PROGRAM CHAIR AND SPEAKING FACULTY
Ryan Jacobs, MD
Principal Investigator of CLL Clinical Trials
Department of Hematology, Lymphoma Division
Levine Cancer Institute/Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This activity will cover the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is intended for community oncologists, hematologists, and clinicians involved in the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of CLL in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completing the program, attendees should be able to:
- Assess how genetic and molecular markers aid in determining treatment strategies for patients with CLL
- Evaluate the role of minimal residual disease (MRD) in monitoring the effectiveness of treatment approaches for CLL and its clinical implications
- Individualize selection of therapies for the treatment of treatment-naïve and relapsed/refractory (R/R) CLL based on disease‐ and patient‐specific factors and communicate these treatment plans using shared decision-making strategies
- Recognize adverse events associated with CLL treatment to appropriately prevent and/or manage these potential effects
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses who are involved in the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of CLL in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/ Complete Conference Management (CCM) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarded 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, 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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
| Faculty Member | Disclosure |
|---|---|
| Ryan Jacobs, MD | Dr. Jacobs reports that he serves as a consultant for AstraZeneca, Secura Bio, Genentech, Adaptive, and TG Therapeutics. He also serves on speakers bureaus for Pharmacyclics, Janssen, AbbVie, TG Therapeutics, Secura Bio and AstraZeneca. Dr. Jacobs has also completed contracted research for Pharmacyclics, Teneobio, MEI Pharma, and TG Therapeutics. |
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer:
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM – Lead Nurse Planner
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners, and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Marcello Morgan, MD, MPH, Medical and Scientific Services for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Bartunek, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME 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 the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and nonapproved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures
- Participate in the enduring activity
- Complete posttest and evaluation form online.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
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