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ForwardSpring into Nephrology, 1st Annual Pittsburgh Women in Nephrology Meeting
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference on CKD and professional development, participants will be able to:
1. Apply evidence-based management guidelines for CKD, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, to enhance patient outcomes and slow disease progression.
2. Collaborate more effectively with the interprofessional team, integrating their roles in a coordinated care plan that addresses the holistic needs of CKD patients.
3. Educate patients about CKD prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
4. Gain new professional development skills to empower and promote women professionals in nephrology
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9.00-9.30am: Registration and breakfast
9.30-10am: Cardio-kidney metabolic disease and obesity – Lifestyle and medication management - Linda Lavenburg, DO, MS – Nephrology and Obesity medicine trained physician, Univ. of Pittsburgh
10-10.30 am: Medication optimization in Chronic Kidney Disease - Melanie Weltman, PharmD- Renal research pharmacist, Univ. of Pittsburgh
10.30-11.00 am: Navigating Difficult Dialogue - Sylk Sotto, EdD, MBA, MPS, Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence, Univ. of Pittsburgh
11.00-11.20 am: Coffee break
11.20 -11.50 am: Lupus nephritis management - Swati Arora, MD- Glomerulonephritis expert nephrologist. Allegheny Health Network
11.50-12.10 pm: The Art and Science of Aging Gracefully - Suzan Obagi, MD – Dermatologist, Univ. of Pittsburgh
12.10-1.30 pm: Animal encounter/Networking/Lunch
Planning committee:
Manisha Jhamb, MD, MPH
Conference Course Director
Associate Chief
Renal- Electrolyte Division
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Patricia E. Khalil, MD
Conference Planning Committee Member
Division of Nephrology
Allegheny Health Network
Rajni Wallia, MD
Conference Planning Committee Member
Renal-Electrolyte Division
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Joan Marszalek, PA
Conference Planning Committee Member
Lead Renal Advanced Physician Provider
Renal-Electrolyte Division
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Melanie Weltman, PharmD
Conference Planning Committee Member
Research Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Catherine Wrona, RN
Conference Planning Committee Member
Renal-Electrolyte Division
University of Pittsburgh
Faculty Disclosure:
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated
Manisha Jhamb, MD, MPH has grant/research support with Pfizer, Dialysis Clinic Inc, CKD Leaders Network. Consultant with Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, & CKD Leaders Network.
Suzan Obagi, MD is a consultant with Nextcell.
Swati Arora, MD is on the speakers bureau with GSK, Boehringer Ingelheim, Aurinia, Travere, Novartis, Callidatas, and Otsuka.
Linda Lavenburg, DO has grant/research support with Pfizer.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this [replace with applicable format: live, enduring or blended] activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.25 contact hours.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 2.25 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 2.25 AAPA Category I CME
- 2.25 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 2.25 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 2.25 Attendance
Thank you to our exhibitors:
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca
TtArdelyx
CSL Vifor
Boehringer Ingelheim
Calliditas
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Novo Nordisk
Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals
Travere Therapeutics