Enrollment

Participants enroll annually with the first lecture arriving by January 2009. Programs are scheduled for distribution bimonthly. You may enroll at any time during the course year. The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to rearrange or change the schedule of programs if necessary.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians and other health care professionals interested in current topics in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology.

Statement of Need

The tightly entwined world of allergy, asthma and immunologic disease affects approximately 30 million people in the United States. The NIH cites asthma among the most chronic conditions in the United States, with over 22 million sufferers and approximately 17 million hospital and clinic visits annually. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports that 70% of people suffering from asthma also suffer with allergies, with 10 million people suffering from allergic asthma. Asthma causes approximately 5,000 deaths each year. This course aims to improve quality of care by improving the competence of health care professionals. Each topic addresses a particular gap in physician knowledge and treatment strategies.