TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is intended for pulmonologists and other members of the health care team who care for patients with ILDs.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This online, case-based educational activity will help address knowledge and competence gaps related to the pathophysiology, prevalence, and burden of disease of fibrosing ILDs; the early diagnosis and routine assessment of these patients; and the latest developments in the treatments available, including advancements in clinical research and emerging therapies.

Upon completion of this activity, the learners should be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology, prevalence, and burden of disease of fibrosing ILDs, such as IPF and PPF
• Identify best practices for early diagnosis and routine assessment of patients with fibrosing ILDs, such as IPF and PPF, in accordance with current guidelines
• Summarize the latest developments in clinical research and emerging therapies for the treatment of fibrosing ILDs, such as IPF and PPF

Danielle Antin-Ozerkis, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary)
Medical Director, Yale ILD Center of Excellence
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Lake D. Morrison, MD
Director, Duke ILD Clinic
Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
Duke Health
Durham, NC

This activity is provided by The France Foundation.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, The France Foundation 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.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physicians
The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The France Foundation designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours.

Physician Assistants
The France Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 6/30/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.

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Planning committee members, faculty, reviewers, and activity staff have disclosed the following relevant financial relationships. All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.

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This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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