Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Learning Objectives:
• Identify patients with liver disease, specifically NASH/NAFLD
• Apply diagnostic tests appropriately
• Discuss important counseling
• Recognize treatment/referral priorities
• Identify first line therapies for NASH/NAFLD
• Refer to specialist in a timely and appropriate fashion
Accreditation Statement for DOCME programs:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure:
Dr. Johnson has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
Grievance Statement:
All grievances may be directed to MOMA's Executive Director at info@moma-net.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Stephen Johnson, D.O. graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1985. He performed a General rotating Internship at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He then went on to do an Internal Medicine Residency at Kenady Memorial Hospital in Stratford, New Jersey. Dr. Johnson also completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Kenady Memorial Hospital. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the AOBIM. After completing his training, he began practicing Gastroenterology in Laurel, MS in the summer of 1992. He performed all endoscopic procedures including EGD, Colonoscopy and ERCP. He has been active in the South Mississippi Medical Association. He was South Mississippi medical president in 2007. Dr. Johnson has been active in the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association throughout his career. He served in many capacities while a member of MOMA, including President of MOMA 2011-2013, and has continued being active in MOMA. Dr. Johnson was elected to be a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internal Medicine in 2009. Dr. Johnson retired from clinical practice after 30 years in 2022. Dr. Johnson is married to his wife Rhonda and has four adult children and 8 grandchildren. He continues to live in Laurel, MS.