Everyday Hepatology: Managing Liver Disease in Your Clinic
Ilan E. Medad, MD, FRCP(C)
Topics: Hepatology, Liver Disease
- Up to 1.5 CFPC Mainpro+ Credits
- Up to 1.5 Royal College (section 1) Credits
- Objectives
- Faculty
- Credit
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between common categories of liver disease
- Interpret liver biochemistry panels and understand patterns that suggest hepatocellular vs cholestatic injury
- Identify red‑flag symptoms and signs that require urgent evaluation or referral
- Select appropriate first line investigations for suspected liver disease
- Discuss management in the primary care setting & when to refer
Ilan E. Medad MD, FRCP(C)
Dr. Ilan Medad attended The University of Western Ontario obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He went on to obtain his MD from the University of Toronto and continued his residency training in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at U of T. After his securing his Fellowship he joined the Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology at Humber River Regional Hospital in 2005, working primarily at the Finch Site. He previously served on the Medical Staff Association Executive. He presently is the Medical Director of Endoscopy and GI at Hennick Humber Hospital. He has a busy outpatient practice with interests in general gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. When he is not practicing medicine he enjoys travel, cooking, sports, music and spending time with his family.
Credit Information
Credits for Family Medicine Specialists:
This Certified Activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Queen's University CPD Team for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Credits for Royal College Specialists:
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Queen's University CPD Team. You may claim a maximum of 1.5 hours.
Hours for All Health Professionals:
This is a professional learning activity which provided up to 1.5 hours of Continuing Education