Welcome to the PILOT™ Interactive Case Study Series

54-year-old Hispanic Male With Insidious Onset of Dyspnea on Exertion

This educational activity is sponsored by The France Foundation, and is supported by an educational grant from InterMune.

PILOT™ CME – Interactive Case Reviewers

Kevin O. Leslie, MD click here for bio >>
Steven D. Nathan, MD click here for bio >>
W. Richard Webb, MD click here for bio >>

Disclosure Statement

The France Foundation relies upon faculty members to provide educational information in a manner that is objective and free from bias. In compliance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, all faculty members must disclose any conflicts of interest related to the context of their participation in a CME activity. Faculty members have disclosed the following relationships with commercial interests:

Kevin O. Leslie, MD, has nothing to disclose.

Steven D. Nathan, MD, has served as a consultant and speaker for and received research funding from Actelion, CoTherix, and InterMune.

W. Richard Webb, MD, has served on an advisory board for InterMune.

Disclaimer

The opinions, recommendations, and guidelines expressed herein are those of the PILOT™ Interactive Case Reviewers and not necessarily those of The France Foundation or InterMune, who assume no responsibility or liability for the material that appears herein.

Educational Need

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a debilitating and almost uniformly fatal disease. Despite recent progress, the diagnosis and management of IPF remain distinct clinical challenges, further complicated by the rapid emergence of scientific evidence that challenges conventional wisdom and prompts a reexamination of standard therapeutic approaches. The aim of the PILOT™ initiative is to provide a forum for the open exchange of scientific ideas that results in the timely dissemination of emerging knowledge, facilitates clinical decision making, and improves patient outcomes.

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for pulmonologists, pathologists, radiologists, and primary care physicians treating patients with IPF.

Learning Objectives

After reviewing the case, participants will be able to:

  • Identify diagnostic features associated with the representative interstitial lung disease case presented herein, and combine clinical, radiologic, and pathologic information to obtain the correct diagnosis and prognosis

Accreditation/Designation of Credit Statement

The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The France Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The France Foundation presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field. Any discussion of unlabeled/investigational use of drugs/devices will be disclosed to activity participants.

Release date: December 2006
Expiration date: December 31, 2007

Method of Participation

This activity, which consists of an interactive case presentation, should take approximately 1 hour to complete. The participant should complete the activity, in the order listed below:

  • Read the objectives and other introductory information contained herein
  • Evaluate the Case and answer the questions
  • Submit your answers online
  • Complete the registration information, and answer the evaluation questions on the CME Registration/Evaluation
  • Participants who answer all case questions and complete the evaluation and registration will be issued a CME certificate within one month of submission to The France Foundation. Instructions for submission are found on the CME Registration/ Evaluation, as well as below.

The evaluation form provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on the quality of the instructional process, the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness, the perception of commercial bias, and his or her views on future educational needs. To receive credit for this activity, follow the instructions provided on the registration/evaluation form. This credit will be valid through December 31, 2007. No credit will be given after this date.

To receive CME credit, complete the CME Registration/Evaluation at the conclusion of the Case Study. If you have any questions please contact:

The France Foundation
230 Shore Road, Suite 202
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371
Telephone: (866) 227-6414
Fax: (866) 227-6415
E-mail: info@PILOTforIPF.org