Outreach Program/Continuing Medical Education

The Alzheimer’s Disease Outreach Program

Part of the Institute’s mission is to provide continuing medical education to physicians who are treating patients.  The aim of the Institute’s Outreach Program is to provide physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic tools to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Continuing medical education sessions are offered throughout the state.  Session topics include:

• “Alzheimer’s Disease Update for Physicians”
• “Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease: The Latest Developments”
• “Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia”
• “Palliative Care in Dementia”

Upcoming Continuing Medical Education Sessions

June 14, 2012
Alzheimer's Disease Symposium
Knoxville, Tennsssee

November 15, 2012
Mason County Medical Society Meeting


West Virginia Medical Journal special continuing medical education issue, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

This special issue is available in print and in pdf format on the West Virginia State Medical Association website:  www.wvsma.com.  Participants are required to complete a post-test instrument for credit completion.

The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category I credits.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Professional Continuing Education Credits
This enduring material has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essentials and standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the CAMC Health Education and Research Institute and the West Virginia State Medical Association.  The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.