Target audience: 

Physicians
Allied Health Care Professionals

Learning objectives: 

Consider the need for evidence to inform patient decisions in older adults given historical issues with lack of inclusion in trials

Consider limited knowledge regarding primary prevention statins in older adults, and how a pragmatic trial to answer this question is envisioned.

Understand the state of pragmatic trials and their promise to advance decisions supported by evidence for older adults

 

Faculty & credentials: 

Presenter:

Karen Alexander, MD

Professor of Medicine

Division of Cardiology

Duke University

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Michael Frank, MD

Activity Director

Contact

Name: 
Kathy A. Rafel
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-0531
Email: 
krafel@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
05/10/2019 - 8:00am to 9:00am CDT
Location: 
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave
Helfaer Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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