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Asian Clinical Tropical Medicine

Bangkok, Thailand May 12-22, 2009

Mahidol University Faculty of Tropical Medicine

Bangkok, Thailand www.mahidol.ac.th

Medical College of Georgia Augusta, Georgia, USA

www.mcg.edu

Join the Faculty of Tropical Medicine at Mahidol University and the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia as they co-host the third Asian Clinical Tropical Medical Course in beautiful Bangkok, Thailand. Healthcare providers with experience and/or a special interest in clinical tropical medicine or infectious disease are invited to attend. This unique course consists of lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and small-group clinical rounds in various Thai hospitals.

For more information, email: INTLMED@mcg.edu

Contact the Course Coordinator

Call Kathy Dunn toll free at 866-593-4911 (US)

for more information.

www.mcg.edu/ems/COM/InternationalMed/Thailand.htm

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Course Personnel Sponsors Course Directors Mahidol University Punnee Pitisuttithum, MBBS, DTM&H, Professor, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Medical College of Georgia W. “Ted” Kuhn, MD, RDMS, DTMTH, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director of International Medicine, Center for Operational Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia

Ottawa Hospital, Canada Anne McCarthy, MD, MSc, FRCPC, DTM&H, Director Tropical Medicine and International Health Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases Ottawa Hospital general Campus, Associate Professor of Medicine Univ Ottawa, Director, Adult Infectious Diseases Training Program

Course Coordinators Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Wattana Leowattana, MD, Associate Professor, Director, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Jitra Waikagul, PhD, Associate Professor, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs and Special Projects, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Phanorsri Attanath, MSc (TropMed), Assistant Professor, Deputy Dean for International Relations, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Polrat Wilairatana, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Srivicha Krudsood, MD, DTM&H, Professor, Department of Tropical Hygiene, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Course Consultants Mahidol University Pratap Singhasivanon, MBBS, DTM&H, Dr.PH, Associate Professor Dean, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Director SEAMEO/TROPMED Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

Mahidol University Suvanee Supavej, PhD, Associate Professor, Consultant, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Course Administrator Kathy Dunn, Medical College of Georgia, Center of Operational Medicine, Augusta, GA Toll-free: 1-866-593-4911, email: kadunn@mcg.edu or INTLMED@mcg.edu

Mahidol University Faculty of Tropical Medicine

Bangkok, Thailand www.mahidol.ac.th

Medical College of Georgia Augusta, Georgia, USA

www.mcg.edu

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Course Registration Information Course Size The course is limited to 28 participants to maximize the small-group learning environment. Pre-requisites Training in or experience with clinical tropical medicine or infectious diseases is required. Those with special interests in clinical tropical medicine but without experience or training will be considered on an individual basis. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and Mahidol University Bangkok. The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 64.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Registration Fee = $1,750 US Dollars Deadlines: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Once you submit your application to MCG, the course faculty will review it and make a decision regarding your acceptance. If you receive a letter of acceptance from MCG, a non-refundable 50% deposit ($875 US Dollars) will be required to reserve your space in the course. (Special circumstances may warrant a refund of your deposit: decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.) The remainder of the registration fee ($875 US Dollars) is due by January 31, 2009. If, for any reason, MCG cancels the course, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fees. The registration fee includes course tuition and materials, CME credit, a course completion certificate, welcome reception and orientation, transportation to and from the Century Park Hotel to clinical sites each day (Pra Padaeng Hospital-Leprosy Hospital, Red Cross Institute and Ratchaburi Malaria Research Institute), breakfast each morning (for those at the Century Park Hotel), lunch each day (except free days in Bangkok), overnight accommodation (one night) and food at the Ratchaburi Research Station, and a farewell banquet. Items not included in registration fee include: Transportation to and from Bangkok, transportation to and from Bangkok airport to hotel, hotel or guest house accommodations in Bangkok, airport exit tax, breakfast if NOT staying at Century Park Hotel, transportation to and from Century Park Hotel if NOT staying at Century Park Hotel, evening meals (except while at Ratchaburi and farewell banquet), and excursions during or after course and site-seeing during day(s) off. Lodging Century Park Hotel (www.centuryparkhotel.com) 9 Ratchaprarop Road, Pratunam - Victory Monument, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. Telephone: (66) 02-246-7800. Fax: (66) 02-246-7197. Email: info@centuryparkhotel.com. This four star hotel in downtown Bangkok has easy access to major attractions in Bangkok, and it is near the Faculty of Tropical Medicine at Mahidol University. Deluxe accommodations include service charge, VAT (value added tax), continental breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, evening snacks and canapés, use of fitness center, and a swimming pool.

Special hotel rate for course participants; Mention you are a course participant in The Asian Clinical Tropical Medicine course, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, to get the following discounted rates at the Century Park Hotel.

Deluxe Single room Baht 3,000 /room/night Deluxe Twin room Baht 3,400 /room/night Executive Deluxe Single room Baht 3,500 /room/night Executive Deluxe Twin room Baht 4,000 /room/night Grand Deluxe Single room Baht 4,000 /room/night Grand Deluxe Twin room Baht 4,500 /room/night Junior Suite Single room Baht 5,500 /room/night Junior Suite Twin room Baht 6,000 /room/night (The above rates are inclusive of service charge and VAT and breakfast.)

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Guesthouse at Mahidol University There is also a guesthouse on site at Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University. Breakfast is not included. Contact the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol, for reservations and current rate. TropMed International House The TropMed International House is also a lodging option for course participants. You can visit its website at: http://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th/en/dormitory/dormitory_index.htm Curriculum The course consists of lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and clinical rounds in various hospitals in Thailand. Lectures, workshops, and demonstrations will involve the entire group. Clinical rounds will be in small groups. Small Group Learning Environment Most of the hospital rounds and clinical experience will involve small groups of no more than 8 course participants. It is felt that this will help facilitate learning in a congenial, informal environment. Ratchaburi Malaria Research Station Visit The Ratchaburi Malaria Research station is located on the border of Thailand and Myanmar. It is a clinical training site for the recognition, care, and treatment of outpatient malaria, located in a rural area approximately 4 hours by bus from Bangkok. Travel Arrangements for Excursions and Sightseeing Offices of TurismoThai and TurismoAsia are conveniently located in the lobby of the Century Park Hotel. They will be happy to arrange excursions for days off as well as after conference travel in Thailand or other locations in Asia. For more information, please visit www.turismoasia.com or www.turismoasia.com/incoming/tours.htm Special Needs The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special services or facilities to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact Kathy Dunn, the Course Administrator at 866-593-4911 or kadunn@mcg.edu.

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Course Schedule (12-22 May 2009) Tuesday 12 May 2009 Arrive Bangkok 18.30 – 20.00 hr. Orientation/reception at Century Park Hotel

• Welcome by Dean of Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University • A look back at the 2002 and 2006 courses - what to expect in 2009

Wednesday 13 May 2009 8.30 – 9.30 hr. Introduction to common tropical diseases and spot diagnosis 9.30 – 10.30 hr. Malaria made simple 10.30 – 10.45 hr. Break 10.45 – 12.30 hr. Clinical management of malaria (Uncomplicated and Severe Malaria, Pregnancy, Children) 12.30 – 13.00 hr. Lunch 13.00 – 15.00 hr. Malaria case presentations (small groups) 15.00 – 17.00 hr. Laboratory demonstration of Malaria, Protozoa and other microbes (including Indian ink, AFB) 17.00 – 17.15 hr. Bus to Hotel Thursday 14 May 2009 8.00 hr. Bus to Bamrajnaradura Institute and case presentations 9.00 – 11.00 hr. Case presentations at General Infectious Disease Hospital (Bamrajnaradura Institute) Opportunistic Infections and Non-HIV Related Infections 11.00 – 12.00 hr. Bus to Faculty of Tropical Medicine 12.00 – 12.30 hr. Lunch 12.30 – 15.30 hr. Laboratory demonstrations (Helminths, Fungal, Insect vectors) 15.30 – 15.45 hr. Coffee Break 15.45 – 16.15 hr. MCG International Medicine 16.15 – 17.00 hr. Participants Lecture 17.00 – 17.15 hr. Bus to Hotel Friday 15 May 2009 8.30 hr. Bus to Ratchaburi Province – Malaria Research Station 10.30 – 11.00 hr. Health system in Thailand 11.00 – 12.30 hr. Ward Rounds, Suan Phung Hospital (small groups) 12.30 – 13.30 hr. Lunch at Puttra Restaurant 13.30 hr. Leave for RTIC (Malaria Research Station – Myanmar Border) 14.30 hr. Arrive RTIC 14.30 – 15.00 hr. Orientation to malaria station (large groups) 15.00 – 16.00 hr. Malaria in Traveler’s 16.00 – 17.00 hr. Responding to International Disasters 17.00 – 18.00 hr. Participant Lectures 18.00 hr. Overnight Ratchaburi Province at Malaria Station

Saturday 16 May 2009 8.00 – 10.00 hr. Walking tour of community (Ratchaburi), visit mosquito-breeding areas in jungle, and visit Primary Health Care station in community 10.00 – 10.30 hr. Break 10.30 – 11.30 hr. Helminths 11.30 – 12.30 hr. Medicine Global Perspective 12.30 – 13.30 hr. Lunch at Malaria Station 13.30 – 16.00 hr. Participants lecture, coffee break (during lecture) 16.00 hr. Leave for Bangkok

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Sunday 17 May 2009 Free day in Bangkok or Cultural Trip (Optional) approx. 1,000 Baht / Person includes lunch. Ancient city and Crocodile Farm Samut Phrakarn Monday 18 May 2009 8.30 – 9.30 hr. Melioidosis 9.30 – 12.30 hr. Case presentations and rounds at Institute of Dermatology 12.30 – 13.00 hr. Lunch at Faculty of Tropical Medicine 13.00 – 14.00 hr. Leptospirosis 14.00 – 15.00 hr. Gnathostomiasis 15.00 – 15.30 hr. Coffee break 15.30 – 17.30 hr. Dealers in Death DVD – presentation and discussion 17:30 hr. Bus to Hotel Tuesday 19 May 2009 8.30 – 10.00 hr. Fever in the tropics 10.00 – 12.00 hr. Traditional medicine (Chinese and Thai- Acupuncture/cupping etc), Patient evaluations and technique demonstrations (small groups) 12.00 – 12.30 hr. Lunch 12.30 hr. Leave to Ramathibodi hospital 13.00 – 16.00 hr. Ward rounds and case presentations at Ramathibodi hospital (small groups) 16.00 hr. Bus to Hotel 16.30 – 17.30 hr. Participant Lecture (at the hotel) Wednesday 20 May 2009 8.30 – 12.00 hr. Dengue Infection, case presentations and ward rounds (small groups) 12.00 – 13.00 hr. Lunch at FTM 13.00 – 16.00 hr. Infectious Disease Ward Children’s Hospital – Ward Rounds (small groups) 16.00 – 17.00 hr. Participants Lecture 17.00 hr. Bus to Hotel Thursday 21 May 2009 7.30 hr. Leave to Leprosy Hospital, Prapradang district (Case presentations on bus) 9.00 – 9.30 hr. Overview: Leprosy Profile 9.30 – 10.45 hr. Diagnosis and Treatment (small groups) 10.45 – 11.00 hr. Coffee break 11.00 – 12.00 hr. Leprosy cases presenting in non-endemic countries 12.00 – 13.00 hr. Lunch at Prapradang hospital 13.00 – 14.00 hr. Physical Therapy, Orthotic, Prosthetic and Footwear in leprosy 14:00 – 15:30 hr. Ward rounds- case presentations, Leprosy hospital (small groups) 15:30 – 16:30 hr. Case studies (small groups) 16:30 hr. Bus to Hotel Friday 22 May 2009 8.00 hr. Leave to Thai Red Cross 9.00 – 12.00 hr. Lecture – Rabies and case presentations 12.00 – 13.00 hr. Lunch 13.00 – 15.30 hr. Venomous Snakes in SE Asia – live demonstrations, milking venom, and production of anti-venom 15.30 – 16.30 hr. Closing evaluation and general Q/A of course 16.30 hr. Bus to Hotel 17.30 hr. Leave for Closing Ceremony 19.00 – 21.00 hr. Closing Ceremony