IU Health The Evolution of Pancreas Transplantation


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Date & Location
Monday, April 15, 2019, 12:00 AM - Friday, April 15, 2022, 12:00 AM

Target Audience
Specialties - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism , Nephrology, Pediatric Endocrinology , Pediatric Nephrology

Overview

Join a nationally recognized leader in pancreas transplantation and chief of one of the busiest and most successful transplant programs in the United States. Jonathan Fridell, MD, is the Chief of Abdominal Transplantation and the Surgical Director of Pancreas Transplantation at Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health.

Target Audience: Providers, students and faculty

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: The history, discovery and treatment of diabetes. The history of pancreas transplantation, modifications and techniques. The indications and contraindications for pancreas transplantation. A brief review of current outcomes.

For more information about the IU Health transplant program, call 800.382.4602 or email transplantinfo@iuhealth.org. 



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

  1. Recognize the history, discovery and treatment of diabetes;
  2. Describe the history of pancreas transplantation, modification and techniques;
  3. Identify the indications and the contraindications for pancreas transplantation; and
  4. Discuss current outcomes.

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health. Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited 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.

Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Additional Information

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or cme@iu.edu. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)