Summer Infectious Diseases – Current and Emerging Public Health Concerns

Pricing

ISMS members: Free
Non-ISMS members: $75.00

Course Description

The infectious disease landscape is constantly changing. The increased mobility of people, particularly during the summer holidays, means increased risk for exposure to and transmission of infections that might otherwise be rare or unexpected in Illinois. In addition, the emergence of new variants of existing viruses, and corresponding clinical updates regarding best practices in prevention and treatment adds to the difficulty of staying up to date with the latest guidance. “Summer surges” of COVID-19 and recent public health advisories about increasing cases of bird flu among livestock and dengue fever in the US mean that physicians could be seeing patients with symptoms attributable to unexpected causes.

The Illinois State Medical Society invites you to join Emily Landon, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Executive Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control at the University of Chicago, for an overview of current and emerging public health concerns that physicians should be on the lookout for, including the latest COVID-19 variants, avian flu and dengue fever.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how to incorporate updated COVID-19 guidance into daily practice
  • Recognize the risk factors for and understand the epidemiology of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)
  • Identify patients who need testing for dengue fever and understand the changing epidemiology

Target Audience

ISMS members and their staffs

Disclosure

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

CME information

ISMS logoThe Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    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 Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
06/28/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$75.00
Rating: 
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Emily Landon, M.D.

Dr. Landon is Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago in the Section of Infectious Diseases & Global Health where she also serves as the Hospital Epidemiologist and Executive Medical Director of the Infection Prevention & Control Program. After medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, she completed her medical residency, chief residency, and fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of Chicago Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in Clinical Medical Ethics at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago and is an assistant director of the MacLean Center.

Dr. Landon’s work includes studying ethical implications of infection control interventions and finding novel and innovative ways to address common and uncommon infection control problems. As the leader of the University of Chicago’s Infection Prevention & Control Program, Dr. Landon manages a team of outstanding practitioners in infection surveillance, outbreak investigation, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance activities and serves as the medical director for the High Consequence Pathogen Preparedness Program for the University of Chicago.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    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 Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation Credit

Price

Cost:
$75.00
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