Role of the Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease

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Date & Location
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 12:00 AM - Sunday, February 19, 2023, 12:00 PM, Online, Doha, Qatar

Overview

This enduring material is composed of 5 online modules providing an evidence-based update on the role of the Gut Microbiota in health and diseases Participants will be able to define what is microbiota and describe the general principles governing interactions between gut resident microbes and humans. They will be able to identify the numerous facets of human biology that are influenced by the gut microbiota in health and disease. In addition, participants will learn about the effect of lifestyle- nutrition and antibiotic/probiotic use- on shaping the gut microbiota composition. Toward the end of the course, participants will be able to Discuss the incorporation of the gut microbiota analysis into daily practice of medicine and explain the principles behind the use of fecal transplants, its potential benefits and risks.

Start Date: February 19, 2020

Revision Date: August 19, 2020

End Date: February 19, 2023


Target Audience
Specialties - Allied Health Professionals, Dentists, Educators, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physicians, Researchers, Students


Objectives
  1. • Describe the general principles governing interactions between gut resident microbes and humans.
  2. • Identify the numerous facets of human biology that are influenced by the gut microbiota in health and disease.
  3. • Define the factors that can alter the microbiota in everyday life, including antibiotics, diets, which directly impact microbiota composition and function.
  4. • Explain the principles behind the use of fecal transplants, the potential benefits and risks.
  5. • Discuss the incorporation of the gut microbiota analysis into daily practice of medicine.

Registration

Registration: 150 USD; 545 QAR 

Estimated Time: 19.5 hours

Changes or Cancellations

  • Name changes or substitutions are not permitted.
  • All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing and submitted via email to [email protected].
  • For a full refund of the registration fee, the cancellation request must be received at least 7 days prior to the session. No refund will be offered for cancellation request thereafter.
  • We will attempt to process the refund within 30 days of receiving any cancellation request.
  • Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar reserves the right to cancel the course. In the event of a cancellation, fee deposit will be returned, but we will not be responsible for any other expenses including restricted or non-refundable airfare or hotel deposits.

Accreditation

 

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar designates this enduring material for a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Relationships/Content Validity

It is the policy of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar to adhere to Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Criteria, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support and content validation in order to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose relevant financial relationships pertaining to their contribution to the activity, and any discussions of off-label or investigational uses of approved commercial products or devices, or of any products or devices not yet approved in the United States and elsewhere. WCM-Q CME/CPD activities are intended to be evidence-based and free of commercial bias. 

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