Development of Novel Therapies for the Treatment of Patients with Uterine Fibroids: What are the Data Telling Us?
Released On
August 28, 2023
Expires On
August 28, 2024
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Hospitalist, Integrative Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Primary Care, Surgery
Topic(s)
Surgery, Uterine Fibroids
This activity is provided by Med Learning Group.
This activity is co-provided by AMEDCO
Nursing learners, view this Learner Notification prior to starting this activity
This activity is supported by medical educational grants from Pfizer and Myovant Sciences, Inc.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Nurses — 1.0 ANCC contact hour
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for US-based obstetrician-gynecologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with UF.
Program Overview
This educational activity is focused on understanding the prevalence and management of uterine fibroids (UF). Using a combination of Whiteboard Preceptorship, podcast episodes, and personalized posters, participants will learn about the various treatment options for UF, including medical and surgical interventions. The program will dive deeper into novel clinical approaches to UF treatment, including combination therapies with gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists for UF management. Additionally, the program will emphasize the importance of, and steps for, shared decision-making in short- and long-term management of UF.
Educational Objectives
After participating in this program, participants will be better able to:
- Explain the need for novel therapeutic approaches to the management of UFs based on the challenges associated with standard of care medical therapies
- Describe results from clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of newly-approved and emerging combination therapies that include GnRH antagonists for the long-term management of UFs
- Evaluate the contributions of new clinical guidance and shared decision-making approaches to the development of management plans for patients with UFs
Faculty
Andrea S. Lukes, MD
PROGRAM CHAIR & FACULTY PRESENTER
Founder and CEO
Carolina Women’s Research and Wellness Center
Durham, NC
Accreditation Statement
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
Physician Credit Designation Statement
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.
Nurses (ANCC) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
Disclosure Policy Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationship(s)
- Andrea S. Lukes, MD
- Speakers’ bureau: Myovant
- Contracted research: AbbVie, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Mylan, Myovant, and Organon
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, VP of Med/Sci Services & Learner Engagement for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Jessica McMullen, MPH, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Laura Aibara, Program Coordinator, for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager, for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity.
In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.
Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Supported Phones & Tablets:
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iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
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Disclaimer
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