Continuing Medical Education

Lyme & Other Tickborne Diseases Update

Program Description

Lyme disease, currently the most common vector-borne disease in the United States, is extremely common in Rhode Island (1,200+ cases per year). Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme Disease and other Tickborne diseases including newer Borrelia Miyamotoi and Powassan virus will be the highlight of this program.

Latest statistics on new infections and trends in Rhode Island and southeastern New England as well as health challenges in areas of high tick exposure will be addressed. Our goals are to increase medical providers’ knowledge and ability to effectively prevent, diagnose and treat tickborne diseases and to be knowledgeable about common questions arising in the care of the Tickborne disease patient.

The Epidemiology, Natural History and Diagnosis of Early and Late Lyme Disease and Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Duration: 60 Minutes | 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
In order to receive credit, you must view the online video, pass the post test, and complete the survey.
Program Release Date: January 31st 2019
Program Expiration Date: January 31st 2021

John N. Aucott MD
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,
Director, Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Lyme Disease Research Center | Baltimore MD

TickSmart Decisions: Knowing the Entomology

Duration: 30 Minutes | 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
In order to receive credit, you must view the online video, pass the post test, and complete the survey.
Program Release Date: January 31st 2019
Program Expiration Date: January 31st 2021

Thomas Mather, PhD
Professor, Department of Plant Sciences & Entomology
Director, URI Center for Vector Borne Diseases
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI

Panel & Discussion on Common Tickborne Diseases in Rhode Island

Duration: 60 Minutes | 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
In order to receive credit, you must view the online video, pass the post test, and complete the survey.
Program Release Date: January 31st 2019
Program Expiration Date: January 31st 2021

Presenters:
Rebecca Reece, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University |Providence, RI

Donald Rice, MD
Division of Infectious Disease | Brown Medicine | Providence, RI

Jennie Johnson, MD
Division of Infectious Disease | Brown Medicine | Providence, RI

Tim Flanigan, MD
Division of Infectious Disease
Brown Medicine | Providence, RI

Sara Vargas, PhD
Division of Infectious Disease
Brown Medicine | Providence, RI

Penny Dennehy, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, Vice Chair of Pediatrics
Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University | Providence, RI