GWAAIS 2018 1st Quarterly Meeting
Formal presentation on the gut microbiome and how it effects our overall health in particular our immune system as it relates to atopy.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and the Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Commercial Support
This activity is not supported by independent medical education grants.
Target Audience
Practicing allergists, physicians and allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
1) describe the role of gut bacteria in atopy
2) recognize the role of prebiotics and probiotics in treating atopy
3) identify which tests to order to evaluate the microbiome in atopic patients
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.50 Attendance