11th Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances & Trends

Friday, October 13, 2023, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Online


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians (6.75 hours), ABS CC (6.75 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), CDR Credit (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.75 hours), Nursing Pharmacology Credit (6.25 hours)

The symposium emphasizes the interprofessional team approach needed to improve diabetes care and prevent complications. The ultimate goal of this symposium is to improve clinicians’ knowledge and understanding of current guidelines and information, on the treatment of diabetes, in an effort to ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, November 2, 2023. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Differentiate older agents from newer ones in the diabetes treatment algorithm.
2. Examine the various mechanisms of action, benefits, and side effects of new diabetic therapies.
3. Compare consensus algorithms (ADA, AACE) in the treatment of diabetes.
4. Establish timelines and dosage for insulin therapy based on individual patient profile.
5. Distinguish between different types of diabetes: LADA, MODY, and PTDM.
6. Incorporate new technology into management of diabetes.
7. Distinguish between the various GLP1-RA therapies and the role of each in weight loss in diabetics vs nondiabetics.
8. Recognize the different glycemic goals in diabetes during pregnancy and in inpatient settings.

Profession & Organizational Affiliation	Registration Fee
Non-Jefferson - Practicing Physician	$ 150
Non-Jefferson - Other Health Professional (including residents, fellows & retired physicians)	$100
Jefferson Health - Practicing Physician	$100
Jefferson Health - Other Health Professional	$75
Jefferson Health - Residents & Fellows	Complimentary

 

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 6.75 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for 6.75 credit contact hours of continuing education credit. JA4008236-0000-23-029-L01-P
Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following the completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor.

Certified Registered Dieticians: This activity awards 6.75 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit
Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers 6.25 nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

AAFP Credit: The AAFP has reviewed 11th Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Trends and deemed it acceptable for up to 6.75 Live AAFP Elective credits. Term of Approval is from 10/13/2023 to 10/13/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

Submit refund requests to: Office of Continuing Professional Development Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Or by email to [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line.

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy

Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy

As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Friday, October 13, 2023

 

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