Multispecialty
COVID-19 news is changing rapidly and we are all trying to stay on top of the latest medical information from trusted sources. Join experts in the medical field for free CME webinars covering what we know about the coronavirus outbreak.
10/7/2020 - COVID-19 Infectious Disease Expert Interview
Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Michael G. Ison, Professor of Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation, about his experience treating COVID-19. Topics: *How COVID-19 impacted influenza in the Southern Hemisphere *Distinguishing influenza from COVID-19 *Changes to testing procedures for the flu season *Potential benefits of expanding antiviral use for influenza *The future of influenza treatment
Faculty
Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA
Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases
Sherrilyn and Ken Fisher Professor of Medicine
Fisher Center for Environmental Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Michael G. Ison, MD, MS, FIDSA, FAST
Professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director, Transplant & Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases Service
Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center
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The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 7, 2021. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.