This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 3.00 Mainpro+ credits.

Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 3.00 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada

Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:00 PM - 5:05 PMWelcome and Opening Remarks

Welcome and introduction to the agenda - Michael Betel

5:05 PM - 5:35 PMUnderstanding and Diagnosing MASLD and MASH: What PCPs Need to Know

Moderator: Rick Ward  

Speaker: Mazen Noureddin 

  • Introduction to MASLD and MASH: Definitions, prevalence, and risk factors 
  • Pathophysiology: Progression from MASLD to MASH and associated complications 
  • Recognizing clinical presentations and using diagnostic criteria effectively 
  • Screening high-risk populations: Tools and best practices 
  • Q&A (15 minutes) 
5:35 PM - 6:25 PMPractical Management Strategies for MASLD and MASH

Moderator: Rick Ward  

  • Implementing lifestyle modifications: Overcoming barriers – Shira Zelber-Sagi 

  • Pharmacological interventions: When and how to use them – Naim Alkhouri

  • Monitoring and follow-up: Keeping track of patient progress 

  • Q&A (15 minutes) 

6:25 PM - 6:40 PMThe Patient Journey: From Diagnosis to Treatment

Moderator: Jeff McIntyre

  • Personal story from a Canadian Patient - France Martineau

  • Moderated discussion about the challenges faced

  • Q&A (5 minutes) 

6:40 PM - 6:55 PMBREAK 
6:55 PM - 7:55 PMCase Study and Panel Discussion: Real-World Applications and Collaborative Care

Moderator: Rick Ward

  • Canada’s guidelines on "T2DM and MASLD“– James Kim
  • Case study presentation: Practical insights and lessons - Supriya Joshi
  • Panel discussion: Perspectives from Primary Care, Nurse Practitioner, Hepatologist, Epidemiologist/Dietician, Cardiologist, Pharmacist, Endocrinologist – James Kim, Mia Biondi, Paolo Raggi, Shira Zelber-Sagi, Stephanie Gysel, Supriya Joshi, Scott Isaacs
  • Indications for referral to a specialist and building an interdisciplinary care team
  • Q&A (10 minutes)
     
7:55 PM - 8:00 PMClosing and Resources

Final thoughts - Michael Betel

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