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ForwardPeds EoE Quality Improvement Activity 2025-2026
A PI-CME and Portfolio project at Children's National Hospital to increase appropriate follow-up appointments after a positive diagnosis is provided by Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, CCE.
Claiming Credit for This Activity
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Use of Learner Data (MD Only): by completing the evaluation and attesting to meeting the meaningful participation requirements, you agree to allow us to share your completion data with the ACCME and the ABIM.
Target Audience
Physicians and Nurses and others involved in the care of pediatric patients with EOE.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
1. Identify common barriers contributing to delayed diagnosis and treatment initiation in
pediatric EoE.
2. Implement strategies to reduce time from diagnosis to treatment initiation, in the context
of a team-based approach.
3. Conduct a comprehensive discussion with the patient and family when conveying the initial
diagnosis of EoE, to support understanding and shared decision-making around initial
treatment and minimize loss to follow-up.
4. Commit to practice changes as part of a care team to overcome barriers to EoE
diagnosis.
This program is supported by an independent educational grant from Regeneron.
Disclosure Policy
Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.
In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that faculty, planners, authors and anyone who may be in control of content have been mitigated.
Core QI Team and Planning Committee Disclosures
- Nathan Byran, MD, Diana Jo, MD, Natalie Sanfratello, MPH, and Alison Li, MPH, of the Core QI Team have no relevant relationships to disclose.
- Sona Sehgal, MD, Suzanne Kochis, MD, Abriana Cain, MS, RN, Otto Louis-Jacques, MD, Nurse Advisor: Amanda Troger, MSN, RN, CME Course Director: Alison Li, MPH, Natalie Sanfratello, MPH, CHCP, Claudio Morera, MD, and Jessica Martin, PhD, of the planning committee have no relevant relationships to disclose.
ABMS Portfolio Program
The QI Hub is approved as an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Portfolio Program Sponsor. This project has been approved for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV credit from the following boards:
American Board of Pediatrics: 25 Improvement in Medical Practice Points
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this PI-CME Activity for a maximum of 30.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 MA Risk Management
- 30.00 Participation
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Disclaimer
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