University of Chicago Visiting Professor Series: Liver Updates

Merrillville, IN US
October 20, 2015

This activity is part of a continuing series sponsored by the University of Chicago designed to improve physicians' clinical practice. This session will provide physicians with current information on important issues related to the liver.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians and other healthcare professionals that manage patients with with liver issues.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define new therapies for cholangiocarcinoma;
  • Recognize indications for liver transplantation;
  • Identify patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who may benefit from surgery;
  • Discuss appropriate HCV treatment options for naïve and treatment-experienced patients; 
  • Discuss appropriate HCV treatment options for special populations; 
  • Discuss management strategies for patients who have failed direct acting antiviral agents.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Medical Knowledge
Systems-based Practice
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Uchenna L. Hicks
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
Uchenna.Hicks@uchospitals.edu
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
773-702-3576
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Event starts: 
10/20/2015 - 6:30pm
Event ends: 
10/20/2015 - 8:30pm
Activity opens: 
10/20/2015
Activity expires: 
04/20/2016
Add to calendar: 
Gamba Ristorante
455 E. 84th Dr.
Merrillville, IN 46410
United States

John Renz, MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery

Helen S. Te, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplant Program

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

Credit Designation

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For complete activity information, visit the conference website or download the brochure below.

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