NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, the Department of Medicine presents Medical Grand Rounds, with Alfred S. Callahan, III, MD discussing “The Journey Moves on the Sparkling of the SPARCL Study.”
Callahan is Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine (Neurology) in the Department of Internal Medicine. He will present from 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. in the S. S. Kresge Learning Resource Center, Lecture Hall 1.
Objectives
- Identify early markers of increased future vascular risk of stroke and/or acute coronary syndrome
- Discuss importance of LDL trafficking into the sub endothelial space as the phenotype of increased vascular risk
- Describe how to utilize high intensity lipid lowering to modify future vascular risk
ACCREDITATION: Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: Meharry Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
