AAAAI-Sponsored Enduring Materials
The listings below are programmed either directly by the AAAAI or jointly with other organizations. Earn CME credit from the AAAAI for your participation.
▪ ASTHMA IQ: EPR-3
Learn and apply the new EPR-3 asthma guidelines in order to improve the quality of care delivered to patients with asthma. EPR-3 can help you select the most appropriate severity or control level and initiate or adjust therapies based on the EPR-3 stepwise approach. To access the module, visit www.asthmaiq.org and select “CME/Tutorials.”
▪ ASTHMA IQ: Pay for Performance
The pay for performance (P4P) module explains the current climate of P4P programs and steps to take to meet targets that may be set by local organizations. To access the module, visit www.asthmaiq.org and select “CME/Tutorials.”
▪ ASTHMA IQ: Performance Improvement Module
The Asthma Performance Improvement Module (PIM) will show you how your outcomes and processes of care for your patients compare with the EPR-3 guidelines for managing asthma. The PIM is also designed to fulfill Part IV of the Maintenance of Certification for the ABAI and offers 20 credits. For more information or to register, visit www.aaaai.org/members/asthma_iq.
▪ The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
The JACI features two series of review articles: “Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology” and “Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases” for CME credit. Articles can be accessed online at http://journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ymai.
The Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases series is funded through an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.
▪ Mini-Primer on Allergic and Immunologic Diseases
The 2008 Mini-Primer is available online at no cost to AAAAI members. Visit www.aaaai.org/members/jaci.stm for more information.
▪ Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure for your Patients: Practical Office Counseling Techniques
AAAAI-sponsored activity produced in conjunction with the Smoke Free Homes project. Designed to educate clinicians about practical office counseling techniques that may be used to reduce secondhand smoke exposure for patients. Online modules can be accessed at www.kidslivesmokefree.org. For more information, contact Lauri Sweetman at the AAAAI executive office at (414) 272-6071 or e-mail lsweetman@aaaai.org.
▪ World Allergy Organization (WAO) Online Food Allergy Learning Program
Jointly sponsored by the AAAAI and the WAO. Available online at www.waolearningmodule.org. For more information, contact Jennie Smazik at jsmazik@worldallergy.org.
Other Programs
These programs may be of interest to AAAAI members, but have no direct affiliation with the AAAAI and do not offer CME credit from the AAAAI.
▪ ACAAI Online Courses in Allergy/Immunology
Sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Courses are free, but there is a $15 processing fee for each module's CME credit. The courses can be found on the ACAAI Web site at www.acaai.org for ACAAI members and at http://allergy.mcg.edu in the physician information section.
▪ Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) LeBien Visiting Professor Program
Teaching hospitals throughout North America may request a leading clinical immunologist to lead Grand Rounds or present at other educational activities. Visit the IDF Web site at www.primaryimmune.org or call (800) 296-4433 for more information.
▪ WAO World Allergy Congress
December 6-10, 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The biennial international scientific meeting of the World Allergy Organization. For more information, visit www.worldallergy2009.com.
▪ 2nd Milan International Adverse Reactions to Bovine Proteins: Changing Patterns, Mechanism and Treatment
February 4-6, 2010
Milan, Italy
This event will be held in conjunction with the World Allergy Organization (WAO) for the presentation of the new WAO diagnostic and treatment guidelines on cow's milk allergy under the chairmanship of Professor Alessandro Fiocchi. For more information, contact MCA Events at 039-023-493-4404 or info@mcaevents.org.
▪ The Power of Programming: International Conference on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
May 6-8, 2010
Munich, Germany
The second international conference on Early Nutrition Programming is jointly organized by the Early Nutrition Academy and the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Society. For further information contact Brigitte Aton at programming@med.uni-muenchen.de or visit www.metabolic-programming.org.
The AAAAI pledges to maintain the highest quality in all of our educational programs and to fulfill our promise to provide you with a premier educational experience. For the most updated list of AAAAI CME opportunities, visit the AAAAI Web site, www.aaaai.org. Choose the Members Center and click on the Continuing Education link in the Education section.
▪ 2010 American Thoracic Society International Conference
May 14-19, 2010
New Orleans, LA
More than 400 sessions will provide a comprehensive review of the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, critical illnesses and sleep disorders. The Advance Program with registration form will be available in January 2010 at www.thoracic.org. For more information, contact the ATS International Conference Department at (212) 315-8652 or conference@thoracic.org.
▪ 14th International Congress of Immunology
August 22-27, 2010
Kobe, Japan
For more information, visit www.ici2010.org.
For more information on these and other educational activities, or to add your educational activity to our calendar, contact the AAAAI executive office at (414) 272-6071 or e-mail cme@aaaai.org.
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