LYME EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

There is an increasing risk for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases across the country. GLA recognizes the importance of patients having access to physicians who are trained to properly diagnose and treat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We are committed to educating the medical community by providing educational programming and training opportunities focused on diagnosing and managing Lyme disease, other tick-borne co-infections, and Lyme comorbidities.

CME-Accredited Education

GLA provides CME-accredited educational programs for healthcare professionals to learn more about diagnosing and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

On Demand CME
Pediatric Tick-Borne Disease: Diagnosis and Management
Patricia DeLaMora, MD, FAAP discusses the proper diagnosis and management of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in children.This educational activity was developed to teach pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who want to learn:

-Limitations of current Lyme disease testing
-Recognition of some co-infections
-Antibiotic management of tick-borne diseases

Earn your CME credits now. Global Lyme Alliance developed this educational activity in partnership with Global Education Group. Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Physician Training Grants

Each year, GLA provides grant support to physicians and other healthcare professionals to attend the International Lyme and Associated Diseases (ILADS) Annual Conference. GLA has funded hundreds of clinicians to attend this major conference to learn about the latest clinical updates. These clinicians gain important Lyme disease knowledge and information to treat patients in their communities.

Physician Training Program

Over the years, the GLA Physician Training Program has provided grants to hundreds of clinicians to study alongside physicians experienced in treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. This peer-to-peer training program provided clinicians an opportunity to learn how to properly diagnose and treat Lyme and other co-infections from experts in the field. This program helped equip clinicians with the necessary skills to effectively treat and care for Lyme patients in their community.