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CME Activity
Optimizing Long-Term Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Case-Based, Individualized Approach to Managing Comorbidities in the Continuum of Care
Course Director
Matthew R. Weir
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Accredited by
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine
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Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Nov-30 |
| Expiration Date: | 2012-Nov-29 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 60 minutes |
| Registration Required: | No |
| Cost: | Free |
Program Description & Educational Objectives
In this activity, an expert in nephrology discusses methods to optimize the long-term outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
Statement of Need
This activity addresses specific performance gaps for clinicians who manage patients who have undergone a renal transplant.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence; it focuses on appropriate graft and immunosuppressant monitoring protocols in kidney transplant recipients, provides evidence-based strategies for the management of comorbidities in kidney transplant recipients, and addresses potential drug-drug interactions with commonly employed medications for comorbidities and immunosuppressive therapies in kidney transplant recipients.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Employ appropriate graft and immunosuppressant monitoring protocols in kidney transplant recipients
- Implement evidence-based strategies for the management of comorbidities in kidney transplant recipients in efforts to improve long-term outcomes for these patients
- Assess potential drug-drug interactions with commonly employed medications for comorbidities and immunosuppressive therapies in kidney transplant recipients
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and other clinicians involved in the management of renal transplant recipients.
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 30, 2011 - November 29, 2012
Time to Complete: 60 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
Matthew R. Weir, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Nephrology
Department of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Matthew R. Weir, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
CME Reviewer
Michael Davis, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Urology
Department of Surgery
Surgical Director
Renal Transplant Program
University of New Mexico School of Medicine Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Michael Davis, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Content Director
Regina Janesko, MS
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education
Regina Janesko, MS, 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 1.0 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 activity is supported through an independent 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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