Program Goals

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of health care professionals interested in learning about the role of eGFR in detection, evaluation and management of chronic kidney disease.

Target Audience

Endocrinologists, Nephrologists, primary care physicians including those in the specialties of:  Family Practice, Internal Medicine and subspecialties, and related healthcare professionals.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize the incidence and impact of CKD as a Public Health Problem Discuss stages of progression and therapeutic strategies for CKD Interpret serum creatinine measurements and CFR estimates Evaluate referral patterns from primary care physicians to nephrologists and other medical specialists Summarize strategies for improving CKD treatment and limiting progression of the disease

Faculty

Lesley A. Stevens, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tufts-New England Medical Center

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Collaborative (MEC) and Dane Garvin Ltd. Medical Education Collaborative is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Medical Education Collaborative designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

Medical Education Collaborative requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity.  All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Medical Education Collaborative for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

Faculty Disclosures

Name	Type	Commercial Supporter
Lesley A. Stevens, M.D., M.S.	N.A.	N.A.

*Employees of Medical Education Collaborative, the accredited provider for this activity, have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships.
**Employees of Dane Garvin Ltd., the educational resource services provider for this activity, have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships.

How to Obtain CME Credit

Viewers are expected to visit all presentations before attempting to take the test and activity evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 25, 2008.

If you attended a live presentation in June 2007, and have received CME credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.25 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive CME credit for viewing the webcast:

• Read all of the CME accreditation information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the link to apply for CME credits.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
• After successfully completing the online test and evaluation, your application will be processed by the CME provider and your certificate will be sent to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.

Should you have any CME questions regarding this activity, please contact:
Medical Education Collaborative
651 Corporate Circle, Suite 104
Golden, CO 80401
866.420.3252 (toll free)
303.420.3259 (fax)
http://www.meccme.org/

How to Obtain P.A.C.E.^® Credit

Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 25, 2008. No post-test is required through April 25, 2008; after that date a quiz must be completed to earn credit.

If you attended a live presentation on June 2007, and have already received P.A.C.E.® credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.0 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.® credit for viewing the webcast:

• Read all of the information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the link to apply for P.A.C.E.® credit.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% (if taken after April 25, 2008) and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
• After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be processed by the CE provider and your certificate will be sent to you via email. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.

Should you have any P.A.C.E.® questions regarding this activity, please contact:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.®
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817-1574
Ph: 301-657-2768
Fx: 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org/

For technical difficulties, please consult our Technical Instructions.

Release date: October 25, 2007
Expiration date: October 25, 2008