8th Annual Rare Disease Day Symposium Next Generation Technology to Manage Rare Disease

Friday, February 26, 2021, 12:00 PM - 5:15 PM, Children's of Alabama Zoom


With rare diseases being common in primary care, an avenue is needed to achieve confidence in treating patients with co-morbid rare diseases that they have when treating the general population.  Rare disease knowledge and awareness are the lowest among primary care physicians.

1. Recognize the current capabilities of 'omics-based molecular diagnostics for rare genetic disorders.
2. Identify novel, scalable approaches to the provision of genetic counseling in the context of population genetic testing.
3. Explain approaches to genetic variant discovery and interpretation.
4. Address health disparities in rare disease communities.
5. Review the changes that have occurred in telehealth regulatory and reimbursement during the public health emergency.
6. Discuss potential for repurposing drugs to address rare diseases.

Children's of Alabama designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.50 hours)

Friday, February 26, 2021

There is no Commercial Support associated with this activity.