OVERVIEW

The Curbsiders Episode #444 Macrocytosis, Hemolytic Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome is organized by VCU Health Continuing Education.

Date:
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - Sunday, July 25, 2027, 11:59 PM

Description:
Step up your anemia game as we explore the causes and diagnostic approach for macrocytic anemia, what to do with a reticulocyte count, the differential diagnosis for hemolytic anemia, the significance of the direct antiglobulin test, and diagnosis and management pearls for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Plus, common questions and concerns regarding folate supplementation and the use of bone marrow biopsies. 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

  1. Develop a standardized approach to macrocytic anemia.
  2. Diagnose autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
  3. Recognize myelodysplastic syndrome.
Credits

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The Curbsiders and VCU Health. VCU Health Continuing Education 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.

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 medical knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

It is the responsibility of the participant to provide the correct information [ABIM ID Number and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive MOC credit for participating in a CE activity. 

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VCU Health Continuing Education 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 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

This activity provides  1.00 contact hours (1.00 CEUs) of continuing education credit.

  • 1 MOC
  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 AAPA
  • 1 CEUs
  • 1 CME
  • 1 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician Assistant

    SPECIALITIES

    HaematologyOncology

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