Program Description:

This program will equip participants to identify, evaluate and treat South Asian patients with, and at risk for cardiovascular disease. In addition, participants will learn about culturally appropriate diet and exercise recommendations and under-stand the role of genetics and new risk factors to explain the heightened risk.

Program Objectives:

At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify, evaluate and treat South Asian patients with, and at risk for cardiovascular disease
• Examine the role of genetics and new risk factors to explain the excess burden of risk in the South Asian population
• Describe appropriate diet and exercise patterns for South Asians
• Incorporate lessons learned from South Asia and North America to improve patient care in Canada
• Apply the latest advances in the management of dyslipidemia and diabetes

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Accreditation:

College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+:

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, for up to 6.0 Mainpro+ credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 6 hours.

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Program Fee: $75

Residents fee is waived. Use code RESIDENT. Proof of residency is required prior to the event.

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