Are Rheumatologists Diagnosing and Managing Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases Effectively?

Educational grant support for this session is provided by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and sponsored by Med Learning Group. This is not an official program of the American College of Rheumatology.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET simulcast
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CT
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM MT
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PT

Program Features:

  • Downloadable whiteboard animations
  • Interactive, case-based learning environment
  • Create-your-own personalized poster

Program Overview

This educational activity aims to help learners assess the key characteristics of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (PF-ILDs) including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF); integrate best practices for achieving a timely and accurate diagnosis of PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF; evaluate the potential impact of recent developments in the treatment landscape for PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF; and facilitate multidisciplinary approaches to the diagnosis and management of PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF.

Learning Objectives

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

  • Assess the key characteristics of PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF
  • Integrate best practices for achieving a timely and accurate diagnosis of PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF
  • Evaluate the potential impact of recent developments in the treatment landscape for PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF
  • Facilitate multidisciplinary approaches to the diagnosis and management of PF-ILDs including IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of rheumatologists.

Joint Accreditation Statement

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.

Physician Credit Designation Statement

Med Learning Group designates this 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 live activity.

Nurses (ANCC) Credit Designation

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours.

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Disclosure Of Unlabeled Use

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Disclaimer

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Release date: November 19, 2024
Expiration date: November 19, 2024
Estimated time to completion: 1.5 hours