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Yale CME
P.O. Box 208052
New Haven, CT 06520-8052
phone: 203.785.4578
fax: 203.785.3083
cme@yale.edu

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CME Conference

4th Annual Scientific Symposium on Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents
Internal Medicine/Nephrology; Radiology and Dermatology

This course has been designed to further educate physicians and allied health professionals concerning the link between NSF and GBCA. A combination of keynote addresses, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and poster presentations will provide a comprehensive overview of the clinico-pathologic characteristics of the disease, current therapeutic advances and treatment recommendations, including experimental therapies in clinical trials, the screening processes in places worldwide to prevent this syndrome, and the regulatory activities and registries available worldwide to track patients with NSF.
 
The Yale School of Medicine, Departments of Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, and Internal Medicine-Section of Nephrology are happy to co-sponsor this event with the New York Academy of Science.
 
This symposium is endorsed by the New York Society of Nephrology. We are grateful for their support.



Learning Objectives

Participants who attend this conference will be able to:

  • Receive updated information on the diagnosis and treatment of NSF
  • Review current understanding of the pathophysiology of NSF
  • Recognize important differences among the various GBCA
  • Discuss the impact on patient care and practice management
  • Discuss strategies to identify patients with kidney disease who might be at risk

Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
12 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

The New York Academy of Sciences

7 World Trade Center

250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY


Registration Fees

 

Registration fee includes all conference materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.

 

Physicians and Scientists - $250

Non-Healthcare Professionals - $250

Nurses/PAs/Allied Health Professionals - $100

Patients and Family Members - $100

Non-Yale Residents/Fellows* - $100

Yale Residents/Fellows* - Complimentary

 

**Members of the New York Society of Nephrology can receive a reduced rate of $225. 

 

*A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. If registering online, letter should be sent separately to Yale CME address below.        

           

All cancellations must be received in writing (or via email) at least one week prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.

 

Center for Continuing Medical Education
P.O. Box 7619
New Haven, CT
06519

 

Accreditation Statement

 

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

 

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

 

Designation Statement

 

The Yale School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Disclosure Policy

 

It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.

 



 

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