OVERVIEW
How much do you know about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its diagnosis and treatment? In this engaging, interactive symposium, participants will get to test their knowledge about GERD against their peers in a fun quiz show format. Participants will also learn about new and emerging options for the management of GERD, mechanisms of action of novel therapies, clinical guidelines, and practical issues, such as when to refer to specialty care when seeing patients with difficult-to-treat GERD that does not respond to conventional therapies. [bold]AAPA 2024 conference registration is required for in-person attendees.[/bold]
GOAL STATEMENT
The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to identify patients who would benefit from new treatments for GERD and incorporate this into management strategies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the:[list][item]Comparison of the mechanisms of action for acid-suppressing agents in the management of GERD[item]Data for acid suppressive treatments in the management of GERD[/list]Have greater competence/performance related to:[list][item]Recommending evidence-based therapies for erosive GERD[/list]Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to:[list][item]Discuss new GERD treatments with their patients[/list]
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
[MEDSCAPE][JALOGO] In support of improving patient care, Medscape, LLC is jointly accredited with commendation 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.
[bold]For Physicians[/bold] Medscape, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 [bold][italic]AMA PRA Category 1 Credits[/bold][/italic]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAPA: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
For Physician Assistants
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 5/19/2024 to 6/16/2024. AAPA reference number: CME-2010791.
George R. Brown Convention Center
Room: 332
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, Texas, 77010
This symposium is neither supported, sponsored, nor endorsed by AAPA.
Supported by an independent educational grant from [bold]Phathom Pharmaceuticals[/bold].