ACAAI Preliminary Program 2011 - American College of Allergy ...
ACAAI Preliminary Program 2011 - American College of Allergy ...
ACAAI Preliminary Program 2011 - American College of Allergy ...
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EDUCATION INFORMATIONThis activity is supported by educational grants from commercialinterests. Complete information will be provided to participants priorto the activity.Target Audience• All practicing allergists/immunologists• Fellows in allergy/immunology training programs• Primary care physicians who care for allergy patients• Allied health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the field <strong>of</strong> allergy and immunology• Office managers, assistants or administrators in allergy andimmunology practicesAccreditation and DesignationThe <strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allergy</strong>, Asthma &Immunology (<strong>ACAAI</strong>) is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educationfor physicians.<strong>American</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allergy</strong>, Asthma & Immunology (<strong>ACAAI</strong>)designates this live activity for a maximum <strong>of</strong> 44.25 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the creditcommensurate with the extent <strong>of</strong> their participation in the activity.Overall Educational ObjectivesAt the conclusion <strong>of</strong> this activity, participants should be able to:• Identify major advances in key areas <strong>of</strong> cutting-edge research inimmunologic mechanisms and allergic responses includinganaphylaxis and pathophysiology <strong>of</strong> the upper airways, lungs,eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal tract• Demonstrate knowledge <strong>of</strong> basic processes linking molecular andcellular biology and genetics with allergic pathophysiology andimmunodeficiency• Translate emerging clinical science principles to clinical practice inpatients with allergic and immunologic disorders• Evaluate and implement state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art diagnostic andtherapeutic strategies for treating patients with allergic andimmunologic diseases• Explain the impact <strong>of</strong> environmental exposures and externalinfluences on patients with allergic disorders• Recognize emerging trends in the prevalence <strong>of</strong> allergic andimmunologic disorders and discuss their impact on public health• Evaluate the impact <strong>of</strong> new diagnostic and therapeutic strategieson healthcare costs and outcomes• Discuss processes, tools and technologies for the efficient allergyand immunology practice4Trinity Church & John Hancock TowerPhoto Credit: Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
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