Atrial Fibrillation Physician Educational Program -- Ablation
A scholarship program underwritten by an educational grant from St. Jude Medical. Sponsored by the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education.
Program description…
This one-day intensive observational experience at The Atrial Fibrillation Center is designed to educate electrophysiologists and cardiologists on ablation of atrial fibrillation. Electrophysiologists at the University of Virginia Health System will present lectures, perform an AF ablation, and discuss the procedure. Additionally, a clinical engineer from St. Jude Medical will present a lecture and hands-on demonstration of the use of advanced mapping systems.
This experience is presented as a scholarship program with expenses paid through an educational grant from St. Jude Medical for the applicants who are selected.
Learning objectives…
After participating in this educational program, you will be able to:
- Describe the evolving ablation techniques for atrial fibrillation and their appropriateness for different patients.
- Identify appropriate patients for AF ablation and selection criteria that may lead to higher success rates.
- Discuss the practical aspects and economic considerations for the use of advanced mapping systems and imaging in your practice.
- Explain the major components of an AF ablation procedure and pointers for success.
- Describe how to use 3-D mapping and navigation and how to create a segmented 3-D cardiac chamber model from 2-D CT /MRI slice data.
- Determine the feasibility of incorporating AF ablation into your practice.
Who should apply for scholarships…
- Electrophysiologists:
Physicians who are interested in performing or expanding their application of AF ablation procedures and in enhancing skills and knowledge of AF ablation techniques. Also, those interested in refreshing their knowledge of transseptal access techniques.
- Cardiologists:
Interested in enhancing knowledge of patients who would benefit from an AF ablation
Learning materials, hotel, and travel, will be fully paid through the scholarship program.
Program schedule…
Day 1
Day 2 UVa Heart and Vascular Center, Electophysiology Laboratory
8:15 am – 9:00 am Lecture “Techniques of AF Ablation” - UVa EP Physician
9:45 am – 10:00 am BREAK
UVa EP Physician
Accreditation
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine designates this education activity for a maximum of 6.75 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spends in the activity.
Course Director
J. Michael Mangrum, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Atrial FibrillationCenter
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Training Program
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply…
Download and complete the Application and fax to Jane Fruchtnicht, CME Faculty Coordinator 434.982.1415.
When you will be notified…
Dr. Mangrum, the Course Director, will review your application, and typically you will be notified within two weeks via an email from the CME Coordinator, Jane Fruchtnicht. With notification of your acceptance, you will be given a list of dates to select from; the program is usually held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Also at that time, you will be asked to provide additional information required by the UVa Credentialing Office.
Hotel and travel…
Once, your visit is scheduled, the CME Coordinator will make a hotel reservation for you at the Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville-University/Medical Center, 1201 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903. This is within walking distance to the Medical Center. Additionally, you will be sent the contact information for the travel agent who will schedule your travel to and from Charlottesville. Expenses for travel and hotel will be billed directly to the UVa Office of CME.
For further information contact:
Jane N. Fruchtnicht, MSN, RN, C
jfruchtnicht@virginia.edu Voice 434.924.5318 or Fax: 434.982.1415
Office of Continuing Medical Education, P.O. Box 800711
University of Virginia School of Medicine, McKim Hall, Ground Floor, Room 166
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0711