FACULTY
Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP
Health Sciences Clinical Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Orange, California
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The DETECT 2026 Grand Rounds features a dynamic series of “Crack the Case” sessions designed to enhance clinician confidence and competence in the early detection and management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Developed in partnership with community practices and academic institutions, this national specialty series brings together diverse expert faculty to address real-world clinical challenges and support optimal patient outcomes. Each session combines focused didactic teaching with team-based breakout discussions and audience Q&A. Learners work to solve sample cases—fostering improved knowledge retention.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The proposed educational initiative is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, including neurologists, primary care physicians, geriatricians, psychiatrists, neuroradiologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other multidisciplinary team members.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Implement evidence-based strategies for screening, diagnosing, and staging MCI and AD that integrate clinical assessment with objective cognitive and biomarker testing
- Apply the latest clinical practice recommendations for the use of DMTs for AD, including criteria for appropriate patient selection
- Develop strategies to identify, monitor, and manage AEs associated with DMTs for AD, particularly ARIA
- Formulate best practices for a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates SDM when discussing the treatment options and management of AD
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 1.0 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 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER
Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.
PHYSICIAN DISCLAIMER: Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (eg, name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
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 | Relationships | Manufacturer |
| Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP | Consultant | Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK, Exact Sciences |
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:
- Andrew Grzybowski, CEO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, COO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharine Griggs, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Shilpa Lalchandani, PhD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Sarah Milano RN, MSN, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager 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.
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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]
RELEASED DATE: September 30, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: September 30, 2027
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