The purpose of the Eastern Pulmonary Conference (EPC) is to plan and organize CME meetings on clinical topics in Pulmonary Medicine. EPC blends the interactivity characteristic of small regional conferences together with the cutting edge science characteristic of large national meetings. The educational goal is to share clinically relevant information which improves the diagnostic accuracy and the effectiveness of treatments with practitioners who treat pulmonary diseases. Physicians, PAs, and NPs are invited to attend.
EPC is a sizeable regional pulmonary conference that plans and conducts annual clinical and scientific CME meetings on clinical topics in Pulmonary Medicine. EPC blends the interactivity characteristic of small regional conferences with the cutting-edge science characteristic of large national meetings. Its educational goal is to share clinically useful information that improves the diagnostic accuracy and effectiveness of treatments with practitioners who treat pulmonary diseases. Its content is most relevant to pulmonary specialists, but attendance is open to all physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
· Frequency: Annually in September
· CMEs: 16 – 20
· Speakers: ~ 20
· Format: live (only), lectures, debates, problem-based learning, panel discussions, poster sessions
· Registrants: 250 - 300
· Promotional opportunities (exhibit hall, product theatres, sponsorships)