Live Webcast: 

Now More Than Ever: Implementing the Mycophenolate Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy in Clinical Practice

 

Mycophenolate is a commonly used immunosuppressant to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients. It is also used as an immunosuppressant in other disciplines, such as rheumatology. While mycophenolate has been available for decades – it remains the focus of an ongoing FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program due to the high probability of fetal teratogenicity during pregnancy. Congenital malformations in children born to mothers taking mycophenolate have included hearing loss, cleft palate, heart defect, and various other malformations of the face, head, kidneys, limbs, and esophagus.

Currently, the importance of pregnancy planning and/or prevention is even more critical than in previous years. As of August 2023, twenty-two states ban abortion or restrict the procedure earlier in pregnancy than the standard set by Roe v. Wade for the past 50 years, which was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022. Thus, as the title of this education initiative states — adherence to the mycophenolate REMS (MREMS) program is of paramount importance — now more than ever.

Please join an expert multidisciplinary faculty in a compelling live and on-demand webcast on how to effectively implement MREMS in clinical practice. As a bonus feature, you’ll also be able to participate in an engaging MREMS “Clinical Clues” Escape Room activity to further reinforce the importance of pregnancy planning and/or prevention when using mycophenolate in women of childbearing potential.

 
 

Register here:

CMEO Webcast

Live Webcast: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at 6:30 pm ET

This activity offers CE credit for:

Interprofessional (IPCE) 1.0
Physicians (ACCME) 1.0
Nurses (ANCC) 1.0
Pharmacists (ACPE) 1.0
PAs (AAPA) 1.0
Dentists (ADA CERP) 1.0
Psychologists (APA) 1.0
ABIM MOC 1.0
MIPS Improvement Activity
Royal College MOC

Credit Expiration Date: 11/08/2024

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Expert Faculty

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Almut G. Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE

Distinguished Professor, Director for CoDES

Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy

University Florida

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Miae Kim, PharmD, MS, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Center for Advanced Heart Disease

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Boston, MA

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Dahima Cintron, MD

Rheumatologist

Duke University School of Medicine

Learning Objectives

At the end of this CME/CE activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the pregnancy and fetal risks related to mycophenolate use.
  • Counsel patients of reproductive potential on pregnancy prevention and/or planning during mycophenolate treatment.
  • Monitor and report relevant pregnancies to the Mycophenolate Pregnancy Registry.

 


Financial Support

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Mycophenolate REMS Group. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Mycophenolate REMS education requirements issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Target Audience

Transplant medicine specialists, OB/GYNs, surgeons, rheumatologists, dermatologists, immunologists, cardiologists, primary care practitioners (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), nurses, and pharmacists

 
 

Jointly Accredited Provider

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Interprofessional (IPCE) 1.0

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
 

Physicians (ACCME) 1.0

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Nurses (ANCC) 1.0

This activity is designated for 1.0 contact hour.
 

Pharmacists (ACPE) 1.0

This application-based activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit.
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PAs (AAPA) 1.0

CME Outfitters, LLC, has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until the expiration date listed above. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
 

Dentists (ADA CERP) 1.0

ADA CERP: CME Outfitters, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. CME Outfitters, LLC designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
 

Psychologists (APA) 1.0

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.
 

ABIM MOC 1.0

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 medical knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
 

MIPS Improvement Activity

Completion of this accredited CME activity meets the expectations of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program (IA_PSPA_28) for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.
 

Royal College MOC

Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.