2012 Conference - Baltimore
2012
Neuroendocrine Tumor Regional Conference
“Multidisciplinary Management of NET Cancers”
Baltimore, Maryland
April 20, 2012
This forum is designed for physicians and other health professionals from a variety of settings and levels to include the specialties of oncology, endocrinology, surgery, pathology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, nuclear medicine, nursing, nutrition, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and primary care. Leading experts in the field will discuss, through lectures and panel discussions, the different aspects of diagnosis, histopathology, surgery, hepatic directed therapy, and various systemic treatments targeted to specific NET origins. There will be several opportunities for audience questions and networking with faculty.
EVALUATION: A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.
ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Association for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME CERTIFICATES & ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION CERTIFICATES: Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants as they depart the conference. To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire.
Upon request, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this educational program, participants should be able to:
- Utilize the proper assays & diagnostic techniques for identifying and monitoring NET diseases;
- Incorporate an appropriate sequence for surgical/radiological intervention into the patient’s treatment plan;
- Interpret diagnostic information and histopathology reports to establish the appropriate treatment modality for the patient;
- Compare the clinical effectiveness of the different targeted therapies and radiotherapeutic approaches to assess which intervention would be most appropriate for patients with different neuroendocrine tumors;
- Formulate a multidisciplinary system to improve the quality of care for NET patients.
TUTION INFORMATION:
Attendees are responsible for all airfare, lodging, and transportation costs. The program fee includes: Catered break, breakfast and lunch and all instructional materials. To ensure enrollment, register and pay online or complete the registration form online, print and mail it with your tuition payment as soon as possible. To help meet administrative costs, a service charge of $25 will be assessed on all refund requests received by April 10, 2012. No refunds can be issued after that date. Should conditions warrant, the sponsors reserve the right to cancel this program with a full tuition refund. Please register early as enrollment will be limited.
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