The Chicago Infectious Disease Board Review 2014 (Videos)

Enhanced Understanding of the Chicago Infectious Disease Board Review

Intended Audience

This highly specialized review program is tailored to meet the needs of:

• Infectious Disease fellows and practicing specialists
• Healthcare professionals with a keen interest in Infectious Disease

Comprehensive Curriculum

The program delves into a comprehensive range of Infectious Disease topics, presented by experts from Rush University Medical Center and renowned guest faculty:

• Respiratory Infections: Viral, upper and lower, central nervous system infections
• Gastrointestinal Infections: Diarrhea, GI syndromes
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Toxin-mediated diseases, pox, bioterrorism
• Uncertain Etiologies: Fever of unknown origin, malaria, toxoplasmosis
• Pharmacology: Antimicrobial agents and case discussions
• Cardiovascular Infections: Endocarditis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis
• HIV and Opportunistic Infections: Antivirals, management of HIV and related infections
• Viral Hepatitis: Comprehensive review of relevant viral strains
• Transplant-Related Infections: Post-transplantation assessment and care
• Nosocomial Infections: Prevention and management strategies
• Emerging Infections: Current and future threats
• Immunodeficiency and Blood Abnormalities: White blood cell disorders, immune deficiencies
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment protocols
• Mycobacterial Infections: Tuberculosis, nontuberculosis mycobacteria
• Fungal Infections: Invasive and potentially life-threatening infections
• Infectious Microbiology: Diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Zoonosis and Hemorrhagic Fevers: Transmissible diseases from animals and their management
• Tick-Borne and Ectoparasitic Diseases: Lyme and other vector-borne infections
• Protozoal and Helminthic Infections: Parasitic diseases and their clinical manifestations
• Immunizations: Best practices for adult vaccination

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants will:

• Enhance their diagnostic skills in infectious diseases, both common and rare
• Ensure up-to-date immunization status for all recommended adult vaccinations
• Provide evidence-based advice for travelers on prophylactic medications and immunizations
• Initiate appropriate antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients
• Effectively diagnose and treat suspected sexually transmitted diseases
• Manage chronic HBV and HCV infections according to current guidelines
• Isolate and manage patients with suspected bioterrorism or multidrug-resistant infections
• Utilize current IDSA (Infectious Diseases Society of America) guidelines for community and hospital-acquired pneumonia
• Prescribe optimal antimicrobial agents for suspected sepsis
• Implement infection control measures to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Accreditation and Continuing Medical Education

The Chicago Infectious Disease Board Review is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).