Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of this conference are to describe and discuss the latest clinical and research advances as they apply to Acute Lung Injury.

Upon completion of this conference, the attendees will:

Understand the current definition of ARDS and the limitations of defining ARDS and disease outcome based on phenotyping;
Understand the current approaches in clinical management of acute lung injury including ventilator strategies;
Be able to explain the current challenges for successful ARDS clinical trials;
Be aware of the newer signaling mediators of ARDS involved in cellular injury, death, and cytoprotection;
Be aware of existing preclinical studies on the use of stem cells in acute lung injury;
Understand novel pathways implicated in the lung’s innate immune response.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The target audience for this conference is physicians and scholars within the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC community, regional healthcare providers, and others involved in the care of critically ill patients. Most attendees will be critical care and pulmonary physicians, doctors in general medical fields, and allied health professionals (e.g., nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists). Secondarily, because of its emphasis on clinical and scientific investigation, the seminars will also target basic, translational, and clinical investigators with interests in ARDS, pneumonia, and sepsis research. Further, because the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC is an internationally recognized leader in pulmonary and critical care and research, the conference will also target biomedical researchers from around the United States, internationally, and within industry.

Meeting Credit

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals are awarded 1.4 continuing education units (CEU's) which are equal to 14.0 contact hours.

Disclaimer Statement

The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University's mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in University programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations. For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact: William A. Savage, Assistant to the Chancellor and Director of Affirmative Action (and Title IX and 504 Coordinator), Office of Affirmative Action, 901 William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, (412) 648-7860.

Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by contacting Sue Dilli suedilli@strategicresults.com.