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February 10-12, 2006
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Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
The National Lipid Association (NLA) is pleased to invite you to participate in the Inaugural Scientific Forum of our latest chapter, the Southwest Lipid Association (SWLA), to be held February 10–12, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. SWLA offers health care professionals in the Southwest opportunities for professional development, comprehensive lipid-focused education, and networking with colleagues on a regional level. The formation of SWLA is also another step toward our goal of building a strong and unified national association from the drive and enthusiasm of the members of our regional chapters.
We hope that you will join us at the 2006 Inaugural Meeting where we will focus on issues affecting the Southwestern states – The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia and Ethnicity on Cardiovascular Health. With presentations from more than 25 thought-leaders, we will discuss everything from the debate surrounding the metabolic syndrome to the newest strategies for reducing cardiovascular risk and changing behavior in special populations. The conference will end with a series of practical, interactive workshops.
This 2-day program is sponsored for CME credit by the NLA and offers 10.5 hours of continuing education credit to keep you up-to-date in the dynamic field of lipid management. If you are interested in pursuing certification as a lipid specialist by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (lipidboard.org), attending your annual meeting will help you meet the Board's eligibility requirements and prepare you for this rigorous exam.
An exciting addition to the Southwest meeting is a pre-conference course sponsored by the NLA:
- Masters in Lipidology Advanced Training and Board Review Course: February 9–10, 2006. An intensive board review course provided by the NLA to prepare physicians who seek certification by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology or who wish to participate in an advanced review of the specialty. Additional information and a registration form are available online.
On behalf of the SWLA Program Planning Committee and the NLA Board of Directors, we wish to extend our thanks to all of you who have helped make the new Southwest chapter a reality, and we encourage everyone to support us in celebrating this triumph at the Inaugural Meeting!
Sincerely,
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Christie M. Ballantyne, MD Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX SWLA Program Chair |
Darren K. McGuire, MD, MHSc UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX SWLA Program Co-Chair |
JOIN THE NATIONAL LIPID ASSOCIATIONIf you are not a member of the NLA, now is an excellent time to join. Dues are only $50 annually, and membership is open to all professional disciplines involved in lipid management and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. If you practice in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming you will be automatically assigned to the Southwest chapter when you apply for membership in the NLA. By becoming a member of the NLA, you will join the growing community of healthcare professionals who share a common goal – to enhance the practice of dyslipidemia management in clinical medicine and to change the course of atherosclerotic disease in their patients. Not only will you receive signifi cant discounts on the registration fees for NLA programs, you will be offered a broad range of continuing education activities, a pathway for professional development and validation of recognized expertise in the field of clinical lipidology. To enjoy these benefits, complete the online application today! |
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