Title of Activity: An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics Activity Number: ACPE UAN 0865-0000-15-208-L04-P SCH Program Accreditation Number: AGI-01-P20 Type of Activity: ACPE : A (Application), SCH: A (Application), K (Knowledge) Credit ACPE : 0.3 Application CEU’s SCH: A: 1.0 contact hrs ; K: 2.0 contact hrs Total: 3 contact hrs (3 CE Units) Date & Time: Monday, April 20th, 2015; 6:00-9:00 PM Provider: Dr. Hazem Elewa (College of Pharmacy, Qatar University) Cost: Attending this activity incurs 75 QR for healthcare professional and 50 QR for CPH Alumni and Preceptors Venue: Qatar University, College of Pharmacy, Building C01, Room SE206. Requirements for Awarding of Credit: Registering and attending the activity, completing an activity evaluation and a self-assessment evaluation. QUCPPD * CPPD- CPH is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. * CPPD- CPH is accredited by Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) as a provider of continuing professional development. Learning Objectives: After attending the CPD activity, the participant will be able to: 1. Discuss the major principles of pharmacogenomics and its clinical utility. 2. Describe the different types of genetic polymorphisms and their functional impact 3. List widely known medications where genetic polymorphisms play a significant role on the choice/dosing to improve outcomes. 4. Explain at least three of the clinical trials that evaluated the effect of genetic-guided dosing and how it had an impact on the clinical outcomes. 5. Discuss challenges and the opportunities associated with the clinical translation of pharmacogenomics research into clinical practice. For online registration Click Here For inquiries call 4403-5614 QUCPPD * CPPD- CPH is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. * CPPD- CPH is accredited by Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) as a provider of continuing professional development.