Dominican Medical Association XV Medical Symposium

with Columbia Universitys Center of Excellence for

Alzheimers Disease

Dementia and Alzheimers Disease: A Multidisciplinary View

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Program Description & Objectives
The conference will be comprised of a variety of prevailing and notable topics in the areas of Epidemiology,
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Psychiatry and Community Health. It is
designed as an educational program for practicing physicians, residents, and fellows in the specialties
mentioned above. The curriculum has been designed to encourage the exchange of information with a
combined format of lecture presentations from nationally-prominent speakers. To enhance the objectives, time
will be given for audience participation.

Lecture Objectives
Present updated information and review current research, data, status and trends in the screening,
evaluation, treatment, management, and referral of patients presenting with the following clinical
conditions/diseases:

Alzheimers Disease
Other Dementia related disorders

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

Discuss diagnosis, treatment, management, clinical trials, and research of Alzheimers and other related
dementias;
Apply behavioral intervention strategies and/or use medications, to address behavioral changes that occur
during the course of Alzheimers disease;
Assess, treat, and manage Lewy Body Dementia;
Recognize when to make appropriate referrals for genetic counseling;
Integrate social service tools to assist patients in accessing benefits;
Course Co-Directors
Rafael A. Lantigua, MD
Professor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Dean Advisor to Community Health Affairs, Columbia University Medical Center
Associate Director, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers disease, Columbia University Medical Center

Bienvenido Fajardo, MD, FASN

Instructor in Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Attending, Department of Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Allen

Faculty
Sharonna Bloom, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers disease, Department of Neurology, Taub
Institute for Research on Alzheimer's disease and the Aging Brain, Columbia University Medical Center/NYP

Devangere P. Devanand, MD
Director, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at NYSPI, Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology
Psychiatrist, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers disease, Columbia University Medical Center/NYP

Jill S. Goldman, MS, MPhil, CGC

Genetic Counselor, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers disease, The Center for Parkinsons Disease &
Related Disorders, Columbia University Medical Center/NYP

Lawrence S. Honig, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurology, The Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's
Disease and the Aging Brain, Columbia University Medical Center
Attending Neurologist, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Director, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers disease, Columbia University Medical Center/NYP

Ashwini K. Rao, EdD, OTR

Associate Professor, Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine
and G.H. Sergievsky Center
Physical/Occupational Therapist, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers disease, Columbia University Medical
Center/NYP

Program Liaison
Priscilla Liriano, LCSW
Clinical Research Coordinator, Center of Excellence for Alzheimers Disease, Taub Institute for Research on
Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New
York Presbyterian
Sunday, April 23, 2017

7:30 a.m. Registration; Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. Welcome by Course Directors and Chair of Dominican Medical Association
Rafael A. Lantigua, MD; Bienvenido Fajardo, MD; Miguel R. Hernandez, MD, ABPN

9:00 a.m. Alzheimers and Dementia: Overview and New Treatments

Lawrence S. Honig, MD, PhD

9:30 a.m. Q&A

9:45 a.m. Behavioral changes in Alzheimers disease and their treatment

D. P. Devanand, MD

10:15 a.m. Q&A

10:30 a.m. Dementia with Lewy Body Disease

Lawrence S. Honig, MD, PhD

11:00 a.m. Q&A

11:15 am Networking Lunch

12:15 p.m. DMA Updates

Miguel R. Hernandez, MD, ABPN; Leonardo Paula, MD

12:30 p.m. Physical activity, falls and home safety in Alzheimers disease
Ashwini K. Rao, EdD, OTR

1:00 p.m. Q&A

1:15 p.m. Understanding Benefits and Resources Available for Dementia Patients
Sharonna Bloom, LCSW

1:45 p.m. Q&A

2:00 p.m. Am I at Risk: The Genetics of Alzheimers disease

Jill S. Goldman, MS, MPhil, CGC

2:30 p.m. Q&A

2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

Rafael A. Lantigua, MD; Bienvenido Fajardo, MD; Miguel R. Hernandez, MD, ABPN
Meeting Location
The Wintergarden at the Morgan-Stanley Childrens Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032

Accreditation/Designation of Credit

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies
of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University and the Dominican Medical Association, Inc., New
York. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.

The College of physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.

Disclosure

Before the program, all faculty will disclose the existence of any financial interest and/or other relationship(s)
(e.g. employee, consultant, speaker's bureau, grant recipient, research support, stock ownership or any other
special relationship) they might have with a) the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) to be discussed
during their presentation and/or b) any commercial contributor to this activity. When unlabeled uses are
discussed, these will also be indicated.

Acknowledgement
This program is supported by generous educational grants from NewYork-Presbyterian
Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center Office of Government & Community
Affairs. The Center of Excellence for Alzheimers Disease is supported in part by a grant
from the New York State Department of Health.
Additional Information

Contact: Dominican Medical Association (DMA) Inc., New York.

5030 Broadway, Suite 656
New York, NY 10034
Tel 646-943-1502

Tuition
Tuition: $50.00 Attending; $30.00 DMA Member in Training and Students. The fee includes the academic
presentations, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and a course syllabus. Confirmation of registration
and directions to the medical center will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. Refund of registration
fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by April 14,
2017. No refunds can be made thereafter.

Registration
Register by April 14, 2017
By Mail:

Complete the registration form and mail with full payment to:
Dominican Medical Association, Inc. (DMA)
5030 Broadway, Suite 656
New York, NY 10034

By Fax:
Registrants may fax the registration form with credit card information to:
(212) 927-4573

Telephone registrations and/or cancellations are not accepted.

Americans with Disabilities Act
The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons fully complies with the legal requirements of the
ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant with special needs must submit a written request to
our office at least one month prior to the course date.

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 Dominican Medical Association, Inc. (DMA)
5030 Broadway, Suite 656
New York, NY 10034

Dominican Medical Association XV Medical Symposium

Dementia and Alzheimers Disease: A Multidisciplinary View

Sunday April 23, 2017

Presented by
Columbia University
Center of Excellence for Alzheimers Disease
College of Physician & Surgeons
and
Dominican Medical Association, Inc.
In conjunction with
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital