Activity Description

This webinar, presented by SMA Education Committee member Dr. Cary Cavender, will detail how healthcare professionals can be better equipped to diagnose, manage and treat EoE in both children and adults, including when to consider and how to perform surgical interventions.

Target Audience

Physicians and other healthcare professionals

Goals and Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, learners will be able to:

• Clearly define and understand the pathophysiology of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in both children and adults.
• Differentiate EoE from other esophageal disorders such as GERD, achalasia and infections esophagitis.
• Identify the indications for surgical intervention in EoE, such as severe strictures and refractory disease.

Course Information

Live Course Start Date: September 24, 2024
Live Course End Date: September 24, 2024
Live Course Location: Southern Medical Association, Birmingham, AL (Presented via Zoom)
CME Release Date:  September 24, 2024
Valid for credit through: October 24, 2024
Course type: Live Course

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Live Course activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

System Requirements

• Learners must have Adobe Reader installed in order to view course content.
• The website is supported by the latest versions of most modern web browsers. In order to experience the website fully, please upgrade to the latest version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Apple Mobile Safari.
• JavaScript must be enabled. JavaScript should be enabled by default in your browser, but if not then please consult your browser's Help section for information on how to change this setting. Upgrade your browser to a version that supports JavaScript 1.2 or higher (see browser list above).
• Connection Speed Requirements - DSL or faster

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. 

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives, accreditation information, and author disclosures.
• Login in below to study the educational content and references.
• Complete the evaluation and quiz.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from customerservice@sma.org. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.