At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the pathophysiology of insulin in type 1 and type 2 diabetes; to learn the pharmacology of different insulin products; To learn the revised recommendations for use of insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
Lecture 2: To learn the role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in assessing glycemic control, and insulin pump therapy for treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Past Record June 23, 2010 At Gallaghers Restaurant, 227 West Main Street, Malone, NY
Infectious Disease Consultant, Alice Hyde Hospital
Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
2nd Presentation
Treatment Strategies for MRSA
Sonal S. Munsiff, MD
Infectious Disease Consultant, Alice Hyde Hospital
Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology, diagnostic methods, surveillance procedures, and mechanisms of resistance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Lecture 2: To learn the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of MRSA in specific clinical settings (e.g., patient with osteomylelitis, prosthetic joint infections, recurrent staphyloccal infections, and peri-operative antibiotic choice) in the inpatient and outpatient settings
Past Record June 03, 2010 At Gallaghers Restaurant, 227 West Main Street, Malone, NY
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the prevalence, pathophysiology, and new targets of anti-hyperglycemic therapies.; To learn the revised recommendations for diagnosis and outpatient treatment of diabetes.
Lecture 2: To learn the role of new drugs in diabetes treatment, and their use with insulin; To learn how and which drugs to utilize in patients with co-morbid illnesses (such as advanced age, diabetes, obesity, and renal disease).
Past Record November 14, 2007 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Syphilis Overview: Epidemiology and Treatment Update
Julia A. Schillinger MD MSc
Bureau of STD Control, NYC DOHMH
2nd Presentation
Achieving Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Kenneth H. Hupart, MD
Chief of Endocrinology, Nassau County Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology of sexually syphillis in New York, and to learn the new paradigms for diagnosis and treatment of syphilis.
Lecture 2: To learn how to assemble a combination therapy regimen of oral hypoglycemics for type 2 diabetics, and to learn how to combine oral medications with insulins for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Past Record September 12, 2007 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Courtesy)
Associate Director, ViralEd LLC
2nd Presentation
Truvada vs. Epzicom Debate: Epzicom
James I. Jones, MD
Associate Professor, St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
Research Director, Community Research Initiative of New England
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the rationale for choosing various NRTI-based antiretroviral combination therapy, and to learn the benefits and shortcomings of Truvada-based combination therapy for HIV.
Lecture 2: To learn the rationale for choosing various NRTI-based antiretroviral combination therapy, and to learn the benefits and shortcomings of Epzicom-based combination therapy for HIV.
Past Record May 10, 2007 At CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave (at 34 St), New York, NY
Vice Chair and Chief Medical Officer, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center
2nd Presentation
Resistance and Sequencial Therapy for HBV
David F. Stein, MD
Director of Clinical Hepatology, St Barnabas Hospital
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the similarities and differences in the natural history and treatment paradigms for HIV and viral hepatitis.
Lecture 2: To learn the implications of viral resistance results for treatment of viral hepatitis and to learn options for combinations therapy for viral hepatitis.
Past Record April 11, 2007 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Courtesy)
Associate Director, ViralEd LLC
2nd Presentation
PI vs NNRTI Debate: Protease Inhbitors
Calvin J. Cohen, MD, MSc
Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Research Director, Community Research Initiative of New England
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the rationale for choosing Protease-inhibitor-based antiretroviral combination therapy, and to learn the shortcomings of NNRTI-based combination therapy for HIV.
Lecture 2: To learn the rationale for choosing NNRTI-based antiretroviral combination therapy, and to learn the shortcomings of protease inhibitor-based combination therapy for HIV.
Past Record March 14, 2007 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Courtesy)
Associate Director, ViralEd LLC
2nd Presentation
2007 Retrovirus Update: Complications of Therapy
Brian A. Boyle MD, JD
Associate Professor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Courtesy)
Associate Director, ViralEd LLC
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn recent findings on HIV treatment strategies, and to learn emerging information on the resistance pathways for different antiretroviral dug classes.
Lecture 2: To learn emerging long-term complications of anti-HIV therapies, and to learn the side-effect profiles of new antiretroviral drugs.
Past Record February 14, 2007 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Clinical Assistant Professor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
2nd Presentation
Recent Advances in Immunizations
Arthur L. Forni, MD, FACP
Chief, Infectious Diseases
White Plains Hospital Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: 1. To learn the clinical pharmacology of new anti-HIV medications.
2. To learn how to incorporate newer antiretroviral drugs into combinationt therapy for HIV.
Lecture 2: 1. To learn the schedule for adult immunizations.
2. To learn the recent major developments in vaccine therapy for adults and adolescents.
Past Record January 10, 2007 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Research Scientist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
2nd Presentation
New Diagnostic & Treatment Strategies for Hepatitis B
Paul J. Gaglio, MD
Associate Professor, Medical Director, Center for Liver Disease
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn about the epidemiology and microbiology of recent food-borne illnesses, and to learn of the implications of food-borne illnesses for food processing.
Lecture 2: To learn to recent developments in diagnosing viral hepatitis B, to learn of new drugs in the treatment of Hepatitis B, and to learn managing resistant Hepatitis B.
Past Record December 13, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
2006 Viral Hepatitis Symposium: Mangement of Hep B; and Management of Hep C
David F. Stein, MD and David Bernstein, MD
Riverdale Gastroenterology Consultants, P.C., Director Liver Clinic, St Barnabas Hosp.
Chief, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, North Shore University Hospital
2nd Presentation
2006 Viral Hepatitis Symposium: Managing Viral Hepatitis and TB; Case Studies in Co-infection
George Alonso, MD
Director TB Unit, Elmhurst Hospital Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: Objective: To learn the standard of care for diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C.
Lecture 2: To learn the treatment of viral hepatitis B and C in patients with HIV and TB infection.
Past Record September 20, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Founding Director of The ULTIMATE Psychiatry Board Exam Course
Private Practice, Neurology & Psychiatry
2nd Presentation
Pain Management Strategies
Lauren Shaiova, MD
Associate Professor, Weil Medical College
Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn diagnostic criteria and spectrum of bipolar disorders, to learn the neuropharmacology of depression and mania, and to learn the medications used in the treatment of bipolar disorders.
Lecture 2: To learn the neurophysiology of pain, to learn the pharmacotherapeutic strategies for pain management, and to learn the use of narcotic and non-narcotic analgesic medications.
Past Record May 17, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Assistant Professor, Weill-Cornell Hospital;
Associate Director, Clinical Trials Unit
2nd Presentation
Insulins in Diabetes Management
Kenneth H. Hupart, MD
Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism,
Nassau University Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the prevalence and clinical spectrum of metabolic disorders associated with HIV infection, to learn differences in metabolic disorders associated with various antiretroviral agents, and to learn the current information on options for management of these disorders in HIV-infected persons.
Lecture 2: To learn the role of insulins in management of diabetes, and to learn the pharmacokinetic profile of different insulin preparations available.
Past Record April 19, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Founding Director of The ULTIMATE Psychiatry Board Exam Course;
Private Practice, Neurology & Psychiatry
2nd Presentation
Antiretroviral Resistance Update
Eoin Coakley, MD
Director of Clinical Research, Virology, Monogram Biosciences
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the neurophysiology of pain, to learn the pharmacotherapeutic strategies for pain management, and to learn the use of narcotic and non-narcotic analgesic medications.
Lecture 2: To learn resistance mechanisms for antiretroviral drugs, to learn new methodologies for assessing HIV resistance, and to learn practical applications of resistance on HIV treatment.
Past Record March 15, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Asst Commissioner, Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control, NYC DOHMH
2nd Presentation
Management of Hepatitis B
David F. Stein, MD
Attending Physician Montefiore Medical Center and NY Presbyterian Hosp
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology and transmission of HIV infection, to learn similarities & difference between the public health response to HIV and other STDs, and to learn how to implement prevention in the clinical setting.
Lecture 2: To learn the evaluation of patients prior to and during the treatment of Hepatitis B, and to learn the pharmacologic treatment of hepatitis B.
Past Record February 15, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Director, Viral-Ed LLC Clinical Assistant Professor, Weill-Cornell Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology, diagnosis, management and prevention of influenza, and to review the epidemiology and clinical syndrome associated with Avian Flu.
Lecture 2: To learn recent findings on HIV treatment strategies, and to learn emerging information on the resistance pathways for different antiretroviral dug classes.
Past Record January 18, 2006 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor of Medicine & Director, Clinical Trials Unit
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology and morbidity associated with obesity, to learn the role of surgery in the comprehensive approach to management of obesity, & to learn different surgical procedures for obesity and their complications.
Lecture 2: To learn the essential characteristics of retrospective, prospective, case control and cross-sectional trials, and to learn the difference between non-inferiority, superiority and equivalency trials.
Past Record October 27, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Director GI Division, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the latest findings about the efficacy and safety of new or emerging antiretroviral agents; and to learn potential drug interactions and resistance profiles of the new or emerging antiretroviral agents
Lecture 2: To learn the change in epidemiology and clinical spectrum of weight disorders associated with HIV infection, to learn the underlying pathophysiology, and to learn management strategies for wasting.
Past Record September 21, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the diagnostic classification & evaluation of hypertension, to learn the treatment strategies for hypertension, and to learn side effects of specific drug classes used to treat hypertension.
Lecture 2: To learn the change in epidemiology and clinical spectrum of renal disorders associated with HIV infection and to learn differences in renal toxicity profiles of HIV-related medications.
Past Record June 08, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor, Weill-Cornell Hospital,
Medical Director, HIVandHepatitis.com
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the change in epidemiology and clinical spectrum of renal disorders associated with HIV infection and to learn differences in renal toxicity profiles of HIV-related medications.
Lecture 2: To learn the differential diagnosis, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and management of common renal diseases in HIV patients.
Past Record May 11, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor, Weill-Cornell Hospital;
Medical Director, HIVandHepatitis.com
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the prevalence and clinical spectrum of metabolic disorders associated with HIV infection, to learn differences in metabolic disorders associated with various antiretroviral agents, and to learn the current information on options for management of these disorders in HIV-infected persons.
Lecture 2: To learn recent findings on resistance profiles of HIV medications, to learn the resistance pathways for different dug classes, and to learn the impact of resistance on subsequent combination therapies for HIV.
Past Record April 13, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Professor of Clinical Preventive Medicine
Director Complementary Medicine and Acupuncture
New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn recent research findings on the efficacy of combination therapy for HIV; to learn the complications of specific combination therapies; and to learn recent findings on resistance profiles of HIV medications.
Lecture 2: To learn the prevalence and patterns of use of complementary and alternative medicine; to learn the general efficacy, safety and toxicity issues of commonly used therapies such as acupuncture; and to learn strategies to integrate of complementary & alternative medicine in conventional health care.
Past Record March 09, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Incorporating New Antiretroviral Agents into Treatment.
Eoin Coakley, MD
Medical Director, Clinical Research, Virologic Inc
2nd Presentation
Treatment of Dyslipidemias
Harvey L. Katzeff, MD
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the latest findings about the resistance testing for HIV; and to learn the impact of new technologies in assessing viral replication and resistance; and to learn the role of these laboratory tests in clinical practice.
Lecture 2: To learn the diagnosis of different types of dyslipidemias, to learn the available treatments of different dyslipidemias, and to learn the safety & toxicity of anti-lipid agents.
Past Record February 09, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Director of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the basic tenets of preventive medicine, to learn the goals of primary and secondary prevention for selected diseases (cardiovascular, nicotine addiction, HIV, obesity), and to learn the evidence for or against interventions designed to promote health.
Lecture 2: To learn the neuropharmacology of brain reward systems; to learn the interaction between mood disorders, brain reward systems, and psycho-stimulants, and to learn pharmacologic treatment strategies for nicotine addiction.
Past Record January 12, 2005 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Professor of Surgery, Director of Pediatric Liver Transplantation Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology of Hepatitis C, to learn the evaluation of patients prior to and during the treatment of Hepatitis C, and to learn the pharmacologic treatment of hepatitis C
Lecture 2: To learn the epidemiology of solid organ transplantation in the US; to learn the indications for selected solid organ transplant, and selection of donor & candidates for liver transplant; to learn common early & late post-operative complications; and to learn the primary care of transplant patients
Past Record December 15, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn to discuss the pharmacokinetic properties of tenofovir, emtricitabine, and other HIV medications, to learn their efficacy in simpler dosing regimens, to learn the relationship between pharmacokinetics and resistance, and to learn the potential for sequencing from simpler to less simple HAART regimens
Lecture 2: To learn the pharmacokinetic properties of abacavir, zidovudine, lamivudine, and other HIV medications, to learn their efficacy in simpler dosing regimens, and to learn the potential for sequencing from simpler to less simple HAART regimens.
Lecture 1: To learn the epidemiology of Hepatitis B, to learn the evaluation of patients prior to and during the treatment of Hepatitis B, and to learn the pharmacologic treatment of hepatitis B.
Past Record November 17, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Communicable Diseases,
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the changing epidemiology of HIV over the last 20 years, to learn the changing spectrum of HIV-related medical problems, and to learn the changes in choices of HAART for initial & subsequent therapies.
Lecture 2: To learn the biological agents that may pose a threat; to learn to explain diagnosis and management of common agents already utilized in recent bio-terrorism attacks; and to learn how to contact public health agencies in the event of a suspected bioterrorism attack.
Past Record October 20, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Deputy Commissioner, Disease Control, NYC Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn to identify major issues in HIV public policy, to learn to explain the impact of HIV care on finances of medical care, to learn to discuss how medical practitioners can become involved in public policy.
Lecture 2: To learn to explain programs undertaken by the DOMH to combat the threat of bioterrorism, to learn to explain programs for emergency distribution of medicines and emergency evacuation, and to learn to explain how private citizens and medical professionals can be better prepared to deal with bioterrorism.
Past Record September 22, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill College of Medicine
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the factors that influence the choice of antiretroviral regimen, to learn the factors that influence the decision to change antiretroviral therapy, and to learn the implications of cross-resistance on the sequencing of anti-HIV agents
Lecture 2: To learn the major medicolegal issues in HIV medicine, to learn the provisions of HIV confidentiality law, and to learn judgements rendered on cases of non-disclosure of HIV status by patients to partners.
Past Record June 23, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Medical Director for Promesa, Inc and Casa Promesa
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the prevalence and clinical spectrum of malignancies associated with HIV infection, to learn the classification & staging of lymphomas and KS, and to learn the data on treatment options.
Lecture 2: To learn the prevalence and clinical spectrum of cytopenias associated with HIV infection, to learn the diagnostic work-up for cytopenias, and to learn current recommendations for the use of growth factors in managing cytopenias.
Past Record May 26, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University. Director, Community Service In-patient Unit, NYS Psychiatric Institute
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To learn the impact of antiretroviral therapy on the epidemiology of opportunistic infections, to learn the guidelines for primary and secondary prophylaxis, and to learn advances in the management of common opportunistic infections.
Lecture 2: To learn the natural history and diagnostic approach to dysthymias and anxiety disorders, to learn the management of depressive disorders, and to learn especial considerations in managing depressive disorders in HIV and HCV patients.
Past Record April 28, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Chief of Endocrinology, Nassau County Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To review the prevalence and clinical spectrum of metabolic disorders associated with HIV infection, to discuss differences in metabolic disorders associated with various antiretroviral agents, and to explain the current information on options for management of these disorders in HIV-infected persons.
Lecture 2: To review current guidelines for diagnosis and clinical follow-up of adults with or at risk for diabetes; to review the use of oral anti-diabetic agents, to describe the clinical use of insulins in outpatient management of diabetes, and to discuss treatment of diabetes in HIV patients.
Past Record March 24, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Associate Clinical Professor, Duke University Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To review recent research findings on the efficacy of combination therapy for HIV; to describe the complications of specific combination therapies; and to explain emerging treatment strategies for HIV.
Lecture 2: To review recent findings on resistance profiles of HIV medications, to describe the resistance pathways for different dug classes, and to explain the impact of resistance on subsequent combination therapies.
Past Record February 25, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Lecture 1: To review the indications for resistance testing, to describe the different types of information garnered from resistance reports, and to explain the impact of various types of resistance information on antiretroviral treatments.
Lecture 2: To discuss indications for changing antiretroviral therapy, to review when failing antiviral therapy may be continued, and to explain the impact of cross-resistance on sequencing regimens.
Past Record January 28, 2004 At Bukhara Grill (previously Nyauta) Restaurant, 27 Meyer Ave, Yonkers, NY
