FACULTY
Stella E. Lee, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology
Director, Division of Sinonasal Disorders and Allergy
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring activity is focused on the care of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This CME initiative is designed to meet the educational needs of allergists, surgeons, otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and primary care providers (physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners) involved in the healthcare of patients with nasal polyps.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Describe key components of the immune system that underlie moderate-to-severe CRSwNP and how they are targeted by current and emerging agents
- Discuss the clinical trial data of current antibody targeted therapies for patients with moderate-to-severe CRSwNP
- Develop treatment plans for patients with moderate-to-severe CRSwNP based on patient-specific factors, including biomarkers relevant to clinical decision making
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 online activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with nasal polyps.
CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education for 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 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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FACULTY
Stella Lee, MD has received consultant fees from Sanofi Regeneron, Genentech, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline, and research funding from Sanofi Regeneron, Genentech, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer-reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
The staff, planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests 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.
Felecia Beachum, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Diana Tommasi, PharmD, 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.
Brianna Hanson, 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 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, faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and nonapproved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this online activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
2. Participate in the online activity.
3. Submit the evaluation form to the Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certification as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME 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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RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2020
EXPIRATION DATE: January 28, 2021
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