Program Description & Educational Objectives

In this activity, an expert in pediatric GERD discusses identification and management of refractory GERD and its complications in pediatric patients.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

• Properly recognize symptoms and risk factors for more severe and persistent GERD in pediatric patients and provide timely specialist referral to avoid complications
• Provide effective management of pediatric GERD, including appropriate treatment of erosive disease

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, and other clinicians involved in management of patients with refractory GERD.

Requirements for Successful Completion

In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.

Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: August 17, 2010 - August 16, 2011
Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Faculty & Disclosure

Course Director and Interviewee

David A. Gremse, MD
Professor and Chair of Pediatrics
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada

David A. Gremse, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

CME Reviewer

James M. Smith, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

James M. Smith, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

Content Director

Annette Wiggins
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, Inc.

Annette Wiggins currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

Sponsorship, Credit & Support

This 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 University of Florida College of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from