Module 4: Early Detection and Diagnosis of Scleroderma for Primary Care Physicians and Allied Health Professionals
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Presentation: Etiology and Pathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis: John Varga, MD (55 mins, 1.0 credits)
Disclosures
All educational planners and presenters have completed disclosures and have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity- Introduce current concepts in scleroderma pathogenesis
- Highlight emerging novel opportunities for effective treatment of scleroderma
This activity is appropriate for House Officers, Medical Students, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Other Healthcare Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians in the fields of Family Medicine, General Medicine, Primary Care.
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material 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.
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