Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that is commonly seen in emergency departments and primary care offices. However, recognition and appropriate treatment of anaphylaxis is often delayed or mishandled. There is a gap in clinical practice of the appropriate identification and effective treatment of anaphylaxis according to established practice parameters. Significant co-morbid conditions that complicate upper airway diseases and asthma also often go unrecognized. Gastroesophageal reflux, sleep apnea, and viral infections often complicate the evaluation and treatment of upper and lower airway diseases. There is a gap in the appreciation of significant co-morbid conditions that commonly contribute to exacerbations of rhinosinusitis and asthma.

The purpose of the Update in Allergy and Immunology symposium is to educate primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat adults and children with difficult allergic and immunologic problems. This year’s program will focus on the latest breakthroughs and recommendations for the evaluation and management of anaphylaxis, asthma, chronic itch, and chronic cough. All course content will be aligned with the Clinical Competencies of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology as well as the Practice Guidelines of the NIH and the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology.

USF Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflicts of interest are resolved, and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drugs or devices during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

This program is designed to meet the educational needs of Primary Care Physicians, Pediatricians, Emergency Department Physicians, Allergy/Immunology Specialists, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Residents, Students and any other healthcare practitioners who treat patients with allergic and immunologic disorders.

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify and appropriately treat anaphylaxis according to established practice parameters;
• Implement effective treatment strategies for asthma;
• Analyze the most common co-morbid conditions responsible for exacerbations of rhinosinusitis and asthma; and
• Evaluate the causes and treatment options for chronic itch and chronic cough.

Physicians:  AAFP: This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 4 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

AMA/ACCME: USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses:   The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 4 contact hours.

Others: Certificates of attendance are available for all other participants.

Michel Alkhalil, MD
Pediatric and Adult Sleep Medicine Specialist
Clinical Fellow
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

Mandel R. Sher, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
and Pediatrics
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
All Children’s Hospital
Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida

Dennis Kim, MD
Chief Clinical Fellow
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

Shyam Mohapatra, PhD, FAAAAI
Professor of Medicine and Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Professor
of Allergy and Immunology
Director, Basic Research
Joy McCann Culverhouse Airway Disease and Nanomedicine Research Center
University of South Florida
College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

Enrollment is limited – Register Early!

Physicians, Nurses, PAs, PhDs: $59
Residents, Fellows, Students: No charge (must provide letter from department head as proof of status)

Fees include the course content, syllabus, certificate of attendance, and food & beverage functions. Upon receipt and processing of your registration, you will be mailed a confirmation letter. No registration will be confirmed without full payment. Residents, fellows, and students must provide letter from their department head as proof of status. This may be faxed to 813-974-3217 or e-mailed to smakar@health.usf.edu

Online registration is no longer available for this course. However, you are welcome to register on-site at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island at the start of the course. Please email smakar@health.usf.edu if you plan on registering on-site.

Cancellations must be received in writing by Friday, September 18, 2009, and will be subject to a $15 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations after September 18, 2009, but you may transfer your registration to a colleague.

USF Health reserves the right to cancel this program due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be given to participants. USF Health will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is cancelled.

Westin Tampa Harbour Island
725 South Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-229-5000
Website

Escape to the Westin Tampa Harbour Island, situated on a unique landscaped island in downtown Tampa.

Parking: Self-parking is available at the Westin parking garage at the special group rate of $3.00 for October 17, 2009 only. Parking discount vouchers will be provided on-site. The overnight self-parking rate is $12.00.

Directions

From North
Take Interstate 75 (Tampa Crosstown Expressway), westbound.  Take the Crosstown Expressway to the Morgan Street Exit. At the base of the ramp, merge to the left lane and turn left on Franklin Street.

From Orlando
Take Interstate 4 East to Interstate 275 South. Proceed to Exit 45A downtown Ashley/Tampa Street and take Tampa Street South. Stay in the left lane and follow the signs to Tampa Convention Center/Harbour Island. This will put you onto Franklin Street. Continue straight and the Westin Tampa Harbour Island will be on the right hand side.

From West
Take Interstate 4 to Interstate 275 South.  Proceed to Exit 44 (Ashley Street - Downtown East/West) and take Tampa Street South. Turn right onto Franklin Street which becomes Harbour Island Boulevard and continue to the hotel.

From South
Take Interstate 275 to Exit 44 (Ashley Street - Downtown East/West). Take Downtown West and then take Tampa Street South. Turn right onto Franklin Street which becomes Harbour Island Boulevard and continue to the hotel.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 or email smakar@health.usf.edu by October 5, 2009 if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.