To improve the knowledge of its physician staff, the Westerly Hospital offers a Continuing Medical Education program (CME) overseen by a committee comprised of a physician chairman, coordinator, several physician members, and representation from the hospital administration. The Hospital's program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
Listed below are the upcoming Continuing Medical Education courses being offered at The Westerly Hospital. For more information on these courses, or questions about our Continuing Medical Education program, please contact Cheryl Muszynski at cmuszynski@westerlyhospital.org or 401-348-3948.
The Westerly Hospital is accredited by the Rhode Island Medical Society to sponsor intrastate continuing medical education for physicians. The Westerly Hospital designates these educational activities for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and they qualifies for up to 1.0 AAFP Prescribed Credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
August 5, 2010
Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Insufficiency: An Evidence-Based Approach
Paul Bourgignon, MD, General Surgeon, Westerly Hospital Medical Staff
The Westerly Hospital
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Henry J. Nardone Conference Center
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Understand pathophysiology of venous insufficiency
- Understand relationship of deep and superficial venous systems
- Recognize signs of venous insufficiency
- Describe methods to treat venous insufficiency