Tuesday, October 28, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM ET
Please note this virtual program is 12:00PM Eastern, 11:00AM Central, 10:00AM Mountain and 9:00AM Pacific.
PRESENTING FACULTY
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Hanny Al-Samkari, MD Classical Hematologist and Clinical Investigator The Peggy S. Blitz Endowed Chair in Hematology/Oncology Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This virtually live educational program is designed for community hematologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The sessions will focus on evaluating the broad disease burden associated with SCD beyond pain crises, summarizing efficacy, safety, and tolerability data from clinical studies of current and emerging PK-based therapeutic options, and developing long-term, individualized management strategies that address organ dysfunction as well as quality-of-life outcomes(QoL).
TARGET AUDIENCE
The proposed education will be designed for community hematologists and associated healthcare providers (HCPs).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Evaluate burdens associated with SCD beyond pain crisis
- Summarize efficacy, safety, and tolerability results from clinical studies assessing current and emerging PK-based therapeutic options for the treatment of SCD
- Design long-term individualized management plans for patients with SCD that address organ dysfunction and QoL
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 CreditsTM. 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 hours.
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.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, dietary, physical, etc). 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.
