Department of Medical Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

11937 U. S. Highway 271 Tyler, TX 75708-3154 (903) 877-7250

OCTOBER grand rounds
Grand Rounds are held each Friday from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

and are designated for CME credit.


Friday, October 7, 2016
Fibromyalgia and Similar Muscle Pain Syndromes
Speaker: Martin Grabois, MD

Dr. Grabois, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,
will summarize the underlying pathophysiology in fibromyalgia and similar muscle pain syndromes;
discuss recent updates, clinical studies and guidelines that impact the understanding and treatment
of these syndromes and share common clinical pearls.

Friday, October 14, 2016
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Speaker: Robert Parker, MD

Dr. Parker, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio,
will discuss abuse issues unique to elderly patients and identify opportunities to intervene to prevent or
report elder abuse and neglect.


Friday, October 21, 2016
Practical Approach to the Patient with Headaches

Speaker: Joseph S. Kass, MD, JD
Dr. Kass, Associate Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry & Medical Ethics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, will review the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with the complaint of headache and recognize the red flags for secondary headache disorders; confidently evaluate the patient and appreciate the indications for imaging; and develop a treatment plan that considers lifestyle
changes as well as medications.

Friday, October 28, 2016
Strategies for Improving Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Speaker: Fatemeh Ezzati, MD
Dr. Ezzati, a rheumatologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, will differentiate the diagnosis of RA from OA; review the skeletal manifestations of RA, and outline
a rational approach to the treatment of RA explaining the benefits and risks of newer biologic therapies.

Friday, Nov. 4, 2016
Joys and Jolts of Parenting Your Parents
Speaker: Jim Comer

Jim Comer, speaker and author, will provide practical, valuable tips
on how to prepare for and ease the trials of caregiving.