New England TB Clinicians Conference

CE Accredited Live Conference
Date: June 14, 2024
Location: The National Guard Regional Training Institute
                  722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275

Jointly Provided by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute, and the New England TB Consortium

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This conference aims to strengthen clinician knowledge of TB and will provide an opportunity to address current and emerging issues in TB as well as promote networking among providers. Topics will include a review of current TB epidemiologic trends and implications for TB programs, a look at new and recent guidelines, updates in TB diagnostics, TB in special situations, and case presentations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This conference is primarily designed for clinicians (physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, residents) in the New England region who are involved in the diagnosis and management of persons with TB. Public health nurses are welcome to attend.  

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

• Implement current tools and approaches for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB infection and disease.
• Utilize new guidance to initiate appropriate patient-centered care and improve treatment outcomes for patients with TB.
• Integrate updated recommendations for the testing and treatment of TB infection and disease in children and adolescents.
• Outline challenges and approaches for the management of patients in special situations such as diabetes and ocular TB.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
 In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and the New England TB Consortium. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.
CME: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: This activity is awarded 6 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are required to attend the entire conference, and complete an evaluation form.

AGENDA

Click here for the agenda.

DISCLOSURE DECLARATION
The relevant financial relationships of all individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities and any discussion of off-label/investigational uses will be disclosed to the audience at the time of the activity.

REGISTRATION & FEE
Registration is available at: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50ALMF2lEVoduXc
There is a $45 registration fee for attending this conference. Once you submit your registration, you will be redirected to a payment site. Please note that you will need to verify your identity before proceeding to payment information. Confirmation and additional conference information will be sent via email.

TRAVEL & LODGING
This conference is taking place at the National Guard Regional Training Institute, located at 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275. Ample free parking is available at the venue. For individuals who are traveling from out of town and require overnight accommodations, click here for a list of hotels and restaurants near the venue.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND INFORMATION
Please note that refunds will only be issued if registrants notify us of their cancellation by May 31, 2024. We will not be able to provide any refunds if registrants cancel after the deadline.
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and the New England TB Consortium reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and to cancel this activity, if necessary.

FUNDING DISCLOSURE
Funding for this conference was made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.

For additional program information, questions, or concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Priscilla Moreira at 973-972-0978 or by email priscilla.moreira@rutgers.edu.