Duke Solid Organ Transplant Summit 2019

Solid Organ Transplant Summit

Saturday, October 19, 2019

9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EDT

Duke University - Great Hall of the Trent Semans Center  

8 Searle Center Drive 
Durham, NC 27710

Target Audience:
This program is designed to meet the needs of the entire care team for transplant patients including transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, hepatologists, advanced practice providers, nurses and pharmacists.

Credit Designation:
Category 1
Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing CE
Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for up to 5.0 ­­credit hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. 

Pharmacy
Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 5.0 ACPE credit hours

Description:
The Duke Solid Organ Transplant Summit is affordable, accessible and tailored to meet the demands of the entire care team for transplant patients including surgeons, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, nurses and pharmacists. 

Join your colleagues to:
• Get updated on the latest scientific advancements around care of solid organ transplant candidates and recipients.
• Topics include non-antibiotic management of infection in SOT, use of HCV infected organs in transplantation, the impact of physical frailty on transplant outcomes, use of organ perfusion devices to enhance organ availability and much more.
• Learn from didactic sessions, current research, case studies, Q&A and take-home decision support tools.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand novel approaches to management of multi-drug resistant infection
• Recognize impact of frailty on waitlist mortality and post-transplant survival
• Better understand management of HLA results and positive crossmatches as they influence transplant outcomes
• Recognize management strategies to enhance opportunities for transplantation of the morbidly obese patient
• Learn how new organ allocation systems impact transplant opportunities
• Share expert driven insights into controversial issues, emerging techniques and future directions in solid organ transplant

Registration Information:
Registration fee includes tuition, breakfast and lunch. Online registration closes on October 11th. Limited on site registration may be available for an additional fee.

Pre-Summit Meeting for NP's and PA's:
Advanced Practice Provider Bootcamp
Friday, October 18, 2019
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT