Inaugural Jefferson Renal Update Symposium

Philadelphia, PA US
September 23, 2017

Online registration is closed, please register onsite.

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem that needs to be managed in its early stages in order to prevent its development or slow its progression.

This inaugural course will examine disease burden, recommendations for assessment and management, clinical practice guidelines, clinical trials, new therapies, areas of uncertainty and future challenges of this disease. 

Through didactic lectures, case presentations, and panel discussions, the following topics will be explored:

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Epidemiology, Classification, and Complications
  • CKD Management and Transition to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Diabetic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Transplant: What the General Practitioner Needs to Know
  • Post Kidney Transplant Complications: Infection and Malignancy
  • Hypertension Management in Chronic Kidney Disease

This course is designed for practicing physicians, nurses/nurse practitioners, hospitalists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals specializing in nephrology, internal medicine, family medicine, and general practice.

CLICK HERE TO EARN ABIM MOC POINTS

Upon successful completion, the following information will be made available in physicians’ MOC history reports located in the secure physician login area of ABIM’s website: https://www.abim.org/ 

Activity title: Inaugural Jefferson Renal Update Symposium

MOC point value: 2.25

Activity completion date: September 23, 2017

Please read and review instructions on page prior to starting the posttest.

 

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Additonal Upcoming Learning Opportunities

National Renal Administrators Association (NRAA) Annual Fall Conference
October 18 - 21, 2017 - Austin, TX

American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week
October 31 - November 5, 2017 - New Orleans, LA

Additional information
Jefferson Content Development By: 
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)
Content Areas: 
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Primary Care
Transplantation
Course Format: 
Live Conference
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.25 Attendance
  • 5.50 AAFP
  • 5.25 AANP
Course opens: 
06/08/2017
Course expires: 
06/23/2018
Event starts: 
09/23/2017 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
09/23/2017 - 2:30pm
Cost:
$100.00
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Preliminary Program Agenda & Learning Objectives

For more course information, please view the preliminary program agenda and learning objectives.

Dorrance H. Hamilton Building
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States

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All faculty at continuing educating activities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals are required to disclose to the audience:

  1. Any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services

  2. Any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.

Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. ​Jefferson Conflict of Interest resolution process may result in changes to the program agenda.

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

PHYSICIANS (AMA)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Statement:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

PHYSICIANS (AAFP)
This Live activity, Inaugural Jefferson Renal Update Symposium, with a beginning date of 09/23/2017, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to  5.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
NURSES/NURSE PRACTITIONERS
This activity is approved 5.25 contact hour(s) of continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID 17082783. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.
 
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. (www.aapa.org).

Available Credit

  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.25 Attendance
  • 5.50 AAFP
  • 5.25 AANP

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 
06/08/2017
Course expires: 
06/23/2018

Price

Cost:
$100.00
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Online registration is closed, please register onsite.

REGISTRATION

HOW TO REGISTER

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

  • Pre-registration ends Thursday, September 21, 2017. Onsite registration will be accepted.
  • No refunds will be granted after Friday, September 8, 2017. See full refund policy. 

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REGISTRATION FEES -

Special discounted rates now available!

Profession/AffiliationFee
Practicing Physician$100
Nurse / Nurse Practitioner$75
Other Healthcare Professional$75
Non-Jefferson Resident or Fellow$60
Jefferson, Methodist, Abington, Aria, Kennedy - Faculty & Staff$60