New Developments in Understanding Chronic Illnesses: The Role of Immune Dysfunction and Infections

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 AM - Friday, November 10, 2023, 3:00 PM, Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

There are over 20 million Americans suffering from a group of chronic disabling disorders who are diagnosed without a clear elucidation of pathophysiologic mechanisms. Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Neuropsychiatric illnesses, Posttreatment Lyme Syndrome, Pediatric Acute on Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANDAS/PANS).

Adding to this massive disease burden the CDC now estimates that of the 40% of Americans who were infected with COVID-19 1 in 5 continue to suffer with what is now referred to as Post-acute sequalae of COVID (PASC). Research has demonstrated that common to all of these conditions is dysregulation of the immune system resulting from an infectious insult. Dramatic advances have occurred in our understanding of all of these conditions as a result of COVID. We are entering an incredibly exciting period in medicine where these diseases are beginning to coalesce around an understanding of shared pathophysiology. We are entering a period of true hope for those millions who are suffering where we will finally be able to provide comprehensive solutions for their illness.

This conference will bring together some of the leading researchers and clinicians from around the world to discuss the advances in our understanding of these conditions and breakthroughs in diagnostic and treatment options.

1. Summarize the role of the innate and adaptive immune system in chronic disease.
2. Explain biological mechanisms of how infections incite immune dysfunction resulting in chronic disease.
3. Describe new diagnostic testing and biomarkers for defining and identifying immune dysfunction in chronic illness.
4. Identify clinical and case study examples using new and repositioned treatment modalities that have been shown to be effective in treating immune-mediated chronic disorders secondary to infection.
5. Summarize long haul covid and it’s pathophysiology and new diagnostic and treatment modalities.
6. Describe a new understanding of fibromyalgia as an immunologic disorder and the role of the immune system in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
7. Recognize the role of infections and immune dysfunction as the cause of other neurologic, psychiatric, and behavioral disorders.
8. Explain the role of gut microbiome in health and immune dysfunction.
9. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care of patients with atypical immunological diseases.
10. Integrate a team-based approach in the care of patients with atypical immunological diseases.

LIVE Early Bird Registration
Now through August 4
Physician  $695
Resident or Fellow  $595
Physician Assistant  $595
Nurse Practitioner $595
Nurse  $595
Allied Health Professional $595
Medical Student  $350
Industry Professional  $750

VIRTUAL Early Bird Registration
Now through August 4
Physician  $695
Resident or Fellow  $595
Physician Assistant  $595
Nurse Practitioner $595
Nurse  $595
Allied Health Professional $595
Medical Student  $350
Patient  $195

LIVE Advance Registration
August 5 to November 7
Physician  $795
Resident or Fellow  $695
Physician Assistant  $695
Nurse Practitioner $695
Nurse  $695
Allied Health Professional  $695
Medical Student  $450
Industry Professional  $850

VIRTUAL Advance Registration
August 5 to November 7
Physician  $795
Resident or Fellow  $695
Physician Assistant  $695
Nurse Practitioner $695
Nurse  $695
Allied Health Professional  $695
Medical Student  $450
Patient $295

LIVE Conference Dates
November 8 to 10
Physician  $895
Resident or Fellow  $795
Physician Assistant  $795
Nurse Practitioner $795
Nurse  $795
Allied Health Professional  $795
Medical Student  $550
Industry Professional $950

Virtual Conference Dates
November 8 to 10
Physician  $895
Resident or Fellow  $795
Physician Assistant  $795
Nurse Practitioner $795
Nurse  $795
Allied Health Professional  $795
Medical Student  $550
Patient $395

VIRTUAL INFORMATION
Information will be emailed closer to the conference date with login instructions. This will be sent to the email address you registered with. 

If you need to change your registration from virtual to live, or live to virtual, changes must be submitted by email by September 25. No changes will be accepted after that date. 
Patient registration is ONLY for the virtual option. If you register for the live conference, you will be contacted with updates to your registration. 

Please contact [email protected] or (833) 731-1273 for registration assistance. 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health and the Foundation for Total Recovery. MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Designation

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 20.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses: This activity is approved for 20.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Credit:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

 

American Board of Pediatrics MOC Credit:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 20.25 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

 

MOC Participation Threshold: Learner participates by writing a reflective statement and makes a commitment to change or maintain an element of practice.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (20.25 hours), Nurse - ANCC (20.25 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (20.25 hours), IPCE (20.25 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (20.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (20.25 hours)

Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 824-9200

ROOM BLOCK
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Room Rate: $329
Reserve by October 27, 2023

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MedStar Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

This conference offers the opportunity to exhibit at the conference. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Romano at [email protected]