Speaker: Olivia Peralta, MD IM Resident, PGY-3 No Disclosures Objectives: -Pathophysiology of anaerobic and aerobic metabolism - Prevalence of Lactic Acidosis and Prognostic Indications -Types of Lactic Acidosis -Role of Thiamine in the setting of persistent Lactic Acidosis -Approach to and management of Lactic Acidosis

Speaker: Judy Mikhail, PhD, MBA, RN Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Trauma Nursing Program Manager, Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program University of Michigan Disclosures: None Objectives: • Identify the outline of a scholarly article, including how to formulate a compelling introduction, effectively discuss methods, present results, and conclude with a powerful discussion that can stimulate further research. • Employ strategies for clarity, conciseness and precision in one’s writing, including identifying and rectifying common pitfalls such as passive voice, excessive jargon or verbosity. • Familiarize oneself with the submission and publication process, including publication ethics and the stages of peer review.

Speaker: Brian Schuler, MD System Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology WellSpan Health, York, PA Disclosures: Speaker and Consultant: Canon Medical, USA Speaker, Consultant, and Medical Advisory Board: Boston Scientific Objectives: •Demonstrate the utility of the CT-Angio Suite for EP/cath procedures. •Review data strongly suggesting CT-guided LAAO is the gold standard of PDL prevention. •Review data demonstrating CT-Angio Suite is a fee-for-service and value-based care champion.

Dr. Bedri Yusuf, Andrei Boyarshinov, Steve Kelly, Kassandra Lawson, Dr. Hellen Ransom, and Dr. Janeane Walker Steve Kelly, Compliance Kassandra Lawson, Associate Counsel, Legal Department Hellen Ransom, PhD, Clinical Ethicist Bedri Yusuf, MD, Chief Physician Executive Janeane Walker, PhD, RN, Director Faculty Development and Educational Outcomes

Speaker: Ruben Ruiz Vega, MD IM Resident, PGY-3 No Disclosures Objectives: • Understand the concept of ctDNA by defining what it is and learning its relevance in cancer research and diagnostics. • Grasp the clinical applications of ctDNA by discovering how ctDNA is utilized in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment monitoring and early detection, and the potential impact on patient care. • Identify the challenges and limitations of working with ctDNA, including issues related to sensitivity and specificity. • Explore ctDNA’s role in personalized medicine and its potential for other medical applications.

Speaker: Aleksandros Mihilli, MD PGY-3 IM Resident No disclosures Objectives: •Understand how GLP-1RA function, and their use in diabetes and weight loss •Compare the available GLP-1RA in terms of efficacy, and when to use which •Look at future advancements in the field and what research is currently ongoing

Speaker: Travis Dobbs, MS, APRN, FNP-C No disclosures

Speaker: Alix Schnibben, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS Director, Clinical Quality and Ambulatory Pharmacy Services Ambulatory Care Pharmacist No disclosures. Objectives: -Discuss the growing Opioid Epidemic and related statistics. -Review Federal and Georgia State laws and NGHS policies regarding prescribing controlled substances. -Review how to calculate Morphine Milliequivalent Per Day (MME/day). -Summarize the new 2022 CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. -Discuss nonpharmacologic, nonopioid and opioid pharmacologic therapy options. -Discuss Office Visit Workflow for treatment of chronic pain with opioids.

Speaker: Glen Henry, MD; Medical Director, Cath Lab, Georgia Heart Institute Sanjay Lall, MD, MBA, FACC; Cardiologist; Georgia Heart Institute Speakers have no disclosures Objectives: • Discuss the burden and impact of hypertension. • Discuss the definition and diagnostic evaluation of hypertension. • Discuss the treatment of hypertension.

Speaker: Budder Siddiqui, MD Infectious Diseases, Northeast Georgia Medical Center No disclosures Objectives: • To identify the causes of emerging global infections • To discuss ways to prevent future pandemics