Defining, Diagnosing and Managing Celiac Disease
CME Released: July, 2010; CME Expires: July, 2013
Defining, Diagnosing and Managing Celiac Disease is a free, comprehensive online continuing education activity (1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™) from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness for the primary care provider that presents current information and resources to improve recognition and care of the person with celiac disease.
Internationally recognized distinguished faculty and celiac experts present this evidence-based course: Dan Leffler, MD, MS, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Joe Murray, MD, from the Mayo Clinic; and Michelle Pietzak, MD, from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine.
The program defines celiac and the spectrum of gluten sensitivity, explains the gluten-free diet, features patient case studies, includes comprehensive resources available for immediate download, and offers an "Ask the Expert" section. The on-demand format affords participants the flexibility to access the course on their own schedule and return as frequently as needed to reinforce their learning.
For full accreditation information and to access this course, visit www.CeliacCMECentral.com, or call 215-325-1306, ext. 109.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM), Impact Education, LLC and National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). PIM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is jointly sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, Impact Education, LLC and the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Quest Diagnostics and Alba. This initiative was partially supported by a grant to the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.
