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ForwardInaugural Bradley Z. Nafeih Amyloidosis Conference - Medical Professionals
LIVE (In-Person) and LIVESTREAM (Virtual) attendance options are available.
Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Educational Series
Amyloidosis is an underrecognized condition because it has been historically been misconceived to be a rare disease and presents in a myriad of clinical situations in a subtle manner. Recent advances in therapeutics has made it imperative that this condition is recognized and categorized appropriately in a timely manner so that individuals can get access to appropriate care. Due to a systemic nature of amyloid, various subspecialities are on the fore front of battling this disease. The goal of the Conference is to create a faculty panel from various disciplines to engage in the mission to promote awareness and educate attendees on Amyloidosis in a comprehensive manner.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $230 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professionals | Complimentary |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
We gratefully acknowledge Pfizer for providing an educational grant to partially support this activity.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, hematologists, neurologists. nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, transplant coordinators, and trainees in these subspecialities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the two major kinds (AL and TTR) of amyloidosis and appropriate diagnosis and categorization of these kinds.
- Identify how to investigate the various organ involvement in Amyloidosis.
- Discuss the current approved therapies for the two major kinds of amyloidosis (AL and TTR).
- Describe the potential future therapies for both TTR and AL amyloidosis.
LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners.
Available Credit
- 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 4.75 Attendance
- 5.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 5.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
- 6.00 Transplant CoordinatorsThe American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) has assigned the following Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs) to the following Houston Methodist Transplant Center educational program: Inaugural Bradley Z. Nafeih Amyloidosis Conference - Medical Professionals | Tue, 01/03/2023 - 8:00am | 6.00 Category 1 CEPTCs
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $230 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professionals | Complimentary |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.