Monday, May 19, 2025
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM PT Registration & Dinner
6:45 PM – 8:15 PM PT CE Symposium
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Meeting Location: InterContinental Ballroom, 5th Floor
PROGRAM FEATURES
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- Interactive case-based presentation
- Downloadable whiteboard animations
- Online personalized quality-improvement poster-generation portal
PRESENTING FACULTY
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Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP Professor and Founding Chair Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia, PA |
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Nicholas S. Hill, MD Professor of Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine Chief Emeritus of the Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Division Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
We are pleased to present an innovative satellite symposium aimed at employing various educational methods to assist clinicians in enhancing their understanding of the intricate pathophysiology of COPD. This symposium will also focus on the application of evidence-based diagnostic and treatment guidelines for COPD in clinical settings, as well as the development of individualized management strategies for COPD patients that prioritize patient-centered care and shared decision-making practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the complex pathophysiology of COPD
- Apply evidence-based COPD diagnostic and treatment guideline recommendations to clinical practice
- Design personalized management strategies for patients with COPD that incorporate patient-centered, shared decision-making approaches
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is specifically designed for pulmonologists and pulmonology APPs involved in the management of patients with COPD.
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 live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 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 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 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.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at [email protected]
