Module I: Endocrinology, a core course in the Fellowship, is critical in helping to develop the necessary skills to treat complex patients. This module focuses on the hormonal changes that manifest in both men and women through the aging process, in addition to a review of patient case studies and interactive discussion with leading hormone experts. Sessions will review basic function of sex steroids in the body, tools to test and optimize hormone replacement therapy in men and women. The module will also further expand on endocrine disruptors and ways to detoxify and assist in healthy metabolism of hormones. We will also provide a model of whole person care in the context of hormone replacement therapy. Resilience is a key factor in wellness and longevity and this module will also provide a review of HPA function; ways to improve resilience and stress management.

Target Audience

This activity is intended to meet the educational needs of the healthcare team including but not limited to:

Physicians
Residents
Medical Students
Pharmacists
Physician assistants
Nurses
Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:

Review the physiological functions of the various sex steroids in men and women
Evaluate the various endocrine disruptors that patients are exposed to and proper ways to detoxify
Recognize clinical manifestations of thyroid disorder and treatment options

Course summary

Available credit:

38.00 ACPE Pharmacist
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
38.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
38.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
38.00 Completion
38.00 Nursing CEU

Course opens:

11/11/2024

Course expires:

12/12/2027

Event starts:

12/13/2024 - 8:00am EST

Event ends:

12/15/2024 - 3:30pm EST

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Faculty & Disclosure

Module I: Endocrinology Faculty disclosures can be viewed from the link below.

Accreditation Statements

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement(s)

Physicians (CME)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ earned as AOA Category 2 credit.

It is the physician's responsibility to report CME credits earned directly to AOA.

Ways to report CME Credit:

Email: Your CME Certificate to Physician Education & CME at cme@osteopathic.org.
Online: Via the CME Self-Reporting Tool (login required).

Nursing

Educational Review Systems is an approved approver of continuing nursing education by the ASNA, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider # 5-115. This program is approved for 17 hours of continuing nursing education.

Educational Review Systems is also approved for nursing continuing education by the state of California (Provider # 14692), the state of Florida and the District of Columbia.

Other Healthcare Professionals (Attendance)

All other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA accept certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts about whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.

Available Credit

38.00 ACPE Pharmacist
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
38.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
38.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
38.00 Completion
38.00 Nursing CEU

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Module I: Endocrinology