Guest: Matthew J. Ellis, MD

Guest: Scott L. Sanoff, MD, MPH

CME Information FacultyMatthew J. Ellis, MDMedical Director of Kidney & Pancreas TransplantationAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of NephrologyAssistant Professor of SurgeryDivision of Abdominal TransplantDuke University Health SystemDurham, NC Scott L. Sanoff, MD, MPHAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of NephrologyDuke University Health SystemDurham, NC Activity PlannersIwona Misiuta, PhD, MHAClinical Content ManagerMed-IQBaltimore, MD Amy SisonDirector of Continuing Medical EducationMed-IQBaltimore, MD Activity OverviewIn this engaging discussion-based, CME-certified Webcast, two expert transplant nephrologists from Duke University Health System explain the updates to the kidney allocation system and discuss how these changes will affect patient care, referring clinicians, and transplant centers. Learning ObjectivesUpon completion, participants should be able to: Explain the rationale and objectives for the new kidney allocation scheme Understand how the revised kidney allocation policy addresses outcome objectives including maximizing transplant outcomes and reducing waiting times for historically disadvantaged patient populations Anticipate the practical impact of the new kidney allocation scheme on patients and referring clinicians Discuss transplant centers’ preparations for the new allocation system Target AudienceThe primary target audience for this activity is community nephrologists, transplant nephrologists, nephrology fellows, transplant coordinators, primary care physicians, and other members of the kidney transplant team. Statement of NeedMore than 96,000 people are currently listed for kidney transplantation ...