scientific program - World Allergy Organization

WAO Congress–XVIII ICACI Final Program
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS
Accreditation Statement
This educational activity has been planned and implemented in
accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the
joint sponsorship of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and
Immunology (AAAAI) and the World Allergy Organization–IAACI
(WAO). The AAAAI is accredited by ACCME to provide Continuing
Medical Education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The AAAAI designates this educational activity, on an hour-for-hour
basis, for a maximum of 45.0 hours, in Category 1 credit towards the
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim
only those hours of credit he/she actually spends in the activity.
Target Audience
The Congress is designed for scientists and physicians specializing in
allergy and immunology, pulmonology (respirology), dermatology and
otolaryngology (ENT), as well as internists, pediatricians, other health
care professionals and trainees.
Goal
The overall purpose of the Congress is to offer a global perspective on
the latest advances in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology and to
encourage study, treatment and research in allergy and asthma.
Aerial view of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this Congress, participants will be able to:
Describe the state-of-the-art research occurring in allergic
rhinoconjunctivitis, sinusitis, asthma, urticaria, atopic
dermatitis, food and drug reactions, anaphylaxis and other
allergic/immunologic disorders.
Outline the key basic science concepts that will lead to improved
diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders in the early 21st century.
Discuss the role played by genetics and by the environment in
allergic diseases.
Treat patients with allergic disorders using the most effective
currently available approaches.
List potential new techniques for administering allergen-specific
vaccines.
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Awarding of Credit
A self-report form will be placed in each delegate’s registration bag.
The self-report form lists all sessions at the Congress, as well as the type
and amount of credit offered.
The AAAAI will collect a true and accurate listing of all sessions attended
by each delegate. Delegates must complete the form and submit it to
the General Information Desk in Vancouver or mail it to the WAO
Secretariat after the Congress. CME hour certificates will be issued
based on these reported sessions. If a form is not completed and returned
by the delegate, a certificate of credit cannot be issued.
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