2nd Semiannual Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Symposium

This program will consist of 4 speakers discussing diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism, ARDS, VV-ECMO, and ultrasound use in the setting of shock. It is open to all healthcare providers in any sub-specialty including pulmonology, cardiology, hematology, and critical care medicine.

1. Discuss the differing priorities in the management of ARDS.
2. Recognize the role of VV ECMO in the management of ARDS.
3. Review the latest practice guidelines and recommendations in the management of pulmonary embolism.
4. Update the audience regarding the role of ultrasound in shock.

This is an in-person only event. A reception will be held prior to the educational portion of the program. Registration is free but is required!

Location:

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Thompson Conference Center
1201 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104

Additional logistical details will be emailed to registered attendees a few days before the symposium.

Accreditation
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners). The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine 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.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Marie Philipneri, MD, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

CME Accrediting Director

Grant or research support-Mineralys (Relationship has ended)

Amanda Sain
Continuing Medical Education Program Director
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

CME Program Director

Nothing to disclose

Abigail Go, DO
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Course Director, Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Setu Patolia, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor; Director, Interventional Pulmonary Services; Director, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Fellowship Program
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Course Director, Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Christopher Barrios, MD
Assistant Professor; Associate Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Edward Charbek, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Associate Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program, Medical Director, Kindred Hospital-St. Louis
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Advisor-Sanofi|Advisor-Verona

Ghassan Kamel, MD
Assistant Professor; Associate Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit; Associate Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Speakers Bureau-AstraZeneca (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Sanofi Regeneron (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Verona Pharma (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Genentech

John K. Mwangi, MD
Assistant Professor; Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Ravi P. Nayak, MD, FCCP
James B. and Ethel D. Miller Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine, Chair and Professor of Internal Medicine, Director, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Co-Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Co-Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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