS, MBA, CPHQ, CPPS, Consultant. presented by: Debi H. Siljander, MD, Charles R. …
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By Invitation Only: Leading Through Vision Equip yourself with the competencies necessary to facilitate change here at NMC. The program consists of skill-building workshops delivered by Advisory Board faculty across …
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Robert Morris, MD, Professor Emeritus, Mattel Children’s Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Speaker for this CME Activity is Robert Morris, MD Child Abuse Family physicians or pediatricians are …
Sean Colio, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity is Sean Colio, MD Regenerative Medicine for …
Clinton Coil, MD, MPH, FACEP, Chief Quality Officer, Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, LA County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine Stanford …
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Don A. Barr, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, and of Education (by courtesy), Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity is Don A. Barr, MD, PhD Hospitals …
Aussama K. Nassar, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, CHSE, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Section of Trauma & Critical Care, Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this …
ARPI BEKMEZIAN, MD, pediatric hospitalist. She serves as the Medical Director of Quality and Safety for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and as the Medical Director of Quality and …
A Film by LAURA PACHECO & JACKIE MOW Discussion Moderated by: Kristin Burstedt Leonard, DO, Family Practice Medicine, NMC Location: S.E.A. Conference Room “East of Salinas takes us to the …
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Scott G. Pritzlaff, MDDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain MedicineInterventional Pain SpecialistStanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity: Scott G. Pritzlaff, MD Location: S.E.A. Conference Room Fibromyalgia …
Our CME Speaker is: Brian M. Johnson, MD, Associate Program Director, Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency, Martinez, California, Director, UCSF Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship, San Francisco, California All physician …
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Sarada Sakamuri, M.D. Associate Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Sarada Sakamuri, M.D. Location: S.E.A. Conference Room Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
Bialal M. Shafi, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryPalo Alto Medical FoundationMedical Group Speaker for this CME Activity: Bialal M. Shafi, MD Location: Natividad Conference Room This presentation will explore the applications for adult …
Paul George, MD, PhDAssistant Professor of Neurology and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center Speaker for this activity: Paul George, MD, PhD Location: Natividad Conference Room …
Paul Hackman, ESQ., Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine Presented By: Paul Hackman, ESQ. Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine Executive Summary Provide an overview of the Emergency …
Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, MS, FAAPStanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, MS, FAAP This session will review current evidence for the evaluation and management children …
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John D. Mark, M.D.Clinical Professor PediatricsPediatric Pulmonary MedicineMedical Director, COREStanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity: John D. Mark, MD Burnout = Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, decreased sense of …
presented by Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhDDirector, Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Professor of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine Randall …
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presented by Andrew S. McCague, DO, FACOS, FACS Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon, Natividad Medical Center American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma determined that there may be a delay …
Kazuhide Matsushima, MDAssistant Professor of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC presented by Kazuhide Matsushima, MD Abdominal compartment syndrome is commonly seen in the ICU patients with multiple organ …
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A Family Medicine Faculty Development CME Roger D. Garvin, MDAssociate Professor MedicineDivision of Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University presented by Roger D. Garvin, MD We will discuss how …
Bruce W. Spring, MDClinical Assistant Professor of PsychiatryKeck School of Medicine of USC presented by Bruce W. Spring, MD The conflict between physicians and patients is a common practice experience …
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Peter Barelka, MDAnesthesiologist, Veterans Administration HospitalClinical Assistant Professor of AnesthesiologyStanford University School of Medicine presented by Peter Barelka, MD The legalization of cannabis is advancing across the United States. Since …
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Moderated By: Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively translate the acquired strategies into improved diagnostics and subsequently …
Prashanth Krishnamohan, MDClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Neurology & Neurological SciencesMedical Director of NeurologyStanford Healthcare ValleyCare Presented By: Prashanth Krishnamohan, MD The American Heart Association released its most recent guidelines regarding …
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Shruti Kant, M.D.Assistant Clinical ProfessorAssociate Fellowship Program DirectorPediatric Emergency Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity: Shruti Kant, M.D. By Invitation Only 2 Sessions (8am-11am or 12 noon-3pm) ImPACTS is a multi-centered, …
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Robert Morris,, MDProfessor EmeritusDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Presented by: Robert Morris, MD Teenagers are increasingly involved in both organized and pick up sports. As a result, there …
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Daniel B. DiGiulio, MDClinical Instructor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Daniel B. DiGiulio, MD Catheter-related infections cause a significant proportion of …
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Bradley J. Roth, MDSpecializing in Surgical Critical Care and General Surgery Moderated By: Bradley J. Roth, MD By Invitation Only Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively …
What the Science Says about Addiction: Neurobiological Aspects of Addiction and Medicines Used in Treatment Mark Stanford, PhD, Director, Medication-Assisted Treatment ProgramsJANUS of Santa Cruz Presented by: Mark Stanford, PhD, and …
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Amara Lieberman, MDDermatologist, Pacific Dermatology &Specialty Clinic, NMC Presented by Amara Lieberman, MD In a hospital setting, physicians are often faced with dermatology issues and need to identify those that …
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Richard A. Villalobos, MD, Radiology Service Director, Natividad Medical Center NEW DATE presented by Richard A. Villalobos, MD Desired Outcomes: Summarize the utilization of new or improved procedure techniques Effectively …
Bialal M. Shafi, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryPalo Alto Medical FoundationMedical Group Presented by: Bialal M. Shafi, MD Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), sometimes referred to as transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI), was developed as an alternative …
Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center By Invitation Only Moderated By: Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations …
James Lilja, MD Gynecologic Oncology Natividad Medical Center Dr. Lilja specializes in the treatment of gynecologic malignancy and accepts referrals for technically complex surgical gynecologic cases. He is especially interested …
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Kajal Khanna, MD, JDClinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Kajal Khanna, MD, JD Understanding global pediatric emergency medicine may be …
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Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBAPracticing Internist and Consultant in Physician Behavioral Management, San Francisco Speaker for this CME Activity Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBA Today’s complex high stress health care …
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Lawrence Tim Goodnough, MD Professor of Pathology and Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Lawrence Tim Goodnough, MD Reversal of anticoagulation in patients is a medical emergency, as …
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Bradley J. Roth, MDSpecializing in Surgical Critical Care and General Surgery By Invitation Only Moderated by: Bradley J. Roth, MD Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively …
Marc Tunzi, MD, MA, Associate Program Director, Family Medicine Residency, Chair, Bioethics Committee, Natividad Medical Center/ Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Speaker …
Margaret K. Yu, MD, MSClinical Assistant Professor of NephrologyDepartment of Internal MedicineStanford University School of Medicine presented by: Margaret K. Yu, MD, MS Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with …
Shelby L. Takeshita, MDOB Fellow, Natividad Medical Center Presented by: Shelby L. Takeshita, MD OPIOID USE HAS INCREASED NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE. THE NUMBER OF …
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Miahaela Damian, MDClinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Miahaela Damian, MD Pediatric sepsis is generally considered to comprise …
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Craig A. Walls, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Natividad Medical Center By Invitation Only Academy Course Chair: Craig A. Walls, MD, PhD The series consists of skill-building workshops delivered by …
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Gerald Grant, MD, Division Chief Pediatric Neurosurgery, Associate Professor, Stanford Children’s Health Presented By: Gerald Grant, MD Gap: There is a lack of consistency in evaluation and return to play …
Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center By Invitation Only Moderated By: Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations …
Christina Maslach, PhD., Professor of the Graduate School Professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley Medical School Speaker for this CME Activity: Christina Maslach, PhD Christina Maslach is a Professor of Psychology …
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Our apologies… the activity scheduled for this date has been postponed. Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon, Natividad Medical Center Presented By: Andrew S. McCague, DO, Trauma Surgeon Case Summary: A …
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Bradley J. Roth, MDSpecializing in Surgical Critical Care and General Surgery By Invitation Only Moderated by: Bradley J. Roth, MD Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively …
Bill Morris, MD, Medical Director – MAT Services, JANUS of Santa Cruz Speaker for this CME Activity: Bill Morris, MD Given that chronic opioid therapy may benefit some patients with …
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OB Fellow, Natividad Medical Center Presented by: Rebecca Raymond, MD With California’s recent legalization of recreational cannabinoid usage the rates of use are expected to increase. This includes increase in …
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John G. Brock-Utne, MD, Professor (Clinical) of Anesthesia, Emeritus, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Presented by: John G. Brock-Utne, MD Big data is used to hopefully make medicine delivery …
Academy Course Chair: Craig A. Walls, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Natividad Medical Center By Invitation Only: Effective Problem Solving Equip yourself with the competencies necessary to facilitate change here …
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DENNIS STYNE, MDYoche Dehe Chair of Pediatric Endocrinology, Professor of Pediatrics,UC Davis School of Medicine presented by Dennis Styne, MD Pediatric obesity is now epidemic worldwide. A provider will frequently …
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