PROGRAM CHAIR
Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP
Professor and Founding Chair
Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring HoloModule activity reviews the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with type 2 inflammation, clinically available biomarkers, and approved biologic therapies. It also reviews multidisciplinary strategies to improve patient outcomes.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pulmonologists involved in care settings treating patients with COPD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, learners should be able to:
- Identify type 2 inflammatory mechanisms and how to diagnose and assess patients with COPD.
- Apply clinical efficacy and safety data for targeted therapies for COPD to inform treatment strategies that target type 2 inflammation.
- Incorporate strategies for multidisciplinary collaboration, shared decision-making, and educating on patient self-management.
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 0.25 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 0.25 ANCC contact hours.
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 (e.g., 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 RELATIONSHIP(S)
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP | Consulting fees: AstraZeneca, Nuvaira, GlaxoSmithKline, CSA Medical, PneumRx, BTG, Mereo BioPharma, Broncus Medical, Pulmonx, GSK, Eolo Pharma, Olympus Therapeutics, Novartis, Chiesi, Medtronic, Gilead Sciences, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Gala Pharma, Intuitive Surgical, Apreo Health Contracted research: National Institutes of Health-National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH-NHLBI), GlaxoSmithKline, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Respironics, MedImmune, Novartis, Pearl Therapeutics, PneumRx, Pulmonx, Broncus Medical, Spiration, Olympus Therapeutics, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Chiesi, Gilead Sciences, Pfizer, Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Lilly, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Roche, Gravitas Pharma, CSA Medical, Gala Pharma, Galvanize Therapeutics, Nuvaira, Apreo Health Other: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Board of Director and Science Committee member |
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 Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Melissa Carter-Ozhan, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- La Donna Lue Winston, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, SCRN, RN, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Abigail Dill, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicholas Torres, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator 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 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]
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER 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 (e.g., 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.
RELEASED DATE: October 22, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: October 22, 2027
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