FACULTY
Geeta Lalwani, MD
Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Founder, Rocky Mountain Retina Associates
Boulder, Colorado
Jessica D. Randolph, MD, FASRS
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director of Medical Student Education
Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO
Chief, Advanced Ophthalmic Care & Specialty Testing
Chief, Primary Care, The Eye Care Institute
Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Davie, Florida
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This Clinical Conversation Exchange educational online activity focuses on increasing the target clinicians’ awareness of racial, ethnic, and sex variations in the prevalence and disease course of ocular diseases, along with other factors that contribute to underutilized care. Learn strategies to increase diversity in the eyecare workforce and how this can improve access to care. Enhance understanding of the importance of more diverse representation in clinical research and acquire tactics to encourage higher enrollment of underrepresented minorities in clinical trials.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians in ophthalmology, retina specialties, and optometry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Identify racial, ethnic, and sex variations in the prevalence and disease course of ocular diseases
- Formulate strategies to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the eye care workforce
- Devise tactics to encourage increased diverse representation in research and clinical trials
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 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 RELEVENT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
Geeta Lalwani, MD has received consulting fees from Apellis and Iveric Bio. Dr. Lalwani has participated on the speakers’ bureau for Genentech, Regeneron, Apellis, and Iveric Bio.
Jessica D. Randolph, MD has received consulting fees from Genentech and Advarra. Dr. Randolph has participated on the speakers’ bureau for Apellis.
Sherrol Reynolds, OD has participated on the speakers’ bureau for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Allergan, and VSP Global.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, VP of Med/Sci Services and Learner Engagement of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Chimene Richa, MD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME 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 the course of 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 CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures
- Participate in the enduring activity
- Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize 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: April 28, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: April 28, 2024
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