Objectives

Series Objectives

• Identify high quality research that meets current recommendations for evidence based medicine
• Identify high quality evidence based literature upon which best care practices are to be based.
• Apply principles of critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to weekly evaluation of two articles

Presentations and Speakers

Presentation #1

Journal Club

• Gerard A. Betro, MD, Surgeon – MMC

Available Credits/Points

Credit Designation

• Maimonides Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• The Maimonides Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statements

Series Disclosures

The planners and moderators of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Event Disclosures

Speakers: Gerard A. Betro, MD, Surgeon has no relevant financial relationships to report in the last 12 months with a commercial interest.

Accreditation Statement

Maimonides Medical Center is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.