OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: (1) Discuss the current liver transplant allocation system and prioritization of liver transplant candidates, (2) Review the components of a liver transplant evaluation in an inpatient setting,  (3) Identify challenges in assessing liver transplant candidacy and how this may impact post-transplant outcomes.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Stevan Gonzalez, MD does not have a relevant financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES: Stevan Gonzalez, MD and Jay Herd, MD do not have a relevant financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

For information please contact Mary Biggers at Mary.Biggers@BSWHealth.org