FACULTY
Sherif Badawy, MD, MS, MBA
Director, Comprehensive Thalassemia Program
Associate Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Virtual Reality Room, an immersive educational experience designed to enhance your understanding of sickle cell disease (SCD). Here, you will explore the burden of SCD beyond pain crises, gaining insights into its broader impact on patients’ lives. Dive into study findings to evaluate the clinical profiles of current and emerging therapeutic options. Finally, learn to create personalized management plans that address long-term organ dysfunction and improve quality of life for patients with SCD.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of hematologists involved in the management of patients with SCD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Assess the burden of disease beyond pain crisis for patients with SCD
- Interpret results from studies assessing the clinical profiles of current and emerging therapeutic options for the treatment of SCD
- Develop individualized management plans for patients with SCD that address long-term organ dysfunction and quality of life
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 hour.
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)
Dr. Badawy has nothing to disclose.
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:
- 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.
- Nicolas Applyrs. DO, Peer Review, has nothing to disclose.
- Michael Page, PharmD, RPh, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.
- Naomi De Brito, Program Manager 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
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (dietary, physical, etc). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: December 07, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: December 07, 2025
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