The International Porphyrias Symposium 2023

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 1:00 PM - Sunday, October 29, 2023, 3:00 PM EST, Bethesda , MD

The International Porphyrias Symposium 2023 will be held October 26-29, 2023, in Bethesda, Maryland. The symposium will focus on the latest research in heme biosynthesis and advances in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the porphyrias. The scientific program will feature US and international experts who will describe the clinical manifestations of each porphyria and the latest advances in their diagnosis, management, and treatment, including newly approved and emerging therapies. Patients with each of the major porphyrias will be interviewed to provide important patient perspectives. In addition, a concurrent Patient Day session will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Porphyria Symposium Website

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1. Recognize the latest advances in our understanding of heme biosynthesis
2. Identify the best current diagnostic test for each porphyria
3. Identify the latest advances in the treatment of each porphyria
4. Recognize that emerging therapies are in clinical trials and keep abreast of their future availability

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (30.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (30.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.