Oakstone CME Courses

Continuing Medical Education: Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The 40+ hour-long lectures in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review focus on the clinical management of disorders of the esophagus, stomach and small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. Keep pace with the latest developments in your field as you prepare for the ABIM subspecialty boards.

This online CME course will help you to discuss diagnostic and therapeutic interventions — diagnostic procedures, medical therapy, and procedural therapy — and treatment recommendations based on disorder characteristics and disease prognosis.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Differentiate between viral and bacterial gastroenteritis
• Explain the screening strategies for colorectal cancer and for other gastrointestinal cancers
• Recognize the therapeutic interventions for treating hepatitis B and hepatitis C
• Distinguish between Barrett’s esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Compare the signs and symptoms found in acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis
• Discuss the medical and surgical interventions for obesity
• Describe the gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19
• Explain the significance of the gut microbiome
• List the complications of a cholecystectomy
• Explain the complications of H. Pylori infection and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome in peptic ulcer disease

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, internists, fellows in gastroenterology, internal medicine residents interested in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Learn the Latest: Advances in Cytopathology CME

This online CME program, led by Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD, focuses on recent developments in modern diagnostic cytopathology and reviews important cytopathology concepts according to specimen type. It’s geared towards those who may not have formal cytopathology training, covering classic cytomorphology, common pitfalls, and updates on reporting systems such as The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology.

In Masters of Pathology Series – Cytopathology, experts present short, high-yield continuing medical education lectures that help you to:

• Identify ancillary lung specimen tests needed when a new diagnosis of non-small cell carcinoma is made
• Describe changes in the newest version of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology
• Understand situations in which a SUMP diagnosis can be made
• Recognize the cytomorphologic features of common bone and soft tissue tumors on fine needle aspiration
• Compare different methodologies used for HPV testing
• And more…

Discover New Guidelines with Online CME

• Summarize an improved scientific and technical knowledge base in oral & maxillofacial surgery
• Discuss the management of discrete maxillofacial problems and diseases
• Integrate the new knowledge into daily practice
• Outline strategies to deliver the best care possible to patients with oral & maxillofacial pathology

Learning Objectives

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

• Outline an increased scientific and technical knowledge base in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Describe current patterns of care for maxillofacial problems and diseases
• Apply the information learned into your daily clinical practice
• Use improved competence in performing current surgical procedures and techniques, thus improving patient outcomes and safety

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons, residents and fellows.

Excel with Expert Hematopathology CME

In addition to detailed coverage of hematopoietic lesions, the Masters of Pathology Series — Hematopathology online CME program delivers case-based presentations focused on interpretation of ancillary test results. Lectures in this continuing medical education course include:

• A Quick Guide to Common Low-Grade B-cell Lymphomas. Diagnosis of the most common low-grade B-cell lymphomas is fairly straightforward and can be done using an algorithmic approach incorporating first morphologic findings followed by immunohistochemical findings.
• I Found Hodgkin Cells! A brief overview of Hodgkin lymphoma and the various subtypes including morphologic and phenotypic findings.
• MDS/MPN Overlap Syndromes – A Quick Review for the General Pathologist. While these syndromes are relatively uncommon in relation to other myeloid neoplasms, their recognition is important. Classification is facilitated by following the relatively specific diagnostic criteria outlined in the WHO classification.
• Non-GI Extranodal T-cell Lymphomas. A heterogeneous group of disorders with variable morphologic and immunophenotypic characteristics, in which the integration with the clinical presentation is important to achieve an accurate diagnosis.
• And more!

Gain Key Diagnostic Tools

Head and Neck Pathology – part of our Masters of Pathology Series — explores diagnostic possibilities and potential pitfalls across a large cross-section of the head and neck region. Dr. Justin Bishop, a recognized expert in the field of surgical pathology, gives special attention to the most recent developments, including new classifications, new entities, and the use of immunohistochemistry and molecular biology techniques. With this online CME course, you’ll learn the latest on:

• Common high-volume areas, such as squamous cell carcinoma (both HPV-related and unrelated) and thyroid pathology
• Areas known to be particularly problematic, such as odontogenic pathology and salivary gland pathology
• Important pathology aspects of the oral cavity, nose and paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, neck, and thyroid
• And more…

Expand Your Skills

Available online, Head and Neck Pathology provides 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ and access to unbiased, evidence-based content and case-based reviews so you can expand your knowledge and incorporate the latest guidelines into your daily practice.

Learn the Latest Trends in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine CME

Presented by Mount Sinai’s Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine — ranked #1* in the U.S. for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report — this convenient online CME program contains expert presentations on the newest trends and best practices for managing geriatric syndromes and improving patient outcomes. Intensive Update with Board Review in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine covers topics like late-life depressions, sleep disorders, surgical emergencies, capacity assessment, falls, hospice, and more. You can earn CME credits whenever, wherever, while this program helps you to:

• Recognize the promises and pitfalls of new treatments for older adults
• Identify and formulate treatment approaches for psychosocial and ethical issues
• Assess and manage pain and non-pain issues
• Prepare for the ABIM geriatric and palliative medicine board exams
• Guide medical interventions to improve patient quality of life
• And more …

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*Mount Sinai Hospital was named first in the nation for the care of older adults by U.S. News & World Report. The report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals Rankings also named Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Morningside, and Mount Sinai West among the top 10 percent of all hospitals surveyed.

Comprehensive Online CME: Expert Advice and Guidance

This online CME course is designed to help non-neurologists stay abreast of the vast field of clinical neurology, better diagnose and manage their patients, and make appropriate referrals. The 60+ lectures in Neurology for Non-Neurologists cover both common and uncommon neurological disorders.

Speakers — chosen for their clinical expertise and experience educating non-neurologists — cover all areas of clinical neurology in practical, focused 30-minute continuing medical education lectures. You’ll benefit from their expert advice, clinical guidance, and valuable take-home points, including:

• Numbness and Spells. The key to assessing spells is to determine whether the spells are fast (seconds), suggesting seizures, or TIA or slow (minutes), which suggest migraine.
• Gait Disorders. Testing gait is a very sensitive but not specific test of neurologic function.
• Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders. The diagnostic criteria for essential tremor have been updated to include bilateral action tremor of the upper limbs of at least 3 years’ duration, with or without head, voice, or leg tremor.
• Neuropathy: What You Should Know. Peripheral neuropathy is not one disease. Your first step in patient work up of a patient with suspected neuropathy is to characterize its phenotype so you can better tailor your management.
• and many more…

Neurosurgery CME from the Experts

This online CME program is broad and deep in its coverage of neurosurgery subspecialty areas. Led by Ian F. Dunn, MD, FAANS, authoritative speakers with extensive subspecialty training present the latest technical innovations and surgical techniques, along with pearls and pitfalls from their own clinical practices. Neurosurgery – A Comprehensive Review delivers key take-home points with each lecture, including:

• Vascular Malformations. Intracranial vascular malformations are best treated with multimodality therapy, including microsurgery, embolization, and stereotactic radiosurgery in different combinations.
• Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Modern management of traumatic brain injury involves improving outcomes via minimizing secondary injury.
• Cervical Spine Trauma. The need for surgical stabilization after cervical trauma depends on the extent of bony, discoligamentous, and neurologic compromise.
• Brachial Plexus Lesions. Nerve transfers have a role in reconstructing function in brachial plexus injuries.
• Meningiomas. Threat of recurrence is directly related to the extent of surgical removal.
• And more…

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Differentiate among intracranial aneurysms by etiology
• Decide on when and how to treat arteriovenous malformations
• Describe the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations in skull base surgery
• List the complications possible in frontal sinus surgery
• Differentiate among benign, malignant, intraneural, and extraneural peripheral nerve tumors
• Explain the ideal circumstances for resection of meningiomas
• Compare Type I, Type II, Type III, and Type IV classifications of nerve sheath tumors
• Identify the possible causes of hydrocephalus
• Describe the classic presentation and symptoms of craniopharyngioma
• Name the benefits of minimally invasive surgery over open surgery for disc herniation

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for neurosurgeons in practice, neurosurgery fellows, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in neurosurgery.

Learn from Risk Management Experts

You’ll discover key strategies for protecting both your patients and your practice with this series of in-depth audio discussions focused on important topics in risk management and health care ethics. Led by Richard P. Kidwell, JD, Senior Associate Counsel and Vice President of Risk Management at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, medicolegal experts share their valuable insights on:

• Opioid prescribing pitfalls
• Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Preparting for and participating in depositions
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration
• Issues with electronic records
• Avoiding potential fraud and abuse claims

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Avoid potential fraud and abuse claims
• Create electronic records that will cover ongoing patient care and prevent or provide a defense to medical malpractice claims
• Prepare for and perform confidently when testifying at a deposition
• Understand the advantages of participating in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rather than taking the riskier course of letting a lay jury decide a medical malpractice case

Intended Audience

Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and others interested in the education of risk management.

Convenient and Comprehensive Orthopaedic CME

Orthopaedic Surgery Board Review covers a wide array of continuing medical education topics and keeps you abreast of the recent advances in the field. Led by Charles T. Mehlman, DO, MPH, it provides the latest knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of common orthopaedic conditions in adults and children through case-based lectures on topics such as adult orthopaedic infections, adult spine trauma, total knee arthroplasty, rotational and angular issues in children, musculoskeletal infections in children, and more.

In addition to helping you prep for exams, this online CME course will help you to better:

• Recognize key principles of musculoskeletal basic science as they apply to orthopaedic surgery
• Categorize orthopaedic disease severity for proper selection of operative versus non-operative treatment
• Summarize complications associated with orthopaedic surgical treatments and their management
• Describe important physical examination and imaging characteristics for correct diagnosis of common conditions
• Evaluate benefits of treatment options to make optimal choices based on specific patient characteristics

Learning Objectives

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

• Recognize key principles of musculoskeletal basic science as they apply to orthopaedic surgery
• Describe important physical examination and imaging characteristics that lead to proper diagnosis of common orthopaedic conditions in adults and children
• Apply basic science and clinical research principles in order to arrive at evidence-based treatment decisions for common orthopaedic conditions in adults and children
• Categorize orthopaedic disease severity so as to allow for proper selection of operative versus non-operative treatment
• Summarize common complications associated with treatments offered within orthopaedic surgery and their management
• Evaluate relative benefits (i.e. likely outcomes) of various treatment options in order to make optimal choices based on specific patient characteristics

Intended Audience

Orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals interested in learning from respected experts in the field of orthopaedic surgery.