Applying Novel Approaches in Psoriatic Arthritis to More Effectively Treat Patients

Applying Novel Approaches in Psoriatic Arthritis to More Effectively Treat Patients

CME/CNE Dinner Symposium at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019

Event

CME/CNE Dinner Symposium at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019

Date

Friday, May 3rd, 2019
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Seagar’s Restaurant, Lower Level

4000 S Sandestin Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Register

Overview

This CME/CNE dinner symposium during the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019, moderated by Dr. Alan L. Epstein, will provide clinicians with an overview of the immunopathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The faculty will analyze the most recent data for the treatment of PsA, highlighting the clinical relevance of both current and emerging therapeutic agents. Managing patients with psoriatic arthritis, including adverse events, will be reviewed. The faculty will relay strategies for making informed treatment decisions and providing optimal care that learners may apply to their daily practice.

Target Audience

Rheumatologists, physicians, internists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers that are involved in the management of psoriatic arthritis

Location

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Seagar’s Restaurant
4000 S Sandestin Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Agenda

  • An Update on Psoriatic Arthritis: Early & Accurate Diagnoses
  • Clinical Trial Update of Current and Emerging Therapeutics for the Management of PsA
  • The Importance of Collaborating with the Healthcare Team to Create Individualized Treatment Strategies to Minimize Joint Damage and Long-Term Disability

Educational Objectives

  1. Apply the immunopathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis to more effectively diagnose patients
  2. Evaluate the most recent data for current and emerging therapeutics for the management of PsA
  3. Collaborate in developing individual treatment strategies to minimize joint damage and long-term disability in patients with PsA

Chair

Alan L. Epstein, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Attending Physician, Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Faculty

Arthur Kavanaugh, MD
Professor of Medicine
The University of California at San Diego, School of Medicine
Director, Center for Innovative Therapy
UCSD Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology
San Diego, California

 

Accreditation Statement

Joint

In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME 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.

 

 

Credit Designation Statements

AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 CNE contact hour. AcademicCME’s ANCC provider number is P0491.

CE Inquiries/Special Needs

For all CME/CNE inquiries or special needs, please contact [email protected] or 610-687-3300.

Financial Support

This activity has been supported by independent educational grants from Celgene Corporation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and UCB, Inc.

 Provided by

AcademicCME-web

 

*This program is not part of the official Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019.