This activity is intended for internal CCAD Physicians

Activity Description:

The Lung transplant selection committee meeting is the accepted standard international practice in determining if a patient is (1) suitable for listing on the transplant waiting list, (2) deferred from listing until medical and/or psychosocial concerns are resolved, or (3) not a candidate due to unresolvable medical and/or psychosocial concerns. This weekly meeting would also facilitate the discussion of our post lung transplant cases.

Target Audience: 

Respiratory, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant, Pharmacy, Nursing

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to achieve the below:

• Review and discuss pre lung transplant cases to determine candidacy for lung transplant.
• Identify patients appropriate to start evaluation.
• Identify patients who meet the criteria to be added in the waitlist based on the guidelines.
• Review and discuss treatment plan for post lung transplant cases.

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). 

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Each session of this activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure:

In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi requires resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME activities are free of commercial bias.

The following faculty have indicated that they have no relationships which, in the context of their presentation, could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest:

Activity Director: Fadi Hamed, MD