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Most activities offer credit for MDs, DOs, Nurses, NPs, APNs, PAs and Pharmacists.

Cardiology Free CME:

Cardiology Free CME:

CardioCareLive: Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future 
This meeting was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...13.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners, Endocrinologists, Electrophysiologists, Nurses and Advanced Practice nurses, Physician Assistants, Diabetes Educators, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. 
Educational material last updated...December 8, 2011.
Financial Support...Astellas, St. Jude, Novo Nordisk, BI, Abbott Vascular. 
Expiration of CME credit...June 8, 2012.

Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Managing the Impending Cardiovascular Disease Crisis—Can We Prevent Heart Disease?
• Highlights From European Society of Cardiology—Implications for Practice
• Heart Failure—Disease Management to Avoid Re-hospitalization
• Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes-A Look at the New ACC/AHA Guidelines
• Optimal Management of LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides
• Percutaneous versus Surgical Management of Aortic Valvular Stenosis
• Cardiovascular CT: Evidence Based Use to Improve Outcomes
Session Two Topics:
• Diabetes—Which Drugs Should We Use When, and When to Refer to a Diabetologist?
• Biomarkers to Improve Risk Prediction
• Sleep Apnea—How to Treat With CPAP, Nasal Devices, or Dental Appliances?
• When to Refer the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation for an Ablation or Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Current and Future Strategies to Raise HDL Cholesterol and Lower CVD Risk
• Anticoagulation Alternatives in the Person with Atrial Fibrillation

Chest Medicine Free CME:

Chest Medicine Free CME:

OncologyCareLive-Lung Cancers Virtual Education Summit
Entering an Era of More Personalized Treatment in Lung Cancer: Increasing Patient Survival Rates
(Sponsored Link)
Live on October 12, 2011, and now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Pulmonologists, and Oncology Nurses involved in caring for patients with lung cancer. (Also, Internists, Family Physicians, Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Pharmacists.)
Educational material last updated...October 12, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 13, 2012.

OncologyCareLive-Lung Cancers Virtual Education Summit was presented live on October 12, 2011, and is now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Presentations include:
• Are We Ready to Move to Annual Screening for Lung Cancer in High Risk Patients?; 
• Recent Developments in Targeted Therapy for NSCLC;
• Application of advancements in biomarker identification to clinical practice in patients with NSCLC. Is it ready for primetime?; and
• Optimizing Therapy Choices in Patients with SCLC.
After participating in OncologyCareLive-Lung Cancers Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
•Practice early diagnosis of lung cancer so that patients may be found at less advanced, more treatable stages of the disease;
• Explain the importance of biomarkers that affect therapeutic efficacy so that patients most likely to benefit from a particular therapy can be identified;
• Identify targeted therapies available for the treatment of NSCLC and when and how to integrate them in combination with chemotherapy; and
• Discuss current research data on treatment options for patients with SCLC.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Free CME

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Free CME

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...The summit is planned to meet the continuing medical education needs of psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, genetic counselors, psychiatric social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for mental health patients.
Educational material will be updated...March 29, 2012.
Financial Support...Otsuka. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 29, 2013.

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013..
Topics include: 
• Understanding DSM-5 
• Managing Personality Disorder in Medical Settings 
• Deciphering Bipolar Disease and Its Mimics 
• Incorporating the Implications of Genetics in Psychiatry 
• Evolving Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
• Appreciating the Complex Set of Conditions Involved in the Autism Spectrum 
• Understanding Depression as a Neuro-Inflammatory Condition 
• Comprehending Dementia Through Neuro-Imaging 
• Evaluating New Molecules and Therapies in Psychopharmacology
After participating in Key Issues Facing Psychiatry, you will be able to:
• Describe significant changes to practice based on an understanding of the DSM-5.
• Better identify a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• Explain the role of genetics in mental health.
• Discuss the implications of mental health conditions on an understanding of genetics.
• Evaluate the impact of personality disorder in medical management.
• Apply improved skills in managing adolescent addictions.
• Implement a coherent approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
• Recognize the neurobiology of schizophrenia in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate the complex set of conditions involved in autism in practice.
• Better manage chronic pain.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the linkages between pain and depression.
• Display an understanding of depression as a neuro-inflammatory condition.
• Recognize the role of neuro-imaging in dementia.
• Choose among appropriate new psychopharmacologic therapies.

Critical Care/Hospital Medicine Free CME:

Critical Care/Hospital Medicine Free CME:

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: 
A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Infectious Disease specialists, Hepatologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of infectious disease. 
Educational material last updated...Nov 17, 2011.
Financial Support...Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Laboratories. 
Expiration of CME credit...May 17, 2012.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Keynote Address: The State of Infectious Disease
• Current Trends in Infection Control
• 10 Observations in Clostridium Difficile
• Top 10 Developments in Hepatitis C
Session Two Topics:
• Top 10 Vaccine Messages
• Top Ten Key Therapeutic & Diagnostic Game Changers in the U.S.
• Ten Hot Topics in AIDS/HIV
• What Have We Learned About Flu since 2009: Ten Important Lessons
• New STD Guidelines From the CDC and Your Patient
After participating in this activity, you will be able to:
• Identify appropriate therapies for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections;
• Integrate infection control procedures in your daily practice;
• Utilize newly approved antibiotic agents;
• Recognize and better manage infections due to C. difficile;
• Incorporate new therapies and recommendations for patients with HIV;
• Implement new developments in the area of HCV management;
• Incorporate recommendations into immunization and treatment for influenza;
• Integrate current vaccination guidelines for adult and pediatric patients;
• Assess and utilize new molecular diagnostic tests appropriately; and
• Implement new guidelines on STD prevention and treatment.

Dermatology Free CME:

Dermatology Free CME:

OncologyCareLive-New Frontiers in Melanoma Management
(Sponsored Link)
Live Online on October 12, 2011, and now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Medical Oncologists, Hematologist/Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Dermatologists, Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for melanoma patients.
Educational material last updated...October 12, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 13, 2012.

OncologyCareLive-New Frontiers in Melanoma Management was presented live Online on October 12, 2011, and is now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Presentations include:
• Targeted Therapy and Chemotherapy in Advanced Melanoma; 
• Questions in the Surgical Management of Melanoma;
• Immunotherapy in Patients with High Risk and Advanced Melanoma; and
• Future Directions in Melanoma Therapy--Round Table Discussion.
After participating in OncologyCareLive-New Frontiers in Melanoma Management, you will be able to:
• Identify current approaches to the surgical management of melanoma;
• Discuss the evaluation and development of biomarkers for diagnosis, staging and treatment of melanoma;
• Describe current recommended clinical practice for excision of localized melanomas and patient selection for sentinel lymph node biopsy;
• Identify novel agents and combination systemic therapies of melanoma currently being evaluated in clinical trials; and
• Explain current approaches to the surgical management of melanoma.

Family Medicine Free CME:

Family Medicine Free CME:

CardioCareLive: Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future 
This meeting was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...13.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners, Endocrinologists, Electrophysiologists, Nurses and Advanced Practice nurses, Physician Assistants, Diabetes Educators, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. 
Educational material last updated...December 8, 2011.
Financial Support...Astellas, St. Jude, Novo Nordisk, BI, Abbott Vascular. 
Expiration of CME credit...June 8, 2012.

Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Managing the Impending Cardiovascular Disease Crisis—Can We Prevent Heart Disease?
• Highlights From European Society of Cardiology—Implications for Practice
• Heart Failure—Disease Management to Avoid Re-hospitalization
• Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes-A Look at the New ACC/AHA Guidelines
• Optimal Management of LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides
• Percutaneous versus Surgical Management of Aortic Valvular Stenosis
• Cardiovascular CT: Evidence Based Use to Improve Outcomes
Session Two Topics:
• Diabetes—Which Drugs Should We Use When, and When to Refer to a Diabetologist?
• Biomarkers to Improve Risk Prediction
• Sleep Apnea—How to Treat With CPAP, Nasal Devices, or Dental Appliances?
• When to Refer the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation for an Ablation or Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Current and Future Strategies to Raise HDL Cholesterol and Lower CVD Risk
• Anticoagulation Alternatives in the Person with Atrial Fibrillation

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges
This meeting will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses involved in caring for patients with prostate cancer are the primary audience for this event. Other professionals who will find it useful include primary care physicians, family physicians, nurses and advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Educational material will be updated...April 17, 2012.
Financial Support...Teva. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 17, 2013.

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Topics Include:
• Prostate Cancer Screening: New Considerations
• Individualizing Therapy for the Prostate Cancer Patient
• Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Controversies and Conflicts
• Novel Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
• The Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patient
• Managing Bone Health and Other Post-Intervention Issues
At the conclusion of Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Evaluate new options for prostate cancer risk testing and effectively manage practical issues associated with elevated PSA and follow-up testing.
• Initiate patient-centered discussions on individualizing prostate cancer treatments based on the patient’s age, medical history, and current health status, among others.
• Review currently available therapies for hormone-resistant or refractory prostate cancer (HRPC), identifying through a case-based method which approach is most appropriate for a specific patient.
• Discuss novel therapies available for the treatment of advanced and hormone-resistant prostate cancer, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.
• Properly apply the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) along the spectrum of prostate cancer.
• Successfully manage bone health and other post-intervention complications, including incontinence, in patients with prostate cancer.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...12.0.
Awarded by....Harvard University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...The primary audiences for this meeting are Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners. Pediatricians, nurses, physician assistants, gastroenterologists, hepatologists and pharmacists may also find the course useful.
Educational material will be updated....April 24 & 25, 2012.
Financial Support...None Stated. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 26, 2013.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
The meeting is composed of Interactive CME sessions led by Harvard Medical School experts in the area of gastroenterology on current topics ranging from: 
• Emerging treatments for chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B 
• Biologic treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
• The use of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome
• The management of gastrointestinal and liver disease in pregnancy
After participating in this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to:
• Optimally select patients in each therapeutic area who will most benefit from novel treatment options
• Describe the application of biomarkers to prediction of treatment response in GI diseases covered in the conference 
• Revise office-based management of chronic GI diseases, such as HCV, HBV, NASH, celiac disease, GERD and BE by applying timely interventions and increasing therapy adherence 
• Recognize risk factors for disease progression among those infected with HCV or HBC or suffering from celiac disease, NASH, IBD, GERD, or BE and successfully manage these challenging cases
• Manage side effects associated with combination therapies used to treat complex GI illnesses

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...The summit is planned to meet the continuing medical education needs of psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, genetic counselors, psychiatric social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for mental health patients.
Educational material will be updated...March 29, 2012.
Financial Support...Otsuka. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 29, 2013.

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013..
Topics include: 
• Understanding DSM-5 
• Managing Personality Disorder in Medical Settings 
• Deciphering Bipolar Disease and Its Mimics 
• Incorporating the Implications of Genetics in Psychiatry 
• Evolving Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
• Appreciating the Complex Set of Conditions Involved in the Autism Spectrum 
• Understanding Depression as a Neuro-Inflammatory Condition 
• Comprehending Dementia Through Neuro-Imaging 
• Evaluating New Molecules and Therapies in Psychopharmacology
After participating in Key Issues Facing Psychiatry, you will be able to:
• Describe significant changes to practice based on an understanding of the DSM-5.
• Better identify a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• Explain the role of genetics in mental health.
• Discuss the implications of mental health conditions on an understanding of genetics.
• Evaluate the impact of personality disorder in medical management.
• Apply improved skills in managing adolescent addictions.
• Implement a coherent approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
• Recognize the neurobiology of schizophrenia in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate the complex set of conditions involved in autism in practice.
• Better manage chronic pain.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the linkages between pain and depression.
• Display an understanding of depression as a neuro-inflammatory condition.
• Recognize the role of neuro-imaging in dementia.
• Choose among appropriate new psychopharmacologic therapies.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: 
A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Infectious Disease specialists, Hepatologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of infectious disease. 
Educational material last updated...Nov 17, 2011.
Financial Support...Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Laboratories. 
Expiration of CME credit...May 17, 2012.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Keynote Address: The State of Infectious Disease
• Current Trends in Infection Control
• 10 Observations in Clostridium Difficile
• Top 10 Developments in Hepatitis C
Session Two Topics:
• Top 10 Vaccine Messages
• Top Ten Key Therapeutic & Diagnostic Game Changers in the U.S.
• Ten Hot Topics in AIDS/HIV
• What Have We Learned About Flu since 2009: Ten Important Lessons
• New STD Guidelines From the CDC and Your Patient
After participating in this activity, you will be able to:
• Identify appropriate therapies for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections;
• Integrate infection control procedures in your daily practice;
• Utilize newly approved antibiotic agents;
• Recognize and better manage infections due to C. difficile;
• Incorporate new therapies and recommendations for patients with HIV;
• Implement new developments in the area of HCV management;
• Incorporate recommendations into immunization and treatment for influenza;
• Integrate current vaccination guidelines for adult and pediatric patients;
• Assess and utilize new molecular diagnostic tests appropriately; and
• Implement new guidelines on STD prevention and treatment.

Geriatrics Free CME:

Geriatrics Free CME:

CardioCareLive: Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future
This meeting was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...13.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners, Endocrinologists, Electrophysiologists, Nurses and Advanced Practice nurses, Physician Assistants, Diabetes Educators, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. 
Educational material last updated...December 8, 2011.
Financial Support...Astellas, St. Jude, Novo Nordisk, BI, Abbott Vascular. 
Expiration of CME credit...June 8, 2012.

Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Managing the Impending Cardiovascular Disease Crisis—Can We Prevent Heart Disease?
• Highlights From European Society of Cardiology—Implications for Practice
• Heart Failure—Disease Management to Avoid Re-hospitalization
• Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes-A Look at the New ACC/AHA Guidelines
• Optimal Management of LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides
• Percutaneous versus Surgical Management of Aortic Valvular Stenosis
• Cardiovascular CT: Evidence Based Use to Improve Outcomes
Session Two Topics:
• Diabetes—Which Drugs Should We Use When, and When to Refer to a Diabetologist?
• Biomarkers to Improve Risk Prediction
• Sleep Apnea—How to Treat With CPAP, Nasal Devices, or Dental Appliances?
• When to Refer the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation for an Ablation or Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Current and Future Strategies to Raise HDL Cholesterol and Lower CVD Risk
• Anticoagulation Alternatives in the Person with Atrial Fibrillation

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges
This meeting will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses involved in caring for patients with prostate cancer are the primary audience for this event. Other professionals who will find it useful include primary care physicians, family physicians, nurses and advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Educational material will be updated...April 17, 2012.
Financial Support...Teva. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 17, 2013.

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Topics Include:
• Prostate Cancer Screening: New Considerations
• Individualizing Therapy for the Prostate Cancer Patient
• Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Controversies and Conflicts
• Novel Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
• The Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patient
• Managing Bone Health and Other Post-Intervention Issues
At the conclusion of Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Evaluate new options for prostate cancer risk testing and effectively manage practical issues associated with elevated PSA and follow-up testing.
• Initiate patient-centered discussions on individualizing prostate cancer treatments based on the patient’s age, medical history, and current health status, among others.
• Review currently available therapies for hormone-resistant or refractory prostate cancer (HRPC), identifying through a case-based method which approach is most appropriate for a specific patient.
• Discuss novel therapies available for the treatment of advanced and hormone-resistant prostate cancer, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.
• Properly apply the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) along the spectrum of prostate cancer.
• Successfully manage bone health and other post-intervention complications, including incontinence, in patients with prostate cancer.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...12.0.
Awarded by....Harvard University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...The primary audiences for this meeting are Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners. Pediatricians, nurses, physician assistants, gastroenterologists, hepatologists and pharmacists may also find the course useful.
Educational material will be updated....April 24 & 25, 2012.
Financial Support...None Stated. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 26, 2013.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
The meeting is composed of Interactive CME sessions led by Harvard Medical School experts in the area of gastroenterology on current topics ranging from: 
• Emerging treatments for chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B 
• Biologic treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
• The use of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome
• The management of gastrointestinal and liver disease in pregnancy
After participating in this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to:
• Optimally select patients in each therapeutic area who will most benefit from novel treatment options
• Describe the application of biomarkers to prediction of treatment response in GI diseases covered in the conference 
• Revise office-based management of chronic GI diseases, such as HCV, HBV, NASH, celiac disease, GERD and BE by applying timely interventions and increasing therapy adherence 
• Recognize risk factors for disease progression among those infected with HCV or HBC or suffering from celiac disease, NASH, IBD, GERD, or BE and successfully manage these challenging cases
• Manage side effects associated with combination therapies used to treat complex GI illnesses

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...The summit is planned to meet the continuing medical education needs of psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, genetic counselors, psychiatric social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for mental health patients.
Educational material will be updated...March 29, 2012.
Financial Support...Otsuka. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 29, 2013.

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013..
Topics include: 
• Understanding DSM-5 
• Managing Personality Disorder in Medical Settings 
• Deciphering Bipolar Disease and Its Mimics 
• Incorporating the Implications of Genetics in Psychiatry 
• Evolving Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
• Appreciating the Complex Set of Conditions Involved in the Autism Spectrum 
• Understanding Depression as a Neuro-Inflammatory Condition 
• Comprehending Dementia Through Neuro-Imaging 
• Evaluating New Molecules and Therapies in Psychopharmacology
After participating in Key Issues Facing Psychiatry, you will be able to:
• Describe significant changes to practice based on an understanding of the DSM-5.
• Better identify a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• Explain the role of genetics in mental health.
• Discuss the implications of mental health conditions on an understanding of genetics.
• Evaluate the impact of personality disorder in medical management.
• Apply improved skills in managing adolescent addictions.
• Implement a coherent approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
• Recognize the neurobiology of schizophrenia in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate the complex set of conditions involved in autism in practice.
• Better manage chronic pain.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the linkages between pain and depression.
• Display an understanding of depression as a neuro-inflammatory condition.
• Recognize the role of neuro-imaging in dementia.
• Choose among appropriate new psychopharmacologic therapies.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: 
A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Infectious Disease specialists, Hepatologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of infectious disease. 
Educational material last updated...Nov 17, 2011.
Financial Support...Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Laboratories. 
Expiration of CME credit...May 17, 2012.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Keynote Address: The State of Infectious Disease
• Current Trends in Infection Control
• 10 Observations in Clostridium Difficile
• Top 10 Developments in Hepatitis C
Session Two Topics:
• Top 10 Vaccine Messages
• Top Ten Key Therapeutic & Diagnostic Game Changers in the U.S.
• Ten Hot Topics in AIDS/HIV
• What Have We Learned About Flu since 2009: Ten Important Lessons
• New STD Guidelines From the CDC and Your Patient
After participating in this activity, you will be able to:
• Identify appropriate therapies for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections;
• Integrate infection control procedures in your daily practice;
• Utilize newly approved antibiotic agents;
• Recognize and better manage infections due to C. difficile;
• Incorporate new therapies and recommendations for patients with HIV;
• Implement new developments in the area of HCV management;
• Incorporate recommendations into immunization and treatment for influenza;
• Integrate current vaccination guidelines for adult and pediatric patients;
• Assess and utilize new molecular diagnostic tests appropriately; and
• Implement new guidelines on STD prevention and treatment.

Hematology Free CME

Hematology Free CME

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit
Conversations and Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies and Hematology
Live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and then available on demand through March 7, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.5.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who care for lymphoid leukemia patients.
Educational material last updated...September 7, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 7, 2012.

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit will be presented live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and then available on demand through March 7, 2012.
Presentations include:
• The State of Cancer Care in the Coming Decade; 
• Multiple Myeloma;
• CLL-- Treatment of High-Risk Disease in a Young Patient;
• New Agents in NHL: Where Do They Fit in the Treatment Paradigm?; and 
• Debate: ALL in Adolescents and Young Adults – Is It a Different Disease?
After participating in OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Explain the role of newer agents in the treatment of patients with lymphoid leukemia;
• Evaluate novel therapeutic regimens as induction therapy for patients considering stem cell transplantation;
• Identify patient- and disease-associated factors that impact the choice of therapeutic agents;
• Formulate patient management strategies using a risk-adapted approach to the treatment of lymphoid leukemia;
• Integrate novel therapeutic regimens that improve outcomes in patients ineligible for stem cell transplantation; and
• Discuss the unique management needs of clinically important patient subgroups including those with asymptomatic, advanced, and refractory disease.

HIV-Infectious Disease Free CME:

HIV-Infectious Disease Free CME:

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...12.0.
Awarded by....Harvard University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...The primary audiences for this meeting are Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners. Pediatricians, nurses, physician assistants, gastroenterologists, hepatologists and pharmacists may also find the course useful.
Educational material will be updated....April 24 & 25, 2012.
Financial Support...None Stated. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 26, 2013.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
The meeting is composed of Interactive CME sessions led by Harvard Medical School experts in the area of gastroenterology on current topics ranging from: 
• Emerging treatments for chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B 
• Biologic treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
• The use of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome
• The management of gastrointestinal and liver disease in pregnancy
After participating in this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to:
• Optimally select patients in each therapeutic area who will most benefit from novel treatment options
• Describe the application of biomarkers to prediction of treatment response in GI diseases covered in the conference 
• Revise office-based management of chronic GI diseases, such as HCV, HBV, NASH, celiac disease, GERD and BE by applying timely interventions and increasing therapy adherence 
• Recognize risk factors for disease progression among those infected with HCV or HBC or suffering from celiac disease, NASH, IBD, GERD, or BE and successfully manage these challenging cases
• Manage side effects associated with combination therapies used to treat complex GI illnesses

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: 
A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Infectious Disease specialists, Hepatologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of infectious disease. 
Educational material last updated...Nov 17, 2011.
Financial Support...Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Laboratories. 
Expiration of CME credit...May 17, 2012.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Keynote Address: The State of Infectious Disease
• Current Trends in Infection Control
• 10 Observations in Clostridium Difficile
• Top 10 Developments in Hepatitis C
Session Two Topics:
• Top 10 Vaccine Messages
• Top Ten Key Therapeutic & Diagnostic Game Changers in the U.S.
• Ten Hot Topics in AIDS/HIV
• What Have We Learned About Flu since 2009: Ten Important Lessons
• New STD Guidelines From the CDC and Your Patient
After participating in this activity, you will be able to:
• Identify appropriate therapies for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections;
• Integrate infection control procedures in your daily practice;
• Utilize newly approved antibiotic agents;
• Recognize and better manage infections due to C. difficile;
• Incorporate new therapies and recommendations for patients with HIV;
• Implement new developments in the area of HCV management;
• Incorporate recommendations into immunization and treatment for influenza;
• Integrate current vaccination guidelines for adult and pediatric patients;
• Assess and utilize new molecular diagnostic tests appropriately; and
• Implement new guidelines on STD prevention and treatment.

Internal Medicine Free CME:

Internal Medicine Free CME:

CardioCareLive: Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future
This meeting was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...13.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners, Endocrinologists, Electrophysiologists, Nurses and Advanced Practice nurses, Physician Assistants, Diabetes Educators, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. 
Educational material last updated...December 8, 2011.
Financial Support...Astellas, St. Jude, Novo Nordisk, BI, Abbott Vascular. 
Expiration of CME credit...June 8, 2012.

Preventing Crisis in Cardiology Care: Roadmap to the Future was presented live online on December 7 & 8, 2011, and is now available on demand through June 8, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Managing the Impending Cardiovascular Disease Crisis—Can We Prevent Heart Disease?
• Highlights From European Society of Cardiology—Implications for Practice
• Heart Failure—Disease Management to Avoid Re-hospitalization
• Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes-A Look at the New ACC/AHA Guidelines
• Optimal Management of LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides
• Percutaneous versus Surgical Management of Aortic Valvular Stenosis
• Cardiovascular CT: Evidence Based Use to Improve Outcomes
Session Two Topics:
• Diabetes—Which Drugs Should We Use When, and When to Refer to a Diabetologist?
• Biomarkers to Improve Risk Prediction
• Sleep Apnea—How to Treat With CPAP, Nasal Devices, or Dental Appliances?
• When to Refer the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation for an Ablation or Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Current and Future Strategies to Raise HDL Cholesterol and Lower CVD Risk
• Anticoagulation Alternatives in the Person with Atrial Fibrillation

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges
This meeting will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses involved in caring for patients with prostate cancer are the primary audience for this event. Other professionals who will find it useful include primary care physicians, family physicians, nurses and advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Educational material will be updated...April 17, 2012.
Financial Support...Teva. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 17, 2013.

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Topics Include:
• Prostate Cancer Screening: New Considerations
• Individualizing Therapy for the Prostate Cancer Patient
• Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Controversies and Conflicts
• Novel Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
• The Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patient
• Managing Bone Health and Other Post-Intervention Issues
At the conclusion of Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Evaluate new options for prostate cancer risk testing and effectively manage practical issues associated with elevated PSA and follow-up testing.
• Initiate patient-centered discussions on individualizing prostate cancer treatments based on the patient’s age, medical history, and current health status, among others.
• Review currently available therapies for hormone-resistant or refractory prostate cancer (HRPC), identifying through a case-based method which approach is most appropriate for a specific patient.
• Discuss novel therapies available for the treatment of advanced and hormone-resistant prostate cancer, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.
• Properly apply the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) along the spectrum of prostate cancer.
• Successfully manage bone health and other post-intervention complications, including incontinence, in patients with prostate cancer.

CardioCareLive – Acute Coronary Syndrome Education Summit: How Do We Optimize Patient Outcomes with Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapies?
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Live on July 27, 2011, 10:00 AM through 2:00 PM (Eastern Time), and is now available on demand through  January 28, 2012.
Credit Hours...4.0.
Credit Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audience...CARD, FP, IM.
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial support...Multiple Supporters. 

CardioCareLive – Acute Coronary Syndrome Education Summit: How Do We Optimize Patient Outcomes with Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapies? will be presented live on July 27, 2011, 10:00 AM through 2:00 PM (Eastern Time), and is now available on demand through  January 28, 2012.
CardioCareLive – Acute Coronary Syndrome Education Summit: How Do We Optimize Patient Outcomes with Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapies? brings the benefits of a physical medical conference, with live keynote presentations, lectures, peer networking and an exhibit floor, to the convenience of your computer.
Highlights include:
• Contemporary Anticoagulation Strategies in Patients With ACS;
• Individualizing Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapies in ACS Patients;
• Challenges in Predicting the Risk of an Acute Thrombotic Event; and
• Antiplatelet Treatment: Applying the Guidelines and Incorporating New Therapies in UA and NSTEMI Practice.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...12.0.
Awarded by....Harvard University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...The primary audiences for this meeting are Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine practitioners. Pediatricians, nurses, physician assistants, gastroenterologists, hepatologists and pharmacists may also find the course useful.
Educational material will be updated....April 24 & 25, 2012.
Financial Support...None Stated. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 26, 2013.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes will be presented live online on April 24 & 25, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST, and then available on demand through April 26, 2013.
The meeting is composed of Interactive CME sessions led by Harvard Medical School experts in the area of gastroenterology on current topics ranging from: 
• Emerging treatments for chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B 
• Biologic treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
• The use of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome
• The management of gastrointestinal and liver disease in pregnancy
After participating in this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to:
• Optimally select patients in each therapeutic area who will most benefit from novel treatment options
• Describe the application of biomarkers to prediction of treatment response in GI diseases covered in the conference 
• Revise office-based management of chronic GI diseases, such as HCV, HBV, NASH, celiac disease, GERD and BE by applying timely interventions and increasing therapy adherence 
• Recognize risk factors for disease progression among those infected with HCV or HBC or suffering from celiac disease, NASH, IBD, GERD, or BE and successfully manage these challenging cases
• Manage side effects associated with combination therapies used to treat complex GI illnesses

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...The summit is planned to meet the continuing medical education needs of psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, genetic counselors, psychiatric social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for mental health patients.
Educational material will be updated...March 29, 2012.
Financial Support...Otsuka. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 29, 2013.

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013..
Topics include: 
• Understanding DSM-5 
• Managing Personality Disorder in Medical Settings 
• Deciphering Bipolar Disease and Its Mimics 
• Incorporating the Implications of Genetics in Psychiatry 
• Evolving Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
• Appreciating the Complex Set of Conditions Involved in the Autism Spectrum 
• Understanding Depression as a Neuro-Inflammatory Condition 
• Comprehending Dementia Through Neuro-Imaging 
• Evaluating New Molecules and Therapies in Psychopharmacology
After participating in Key Issues Facing Psychiatry, you will be able to:
• Describe significant changes to practice based on an understanding of the DSM-5.
• Better identify a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• Explain the role of genetics in mental health.
• Discuss the implications of mental health conditions on an understanding of genetics.
• Evaluate the impact of personality disorder in medical management.
• Apply improved skills in managing adolescent addictions.
• Implement a coherent approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
• Recognize the neurobiology of schizophrenia in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate the complex set of conditions involved in autism in practice.
• Better manage chronic pain.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the linkages between pain and depression.
• Display an understanding of depression as a neuro-inflammatory condition.
• Recognize the role of neuro-imaging in dementia.
• Choose among appropriate new psychopharmacologic therapies.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: 
A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Infectious Disease specialists, Hepatologists, Primary Care Physicians, Family and Internal Medicine Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients across the spectrum of infectious disease. 
Educational material last updated...Nov 17, 2011.
Financial Support...Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Laboratories. 
Expiration of CME credit...May 17, 2012.

IDCareLive-Top 10 Topics in Key Areas of Infectious Disease: A Snapshot of What’s New, Important, and Changing was presented live online on November 16 & 17, 2011, and is now available on demand through May 17, 2012.
Session One Topics:
• Keynote Address: The State of Infectious Disease
• Current Trends in Infection Control
• 10 Observations in Clostridium Difficile
• Top 10 Developments in Hepatitis C
Session Two Topics:
• Top 10 Vaccine Messages
• Top Ten Key Therapeutic & Diagnostic Game Changers in the U.S.
• Ten Hot Topics in AIDS/HIV
• What Have We Learned About Flu since 2009: Ten Important Lessons
• New STD Guidelines From the CDC and Your Patient
After participating in this activity, you will be able to:
• Identify appropriate therapies for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections;
• Integrate infection control procedures in your daily practice;
• Utilize newly approved antibiotic agents;
• Recognize and better manage infections due to C. difficile;
• Incorporate new therapies and recommendations for patients with HIV;
• Implement new developments in the area of HCV management;
• Incorporate recommendations into immunization and treatment for influenza;
• Integrate current vaccination guidelines for adult and pediatric patients;
• Assess and utilize new molecular diagnostic tests appropriately; and
• Implement new guidelines on STD prevention and treatment.

Oncology Free CME:

Oncology Free CME:

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges
This meeting will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses involved in caring for patients with prostate cancer are the primary audience for this event. Other professionals who will find it useful include primary care physicians, family physicians, nurses and advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Educational material will be updated...April 17, 2012.
Financial Support...Teva. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 17, 2013.

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Topics Include:
• Prostate Cancer Screening: New Considerations
• Individualizing Therapy for the Prostate Cancer Patient
• Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Controversies and Conflicts
• Novel Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
• The Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patient
• Managing Bone Health and Other Post-Intervention Issues
At the conclusion of Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Evaluate new options for prostate cancer risk testing and effectively manage practical issues associated with elevated PSA and follow-up testing.
• Initiate patient-centered discussions on individualizing prostate cancer treatments based on the patient’s age, medical history, and current health status, among others.
• Review currently available therapies for hormone-resistant or refractory prostate cancer (HRPC), identifying through a case-based method which approach is most appropriate for a specific patient.
• Discuss novel therapies available for the treatment of advanced and hormone-resistant prostate cancer, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.
• Properly apply the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) along the spectrum of prostate cancer.
• Successfully manage bone health and other post-intervention complications, including incontinence, in patients with prostate cancer.

OncologyCareLive-New Frontiers in Melanoma Management
(Sponsored Link)
Live Online on October 12, 2011, and now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Medical Oncologists, Hematologist/Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Dermatologists, Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for melanoma patients.
Educational material last updated...October 12, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 13, 2012.

OncologyCareLive-New Frontiers in Melanoma Management was presented live Online on October 12, 2011, and is now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Presentations include:
• Targeted Therapy and Chemotherapy in Advanced Melanoma; 
• Questions in the Surgical Management of Melanoma;
• Immunotherapy in Patients with High Risk and Advanced Melanoma; and
• Future Directions in Melanoma Therapy--Round Table Discussion.
After participating in OncologyCareLive-New Frontiers in Melanoma Management, you will be able to:
• Identify current approaches to the surgical management of melanoma;
• Discuss the evaluation and development of biomarkers for diagnosis, staging and treatment of melanoma;
• Describe current recommended clinical practice for excision of localized melanomas and patient selection for sentinel lymph node biopsy;
• Identify novel agents and combination systemic therapies of melanoma currently being evaluated in clinical trials; and
• Explain current approaches to the surgical management of melanoma.

OncologyCareLive-Lung Cancers Virtual Education Summit
Entering an Era of More Personalized Treatment in Lung Cancer: Increasing Patient Survival Rates
(Sponsored Link)
Live on October 12, 2011, and now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Pulmonologists, and Oncology Nurses involved in caring for patients with lung cancer. (Also, Internists, Family Physicians, Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Pharmacists.)
Educational material last updated...October 12, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 13, 2012.

OncologyCareLive-Lung Cancers Virtual Education Summit was presented live on October 12, 2011, and is now available on demand through April 13, 2012.
Presentations include:
• Are We Ready to Move to Annual Screening for Lung Cancer in High Risk Patients?; 
• Recent Developments in Targeted Therapy for NSCLC;
• Application of advancements in biomarker identification to clinical practice in patients with NSCLC. Is it ready for primetime?; and
• Optimizing Therapy Choices in Patients with SCLC.
After participating in OncologyCareLive-Lung Cancers Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
•Practice early diagnosis of lung cancer so that patients may be found at less advanced, more treatable stages of the disease;
• Explain the importance of biomarkers that affect therapeutic efficacy so that patients most likely to benefit from a particular therapy can be identified;
• Identify targeted therapies available for the treatment of NSCLC and when and how to integrate them in combination with chemotherapy; and
• Discuss current research data on treatment options for patients with SCLC.

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit  
Conversations and Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies and Hematology
Live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and then available on demand through March 7, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.5.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who care for lymphoid leukemia patients.
Educational material last updated...September 7, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 7, 2012.

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit will be presented live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and then available on demand through March 7, 2012.
Presentations include:
• The State of Cancer Care in the Coming Decade; 
• Multiple Myeloma;
• CLL-- Treatment of High-Risk Disease in a Young Patient;
• New Agents in NHL: Where Do They Fit in the Treatment Paradigm?; and 
• Debate: ALL in Adolescents and Young Adults – Is It a Different Disease?
After participating in OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Explain the role of newer agents in the treatment of patients with lymphoid leukemia;
• Evaluate novel therapeutic regimens as induction therapy for patients considering stem cell transplantation;
• Identify patient- and disease-associated factors that impact the choice of therapeutic agents;
• Formulate patient management strategies using a risk-adapted approach to the treatment of lymphoid leukemia;
• Integrate novel therapeutic regimens that improve outcomes in patients ineligible for stem cell transplantation; and
• Discuss the unique management needs of clinically important patient subgroups including those with asymptomatic, advanced, and refractory disease.

Pathology Free CME:

Pathology Free CME:

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit
Conversations and Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies and Hematology
Live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and then available on demand through March 7, 2012.
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...4.5.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat.
Target Audiences...Hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who care for lymphoid leukemia patients.
Educational material last updated...September 7, 2011.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 7, 2012.

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit will be presented live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and then available on demand through March 7, 2012.
Presentations include:
• The State of Cancer Care in the Coming Decade; 
• Multiple Myeloma;
• CLL-- Treatment of High-Risk Disease in a Young Patient;
• New Agents in NHL: Where Do They Fit in the Treatment Paradigm?; and 
• Debate: ALL in Adolescents and Young Adults – Is It a Different Disease?
After participating in OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Explain the role of newer agents in the treatment of patients with lymphoid leukemia;
• Evaluate novel therapeutic regimens as induction therapy for patients considering stem cell transplantation;
• Identify patient- and disease-associated factors that impact the choice of therapeutic agents;
• Formulate patient management strategies using a risk-adapted approach to the treatment of lymphoid leukemia;
• Integrate novel therapeutic regimens that improve outcomes in patients ineligible for stem cell transplantation; and
• Discuss the unique management needs of clinically important patient subgroups including those with asymptomatic, advanced, and refractory disease.

Radiation Oncology Free CME

Radiation Oncology Free CME

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges
This meeting will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses involved in caring for patients with prostate cancer are the primary audience for this event. Other professionals who will find it useful include primary care physicians, family physicians, nurses and advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Educational material will be updated...April 17, 2012.
Financial Support...Teva. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 17, 2013.

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Topics Include:
• Prostate Cancer Screening: New Considerations
• Individualizing Therapy for the Prostate Cancer Patient
• Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Controversies and Conflicts
• Novel Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
• The Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patient
• Managing Bone Health and Other Post-Intervention Issues
At the conclusion of Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Evaluate new options for prostate cancer risk testing and effectively manage practical issues associated with elevated PSA and follow-up testing.
• Initiate patient-centered discussions on individualizing prostate cancer treatments based on the patient’s age, medical history, and current health status, among others.
• Review currently available therapies for hormone-resistant or refractory prostate cancer (HRPC), identifying through a case-based method which approach is most appropriate for a specific patient.
• Discuss novel therapies available for the treatment of advanced and hormone-resistant prostate cancer, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.
• Properly apply the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) along the spectrum of prostate cancer.
• Successfully manage bone health and other post-intervention complications, including incontinence, in patients with prostate cancer.

Urology Free CME

Urology Free CME

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges
This meeting will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genitourinary oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses involved in caring for patients with prostate cancer are the primary audience for this event. Other professionals who will find it useful include primary care physicians, family physicians, nurses and advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Educational material will be updated...April 17, 2012.
Financial Support...Teva. 
Expiration of CME credit...April 17, 2013.

Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit: Overcoming the Challenges will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM EST and then available on demand through April 17, 2013.
Topics Include:
• Prostate Cancer Screening: New Considerations
• Individualizing Therapy for the Prostate Cancer Patient
• Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Controversies and Conflicts
• Novel Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
• The Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Patient
• Managing Bone Health and Other Post-Intervention Issues
At the conclusion of Prostate Cancer Virtual Education Summit, you will be able to:
• Evaluate new options for prostate cancer risk testing and effectively manage practical issues associated with elevated PSA and follow-up testing.
• Initiate patient-centered discussions on individualizing prostate cancer treatments based on the patient’s age, medical history, and current health status, among others.
• Review currently available therapies for hormone-resistant or refractory prostate cancer (HRPC), identifying through a case-based method which approach is most appropriate for a specific patient.
• Discuss novel therapies available for the treatment of advanced and hormone-resistant prostate cancer, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.
• Properly apply the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) along the spectrum of prostate cancer.
• Successfully manage bone health and other post-intervention complications, including incontinence, in patients with prostate cancer.

All CME activities on this page are FREE of charge to the user.

All CME activities on this page are FREE of charge to the user.