The 18th Congress of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association (IRTA) is a conference jointly sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago/UI Health, the IRTA, and The Transplantation Society. The event will take place at the Renaissance Hotel located at 1 Wacker Dr, Chicago, Illinois.

Key details of the conference:

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• Congress Chair: Alan L. Buchman, MD, MSPH
• Congress Co-Chairs: Enrico Benedetti, MD and Gabriel E. Gondolesi, MD

Accreditation and Continuing Education: The conference aims to support and improve patient care and has been planned and implemented by Cine-Med and the University of Illinois at Chicago/UI Health, the IRTA, and the Transplantation Society. Cine-Med is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), allowing them to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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• Physicians: The live activity is designated for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credits according to their level of participation in the activity.
• Nurses: The educational activity is approved for 17.5 contact hours for nurses.
• Pharmacists: The activity has been accredited for 1.75 CEU (17.5 credit hours) of continuing education credit for pharmacists.
• Dietitians: Cine-Med is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs), will receive 17.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) upon completion of the program.

These accreditation and continuing education opportunities provide healthcare professionals attending the conference with the chance to earn credits and expand their knowledge in the field of intestinal rehabilitation and transplantation.

Please note that this summary provides an overview of the conference and its accreditation details. For more specific information about the program, sessions, speakers, and registration, it is recommended to refer to the official conference website or contact the organizers directly.

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