Basics of Renal Transplantation

Presented by
Juan L Chique-Figueroa, MD
Transplant Nephrology Fellow
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville Florida

Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians

Price
Free

Program Description
This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture) in an electronic format, followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials, is one hour.

Requirements for Successful Completion

• This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture in an electronic format, which is followed by an online post-test).
• Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.
• In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentation in its entirety.
• The University of Florida College of Medicine will report CME credit to CE Broker when applicable.

Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the benefits of renal transplantation.
2. Outline the types of renal transplant.
3. Discuss the major or most commonly encountered side effects of immunosuppressive therapy.

Faculty Disclosure
Dr. Chique-Figueroa has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships.  As a member of the planning committee Dr. Charles Heilig has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Dialysis Clinic, Inc., the Scott R. Mackenzie Foundation, and has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense - Grant Review Committee. No one else in a position to control the content of this activity has any financial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Medical Education Credit
Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.