About the Course

Objectives:

The sixth annual Essentials of Emergency Medicine program is an advanced course developed to provide experienced practitioners with an up-to-date, evidenced-based, yet practical, overview of important and controversial topics in Emergency Medicine.

The course content has been developed predominantly by the faculty at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center, the oldest and one of the largest academic Emergency Medicine training programs in the United States (more than 500 graduates to date).  In addition, noted guest faculty from a variety of venues will be contributing to make the 6th annual course better than ever.

Participants at Essentials 2007 Will Receive:
  • A highly-rated, multimedia, state-of-the-art, conference presented by some of the most well-regarded faculty in Emergency Medicine
  • A CME conference completely without drug company support
  • Up to 37 hours of AMA/ACEP Category I CME credit hours if combined with the Essentials of Airway Management course
  • Free online version of the 2007 Essentials course (a $350 value)
  • Free video version of the 2006 Essentials course or 2006 Emergency Medical Abstracts Course
  • Hands-on device manufacturer exhibits - all profits given to charity
  • A detailed syllabus with two-page summaries of each presentation
  • Preconference audio e-mails for Early Bird Registrants!
  • A complimentary conference tote bag
  • Free sample copies of EMRAP,  Emergency Medical Abstracts and Risk Management Monthly audio CD's
  • Free DVD of CMEDownload "ACCESS PASS"

Optional Conference Programs

Essentials of Airway Management & Procedural Sedation

Program Director: Stephen Docherty, M.D.
November 6th (8:30am to 6pm)

Airway, Breathing, Circulation – unless you’ve mastered the first two of these essential components of resuscitation, there is little likelihood that your patient will recover.  This intense, hands-on 8-hour course will provide the skills needed to manage even the most challenging airway problems.  In addition, the latest drugs and techniques for procedural sedation will be included.  Participants will also receive, at no additional charge, access to more than 15 additional hours of online and DVD-based lectures in video format when they register for this course!

ECG Course: Pearls and Pitfalls

Program Director: Jeffrey Tabas, M.D.
November 7th (4:15pm to 6:30pm)

This mini-course presents a practical algorithmic approach to ECG abnormalities encountered in the ED setting.  The participant will learn the language and “tricks” of the ECG experts in this highly-rated session that has been a component of the “Essentials” program since its inception.  With revised materials and newly added ECGs, this session is a must for every ED clinician.  Participants will also receive the online video program of the session at no additional charge!

ECG Course: Advanced

Program Director: Amal Mattu, M.D.
November 8th (4:15pm to 6:30pm)

This course builds on the ECG Pearls and Pitfalls course and takes the participant to the next level.  A series of high-risk ECGs will be presented with findings that are well-defined but rarely taught.  This course is an exceptional chance to read ECGs like the experts, providing knowledge that surpasses that of many cardiologists. Participants will also receive the online video program of the session at no additional charge! 

Virtual Ultrasound Course

Program Director: Diku Mandavia, M.D.
and Thomas Mailhot, M.D.
November 9th (4:15pm-6:30pm)

Know a little about bedside ultrasound but want to learn much more?  Join Dr. Diku Mandavia and Dr. Tom Mailhot for this highly rated educational video review of sonographic techniques and images. Learn from the experts as they review basic and advanced sonography in a video-based format emphasizing pearls and pitfalls. Topics to be reviewed include the FAST exam, abdominal ultrasound (gallbladder, kidney, aorta), ectopic pregnancy, echocardiography, ultrasound procedural guidance and much more.