Thursday, August 14, 2025
1:00PM – 2:00PM ET
Please note this virtual program is 1:00PM Eastern, 12:00PM Central, 11:00AM Mountain and 10:00AM Pacific.
PRESENTING FACULTY
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Surya P. Bhatt, MD, MSPH Medical Director, Pulmonary Function and Exercise Physiology Lab University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Birmingham, Alabama |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This educational series is designed for pulmonologists, allergists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with COPD, with a specific focus on the unique needs and challenges of the Veteran population. The program enhances understanding of the inflammatory pathways driving COPD pathophysiology, highlighting etiological factors specific to Veterans. It addresses the clinical and economic impact of COPD in Veterans, emphasizing exacerbations, comorbidities, and service-related risk factors prevalent in the VA system. Participants will gain skills to improve diagnostic precision through recognition of distinct etiological endophenotypes and develop personalized, guideline-based treatment plans that prioritize a Veteran-centered, multidisciplinary approach to care.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pulmonologists, allergists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with COPD, with a particular focus on the unique needs and challenges of the Veteran population.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Outline the pathophysiology of COPD, including inflammatory pathways and type 2 inflammation, while emphasizing etiological factors relevant to the Veteran population
- Explain the clinical and economic burden of COPD in Veterans, emphasizing exacerbations, comorbidities, and service-related risk factors encountered within the Veterans Health Administration
- Improve diagnostic accuracy for COPD in Veterans by incorporating disease phenotypes, biomarkers, treatable traits, and VA-specific assessment criteria to guide personalized care
- Design guideline-adherent, veteran-centered COPD treatment plans integrating personalized therapy and multidisciplinary care
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this virtually live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the virtually live activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, 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 an 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 CE 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. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use 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 expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
