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The Brigham Gastroenterology Board Review Course Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours....23.75 Awarded by....Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education & Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gastroenterology Division, Department of Medicine. Cost...........Varies from $795 to $1295 according to the format. Purchase this course during February 2012, and receive a $100 Best Buy gift card.  Use coupon code BESTBUYA. Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures. Format...Video DVD, Video MP4, Audio CD, Audio MP3 DVD and others. Target Audience....GI, IM, HOSPITALISTS, GENERAL SURGERY. Educational material last updated...October 1, 2010. Financial support...None Stated. CME Credit Expires...September 30, 2013.

The major objective of The Brigham Gastroenterology Board Review Course  is to prepare you for the ABIM Subspecialty Board Examination in Gastroenterology (Certification or Re-Certification).  The Brigham Gastroenterology Board Review Course state-of-the-art information on a wide spectrum of clinical problems in gastroenterology for the ABIM examination. It is comprised of an in-depth examination of essential knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatology, and the integral related areas of pathology, endoscopy, nutrition, and radiology. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of disorders of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, small/large bowel, pancreas, and liver are also addressed.  The Brigham Gastroenterology Board Review Course should be most valuable for those preparing for certification or re-certification in gastroenterology. The target audience also includes physicians who want a refresher course that covers all major aspects of the field of gastroenterology, internists and hospitalists interested in gastroenterology, who want an exposure to the entire field, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are specializing in gastroenterology, and surgeons who practice in the area. At the conclusion of The Brigham Gastroenterology Board Review Course, you will be able to: • Understand current pathophysiological mechanisms key to disorders in gastroenterology and hepatology; • Develop knowledge related to diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients with gastrointestinal ailments; and  • Become facile in answering simulated board questions.

Audio-Digest Gastroenterology (Sponsored Link) Last visited....2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...24 issues (2 hours per issue) for total of 48 hours. Awarded by....Audio-Digest Foundation. Cost...........$359 or $399 depending on which audio format you choose. Format...Online MP3 or Audio CD.. Target Audiences...GASTROENTEROLOGY. Educational material last updated...2011. Financial Support...None Stated.  Expiration of CME credit...Three years after release.

Audio-Digest Gastroenterology is specifically designed to provide you with state-of-the-art information, including, but not limited to, procedures and techniques and/or the diagnosis and management of: • Inflammatory Bowel Disease;  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome;  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease; • Ulcer disease;  • Liver disease;  • Pancreatic disease;  • Cancer within the digestive system;  • Endoscopy;  • Esophageal disease;  • Colon problems;  • Transplantation; and  • Nutrition. See the complete list of Audio-Digest Programs in other specialties.

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...Pending.  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) Live Online on Wednesday, November 16, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (4.0 Hours), and Thursday, November 17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (5.0 Hours)  2011, and then 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 will be presented live on November 16 and 17, 2011 and then 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.

The Advanced Certificate Program in Chronic Hepatitis B Management VI: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities (Sponsored Link) Last visited..2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...18 activities for a total of up to 15.0 credits. Awarded by.....Projects In Knowledge. Cost............Free. Instruction Type....Online Newsletters, Audio Podcasts, Video Case Vignettes, and Article Reviews. Target Audience....GI, Hepatologists, ID, IM, FP, Nurses/NPs, PAs, and Pharmacists.  Educational material last updated....2011. Financial Support... Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs. CME credit expires...One year after posting.

This free, long-form CME/CE program, now offering a 6th curriculum, features the very latest information on HBV screening, current and emerging treatments, and practical patient care strategies. Co-chairs Adrian M. Di Bisceglie, MD, FACP, and Robert G. Gish, MD, and the faculty of prominent hepatology experts provide clarity and guidance on key issues and practice challenges, including how cultural differences can affect physician/patient communications, thus impacting the management of HBV infection. See the complete list of Projects In Knowledge Free CME.

Practical Reviews in Gastroenterology (Sponsored Link) Last visited..2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...24 or 48 per year (2 or 4 per month). Awarded by....Johns Hopkins. Cost..........Varies from $349 to $898 according to the number of issues per year (14 or 28) and the audio format you choose. Instruction Type...Text Plus Audio (Online Audio Only or Online Audio plus Audio CD). Target Audience...GI. Educational material updated monthly. Financial Support...None Stated. Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication.

Practical Reviews in Gastroenterology keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in Gastroenterology each month. Each issue contains: downloadable audio of up to 22 articles summarized and reviewed; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned.

Practical Reviews On-Demand  (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...Unlimited. See ==> Awarded by....Johns Hopkins. Cost..........$599 for Unlimited CME in 30+ Specialties for One year. Format...Text Plus Audio (Online and downloadable). Target Audience...30+ specialties. Educational material updated monthly. Financial Support...None Stated.

Practical Reviews On-Demand offers: • Unlimited online access to more than 30 specialties;  • Unlimited CME/CE credits with your one-year subscription; • Stay current on sub-specialty topics; • Search the Practical Reviews database; download that information to your computer and update with important articles for quick reference; • Review key points and strengthen what you’ve learned with online self-assessment quizzes.

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Free CME Gastroenterology. Free CME Hepatitis. Many CME activities listed below offer Free Gastroenterology CME and / or Free Hepatitis CME. Look for "Cost...Free" on the left side of each entry.

Free CME Gastroenterology. Free CME Hepatitis. Many CME activities listed below offer Free Gastroenterology CME and / or Free Hepatitis CME. Look for "Cost...Free" on the left side of each entry.

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) GI Learn Last visited....2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...Vary considerably from 0.5 to 11.0 (unable to count total courses or credits). Awarded by....American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). Cost for Credit.....About $5 per hour (Discount for AGA members). Instruction Type.... Target Audiences....GI. Educational material last updated...2011. Financial Support...None Stated.

A wide variety of courses, many offering CME credit as well as qualifying for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and Self Assessment Modules (SAM).  Some newer and larger courses are:  • 2011 AGA Practice Management Course Online Sessions (7.75 CME hours);  • 2011 AGA Clinical Congress Online Sessions (11.0 CME hours);  • GI SAM - Digestive Health and Disease In Women (GI SAM 10); and  • Inflammatory/ Metabolic Liver Disease and Disorders of the Esophagus (GI SAM 10).

Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterology Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD Credit hours....23 activities offering a total of 13 hours. Awarded by....Cleveland Clinic. Cost..........Free. Instruct. Type...Slide-Video and Slide-Audio Lectures, Podcasts, Text-Only. Target Audiences...GI. Educational material last updated....2011. Financial Support...Some activities have commercial support. CME Credit Expires...2 years after posting.

Some recent activities include: • Managing HBV-Infected RA Patients-Dilemmas and Opportunities; • Interdisciplinary Approach for Medical and Surgical Therapy of Complex Crohn's Disease: Case Presentations; • Medical and Surgical Therapy of Crohn's Disease: Molding and Marring the Guidelines from Medical and Surgical Societies into your Clinical Practice; • Hepatic encephalopathy: Suspect it early in patients with cirrhosis;  • Biologics and the Liver - Is IL6 a Target of Concern? and • Ulcerative colitis and an abnormal cholangiogram.

Clinical Care Options Hepatitis   Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...About 40 activities offering about 20 hours. Awarded by....Various Sponsors. Cost..........Free. Instruction Type...Text-with-Slides or Case-Based-Interactive). Target Audience....GI, HIV/ID. Educational material last updated...2011. Financial support...Various pharmaceutical companies. Credit Expires...One year after posting.

About 40 text-based or case-based-interactive activities concerned with aspects of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infection. All of these categories offer CME credit: Conference Coverage, Journal Options, Management Series, Treatment Updates, Annual Updates and Interactive Cases. Topics include: Fibrosis and Cirrhosis; HBV; HCV; Hepatocellular Carcinoma; HIV Coinfection;  Nash, ALD, etc.; Other Hepatitis Viruses; and Transplantation.  Not all activities offer CME; look for the term, "CME-certified".

DDW Highlights: Managing Today's GI Patient Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...1.0. Credit Awarded by....AGA Institute Cost...........Free. Instruction Type...Webcast. Target Audience...GI. Educational material last updated...July, 2011. Financial support...Abbott Laboratories; UCB Inc. CME Credit Expires...June 30, 2012.

Following completion of this activity, you should be able to: • Describe the clinical presentation of Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC), and the value of markers in determining disease progression and long-term outlook; • Identify recent advancements in the treatment of CD and UC as they apply to the use of biologics and immunomodulators, and the short- and long-term implications of select treatments; • Recognize recent data regarding the use of combination therapy in CD and UC and how these data are supported by treatment algorithms; • Identify emerging therapies and their potential role in the management of CD and UC; and • Discuss recent data regarding the relationship between IBD and the occurrence of colitis-associated cancer.

eCysticFibrosis Review Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...1.0 per newsletter, 0.5 per podcast. There are presently 9 newsletters and 6 podcasts. Awarded by.... Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Cost...........Free. Instruction Type...Text-Only (pdf) or audio podcast Target Audience...CHEST MED, PED, GI, ID. Educational material last updated...2011; Monthly issues. Financial support...Various pharmaceutical companies. CME Credit Expires...2 years after posting.

Each month, participants receive an email linking to a current topic in cystic fibrosis. You can also view or listen to any of the archived subjects at the web site. Some topics currently available for credit are:  Pulmonary Exacerbation Therapies; Highlights of the 34th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference; New Inhalation Therapies; State-of-the-Art Treatment for CF Lung Disease; and Vitamin D and Bone Health.. By participating in ongoing eCysticFibrosis Reviews, you should be better able to: •  Incorporate the current recommended protocols for managing respiratory tract infections and mucus reduction;  •  Summarize key finding in managing nutritional deficiencies;  • Assess new treatment options for the prevention and management of infectious diseases in CF patients;  •  Discuss current modalities and patient selection criteria for the delivery of treatment agents  • Integrate evidence-based therapy adherence interventions;  •  Recognize the symptoms of concomitant diseases in older CF patients and how the information presented may impact current clinical paradigms; and  •  Describe the most current treatment protocols for fungal infections

eViralHepatitisReview.org Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...1.0 per newsletter, 0.5 per podcast. (6 hours or 3 hours). Awarded by.... Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Cost...........Free. Instruction Type...Text-Only (pdf) or audio podcast Target Audience...GI, ID. Educational material last updated...2011; Monthly issues. Financial support...Gilead Sciences, Inc. CME Credit Expires...2 years after posting (January 2013).

Each month, participants receive an email linking to a current topic in viral hepatitis. You receive 6 bi-monthly issues and 6 podcasts (clinical practice case-study scenarios) which are delivered directly to your email box. You can also view or listen to any of the archived subjects at the web site.  Topics include:  Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in At-Risk Individuals; HBV Counseling and How to Treat, Monitor and Refer; and 2010 Conference Coverage of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. By participating in eViralHepatitisReview.org you should be better able to:  • Identify and screen patients at risk for HBV;  • Analyze and explain positive HBV screening; and  • Counsel patients regarding their HBV status for both treatment and/or vaccination.

GI Hepatology Academy 2012 Virtual Congress: Gastroenterology in the 21st Century: Optimizing Patient Outcomes 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...Pending.  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

Hepatitis Web Study Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...0.5 per module (total of 13.5 hours) Awarded by....University of Alabama Continuing Medical Education. Cost for Credit......Free.  Instruction Type...Case-Based Interactive. Target Audiences...FP, IM, ID, GI. Educational material last updated...8/2011. Financial Support...CDC.

A set of brief (30 minutes) case simulations about Hepatitis A (3), Hepatitis B (14), Hepatitis C (6), Common Management Issues (2) and Health Educator (2).

HIV and Hepatitis.com Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...22 activities offering 1 to 2 hours each (probably about 28 hours). Awarded by....Various sponsors Cost for Credit......Free.  Instruction Type...Slide-Audio Lectures, Slide-Video lectures, Monographs (pdf), Podcasts.  Target Audiences...HIV/ID, GI. Educational material last updated...2011 Financial Support...Multiple pharmaceutical companies. CME Credit Expires...One year after posting.

Click on Library of CME/CE Programs. You will find 25 programs on various aspects of HIV and Hepatitis. Some programs have multiple sections and offer up to 2.25 hours of credit. Some recent activities include: • HIV/AIDS:  ICAAC 2011 Talking Slides Update; ICAAC 2011 Symposium: ARV Therapies & Therapeutic Strategies; Expert Commentaries from IAS 2011 - Positive Pulse; and IAS 2011 Symposium: and ARV Therapies & Therapeutic Strategies. • Hepatitis B and HIV/HBV Coinfection: Conquering the Silent Killer: Ten Strategies for Preventing Hepatocellular Carcinoma; and EASL 2011 Talking Slides Update. • Hepatitis C and HIV/HCV Coinfection: Evaluating & Treating Hepatitis C in HIV Positive Patients.

IBD in Practice: Challenges in Diagnosis, Options in Management Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...1.0. Credit Awarded by....AGA Institute Cost...........Free. Instruction Type...Webcast. Target Audience...GI. Educational material last updated...May 2011. Financial support...Abbott Laboratories; Centocor Ortho Biotech; Shire Pharmaceuticals; UCB Inc. CME Credit Expires...April 30, 2013.

Following completion of this activity, you should be able to: • Describe the differentiating diagnostic features of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease;  • Review the epidemiology and risk factors for UC and Crohn’s disease;  • Describe the current treatment options and treatment pyramids for UC and Crohn's disease (including management as outlined in evidence-based recommendations); • Outline approaches to maintaining remission and long-term monitoring of patients with IBD; and  • Discuss emerging research in the treatment and diagnosis of UC and Crohn's disease.

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.

NEJM Weekly CME Program Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours ...One per exam, three per week. (Total of about 140 hours now available). Awarded by....Massachusetts Medical Society. Cost..........Free to subscribers to NEJM; $15 (or $100 for bundles of ten) for non-subscribers). Instruction  Type....Text-and-Graphics. Target Audiences....FP, IM, IM subspecialists. Educational material last updated....Weekly. Financial Support...None Stated.

Each week, three articles in the New England Journal of Medicine have a companion CME exam available online. You can earn up to one CME credit for each exam successfully completed. NEJM subscribers receive 20 online exams per year as part of their subscription. Non-subscribers may pay on an hourly basis ($15 per single credit or $100 for 10 exams) and read the articles and take the exams completely online.

Practical Reviews in Gastroenterology Last visited..2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...24 or 48 per year (2 or 4 per month). Awarded by....Johns Hopkins. Cost..........Varies from $349 to $898 according to the number of issues per year (14 or 28) and the audio format you choose. Instruction Type...Text Plus Audio (Online Audio Only or Online Audio plus Audio CD). Target Audience...GI. Educational material updated monthly. Financial Support...None Stated. Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication.

Practical Reviews in Gastroenterology keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in Gastroenterology each month. Each issue contains: downloadable audio of up to 22 articles summarized and reviewed; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned.

The Advanced Certificate Program in Chronic Hepatitis B Management VI: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities Last visited..2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...18 activities for a total of up to 15.0 credits. Awarded by.....Projects In Knowledge. Cost............Free. Instruction Type....Online Newsletters, Audio Podcasts, Video Case Vignettes, and Article Reviews. Target Audience....GI, Hepatologists, ID, IM, FP, Nurses/NPs, PAs, and Pharmacists.  Educational material last updated....2011. Financial Support... Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs. CME credit expires...One year after posting.

This free, long-form CME/CE program, now offering a 6th curriculum, features the very latest information on HBV screening, current and emerging treatments, and practical patient care strategies. Co-chairs Adrian M. Di Bisceglie, MD, FACP, and Robert G. Gish, MD, and the faculty of prominent hepatology experts provide clarity and guidance on key issues and practice challenges, including how cultural differences can affect physician/patient communications, thus impacting the management of HBV infection.