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CME Activity
Exploring Advances in the Management of Diverticular Disease
Course Director
Martin H. Floch, MD
Yale University School of Medicine
Yale Medical Group
New Haven, Connecticut
Faculty
Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP
Georgia Health Sciences University
Augusta, Georgia
Accredited by
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine
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Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 0.5 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Nov-28 |
| Expiration Date: | 2012-Nov-27 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 30 minutes |
| Registration Required: | No |
| Cost: | Free |
Program Description & Educational Objectives
In this activity, experts on the management of gastrointestinal disorders discuss novel concepts in diverticular disease with a particular focus on updates regarding the pathophysiology and development of diverticula and diverticular disease, as well as standards of care, emerging therapies, and new directions for therapy in this field.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of diverticular disease
- Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of diverticular disease, including new theories of disease development
- Make an accurate diagnosis of diverticular disease based on patient symptoms at presentation and other relevant findings
- Recommend evidence-based management for a patient presenting with asymptomatic, symptomatic uncomplicated, or complicated diverticular disease
- Assess the clinical potential of novel strategies under investigation for the management of diverticular disease, including anti-inflammatory agents and probiotics
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists and other clinicians involved in the management of diverticular disease.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: November 28, 2011 - November 27, 2012
Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Faculty & Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Policy
In accordance with ACCME requirements, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced. The relationships were reviewed by UNM CME and conflicts of interest were resolved prior to the activity.
Course Director and Interviewee
Martin H. Floch, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
Director of Ambulatory Gastroenterology
Yale Medical Group
New Haven, Connecticut
Martin H. Floch, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Interviewee
Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Director, Digestive Health Center
Georgia Health Sciences University
Augusta, Georgia
Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Content Director
Carmine DeLuca
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education
Carmine DeLuca currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Sponsorship, Credit & Support
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity is jointly sponsored by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from 
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.
No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports.
Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.
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