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18th Annual Irwin M. Arias, MD Symposium: Bridging Basic Science and Liver Disease

Presented by the Dr. Charles Trey Education Program. Approved for CME credit.

October 29th, 2008 (8am - 4pm)

Contact:
Phone: 617.527.5600
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Hosted by American Liver Foundation New England Chapter
The Colonnade - Directions
120 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA

Educational Objectives

This CME activity is designed for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, researchers, fellows, residents and students. Upon completion of this program, participants will be better able to:

  1. Discuss latest advances in basic science (cellular and molecular biology, bioengineering) related to liver function and disease.
  2. Identify major indicators (clinical and laboratory) of liver disease and prognosis.
  3. Review important advances in virology, toxicity, transport and cell biology as related to liver function and disease.

Dr. Charles Trey Educational Program
Our education programs honor the memory of Dr. Charles Trey, the chapter’s physician- founder, who was a leading liver researcher and educator, as well as a dedicated and compassionate caregiver. The programs are designed to offer informative educational opportunities to patients, professionals and the general public.

CME Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and The American Liver Foundation, New England Chapter. The Institute for Medical Studies is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians. IMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

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