Interactive Updates in the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Idiopathic Diarrhea: Improving Patient Outcomes and Redefining Best Practices

Philadelphia, PA US
October 20, 2014

The goal of this educational program is to equip pediatric and adult gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and
other health care professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic idiopathic diarrhea with the up-to-date clinical knowledge and tools they need to best
diagnose and treat their patients.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Carden Jennings Publishing. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

MCW is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MCW designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this program.

Target Audience

This activity has been developed and is intended for pediatric and adult gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric malabsorption syndromes. An anticipated audience of 175-225 physicians will participate at the satellite symposium.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the pathophysiology of chronic idiopathic diarrhea
2. Assess the current diagnostic options for individual patients presenting with chronic idiopathic diarrhea
3. Develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment
4. Identify recent developments in carbohydrate-induced diarrhea diagnosis and treatment that can impact patient quality-of-life outcomes

Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Linda Caples
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-4900
Email: 
cme@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
10/20/2014
Course expires: 
01/20/2015
Event starts: 
10/20/2014 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/20/2014 - 9:30am CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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