CME Accreditation Orientation
October 8, 2009
CME designated for credit is a vital component of continuing professional development and is one of our commonwealth’s strategic assets that links news skills to healthcare quality gaps in practice. This orientation presents the basic knowledge required for today’s CME professional. Read more
Federal Funding Opportunities
October 7, 2009
This session on Federal Funding Opportunities, as part of the Career Development Series, will provide participants with comprehensive and current information on career prospects and resources available through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Intramural and Extramural Programs, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Read more
Caring for the Caregivers VII
October 2, 2009
Research has documented that physicians’ personal health habits correspond with the quality of preventive care they offer patients. This conference will address strategies for improving the health and well-being of physicians, medical students, residents, and fellows. Read more
Seventh Annual Music, Art, Poetry and Dance event
October 24, 2009
This event will include music, art, poetry and dance by our own MMS members at the beautiful Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, MA. Musicians, artists, poets and dancers are encouraged to participate. Musicians and dancers: We invite member soloists and groups to perform for a maximum of 8 minutes performance time. Read more
Intro to Birding Field Trip
September 13, 2009
We will explore the salt marshes, maritime forests and grasslands looking for a variety of bird species. The field trip will provide an opportunity for participants to practice the aids to field identification discussed during the Wednesday lecture. Read more
The 22nd Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders
September 11, 2009
Special Focus on Women, Pregnancy, and Addiction
This year, the CCSAD program highlights the topics of women, pregnancy and addiction. Join OB/GYN, Family Practice and Internal Medicine physicians as well as Addiction Medicine specialists to network and learn more about how addiction and recovery affects the pregnant patient. Key issues regarding the management of substance abuse and dependency during pregnancy will be presented.
Conference Highlights:
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medico-legal issues in pregnancy;
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benzodiazepine use among women;
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reproduction and contraception among women with addiction;
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opiate maintenance therapy in a pregnant population with methadone and subutex;
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the development of a family model for management of opiate dependence in pregnant women
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management of addiction in the pregnant patient
Speakers include Dr. Gary Helmbrecht, Dr,. Martha Wunsch, Dr. Mishka Terplan, Dr. John Brooklyn, and Dr. Mark Publicker.
Date: September 11, 12 & 13, 2009
Location: Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA
Presented by: The New England Chapters of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in collaboration with the Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders (CCSAD).
Download the brochure (.pdf, 1 page)
For more information contact:
Dee K. McGraw
deemcgraw@ameritech.net
616.475.4210
http://www.ccsad.com
Intro to Birding
September 10, 2009
Intro to Birding Lecture MMS, Waltham - Sept 10, 6-8pm In a special program designed for MMS. This program, which includes a two hour lecture and a three hour field trip, is designed to teach the fundamentals of bird watching. Read more
HOD Late File Deadline
November 18, 2009
If you miss the on-time deadline, but are still interested in filing a resolution. The Committee on Late and Deferred Resolutions must review late-filed resolutions for urgency. The House then considers the recommendations of the Committee on Late and Deferred Resolutions, and must approve each late filing by a two-thirds vote before it can be considered business of the House. Read more
HOD Resolution Deadline
October 20, 2009
The MMS House of Delegates is the Society’s policymaking body. During the House’s two sessions each year, it deliberates and acts on issues related to health policy, managed care, public health, programming, and Society administration. Read more
Worcester North Legislative Breakfast
October 16, 2009
There are many issues that will be brought before our legislators at this year’s Worcester North District Medical Society’s Legislative Breakfast. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss these issues with legislators from the Worcester North District. Read more
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