FACULTY

Samir N. Patel, MD
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Wills Eye Hospital/Mid Atlantic Retina
Philadelphia, PA

FEATURING

Joyce Tierney
Sinking Spring, PA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This enduring activity offers a unique and immersive approach to understanding the impact of anti-VEGF therapy for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Step into the world of a patient facing the burden of treatment and gain insight into the challenges they encounter. Providers will learn about the durability of established and emerging DME therapies and how frequent treatment intervals can impact patient outcomes, as well as providing a personal perspective on the different challenges that patients can face. This activity uses a unique documentary approach to share a patient’s story, along with commentary from a retinal disease expert.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This initiative is designed to meet the educational needs of retina specialists, comprehensive ophthalmologists, and retina fellows involved in the management of patients with retinal vascular disease.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Evaluate adherence barriers in DME treatment, including injection frequency and patient factors
• Identify patients eligible for dosing modifications or transitioning to longer-lasting therapies, based on individual, treatment, and disease considerations
• Personalize treatment selection and dosing strategies to optimize care for DME patients

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 enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hours.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Samir Patel, MD discloses that he has received consulting fees from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Joyce Tierney has nothing to disclose.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Content Review

The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.

Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity

The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:

• Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Sharon Windsor Harker, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
• Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Kristen Marks, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

RELEASED DATE: December 01 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: December 01, 2025

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