A MECC-Organized Symposium at the ATS 2024 International Conference. This evening educational program sponsored by Med Learning Group and supported by a grant from Insmed open to all ATS 2024 International Conference attendees.
Monday, May 20, 2024
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM PT Registration & Dinner
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM PT CE Symposium
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Meeting Room: Grand Hall A
PROGRAM FEATURES
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- Interactive case-based presentation
- Downloadable whiteboard animations
- Online personalized quality-improvement poster-generation portal
FACULTY
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Juzar Ali, MD Klein LSU Alumni Professor of Medicine Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine & Allergy/Immunology Louisiana State University School of Medicine Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA |
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David E. Griffith, MD Professor of Medicine Division of Mycobacterial & Respiratory Infections National Jewish Health Denver, CO |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This satellite symposium is designed to increase the health care professional’s ability to: discuss at-risk populations and the clinical presentations of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, evaluate recent and emerging data on the management of individuals with NTM-LD in concert with the development of individualized treatment goals, and describe multidisciplinary strategies to advance communication that optimizes medication adherence and minimizes adverse event morbidity.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is designed to meet the needs of clinicians and those who have a role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with NTM‐LD, including healthcare professionals in infectious diseases, including pulmonologists, intensivists, infectious diseases physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the activity, learners should be better able to:
- Discuss at-risk populations and the clinical presentations of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease
- Evaluate recent and emerging data on the management of individuals with NTM-LD in concert with the development of individualized treatment goals
- Describe multidisciplinary strategies to advance communication that optimizes medication adherence and minimizes adverse event morbidity
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 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 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.
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 (ie, physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at [email protected]
