PROGRAM CHAIR/CO-CHAIR
Kelly A. Gebo, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Shmuel Shoham, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This CME activity seeks to help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians explain the ramifications of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and its symptoms in the elderly by reviewing the clinical trials evaluating recently approved and emerging RSV vaccines with various mechanisms of action. This program will also explore those tactics in clinical practice to educate older adults on RSV prevention and mitigate bias in care.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is specifically designed for U.S.-based pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the impact of RSV disease and the clinical symptoms it presents in the older adult population
- Analyze data obtained from clinical trials evaluating recently approved and emerging RSV vaccines, which employ various mechanisms of action, for their suitability in older adults
- Integrate tactics within clinical practice to educate older adults on RSV prevention and mitigate inequities in care
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this virtually 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 virtually live activity.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.
NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 45 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor. Credits are generally reported during the first week of each month for those who claimed during the month prior.
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 RELATIONSHIPS
| Kelly Gebo, MD, MPH | Royalties and Consultant fees | Royalties from UptoDate; and has served as a paid consultant to Teach for America, Aspen Institute, Premier HealthCare, and Harrison Consulting; and as an unpaid consultant to Pfizer |
| Shmuel Shoham MD | Consulting Fee | Pfizer, Scynexis, Adamis, Immunome, Karius, and Avir Pharma |
| Contracted Research | F2G, Zeteo Tech, and Ansun |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
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 have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Vaidehee Deshpande, PhD Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Melissa A. Johnson, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Amanda Jenkins, Program Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Millena De Brito, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group 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 the course of 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 expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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RELEASED DATE: January 04, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: January 04, 2025
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