Program Overview
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Columbia University Medical Center invites you to join the leading clinician-educators from Columbia University, addressing current and future breakthroughs in Gout.
Learning Objectives
· Describe current and emerging
epidemiologic trends in gout, including factors contributing to increasing
disease complexity and comorbidity burden.
· Evaluate contemporary urate-lowering
strategies, including treatment targets, optimal timing of therapy & common
gaps between guidelines.
· Explain the mechanisms of action,
indications & safety considerations of biologic therapies used in refractory
gout, and appropriate monitoring strategies.
· Apply expert-recommended approaches to
complex gout cases, integrating clinical experience with evidence-based
guidelines.
· Assess the role of co-therapy and
immunomodulation in difficult-to-treat gout, including strategies
to optimize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects.
· Integrate gout management principles
into the care of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, balancing
therapeutic risks and benefits.
· Analyze treatment-resistant gout cases
using interactive, case-based discussion to develop practical, patient-centered
management plans.
Video Access
Following the program, all registrants will have access to lecture video recordings for ONE month.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC 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.
Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.
Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit.
Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of the Physician Assistant (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
