Overview

This virtual live CME program is designed for dermatology healthcare professionals, including physician assistants/associates, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, access coordinators, and their employing physicians.

Learning Objectives

• Describe recent advances in biologic drug development, regulations, and indications in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), with emphasis on psoriasis (PsO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), atopic dermatitis (AD), vitiligo, alopecia areata (AA), and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
• Through case-based presentation and discussion panels, summarize updates in diagnosis, classification, therapies, and immune-system targets in PsO, PsA, AD, vitiligo, AA, and HS
• Critically appraise and discuss relevant evidence on pathophysiology and immunology as applied to PsO, PsA, and AD
• Review data regarding associated comorbid conditions associated with psoriasis, PsA, and AD including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and depression
• Analyze recent investigations on safety, efficacy, and toxicity of biologic agents across IMIDs
• Develop strategies to predict, prevent, and treat potential side effects and complications encountered with available biologic and small molecule agents

Accreditation

Physicians:  Evolve Medical Education, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistant/Associates: PAs may claim a maximum of 9 Category 1 credits for completing the activities. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioners:The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines.

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