2021 Special Pathogens Virtual Symposium

Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST, Online


This course is designed to highlight how preparedness for emerging pathogens such as Ebola translated to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Front line healthcare providers who cared for the first COVID patients at the beginning of the pandemic share their experience in adapting a biocontainment approach to a pandemic response, as well as the challenges and successes of integrating research into this effort. Additionally, the course addresses some of the unanticipated long-term consequences of COVID-19 survivors and explores how lessons learned from this pandemic might influence future emerging pathogen preparedness efforts.

The Special Pathogens Program at Cedars-Sinai is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services to support ongoing readiness to care for patients with low-incidence, high-consequence infections. This symposium is designed to provide education, foster institutional collaboration, and improve relationships with hospitals and healthcare providers within the region to help strengthen hospital preparedness for caring for patients with emerging pathogens.

1. Define how preparedness for emerging pathogens such as Ebola translated to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Discuss the experience of front line healthcare providers who cared for the first COVID patients at the beginning of the pandemic in adapting a biocontainment approach to a pandemic response.
3. Examine the challenges and successes of integrating research during a pandemic response.
4. Describe unanticipated long-term consequences of COVID-19 survivors.
5. Explore how lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic might influence future emerging pathogen preparedness efforts.

Registration for this conference is complimentary. 

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By registering for the virtual activity, you will be able to view presentations, hear live audio, and interact online. This virtual activity will be fully web-based, and you will need a computer/laptop or tablet, audio and an internet connection. Details will be emailed to all attendees before the activity. Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner.

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (4.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (RN, NP, PA and Others) (4.50 hours)

Monday, May 17, 2021

Please see below for where and how to access course materials, including webinar access links, schedule, syllabus (slides and recordings), exhibits and evaluation. Some materials require log-in to the CME Portal or other system as noted.

How do I log-in to the CME Portal?

Click Sign In in the Menu Bar. Your log-in details can found in the reminder email for the activity.   If you do not remember your password, click on "Forgot Your Password?" on the Sign In page.

How do I access the Live Virtual Activity?

Activity registrants will receive an email with the specific log-in instructions for Zoom entitled "Virtual Activity Instructions" from  Cedars-Sinai CME <cme@cshs.org>.  Please be sure to check your SPAM.   

In addition, you can access the specific log-in instructions by logging in to the CME Portal, clicking MyCME and then selecting Syllabus. 

Please note you will need access to a computer/device to run Zoom, Wi-Fi/internet, and audio to achieve the maximum learning experience. This Zoom information is only for registered attendees and should not be shared.  Additional information on Zoom system requirements can be found here.

How do I the visit the Exhibits/Virtual Exhibitor Sessions?

Activity registrants will receive an email with instructions on how to access any virtual exhibitor sessions from Cedars-Sinai CME <cme@cshs.org>.  Please be sure to check your SPAM.   

In addition, you can find the exhibitor information on the Schedule and Sponsors/Exhibitors tabs for the activity in the CMEPortal.  Any specific log-in instructions will be included on these pages.   To ensure compliance with ACCME policies, exhibiting must occur separate from the CME activity.

How do I access the Slides and Activity Recordings After the Live Virtual Activity?

Activity registrants can access the slides and activity recordings by logging in to the CME Portal, clicking MyCME and then selecting Syllabus. 

Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner. 

How do I complete an Evaluation and Claim CME Credit?

Log-in to the CME Portal, click MyCME and then select Evaluations and Certificates.  Click the Evaluation button to claim credit and provide feedback.  Your certificate will be available after you complete the evaluation.  At the conclusion of the activity, you will receive an email reminder of these instructions.

How do I claim Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credit?

If an activity offers MOC credit, instructions on how to claim the credit will be included in the evaluation reminder email that is sent after the activity.  You must have your Diplomate ID and DOB entered into your CME Portal profile. 

Please be aware that MOC credit is  only available for 2 weeks after the conclusion of the activity.  All required steps must be completed by this date in order to be eligible.  MOC claims made after this date will not be reported.