UK cardiovascular specialists host major CME event at Keeneland in April

Specialists in cardiovascular care and surgery at the University of Kentucky will be the featured speakers in a comprehensive continuing medical education symposium on Saturday morning, April 23 in the historic Keeneland Sales Pavilion and Limestone Cafe.

Dr. Sibu Saha, chair of the UK Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and of the Gill Heart Institute’s Director’s Council, and Dr. Thomas Whayne, Director of the UK Lipid Management Clinic, collaborated to provide Kentucky area physicians an overview of advances in cardiovascular care. The CME, bearing the straight-forward title of “The Very Latest in Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery."

“We [Dr. Whayne and Dr. Saha] have done this type of program before in support of our local physicians. It’s an excellent way to reach out to our Kentucky colleagues professionally and socially,” Dr. Saha commented.

As of the end of February, the CME has scheduled presentations from 7:15 am – 12:15 pm with seven of UK’s cardiovascular specialists. The current agenda includes the following:

The schedule is subject to change.

According to the College of Medicine’s CE  Central, the live activity is approved for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Nursing has also approved the symposium for a maximum of 4 ANCC contact hours and 4.8 KBN contact hours.

Follwing the morning presentations, attendees are invited to lunch in the Phoenix Dining Room. Additional fees apply and attendees should note that the Phoenix Room has a dress code.

Advance registration for this event is required.

Click this link for advance registration, download materials, and to obtain more specific information about this important CME event.