Recently, the Department of Medicine of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Harvard Medical School presented the three-day program, "Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care." This joint collaboration was developed for the Midwest Pri-Med CME Conference held June 16 – 18 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois. Created by nationally recognized faculty from both institutions, this three-day core program offered the largest opportunity for primary care providers to earn CME credit. Over 5,000 primary care providers attended this educational event. The course was organized and lead by co-directors James Foody, MD, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Northwestern University Department of Medicine and Sanjiv Chopra, MD, Faculty Dean of Continuing Education, Harvard School of Medicine. The conference was grouped into concurrent morning and afternoon sessions, offering over 50 clinical lectures addressing the challenges faced by primary care practitioners. Participants could attend any lecture of their choice and earn up to 16 AMA category one credits during the conference. According to Dr. Foody, “This is the fifth year that the Department of Medicine has collaborated with Harvard to produce Pri-Med. The conference is a wonderful opportunity to showcase excellent teachers from Northwestern and simultaneously enhance our prestige in the region. Northwestern University FSM (Feinberg School of Medicine) has become an important source of continuing education for primary care providers in the Midwest.” Pri-Med is the leading provider of medical education programs for practicing clinicians. Through live programs and online activities, Pri-Med presents clinicians with education and information about the best available patient care practices and insights into advances in research, treatment protocols, and technology to improve the quality of care. Department of Medicine Newsletter DOMmatters: June 2005 | 
