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The PILOT™ initiative is designed to provide physicians with a comprehensive continuing medical education program that focuses on the early and accurate diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) while addressing educational objectives critical to optimizing disease intervention and management.
This educational activity is sponsored by The France Foundation, and is supported by an educational grant from InterMune. |
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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. In addition, the rapid emergence of scientific evidence has prompted a reexamination of standard clinical 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. |
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Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for pulmonologists, pathologists, radiologists, and primary care physicians treating patients with IPF. |
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Educational Activity Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participants should be able to:
- Adopt into clinical practice a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of patients with IPF
- Critically evaluate the prognostic indicators used in clinical practice
- Identify and apply practical disease management strategies for patients with IPF to optimize outcomes
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Accreditation Statement
The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Credit Statement
The France Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of The France Foundation to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity will disclose to the participants any significant financial interest or other relationship with manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s)/device(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services included in this educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent a faculty member with a relevant financial or other relationship from participating in the activity, but rather to provide participants with information on which they can base their own judgments. The France Foundation has identified and resolved any and all faculty conflicts of interest prior to the release of this activity.
Please go to the Disclosure Statement to learn more about the faculty member's relationships with commercial interests.
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Commercial Support Acknowledgement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from InterMune.
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Disclaimer
The France Foundation presents this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected because of recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. The France Foundation and InterMune assume no liability for the information herein.
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Release/Expiration Dates
This activity is eligible for CME credit from May 2007 through May 31, 2008.
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Organization of the 2007 PILOT™ Compendium
The 2007 PILOT™Compendium, which consists of PowerPoint® slides with speaker notes and cases, should take approximately 4.0 hours to complete. The participant should complete the following, in the order listed below.
- Read the objectives and other introductory information herein
- View the material in the Compendium/CD-ROM
- Complete the Registration/Evaluation Form/CME Posttest
- To receive CME credit, fax or mail the completed forms to The France Foundation
- Participants who complete the Registration/Evaluation Form/CME Posttest will be issued a CME certificate within one month of submission to The France Foundation
Participants have 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/CME Posttest. CME credit will be valid through May 31, 2008.
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 |
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