A 3D View: Targeting Inflammatory Mechanisms in Pursuit of Clinical Remission and Mucosal Healing: A Personalized Approach to IBD Therapy

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WEBCAST DATE

Monday, June 4, 2018

6:30 AM Eastern    05:30 AM Central    04:30 AM Mountain    03:30 AM Pacific

FACULTY

Gerald W. Dryden, MD, PhD, MSPH, MSc
Professor of Medicine
Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
University of Louisville Physicians Outpatient Center
Louisville, KY

Miguel Regueiro, MD
Chair, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute
Professor, Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, nurses and other healthcare practitioners who treat patients with IBD.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

• Expand the knowledge of signaling pathways that drive IBD pathophysiology and describe the role of Janus kinase (JAK) pathways in cytokine effects
• Review the interpretation of laboratory and physical findings in addition to mucosal status to optimize appropriate IBD therapy
• Discuss the clinical application of available and emerging agents to reach a treat-to-target therapeutic goal

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 live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with IBD.

Credits: 1.25 ANCC Contact Hour(s)

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 a 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 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.

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 before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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This program is not affiliated with Digestive Disease Week^®.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e. physical, dietary, etc.) Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at info@medlearninggroup.com

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