Using Our Best Weapons Wisely: Rethinking Tuberculosis in the Age of Drug Resistance

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM


This grand round has already taken place.


DHLRI 170 - Columbus, OH
January 22nd, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Dr. Leama Ajaka, MD & Jordi Torrelles, PhD, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Dates and Times

Start: 1/22/2026 12:00 PM
End: 1/22/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

1. Describe the epidemiology and impact of TB, including MDR and XDR-TB, with emphasis on diagnostic and treatment challenges

2. Evaluate the potential consequences of fluoroquinolone overuse in common bacterial pathogens as well as MTB

3. Discuss the role and clinical impact of new and emerging diagnostic modalities in improving early diagnosis and treatment outcomes in TB

Speakers

  • Leama Ajaka, MD
    • Using Our Best Weapons Wisely: Rethinking Tuberculosis in the Age of Drug Resistance
  • Jordi Torrelles, PhD
    • Using Our Best Weapons Wisely: Rethinking Tuberculosis in the Age of Drug Resistance

Location

DHLRI 170
473 W 12th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Maggie Murray
Department: Internal Medicine
Phone: (614) 293-3989
Email: Maggie.Murray@osumc.edu