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Underwater Medicine TEMPLE UNIVERSITY COURSE REGISTRATION FORM UNDERWATER MEDICINE 2016 UNDERWATER MEDICINE 2016 A training program in diving medicine designed with special emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of diving disorders, REGISTRATION FEE: $650.00** fitness for diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This $750 after Dec 30, 2015 program is certified for 25 AMA PRA category 1 credits $850 for registrants not in the UMA package through Temple University School of Medicine. The program Fee includes: Lectures and Course Materials. is offered in collaboration with the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Enclosed is my check in the amount of $650.00 for registration. Make checks payable to Underwater Medicine Associates. presents the COURSE DESCRIPTION Return to: Medical evaluation of a diver or diving candidate demands that the physician have a knowledge of the unique physical Underwater Medicine Associates 42 nd Annual qualifications needed for this sport. In this year’s program, P.O. BOX 481 we will pay special attention to diagnosing diving disorders, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 and will provide a combination of didactic lectures and case examples with interactive discussions to enhance learning **Course Registration Fee and Hotel Registration Deposit can related to diagnosis of diving disorders, assessment for fitness be combined on one check, or paid by credit card UNDERWATER to dive, marine injuries and toxicity and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Upon completion of the course, participants should have a general knowledge of diving medicine and medical NAME_______________________________DEGREE______ MEDICINE standards for diving assessment of fitness for diving, marine Course toxicology, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. PRACTICE SPECIALTY ______________________________ EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES COMPANION OR SPOUSE____________________________ At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: • Evaluate sport diving candidates for fitness to dive ADDRESS _________________________________________ January 16-23 • Formulate a differential diagnosis for diving disorders • Describe the biologic effects of pressure and inert gas CITY ______________________________________________ 2016 • Understand the indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Diagnose common marine injuries and intoxications STATE _______ ZIP ____________ TARGET AUDIENCE PHONE: HOME ________________ OFFICE______________ in collaboration with the Physicians and other care providers who encounter divers or diving FAX__________________ CELL _______________ Undersea and Hyperbaric candidates in their practice. Medical Society The program will be held at the Anse Chastanet and adjacent Email: _____________________________________________ Jade Mountain Resort on Saint Lucia. The hotel provides a conference center with a comfortable air conditioned classroom, and a variety of recreational activities in addi- T-shirt size __Small __Medium __Large __XL __ XXL tion to diving. Anse Chastanet Resort I understand that enrollment is limited, that my money will be DIVING PROGRAM refunded if the course is full, and that Underwater Medicine Assoc. Certified scuba divers may join the diving program. Non- Saint Lucia divers are welcome to the didactic program. There is an Inc. reserves the right to cancel the program and return all course opportunity to take a training course leading to scuba certi- monies without further obligation if sufficient attendance is not fication. Diving will be provided by Scuba St Lucia, noted secured by November 15, 2015. for its excellent facilities, services and safety standards. They I understand that to dive, I must be a certified scuba diver with a feature a fully equipped dive shop and custom-designed dive boats that depart from the hotel dock. recognized certification card. I am medically sound and physically fit for diving. CONTACTS [email protected] SIGNATURE ________________________________________ [email protected] The Albert J. Finestone, M.D. Office The for Continuing Medical Education University School of Medicine Temple 3440 North Broad St. 19140 Philadelphia, PA WEB SITE SIGNATURE OF COMPANION (if diving) ________________ www.scubamed.com 42nd Annual Medicine Course Underwater January 16-23, 2016 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY COURSE REGISTRATION FORM UNDERWATER MEDICINE 2016 UNDERWATER MEDICINE 2016 A training program in diving medicine designed with special emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of diving disorders, REGISTRATION FEE: $650.00** fitness for diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This $750 after Dec 30, 2015 program is certified for 25 AMA PRA category 1 credits $850 for registrants not in the UMA package through Temple University School of Medicine. The program Fee includes: Lectures and Course Materials. is offered in collaboration with the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Enclosed is my check in the amount of $650.00 for registration. Make checks payable to Underwater Medicine Associates. presents the COURSE DESCRIPTION Return to: Medical evaluation of a diver or diving candidate demands that the physician have a knowledge of the unique physical Underwater Medicine Associates 42 nd Annual qualifications needed for this sport. In this year’s program, P.O. BOX 481 we will pay special attention to diagnosing diving disorders, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 and will provide a combination of didactic lectures and case examples with interactive discussions to enhance learning **Course Registration Fee and Hotel Registration Deposit can related to diagnosis of diving disorders, assessment for fitness be combined on one check, or paid by credit card UNDERWATER to dive, marine injuries and toxicity and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Upon completion of the course, participants should have a general knowledge of diving medicine and medical NAME_______________________________DEGREE______ MEDICINE standards for diving assessment of fitness for diving, marine Course toxicology, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. PRACTICE SPECIALTY ______________________________ EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES COMPANION OR SPOUSE____________________________ At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: • Evaluate sport diving candidates for fitness to dive ADDRESS _________________________________________ January 16-23 • Formulate a differential diagnosis for diving disorders • Describe the biologic effects of pressure and inert gas CITY ______________________________________________ 2016 • Understand the indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Diagnose common marine injuries and intoxications STATE _______ ZIP ____________ TARGET AUDIENCE PHONE: HOME ________________ OFFICE______________ in collaboration with the Physicians and other care providers who encounter divers or diving FAX__________________ CELL _______________ Undersea and Hyperbaric candidates in their practice. Medical Society The program will be held at the Anse Chastanet and adjacent Email: _____________________________________________ Jade Mountain Resort on Saint Lucia. The hotel provides a conference center with a comfortable air conditioned classroom, and a variety of recreational activities in addi- T-shirt size __Small __Medium __Large __XL __ XXL tion to diving. Anse Chastanet Resort I understand that enrollment is limited, that my money will be DIVING PROGRAM refunded if the course is full, and that Underwater Medicine Assoc. Certified scuba divers may join the diving program. Non- Saint Lucia divers are welcome to the didactic program. There is an Inc. reserves the right to cancel the program and return all course opportunity to take a training course leading to scuba certi- monies without further obligation if sufficient attendance is not fication. Diving will be provided by Scuba St Lucia, noted secured by November 15, 2015. for its excellent facilities, services and safety standards. They I understand that to dive, I must be a certified scuba diver with a feature a fully equipped dive shop and custom-designed dive boats that depart from the hotel dock. recognized certification card. I am medically sound and physically fit for diving. CONTACTS [email protected] SIGNATURE ________________________________________ [email protected] The Albert J. Finestone, M.D. Office The for Continuing Medical Education University School of Medicine Temple 3440 North Broad St. 19140 Philadelphia, PA WEB SITE SIGNATURE OF COMPANION (if diving) ________________ www.scubamed.com 42nd Annual Medicine Course Underwater January 16-23, 2016 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY UNDERWATER MEDICINE 2016 FACULTY AND STAFF FACULTY AND STAFF LECTURE SCHEDULE HOTEL AND DIVING PACKAGES: All rooms have two single Alfred A. Bove, M.D., Ph.D, MACC, FACP, FUHM Nelson M. Wolf, M.D. or double beds or a king bed, balcony and ceiling fan. Hill side Emeritus Professor of Medicine Professor of Medicine (retired) Sunday, January 17 rooms are spacious with open air design, and either piton or ocean Cardiology Section, Temple University School of Medicine Cardiology Section, Temple University School of Medicine 8:00 a.m. Introduction – Safe Diving Practices view. Only Beachfront and Jacuzzi rooms have air conditioning. All Dr. Bove was trained as a diving medical officer in the Navy Dr. Wolf is a retired member of the faculty in Cardiology at Temple 9:00 Adjourn University School of Medicine. He was a Navy Undersea Medical rooms have a hair dryer and refrigerator. Each package includes: and served total of 33 years of active and reserve duty. He has 3:00 p.m. Physics and Physiology of Diving Room for seven nights, all meals, taxes and gratuities, airport
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