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October 4, 2004 -- Morris continues, "NPR radio talk host, Zorba Paster will be our keynote speaker 'How to Live a Long and Happy Life' http://www.wpr.org/zorba/ Dr. Paster will be having an autograph/photo op session for his book after his presentation."



"This year, we have programs to assist those recertifying, such as the Rheumatology Update by renowned PA researcher and speaker, Dr. Rod Hooker as well as more esoteric topics of which we should all be aware with PA Doris Rapp's 'Club Drug' presentation." President Morris, highlighted.



This year's distinguished Medical specialists also includes:



Practical Approaches to Back Pain - Stephen Brunton, MD

UTI and Hematuria - James Meeks, PA-C

PET Scanning - Tom Verdon,

Pediatric Respiratory Disease - Richard Hayes, MPAS, PA-C

Use of Corticosteroids - Joe Monroe, MPAS, PA-C

Differences Between PAs and NPs - Dave Mittman, PA-

Office Orthopedics in Primary Care - Thomas V. Gocke, MS, PA-C

Diabetes, When to Start Insulin - Blaine Carmichael, MPAS, PA-

Depression - Charlene Morris, MPAS, PA-C

Management of Asthma Variability - Gabe Ortiz, MPAS, PA-C

Pediatric Orthopedic Injury Evaluation - Rick Bishow, MPAS, PA-C

Anemia in Adults - Candace Byers, PA-

Rehab of the Patient with Low Back Pain - Mary Ettari, MPH, PA-C

Your Worst Headache - Eric Schuman, PA-C

Dyslipidemia - Lawrence Herman, PA-C

Utilizing the Emergency Department - Victoria Carpenter, PA-

Head & Neck Cancers-Primary Care Pearls - Debra Munsell, PA-C

Taking the Pain Out of Pain - Zorba Paster, MD

Erectile Dysfunction - Herbert Gonzalez, PA-C

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Patricia Jennings, PA-C

Preventing Patient Suicides - Timothy Quigley, MPH, PA-C

How To Live a Long Sweet Life - Zorba Paster, MD

Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases - Kristen Tyte, PA-C

Assessment of Adolescent Risk Factors - Barb Malat, PA-C PA

Restless Leg Syndrome - Mary Ettari, MPH, PA-

HIV Update - Patricia Jennings, PA-

Infant Health Supervision Exams - Richard Hayes, MPAS, PA-C

Colon/Rectal Cancer Screening - Doug Rex, MD

Hormone Therapy and Menopause - Barb Malat, PA-C



Morris, reports that last year approximately 400 physician assistants/associates from across the nation attended their largest conference "We were extremely pleased with the quality and enthusiasm at last year's conference. She noted AFFPA conference attendees had a wide variety of exceptional medical topics from which to choose, and medical education hours awarded exceeded those of previous meetings. Morris continued, "We aspire to be THE autumn conference PAs wish to attend. Being in Sunny San Antonio soothes the pre-holiday stress and allows us to meet with PAs from throughout the US and Canada and in past years, internationally".



Registration Fees are affordable and many students attend the activities from national universities. These included PA students and pre-PA students-- both groups are welcomed and will enjoy meeting practicing Physician Assistants / Associates. Many students often volunteer throughout the conference, performing essential duties.



For more information or for a registration application, visit the Web site www.afppa.org or call (877) 890-0181 email e-mail protected from spam bots.



General Information:

http://afppa.org/generalinformationpage.pdf



On Line CME Registration

https://sss.events-made-simple.com/clients/afppa04yt554/RegistrationPart1.aspx



Online Conference Hotel Reservation:

https://sss.events-made-simple.com/clients/afppa04yt554/Hotel.aspx



San Antonio Information:

http://www.sanantoniocvb.com/



Conference Coordinator -Rose Phillips

Phone:877-890-0181

Fax:210-490-7927

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