LOCATION
New Jersey Hospital Association Conference Center
Princeton, NJ
SPONSOR
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Physician Assistant Program and UMDNJ Center for Continuing and Outreach Education
GOALS
- Facilitate a comprehensive review of medicine to enhance PANCE/PANRE performance.
- Administer three clinically-focused exams developed in accordance with the NCCPA blueprint.
- Furnish individualized analyses of exam performance based on NCCPA identified Organ Systems and Task Areas.
- Supply a comprehensive study guide to conference participants.
OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this program/course, the participant will be able to:
- Review the etiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors
- Describe the clinical manifestations, choose the appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, interpret the results of such studies
- Predict course of illness with or without treatment; anticipate complications
- Formulate a differential diagnosis; determine the most appropriate diagnosis based on clinical data
- Delineate the approach to management including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, patient education, and supportive care
FACULTY
Lori Palfreyman, MS, PA-C; Jill Reichman, MPH, PA-C; Dean Barone, MS, PA-C; Carol Sadley, MEd., PA-C; Scott Palfreyman, MS, PA-C; Mary Bridgeman, Pharm.D; Claire O’Connell, MPH, PA-C; Matthew McQuillan, MS, PA-C; Erich Vidal, MS, PA-C; Laureen Klein, Pharm. D; Lauren Holowchuk, MS, PA-C; Dipali Yeh, MS, PA-C; Sheryl Geisler, MS, PA-C; Angel Eckert-Solomon, MS, PA-C; Jennifer Joseph, MS, PA-C; Joe Schwenkler, MD; Stephen McKenzie, MS, PA-C; Melanie Trecartin, MS, PA-C; Sally Hur, PA-C
CE CREDIT
This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 30.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.
This program was planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.
MOCK EXAM INFORMATION
Format:
A mock examination will be offered at the conclusion of each of the first three days of the course (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Each exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions. The exam content will closely follow the NCCPA Blueprint for the PANCE/PANRE. If you are not familiar with the blueprint, please go to http://www.nccpa.net for more information.
Location:
Attendees will have the option of taking the examination at the conference center or completing it at home (or in your hotel). For those attendees who choose to remain at the Conference Center, you will only be permitted to remain in the building until 7:00 pm. Each set of 100 test items should be completed within 100 minutes which is similar to the NCCPA test taking time parameters. Attendees will not be monitored while taking the exam. It is strongly encouraged that the examination be taken individually in order to provide each attendee with an accurate assessment of his or her knowledge.
Answer Keys:
Answer keys will be distributed upon receipt of your completed scantron sheet. The key will contain answers to all questions including descriptions regarding both correct and incorrect responses. A list of references will also be distributed for those students wishing to review the concepts further to help guide exam preparation.
Analysis:
In order to have the examinations scanned and analyzed, all answer sheets must be submitted to the course faculty no later than 8:00 am the next day. Individualized analysis will be provided to all attendees who submit the answer sheets as requested. The analysis will include percentage of correct responses and a breakdown by topic area and by skills area. For further explanation of topic and skills areas, please refer to http://www.nccpa.net
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Residence Inn Princeton at Carnegie Center: 3563 US Rt. 1, Princeton, 609-799-0550. A block of rooms will be held through May 3, 2013 at the discounted rate of $165 per night. Contact the hotel directly at (609) 799-0550. Identify yourself as a UMDNJ PA Board Review registrant. If there are issues, ask for Christine Giustino.
NOTE: There are many other hotels within a short drive of the conference center.
TRANSPORTATION
The NJHA Conference Center is easily accessible by train (Amtrak and NJ Transit) via the Princeton Junction Station. Cabs are available at the station for the two-minute ride to the Conference Center. Fares are approximately $5.00-$6.00 each way. For information regarding NJ Transit, go to: http://www.njtransit.com/
| REGISTRATION |
$700 - Early Registration by April 15
$750 - Regular Registration, April 16-May 24
$375 - UMDNJ PA Student Early Registration by April 15
$400 - UMDNJ PA Student Regular Registration, April 16-May 24
After May 24, participants may be placed on a waiting list if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: On-site registration is NOT available for this activity. Registration will only be accepted through our secure online website. Space is limited; register early. |
Registration fee includes tuition, three exams with individual analyses, daily continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a comprehensive study guide. Credit letters will be mailed 4 to 6 weeks after the course ends.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close on May 24, 2013 (or earlier if seating capacity is reached.)
QUESTIONS
Course Information and Registration:
Call 973-972-4267or 800-227-4852 (outside of New Jersey.)
Although every attempt will be made to maintain a comfortable temperature in the conference room, it is strongly encouraged that attendees dress in layers that can be easily added and/or removed to suit individual preference.
CONFIRMATION
Approximately 2 weeks before the course, you will receive a confirmation packet that includes directions, parking instructions and any other needed course information. If you do not receive confirmation within 7 days of the course, please call our registration staff at 973-972-4267 or 800-227-4852.
CANCELLATION
If you wish to withdraw, you must do so as soon as possible. A full refund, less a $60 cancellation fee will be granted if notice is received up to May 20, 2013. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation received after that date and cannot be given for “no shows.”
HOW TO CANCEL REGISTRATION:
Click here to go to the registration portal. Click "Log in" and enter your user name (email address) and password. Select "current schedule" on the top menu, and select “cancel registration.”
UMDNJ reserves the right to modify
the program contents, faculty, and
program activities, and reserves
the right to cancel the program if
necessary. If the conference, or any part of the conference, is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
If you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please call us at 973-972-4267 a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
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