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• WISAM 2018 Webinar Series

  • Start
    June 20, 2018
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    (CDT)
  • End
    October 17, 2019
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    UnityPoint Health-Meriter, 202 S Park St, Madison WI 53715

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  Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care Webinar Series

  This complimentary, four-part webinar series, funded in part through a Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation grant, provides timely information and updates related to the treatment of substance use disorders. All presenters are local experts with a clear understanding of Wisconsin’s rural issues and barriers to care.

  Viewing Options:

  1. Attend in person as the session is recorded. All recordings will take place in the Bolz Auditorium at Meriter Hospital (located in the basement of McConnell Hall), 124. S. Brooks St. Madison, WI 53715;
  2. Watch the webinar on-demand after the video link becomes available approximately one week following the recording. Links will be added below.

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  Part 1:  Suboxone 2.0: Beyond the Basics; Ritu Bhatnagar, MD and John Ewing, MD, presenters
  
  Learning Objectives: Describe ways to talk non-judgmentally about adherence and sensitive issues related to buprenorphine; Develop strategies for ongoing management of patients on buprenorphine in the primary care setting.

  Recording date: June 20, 2018

  View Webinar | Complete Post-Test to claim CME

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  Part 2: Interpretation of Urine Drug Screen; David Galbis-Reig, MD, presenter
  
  Learning Objectives: Discuss the history of drug testing and its introduction into clinical practice; Describe the different drug testing matrices and the potential advantages and disadvantages of each in clinical practice; Understand the basics of urine drug testing: What to test, how to test, and in what situations to perform a urine drug screen; Understand the limitations of urine drug testing; Understand how to interpret a positive urine immunoassay and when to obtain confirmatory tests.

  Recording date: July 18, 2018

  View Webinar | Complete Post-Test to claim CME
  

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  Part 3: Treatment of Stimulant Disorder; Mark Lim, MD, presenter
  
  Learning Objectives: Discuss appropriate treatment strategies for patients with stimulant disorder; Understand the limitations of combination pharmacotherapies for the management of stimulant disorder. 

  Recording Date: August 15, 2018

  View Webinar | Complete Post-Test to claim CME

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  Part 4: Treatment of Alcohol Use and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy, presented by Jacquelyn Adams, MD 
  
  Learning Objectives: Describe opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder in pregnancy; Understand risks of withdrawal in pregnancy; Discuss current treatment standards and possible new therapies specific to pregnancy.

  Recording Date: October 17, 2018

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  Target audience: Primary care providers in rural areas of Wisconsin who receive little support and education for evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders.

  AMA Credit Designation Statement: The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  ACCME Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The American Society of Addiction Medicine and The Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine. The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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• WISAM 2018 Annual Conference

  • Start
    September 27, 2018
  • End
    September 29, 2018
  • Location
    The Pyle Center, Madison, WI

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  The WISAM 2018 Annual Conference will return to The Pyle Center in Madison, September 27-29.  Clinicians and trainees across disciplines are welcome!

  Schedule of Events - subject to change (Download brochure)

  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:30-8:45 am - Welcoming Remarks 8:45-9:45 am - Trauma Informed Care in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 10:15-11:45 am - Workshops The Role of Recovery Networks in Maintaining Long-Term Remission Withdrawal Management for Alcohol and other Substance Use Disorders Marijuana and the Regulatory Status of Cannabidiol Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnant Women 12:30-1:00 pm - Love Wisconsin: The Role of Storytelling in Reducing Stigma 1:30-2:30 pm - Emerging Pharmacotherapies and Associated Genetics for Alcohol Use Disorders 2:30-3:30 pm - Mental Health and Addiction: Clinical Pearls 3:45-5:15 pm - Workshops (repeated from morning) 5:15-6:30 pm – Reception

  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:30-9:45 am - A Message of Addiction, Treatment and Recovery 10:00-11:30 am – Workshops Veterans and Addiction Opioid Treatment Programs/Daily Dosing Clinics Pain Management Approaches for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders Fourth Trimester: The First Year After Delivery for Women with Substance Use Disorders 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch & Annual Business Meeting 1:00-2:30 pm – Workshops (repeated from morning) 2:45-3:30 pm -Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics in Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health 3:30-4:15 pm - Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

  
  

  SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRE FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 29
  Treating Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders: Clinical Skills-Building Workshops for Front Line Clinicians.

  This high-impact workshop day is designed for clinicians and trainees who have faced and will face the challenge of helping patients with substance use disorders. Three workshops are offered, including:

  1. The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Disorder Course: Focus on Buprenorphine, which includes waiver qualifying requirements
  2. Naltrexone in the Treatment for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders
  3. Buprenorphine 2.0: I Have My X-DEA, So Now What? 

  Workshop registration is separate from conference registration. Download workshop flyer.   

  Designation: The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  Credit hours breakdown:
  Thursday, September 27 (6 CME)
  Friday, September 28 (4.5 CME)
  Saturday, September 29 Workshops (6 CME)*:

  • Training Workshop 1: Naltrexone  (3 CME)
  • Training Workshop 2:  Buprenorphine 2.0 (3 CME)
    

  *The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course is also being offered on Saturday morning, Sept. 29 but is accredited separately from the rest of the WISAM conference.  Separate registration is required for each of Saturday's workshop options. 
  
  

  ACCME Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and The Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine (WISAM). The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  Lodging:  Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis at The Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703 (adjacent to The Pyle Center). A discounted rate of $115/standard or $124/deluxe is offered in the WISAM room block if booked prior to August 29, 2018. Book online (case sensitive) at: http://bit.ly/wisam26sep or call the Lowell Center at 608-256-2621 and mention group code: WISAM.
  

  Vendors: Please join us for an opportunity to meet and interact with healthcare and other professionals interested in the field of addiction. Learn more and register to exhibit here. 

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• WISAM 2018 Annual Conference Vendors

  • Start
    September 27, 2018
  • End
    September 29, 2018
  • Location
    The Pyle Center, Madison, WI

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  Reach healthcare and other professionals from across Wisconsin with an interest in the field of addiction.

  

  Vendors may register online through this page, or, download the vendor prospectus for event details.

  Exhibit display fee of $1,000 includes:

  • 6’ x 30” skirted table and two chairs
    
  • Mention of your organization’s participation in the conference materials
    
  • Dedicated display time in exhibit hall
    
  • Roster of attendees distributed at the time of the conference
    
  • Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments in the exhibit hall
    

  SCHEDULE (subject to change):
  

  • Set Up: Thursday, September 27, 6:30-7:30 am
    
  • Exhibit Times: Thursday, September 27, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
    
  • Dismantle: Thursday, September 27, 2:30-3:00 pm
    
  • Exhibitors are welcome to stay for the evening reception from 5:15 to 6:30 pm
    

  OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

  Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at The Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703 (adjacent to The Pyle Center). A discounted rate of $115/standard or $124/deluxe is offered in the WISAM room block if booked prior to August 29, 2018. Book online (case sensitive) at: http://bit.ly/wisam26sep or call the Lowell Center at 608-256-2621and mention group code: WISAM. Other downtown Madison hotels are either within walking distance or a short drive to the Pyle Center. 

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• WISAM 2018 CLINICAL WORKSHOPS

  • When
    September 29, 2018
  • Location
    The Pyle Center, Madison WI

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  Treating Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders: Clinical Skills-Building Workshops for Front Line Clinicians

  Saturday, September 29, 2018
  The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
  

  DESCRIPTION

  This high-impact workshop day will offer case-based learning for front line clinicians and trainees who have faced and will face the challenge of helping patients with substance use disorders. 

  SCHEDULE
  

  ASAM COURSE (8:00 am - 12:30 pm)
  

  
  The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Disorder Course: Focus on Buprenorphine
  Lead Presenter: Subhadeep Barman, MD; Co-Presenters: Ritu Bhatnagar, MD and Mark Lim, MD
  

  ASAM is an approved provider by CSAT/SAMHSA of DATA 2000 training. This blended format combines 4 hours of self-paced online learning with 4 hours of live learning for a total of 8 hours. The online portion is expected to be completed first as it covers the essential knowledge content. The live portion will focus on the clinical application of the content covered online using case-based discussions.. Upon registration, learners will be issued access to the online portion of the blended course through the ASAM e-Learning Center.

  WISAM WORKSHOP #1 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
  Naltrexone in Treatment for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders: Case Studies and Practical Applications
  Presenters: Aleksandra Zgierska, MD, PhD and CDR Ted Hall, PharmD, BCPP

  WISAM WORKSHOP #2 (1:30-4:30 pm)
  Buprenorphine 2.0: I Have My X-DEA, So Now What? Case Studies and Practical Applications
  Presenters: Ritu Bhatnagar, MD; Subhadeep Barman, MD; John Ewing, MD

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  ACCREDITATION: The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
  
  

  DESIGNATION (for ASAM Course): 
  - The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
  - The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  DESIGNATION (for WISAM Workshops #1 and #2):  The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  

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