Program Overview
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
A multidisciplinary, interactive learning experience for incorporating genetic testing into the practice of hepatology and liver transplantation.

Learning Objectives

1.    Recognize the major signs of genetic liver disease and discern when a patient might benefit from genetic testing.

2.    Describe the clinical utility of different genetic testing methodologies for liver diseases.

3.    Discuss how to navigate genetic test reports.

4.    Name resources available to health care providers (clinicians, NPs and PAs) interested in referring patients to genetic testing and genetic counseling.

Keynote
The Importance of Genetic Ancestry & Diverse Populations in Precision Medicine
Neil A. Hanchard MD, DPhil, FACMG

Senior Investigator, Center for Precision Health Research

Head, Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section
National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement

Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants

PAs may claim a maximum of 6.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of 6.25 hours.

Genetic Counselors

Learners must self-submit for Category 2 credits to the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC). For questions, contact Jenifer Aron at jaron@nsgc.org. For more details go to https://www.nsgc.org/page/ceuapproval#Apply%20Cat%202