Continuing Medical Education
Course Description
This online question/answer discussion addresses updates on Covid-19 , specifically related to emerging therapies, courses of action if someone you know gets Covid -19, leading vaccine candidates and associated timelines, and potential long-term health problems due to Covid-19.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.
Learning Objectives
- Describe established and emerging therapies for Covid-19
- Identify what you can do if someone in your family gets Covid-19
- List the leading vaccine candidates and their timeline for approval
- Describe the long-term health problems that can occur after Covid-19
Moderator
Robert Hromas, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Dean
Professor of Medicine
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Vice President for Medical Affairs
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Dr. Hromas has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Panelists
Ruth E. Berggren, MD, MACP
Professor of Medicine
Director, Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
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Dr. Berggren has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Jason Bowling, MD
Clinical Associate Professor/ Infectious Diseases and Pathology
Director of Hospital Epidemiology, UHS
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
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Dr. Bowling has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Jan E. Patterson, MD, MS, MACP
FIDSA, FSHEA, CHCP
Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases and Pathology
Associate Dean for Quality & Lifelong Learning
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
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Dr. Patterson has disclosed that she is on the CDC Healthcare Associated Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.
Thomas F. Patterson, MD
Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases and Pathology
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases
Vice Chair for Faculty Development
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
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Dr. Patterson has disclosed that he is a consultant/advisor to Merck, Astellas, and Gilead. He is also an investigator for the NIH and is on the boards of the Immunocompromised Host Society and the San Antonio Center for Medical Mycology.
Monica Verduzco–Gutierrez, MD
Professor/Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Chair, Department of Medicine
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
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Dr. Verduzco-Gutierrez has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Planning Committee
Jan E. Patterson, MD, MS, MACP
FIDSA, FSHEA, CHCP
Program Registration Information
Registration Fees - $0.00
Continuing Medical Education Credit - Accreditation Statement
The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Long School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificate of Attendance
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
Release date: October 30, 2020 Credits expire: October 30, 2021
Attendee Participation
Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to print their certificate.
Hardware/Software Requirements
- Windows: Latest release of , Internet Explorer 6/7 or
- Macintosh: Latest release of or