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GRCASTEM2302 - CME/CMLE - Castleman Disease: Case-based Microlearning
Course Description

Castleman Disease: Case-based Microlearning
 
Activity Overview
This CME/CMLE-accredited, case-based microlearning activity is designed to help laboratory team members increase their knowledge, skills, and competence in diagnosing multicentric Castleman disease and to be informed of changes in clinical practice guidelines. Through a series of short cases developed by a multidisciplinary team, you will gain a greater understanding of multicentric Castleman disease, how to differentiate it from potential mimics, and updated guidelines for diagnosis.

The activity offers 1.0 CME/CMLE credit.

Target Audience
The target audience for this activity consists of pathologists and laboratory professionals.

Activity Agenda

  • Introduction to Castleman disease
  • Case-based approach to diagnosing Castleman disease, featuring multidisciplinary perspectives

Faculty/Authors

Anamarija Perry, MD
Associate Professor, Hematopathology, Department of Pathology, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan

David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Translational Medicine & Human Genetics, University of Pennsylvania

Seth Kligerman, MD
Professor, Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego

Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

Physician's Competency: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

CME/CMLE Credit: 0.5
Estimated Completion Time: 0.5 hour
Format: Online educational activity

Credit Designation Statement
The ASCP designates this online microlearning activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
 
ASCP designates this online microlearning activity for a maximum of 1.0 CMLE credit.  This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
 
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time 

Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete all four cases in the microlearning activity. CME certificates will be provided online. 
 
Commercial Support
This activity is funded by an independent educational grant from Recordati Rare Diseases Inc..  

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Content and click the first module of the course.
  3. Complete the Demographic Survey.
  4. Review all three parts of the Educational Activity. 
  5. Submit the course Evaluation.
  6. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME/CMLE to register credit.

Faculty Disclosures 

Technical Considerations 

Release Dates: 2/2/2023  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 2/2/2026  




Course Objectives

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

  • Discuss the characteristics of Castleman disease, including the disease pathology and radiographic and morphological features  

  • Differentiate Castleman disease from potential mimics 

  • Describe current therapies for the management of multicentric Castleman disease 

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Credit Offered:
1 CME/CMLE Credit
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