CME Information

Robotically Assisted Preparation of the Internal Mammary Artery for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Target Audience
Cardiologists, Cardiovascular Surgeons, Internal Medicine, Family Practice and other interested medical professionals

Learner Objectives

Demonstrate the use of the robotics in live surgical application.
Recognize advantages and limitations of robotically assisted surgery.
Identify present and future applications of robotically assisted surgery.

Presenters
Roxanne Newman, M.D.
   Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, MeritCare Health System
Ajit Damle, M.D.
   Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, MeritCare Health System
Jeff Hoss
   Executive Partner, Emergency Center, MeritCare Health System

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and MeritCare Health System. The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Disclosure
ACCME policy requires that organizations and speakers must disclose significant support or substantial financial relationships they may have with commercial entities whether or not there is direct commercial support for the activity.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Office of Continuing Medical Education and it’s educational partner MeritCare Health System have both returned forms stating that they have no such relationship to disclose. Dr. Roxanne Newman, Dr. Ajit Damle and Jeff Hoss have each returned a disclosure form stating that he/she has no such relationships to disclose.

Method of Learner Participation
During the live event the participants of this CME activity will be able to interact with the presenters via e-mail submission of questions regarding the program content.

Participants must complete a program evaluation and verification of attendance before activity credit is awarded.

Estimated Activity Length
The estimated time to complete this CME activity is 60 minutes.

Original Release/ Termination Date
Date of original release: October 14, 2002. The credit awarded for this CME activity will terminate on October 14, 2003.

Hardware/Software Required
To view the webcast including video and slides, a Real video player is required. Both RealOne Player and its predecessor, Real Player 8 are compatible with this program. For complete system requirements, click on the System Requirements link to the right.

Procedure for participants to contact educational site for questions about this activity.
During the live event the participants of this CME activity will be able to interact with the presenters via e-mail submission of questions regarding the program content.

Participants with questions after the live event can e-mail them to [email protected] or call our webcast information line at (701) 234-3500.

Privacy Statement
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This program is funded, in part, by an educational grant from Medtronic.

Use of the da Vinci Surgical System does not imply endorsement by the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Office of Continuing Medical Education or its educational partner in this activity, MeritCare Health System. Like equipment exists and is manufactured by Computer Motion, Inc.