CME Upcoming Events/Program Credit Information

Accreditation Statement

Ochsner Clinic Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Overall Objective

On completion of this issue of The Ochsner Journal, the reader should be able to access recent medical concepts developed in research and summarize their possible clinical implications on healthcare. The reader should also be able to use these articles as an educational resource for advanced study.

Disclosure

Ochsner Clinic Foundation relies upon invited authors at all sponsored continuing medical education activities to provide information objectively and free from bias of conflict of interest. In accordance with ACCME and institutional guidelines, the faculty for this continuing medical education activity has been asked to document any potential conflicts of interest. In the event that some invited authors indicate that they have a relationship which, in the context of the subject of their invited article, could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest, their materials have been peer reviewed in order to ensure that their articles in research are free from commercial bias.

Intended Use

This educational material is intended for medical professionals only. This material does not constitute a recommendation of treatment for any particular patient for any particular diseases. Use of this information is at the sole discretion of the medical practitioner.

To Receive Credit(s)

Physicians interested in receiving AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM after reading the article(s) should complete the CME Post-Test and Evaluation Form found in the back of The Ochsner Journal and return it to Ochsner Clinic Foundation within the following twelve months.

Further Information

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

CME Department

1514 Jefferson Highway

New Orleans, LA 70121

(504) 842-3702 or (800) 778-9353