Wednesday, February 23, 2022
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET
Please note this TeleECHO program is 3:00PM Eastern, 2:00PM Central, 1:00PM Mountain and 12:00PM Pacific.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This TeleECHO series will explore the use of JAK inhibitors for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through interactive case studies. Faculty will review emerging efficacy and safety data, discuss guideline recommended care of RA, and help clinicians identify candidates for treatment with JAK inhibitors.
Presenting Faculty:
Jon T. Giles, MD, MPH (Program Chair)
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, NY
Learning Objectives
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Review the members of the JAK family, involvement in RA pathology, and selectivity of JAK targets and associated effects
- Discuss the clinical trials findings for Janus Kinase inhibitors in patients with moderate-to-severe RA
- Describe the application of ACR/EULAR management recommendations to clinical practice for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
Target Audience
This CME initiative is designed to meet the educational needs of rheumatologists, nurses and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group will designate each virtual live meeting and simulcast for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live-virtual activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/Complete Conference Management (CCM) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 1.0 contact hour 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 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. 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 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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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
