The Bronx Westchester Academy of the Family Physicians, Presents 5th Annual BWAFP Neurorehabilitation
Seminar & Awards Dinner - Co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association
On Wednesday April 14thth 2010
At the Education Center of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains NY 10605
Course Directors: Sudhir Vaidya MD Elizabeth Natal MD
Audience: Family Physicians, Residents and Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Medical Students
Needs Assessment:
Family Physicians need to know
1. The information regarding recent advances in Alzheimer’s disease research and diagnoses and management principles.
2. The role of neuropsychologist in the management of dementias.
3. The role of social worker to co-ordinate the care for dementia patients and their caregivers
Objectives:
Upon Completion of this program the participants should be able to:
Apply current knowledge in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s patients.
Integrating the dementia services in their offices.
Advise dementia patients and their caregiver’s about the resources available in the community for better care
This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 CME credit hour by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Program
Wednesday, April 14th 2010
5:30-6:00 PM- Reception
6:00-6:30PM- Alzheimer’s Disease, Medical Management Principles.
Dr.Pasquale Fonzeti, Associate Director Dementia Services,
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
6:30-7:00 PM- Role of Neuropsychologist in Management of Dementia.
Dr. David Hirsch Consultant Neuropsychologist Dementia Services,
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
7:00-7:30 PM- Coordinating Care of Dementia Patient,
Ellen Imbiano CSW
Westchester Putnam Alzheimer’s Association
7:30- 8:00 PM- BWAFP Awards Presentation
8:00- 8:30 PM- BWAFP Chapter Meeting (All welcome to stay)
Dr.Elizabeth Natal,
President BWAFP
Registration fee of $ 20.00 is waived for first thirty five Family Doctors,
Family Medicine Residents and Family Medicine Interest
Group Medical Student, registrants
Location : Education Center of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains NY 10605 Contact :
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