The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS

CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 per credit (hour)

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM
Estimated time to complete this activity: 1.00 hours

Lead Author(s): Stephen Klotz, MD
The author(s)/contributor(s) state that they do not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
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Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Florida Learn More >>

Course Learning Objectives:

Recognize that restoration of immunologic function in persons with HIV disease may lead to a worsening clinical picture, the immune reconstitution syndrome.
Diagnose and manage occult opportunistic infections in persons with newly treated HIV disease.
Treat CNS cryptococcal disease in persons with AIDS.

Learning Format: Case-based, interactive online course, including mandatory assessment questions (number of questions varies by course or module). Please also read the Technical Requirements.

CME Sponsor: University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center
Credit Designation and Accreditation Statements >>

Current Approval Period: October 20, 2012 - October 19, 2014

Original Release Date: October 20, 2006

Most Recent Review by Author: October 20, 2012

Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor: October 20, 2012

Financial Support Received: None

The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

Current Approval Period: October 20, 2012 - October 19, 2014

Financial Support Received: None

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement

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 Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Medical Directions, Inc. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The comments and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors of this program and are in no way to be considered comments or opinions of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Approval for CME credit by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center should not be construed as endorsement of any product.

Any author disclosures regarding commercial relationships are listed in the author's biography.

University of Arizona CME Office Contact Information and CME Disclosure

University of Arizona College of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education
520-626-7832
uofacme@email.arizona.edu

The following CME Office Reviewer states that neither he nor any immediate family members have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest with the proposed activity:

John M. Harris Jr., MD, MBA

The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS

About the Author

Stephen A. Klotz, MD is Professor of Medicine and Director of the Fellowship Program, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Arizona School of Medicine and the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Tucson, Arizona. He is the Director of the Special Immunology Program (HIV) at the university. He maintains an active laboratory studying the molecular interactions of Candida albicans with human proteins and cells.

Disclosure: Dr. Klotz states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS

Ratings (539 responses)


How would you rate this program overall? Average Rating: 4.41/5.00

How well were the learning objectives of this program met? Average Rating: 4.48/5.00

How relevant was the information in this program to your clinical practice? Average Rating: 3.42/5.00

Likelihood you will make a change in practice behavior based on your participation in this activity. Average Rating: 3.00/5.00

User Comments


by Hidden \| Mar 17, 2013 I do not recall learning anything about steroids improving IRIS once on HAART during the course but was asked about it as an exam question. The graph of physician initial answers is clear that there is a problem with that question and another slide regarding steroids should be made. view response

by Jeffrey King \| Jan 7, 2013 Great course; very concise and quick, easy way to meet the HIV portion of the FL medical licensing CME requirement.

by Barry Haicken \| Jul 28, 2012 Excellent

by Hidden \| Feb 20, 2012 New information for me as a psychiatrist

by Remberto Santos \| Dec 15, 2011 Excellent

by Hidden \| Oct 26, 2011 Not applicable to an Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing foot and ankle. Required CME should be directed at general topics such as preventing medical errors and not medical diseases.

The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS

This course meets general AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)^TM requirements in states that have a CME requirement.

Based on information from state licensing authorities, this program meets special CME requirements in these states:

	Connecticut Infectious Diseases (HIV/AIDS)
	Florida HIV/AIDS

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The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS

Technical Requirements

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