Case Scenario: Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema

This activity is provided by Global Education Group.  Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC and Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry are the educational partners.

         


Steering Committee
Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Chair)
Chief, Retina Service
Wills Eye Hospital
Professor of Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
 
Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS
The Retina Service of Wills Eye Hospital
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA 
 
Szilárd Kiss, MD
Director of Clinical Research
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY

Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of retina specialists. It will also be of benefit to other eye care specialists (eg, ophthalmologists and optometrists) who are engaged in the care of patients with DR and DME.

Physician Accreditation Statement
Global Education Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
This CME/CE activity complies with all requirements of the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act. If a reportable event is associated with this activity, the accredited provider managing the program will provide the appropriate physician data to the Open Payments database.

Physician Credit Designation Statement
Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Optometrist Continuing Education
COPE Accreditation Approved.

COPE ID#:46816-PS
COPE Event #:110146

Please consult your state's Board of Optometry to determine if the CE credit may apply toward your CE requirement for license renewal.

This CME/CE activity complies with all requirements of the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act. If a reportable event is associated with this activity, the accredited provider managing the program will provide the appropriate optometrist data to the Open Payments database.
 
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at (303) 395-1782 or inquire@globaleducationgroup.com.

Disclosure of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.   
 
Instructions for Participation
To receive a CME/CE certificate of participation, participants must:

• Follow instructions to register or log in with your professional information and complete the pre-course test.
• View the online activity in its entirety.
• Complete and submit the online post-course test and evaluation. You must answer 70% of the post-course test questions correctly to earn credit. You will have multiple opportunities to successfully complete the post-course test.

 
A certificate of participation will be available for download/printing immediately following your successful completion of the post-course test and evaluation.
 
Please note: To claim COPE credit, please make sure you include your OE tracker number, address, state(s) of licensure and license number(s).

For questions regarding CME/CE credit, contact the Paradigm CME Department at (845) 398-5949.
 
There is no fee required for participation in this activity.
 
Disclosure and Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Global Education Group (Global), Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC (Paradigm), and Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus) require instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner 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 Global, Paradigm and Salus for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. 

The faculty reported the following financial relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
 

Name of Faculty or Presenter	Reported Financial Relationship
Carl D. Regillo, MD	Grant/Research Support: Genentech, Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Allergan Consultant/Independent Contractor: Genentech, Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Allergan
Sunir J. Garg, MD	Grant/Research Support: Xoma, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Genentech, Inc, EyeGate Pharma,    Santen Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd , Lux  Biosciences, Inc, Centocor Consultant/Independent Contractor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC, XOMA Corporation, Allergan   Speakers Bureau: Allergan
Szilárd Kiss, MD	Consultant/Independent Contractor: Alimera Sciences, Allergan,  Genentech, Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc Speakers Bureau: Alimera Sciences, Allergan Genentech, Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

 
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
 

Name of Planner or Manager	Reported Financial Relationship
Amanda Glazer, PhD	No financial relationships to disclose
Laura Gilsdorf	No financial relationships to disclose

Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry is the post-course test sponsor, responsible for ensuring that the test administration and grading processes are objective and unbiased.

Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry staff members have no financial relationships to disclose.

Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC staff members have no financial relationships to disclose.

Independent peer reviewer has no financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global, Paradigm, and Salus do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 
 
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
 
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
The materials provided for this activity are for informational purposes only, and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of a health problem without consulting a licensed medical professional. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the Faculty, and do not necessarily represent those of Global Education Group, Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC, or Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry. References to any entity, product, service, or source of information on this website should not be considered an endorsement, either direct or implied, by Global, Paradigm, or Salus. Global, Paradigm, and Salus accept no liability for the content referenced in this activity.
 
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Collection and use of your personal information
The submission of certain personally identifiable information is necessary to award and track the credits participants may earn after completing the program. Required items include first name, last name, degree, and email address. These items are necessary. Participants are also required to complete an evaluation of the CME/CE activity. All evaluative information submitted is collected and retained, and used by Global, Paradigm, and Salus to continuously improve the learning experience.
 
Global Education Group, Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC, and Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry do not transfer, sell, or share personal information with outside parties. Global, Paradigm, and Salus will not otherwise disclose personal information unless required to in a legal process. Global, Paradigm, and Salus staff members review individual test results to the extent necessary to record and track participants' credits.
 
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