When:
October 18, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
2016-10-18T18:30:00-04:00
2016-10-18T20:30:00-04:00
Where:
Courtyard Marriott Downtown Philadelphia
21 N Juniper St. Philadelphia
PA Grand Ballroom
Cost:
Free

Courtyard Marriott Downtown Philadelphia
21 N Juniper St. Philadelphia, PA
ROOM NAME: Grand Ballroom

PROGRAM FEATURES

  • Virtual reality headsets provided to enhance learning experience
  • Case-based learning environment

FACULTY

Joel M. Gelfand MD, MSCE
Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Junko Takeshita, MD, PhD
Clinical Instructor Dept. of Dermatology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

  • Review recent advances in the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology
  • Explain the link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease and the rationale and evidence for screening and management of cardiovascular disease in patients with psoriasis
  • Describe the mechanisms of action of new and emerging biologics for psoriasis and critically evaluate their efficacy/safety profile in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis
  • Discuss the impact of approved and investigational biologics on kinetics of responses, skin clearance, patients’ symptoms and quality of life, and how to individualize psoriasis management based on these factors

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for dermatologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with psoriasis.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose:

This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with psoriasis.

Credits:

2.0 ANCC Contact Hour(s)

Accreditation Statement:

Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Awarded 2.0 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in a MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected].
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e. physical, dietary, etc.) Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at [email protected]

This activity is provided by Med Learning Group.

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This activity was co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.

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Supported by an Educational Grant from Eli Lilly.

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