Thursday, October 17, 2024
1:00PM – 2:00PM ET
Please note this virtual program is 1:00PM Eastern, 12:00PM Central, 11:00AM Mountain and 10:00AM Pacific.
FACULTY
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Richard F. Dunne, MD, MS Associate Professor of Medicine Leader, Gastrointestinal Cancer Unit and Clinical Research Program Wilmot Cancer Institute University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This virtual live activity is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare professionals involved in treating patients with HER2 positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) and biliary tract cancer (BTC). The program will enable practitioners to better evaluate the current data on HER2 expression assessment in advanced GEA and BTC. It will also review current guideline recommendations and evaluate treatments targeting HER2 in advanced GEA and BTC.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to educate community oncologists, alongside other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with HER2 overexpressing GEA and BTC.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Summarize current approaches for assessing HER2 status in advanced GEA and BTC
- Analyze the basis for guideline recommendations, including diagnostic criteria in the management of HER2-positive advanced GEA and BTC
- Evaluate clinical trial findings involving treatments targeting HER2 in advanced GEA and BTC and differentiate those treatment options
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this virtually live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the virtually live activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
