Topic: Hiding in Plain Site, The Utility of Genetic Testing in Common Forms of CKD, (CME certified)
Live Webinar: Wednesday, December 4, 3PM EST, Noon PST
Program Director: Andrew Mallett, MBBS MMed PhD CF AFRACMA FASN FRACP, Director of Clinical Research & Nephrologist, Townsville University Hospital, Australia
Speaker: Emilie Cornec-Le Gall, MD, PhD, Professor of Nephrology in the Department of Nephrology at University of Brest, National Institute for Health Research (INSERM), France
Speaker:Judy Savige MBBS MSc PhD MBA FRCP FRACP FRCPA , Group Leader & Professor, Melbourne Medical School, Australia
Speaker: Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, United States
Program Description:
Join Professors Andrew Mallett, Emilie Cornec-Le Gall, Judy Savige, and Katalin Susztac in the second module of this webinar series. In this state of the art webinar, speakers will discuss the utility of genetic testing in common forms of CKD. This webinar will examine the role of genetic testing when diagnosing cystic kidney disease, glomerular disease, and APOL1 kidney disease.
Target Audience:
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of nephrologists and related specialists and allied health professionals involved in genetics and the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Learning Objectives:
● Discuss optimal evaluation and interpretation of testing results
● Describe the clinical utility of employing genetic testing in nephrology
● Identify what actions to take if certain clinical information is unexpected/uncorrelated
Accreditation:
● Earn 1.0 CME credit
KDIGO is the global organization developing and implementing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in kidney disease. KDIGO also regularly convenes Controversies Conferences which bring together expert thought leaders to discuss and debate nephrology-related issues.
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and KDIGO.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Natera.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and KDIGO. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
* This CME/CE activity complies with all requirements of the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act. If a reportable event is associated with this activity, the accredited provider managing the program will provide the appropriate physician data to the Open Payments database.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live activity 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.
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