Boston City Wide Allergy Immunology Rounds 2023: 
Pro-con Debate on Biologics vs. Non-biologics in the Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Amal Assa'ad, MD & Sarita Patil, MD

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

DESCRIPTION:

This lecture series provides cutting edge updates on topics of clinical importance to local specialists in the fields of Allergy and Immunology as well as specialists in the field of Pulmonary Medicine, ENT and Dermatology from the local teaching hospitals in Boston as well as the surrounding communities. The audience also includes fellows in training in allergy and immunology, Pulmonary Medicine and ENT. By selecting speakers of national renown and addressing a spectrum of topics, this series is a major educational event in the monthly academic calendar in Boston.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate between the benefits of biologics and non-biologics in the management of eosinophilic esophagitis.
2. Differentiate between the potential side effects of biologics and non-biologics in the management of eosinophilic esophagitis.
3. Manage eosinophilic esophagitis based on the recent evidence.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This activity is intended for all academic and community based allergists, pulmonologists, ENT specialists, dermatologists, fellows in training, and nurses. It is targeted to the greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts area.

AGENDA:

 * Fellow's Tutorial is not eligible for CME credit
**Before the educational activity, during breaks, and after the educational activity - you have the opportunity to meet with Exhibitors

FACULTY:

Aleena Banerji, MD - Course Director
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Clinical Director, Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Director, Drug Allergy Program,
Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology,
Massachusetts General Hospital

Amal Assa'ad, MD
Associate Director, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's
Director of Clinical Services, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's
Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
Cincinnati, Ohio

Sarita Patil, MD
Allergist & Immunologist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

ACCREDITATION:

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.

Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Provided By:

Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Brigham