FACULTY
Peter Lio, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH
Professor of Dermatology
Director of Clinical Research
Director of Patch Testing
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Washington, DC
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This online activity will review evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis (AD), in addition to associated quality of life issues and adverse events associated with disease and treatment.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for pediatricians, dermatologists, pediatric dermatologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of pediatric and adolescent patients with atopic dermatitis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Apply evidence-based approaches to diagnose, assess, and manage moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in pediatric and adolescent patients
- Assess the physical, psychosocial, and developmental impact of atopic dermatitis on patients’ quality of life when selecting therapy options and evaluating therapeutic outcomes
- Recognize and manage the adverse events associated with systemic and topical therapies for the management of atopic dermatitis in pediatric and adolescent patients
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this online activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the online activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of pediatric and adolescent patients with atopic dermatitis.
Credits: 1.25 ANCC Contact Hours.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 1.25 contact hours of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, 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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Peter Lio, MD has received grants as an investigator and/or honoraria for lecturing, and/or consulting fees from: Eli Lilly, UCB, Dermavant, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Dermira, Pfizer, LEO Pharmaceuticals, AbbVie, Kiniksa, La Roche Posay/L’Oreal, Pierre-Fabre, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Menlo Therapeutics, Theraplex, IntraDerm, Exeltis, AOBiome, Realm Therapeutics, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs, Verrica, TopMD, Arbonne, Burt’s Bees, and the National Eczema Association.
Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH is consultant and/or advisory board member for Abbvie, Afyx, Arena, Asana, Bluefin, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Celgene, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Galderma, GlaxoSmithKline, Incyte, Kiniksa, Leo, Luna, Menlo, Novartis, Pfizer, RAPT, Regeneron, Sanofi, and is on the speaker’s bureau for Sanofi-Regeneron.
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 or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Chris Drury, Director of Medical and Scientific Services for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes, has nothing to disclose.
Brianna Hanson, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, 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 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 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; and
- Complete the pre-and-post survey and evaluation.
Participants will receive their certificate as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME 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.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected].
RELEASE DATE: January 13, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: January 13, 2022
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