PHM from Pittsburgh

PHM from Pittsburgh

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PHM from Pittsburgh episodes

  • Vaccine Preventable Illnesses - Episode 3 - Rotavirus and Varicella

    Episode: Vaccine Preventable Illnesses - Episode 3 - Varicella and Rotavirus

    Target Audience: This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Describe Rotavirus and Varicella viruses and their infectivity. • Apply appropriate treatment strategies for Rotavirus and Varicella virus in unvaccinated individuals and evaluate vaccine effectiveness. • Assess the historical effectiveness of Rotavirus and Varicella vaccination in the United States.

    Faculty: Course Directors:

    1. Jonathan Albert MD - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Associate Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship.
      1. No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
    2. Brian Campfield MD - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Infectious diseases
      1. Dr. Campfield disclosed he is a consultant for Pfizer inc.
    3. Tony R. Tarchichi, MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.)
    4. No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates thisenduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2026, Expires 4/15/2029

    Below is a link to the course EM_188381 that is accredited for 0.75 credits. https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=26421&dev=true
    40 min
  • Vaccine Preventable Illnesses - Episode 2 - Measles

    Episode: Vaccine Preventable Illnesses - Episode 2 - Measles

    Target Audience: This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Describe the measles virus and its infectivity. • Apply appropriate treatment strategies for measles in unvaccinated individuals and evaluate vaccine effectiveness. • Assess the historical effectiveness of measles vaccination in the United States.

    Faculty: Course Directors: Andrew Nowalk MD, PhD,— Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Tony R. Tarchichi, MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates thisenduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2026, Expires 4/15/2029

    Below is a link to the course EM_188381 that is accredited for 0.75 credits. https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=26419&dev=true

    38 min
  • Vaccine Preventable Illnesses - Episode 1 - Introduction with Dr. Paul Offit

    Episode: Vaccine Preventable Illnesses - Episode 1 - Intro with Dr. Paul Offit

    Target Audience: This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Describe the historical impact of vaccines and the key steps in modern vaccine development. • Apply effective communication strategies when addressing vaccine hesitancy in patients. • Evaluate Denmark's vaccine strategy for potential relevance to the U.S. healthcare system.

    Faculty:

    Course Directors:

    Paul A. Offit, MD— Director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Tony R. Tarchichi, MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates thisenduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2026, Expires 4/15/2029

    Below is a link to the course EM_188375 that is accredited for 0.75 credits. https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=26418&dev=true
    33 min
  • Professional Identity - A Conversation

    Title: Professional Identity - A Conversation

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. 1 Discuss the definition of a Profession.

      2. Discuss the definition of Professional Identity

      3. Discuss what factors affect Professional Identity in Medicine.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Adam Sawatsky MD, MS -- Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 3/26/26, Expires 3/26/28

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Professional Identity - A Conversation - PHM Journal Club Podcast series https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=26398&dev=true
    55 min
  • Intestinal Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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    Title: Intestinal Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. Review how Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is traditionally diagnosed and managed.

    2. Review how intestinal ultrasound works and how it has been used to diagnose and manage IBD and review the data.
    3. Review the benefits and limitations of intestinal ultrasound for IBD management and diagnosis.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Michael Dolinger MD - Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

    Dr. Dolinger disclosed he is a consultant for Abbvie, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Celltrion, Takeda, Sanofi and Samsung Corp.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 3/23/26, Expires 3/23/28

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Medicine-Intestinal Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - PHM Journal Club Podcast series https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=26397&dev=true
    38 min
  • Chronic Lyme - Is This a Thing?

    Title: Chronic Lyme - Is This a Thing?

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. Review the definitions of Chronic Lyme vs Infection Associated Chronic Illness vs Lyme Associated Chronic Illness vs Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS).

    1. Discuss epidemiology and incidence of Lyme infections in the USA.

    1. Discuss in detail the PTLDS and how it's defined and what the literature says about diagnosis and treatment.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Andrew Nowalk MD, PhD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 8/28/2025, Expires 8/28/2028

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25957&dev=true

    53 min
  • Journal Club Series Episode 14 - Cost Benefit, Cost Effectiveness, and Outcomes

    Title: Journal Club Series Episode 14- Cost Benefit, Cost Effectiveness, and Outcomes

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Evaluate cost-benefit analyses and their impact on patient outcomes.

    • Analyze cost-effectiveness studies and their influence on patient outcomes.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Lynsey Vaughan, MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2025, Expires 4/15/2028

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25797&dev=true

    29 min
  • Journal Club Series Episode 13- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Title: Journal Club Series Episode 13- Systematic review and meta-analysis

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Conduct systematic reviews and apply proper methodologies.

    • Perform meta-analyses and utilize appropriate techniques.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Mary Lou Klem PhD, MLIS — Assistant Director for Advanced Information Support, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Health Sciences Library System

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2025, Expires 4/15/2028

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25796&dev=true

    40 min
  • Journal Club Series Episode 12- Regression (eg, linear, logistic, survival analysis)

    Title: Journal Club Series Episode 12- Regression (eg, linear, logistic, survival analysis)

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Describe the concept of regression.

    • Differentiate between linear and logistic regression.

    • Interpret survival analysis.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Jenna Carlson Ph.D — Assistant Professor of Human Genetics and Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2025, Expires 4/15/2028

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25795&dev=true

    17 min
  • Journal Club Series Episode 11- Measurement of association and effect (eg, correlation & causation)

    Title: Journal Club Series Episode 11- Measurement of association and effect (eg, correlation & causation)

    Target Audience

    This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.

    Objectives:

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. Review measurement of association and effect.
    2. Review relative risk & Odds ratio.

    Course Directors:

    Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

    No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

    Matthew Wilkinson MD, MPH - Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

    Dr. Wilkinson discloses that he is a consultant for Koru Medical and is a stockholder with EM Device Lab.

    Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

    No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Disclaimer Statement:

    The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

    Released 4/15/2025, Expires 4/15/2028

    The direct link to the course is provided below:

    https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25794&dev=true

    23 min

About PHM from Pittsburgh

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Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts on pediatric hospital medicine. This series was created to keep the busy physician of today informed and up to date on some of the most important diagnoses and issues we face every day in the care of hospitalized children.