PROGRAM CHAIR
George T. Grossberg, MD
Inaugural Henry & Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professor
Director Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
St Louis University School of Medicine
St Louis, MO
C. Brendan Montano, MD
Owner, Principal Investigator
CT Clinical Research
Cromwell, CT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This four-episode podcast is designed to identify and analyze the educational needs and practice gaps that exist among healthcare practitioners who are involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. This program will educate participants on providing a timely diagnosis, referral, and appropriate treatment. We will hear from a primary care physician, a neurologist, a geriatrician, and a geriatric psychiatrist on the importance of multidisciplinary care and shared decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of health care providers involved in the diagnosis and continued care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, including primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completing this program, attendees should be able to:
- Integrate evidence-based pathways for screening, diagnosing, and staging MCI and AD
- Appraise clinical practice recommendations informing use of DMTs for AD and identifying those who qualify for treatment based on available clinical data
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 enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hour.
ASWB Credit Designation Statement for Jointly Accredited Organizations (Social Worker Credit)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Med Learning Group is approved to offer social work continuing education by the association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 0.50 synchronous continuing education credit.
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Live
Med Learning Group has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until May 16, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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 RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Speaker | Relationship | Manufacturer |
| George T. Grossberg, MD | Consultant | Axsome Therapeutics, Biogen, BioXcel Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eisai, Karuna Therapeutics, Lundbeck, MapLight Therapeutics, Otsuka, Takeda Pharmaceuticals |
| Speakers Bureau | Eisai, Otsuka | |
| C. Brendan Montano, MD | Consultant | AbbVie, Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim, Corium, Eisai, Janssen, Jazz, Neurocrine, Sage/Biogen, Otsuka |
| Speakers Bureau | AbbVie, Inc.; Axsome Therapeutics, Corium, Evoke, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Otsuka | |
| Contracted research | AbbVie, Inc., Autobahn, Axsome Therapeutics, Biohaven, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cassava Sciences, Click Therapeutics, Lilly, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Otsuka, Supernus, Vistagen, Neurocrine Biosciences, Relmada Therapeutics, Tonix, Sage |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, CEO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharine Griggs, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, Ph.D., Medical Director for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Arpan Patel, MD, an independent medical reviewer, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Emmanuella Foucault, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
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.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
Please listen to the podcast below:
RELEASED DATE: April 25, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: April 25, 2026
Copyright © 2025 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
PROGRAM CHAIR
George T. Grossberg, MD
Inaugural Henry & Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professor
Director Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
St Louis University School of Medicine
St Louis, MO
FACULTY
Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, FANA
Moreno Family Chair for Alzheimer’s Research
Vice Chairman for Research and Professor
Department of Neurology
Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, AZ
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This four-episode podcast is designed to identify and analyze the educational needs and practice gaps that exist among healthcare practitioners who are involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. This program will educate participants on providing a timely diagnosis, referral, and appropriate treatment. We will hear from a primary care physician, a neurologist, a geriatrician, and a geriatric psychiatrist on the importance of multidisciplinary care and shared decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of health care providers involved in the diagnosis and continued care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, including primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completing this program, attendees should be able to:
- Integrate evidence-based pathways for screening, diagnosing, and staging MCI and AD
- Appraise clinical practice recommendations informing use of DMTs for AD and identifying those who qualify for treatment based on available clinical data
- Apply best practices for shared decision making when discussing DMT treatment for AD, including discussions of treatment benefits, risks, and what to expect with therapy
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 enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hour.
ASWB Credit Designation Statement for Jointly Accredited Organizations (Social Worker Credit)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Med Learning Group is approved to offer social work continuing education by the association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 0.50 synchronous continuing education credit.
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Live
Med Learning Group has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until May 16, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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 RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Speaker | Relationship | Manufacturer |
| George T. Grossberg, MD | Consultant | Axsome Therapeutics, Biogen, BioXcel Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eisai, Karuna Therapeutics, Lundbeck, MapLight Therapeutics, Otsuka, Takeda Pharmaceuticals |
| Speakers Bureau | Eisai, Otsuka | |
| Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD | Consultant | Lilly, Anavex Life Sciences, Eisai, Signant, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, NetraMark, Alzheon, Athira, NeuroTherapia |
| Board of Directors | CervoMed |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, CEO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharine Griggs, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, Ph.D., Medical Director for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Arpan Patel, MD, an independent medical reviewer, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Emmanuella Foucault, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
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.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
Please listen to the podcast below:
RELEASED DATE: April 29, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: April 29, 2026
Copyright © 2025 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
