Imaging of Alimentary Tract Cancers: An Interactive Clinico-Radiologic Symposium


Imaging of Alimentary Tract Cancers: An Interactive Clinico-Radiologic Symposium Banner

Add to Calendar Imaging of Alimentary Tract Cancers: An Interactive Clinico-Radiologic Symposium 5/6/2021 8:00:00 AM 5/7/2021 5:00:00 PM America/New_York Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, May 6, 2021, 8:00 AM - Friday, May 7, 2021, 5:00 PM

Specialties
Specialties - Anatomic Pathology, Colorectal Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Medical Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Pathology, Radiation Oncology, Solid Tumor Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Medical Oncology

Overview

This comprehensive course will cover imaging of esophageal, gastric, small intestinal and colorectal cancers. The two day program, comprised of lectures and multidisciplinary tumor boards, will include experts in radiology, surgery, medical oncology, pathology, and radiation oncology. This program will be highly interactive and utilize an audience response system throughout. 

The program will be grouped by session; each session consisting of a series of lectures and concluding with a multidisciplinary tumor board. The first day will start with esophageal cancer, followed by gastric cancer, and then small bowel cancer. The second day will cover colon, rectal, and anal cancers. Each lecture will emphasize emerging or existing tumor metric systems to use clinically and in research. This conference will make attendees aware of national protocols and radiologic/nuclear medicine standards that are currently being used or explored.

Who Should Attend

The target audience for this course includes Radiologists as well as GI Medical Oncologists, GI Surgical Oncologists, Gastroenterologists, Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, and trainees in these specialty areas.

Live Virtual Program

This live virtual program will be delivered using Zoom. We encourage all attendees to download the Zoom app prior to the start of the course (zoom.us/download). Additional access details will be emailed to all attendees before the course. CME credit will be offered for this virtual program.


Objectives
  1. Understand the scope and demographics of the cancer
  2. Explain the role of imaging in screening, staging, restaging and surveillance
  3. Be aware of challenges and limitations of imaging modalities and of various response assessment metrics
  4. Outline the standard of care treatment for each cancer and the role of the multidisciplinary team approach
  5. Recognize the most recent trends in treatment and diagnosis changes and ongoing clinical trials
  6. Create added-value reporting templates at your institution or practice that will carry forward and spread your new knowledge to implement into practice

Registration

Live Virtual Registration Fees

 Registration Type Early*  General  
 Physicians (MDs, PhDs, and DOs)  $225  $275
 Residents, Fellows, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Providers    $100  $150
 Industry Professionals**  n/a   $475

*Early registration savings available through March 6, 2021. Apply promotion code "IATCER21" at registration.
**Industry professionals may attend MSK CME activities for their own education. Marketing, sales, and promotion of products and services is strictly prohibited at MSK CME activities. For more information, please visit our Help page.

Discounts/Promotions

  • A registration discount is available for MSK Alumni, MSK Cancer Alliance, and Cancer Care Partners to attend a MSK CME course. If you are a member of one of these groups, contact cme@mskcc.org for details.
  • Registration is complimentary for all MSK employees; however, you must complete registration through the 'Register' tab above in order to attend this course. If you are registered for this course and are unable to attend, please notify cme@mskcc.org.

Please note that after your payment has been processed, no further promotional discounts or adjustments will be made to your registration.

Online Registration Deadline 

Online registration is available on the MSK CME Portal until 6:00 AM on May 6, 2021. If you wish to register after this date, please email cme@mskcc.org and we will ensure your registration is processed as well as access instructions are emailed to you prior to the start of the course. 

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your participation in this course, you must email cme@mskcc.org at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the course, and your refund will be subject to a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations or no-shows within seven (7) days of the course are not eligible for a refund. Please note that if it has been more than 120 days since payment was processed, a W9 form must be submitted in order process your refund and your refund will be issued in the form of a check payment. Refunds are not subject to tax. You may substitute another registrant in your place at any time by contacting cme@mskcc.org with the appropriate information.

MSK CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event we must cancel or postpone this course, you will be notified via email from MSK CME (cme@mskcc.org). A full refund will be issued for your registration. MSK CME is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees incurred by airline/travel/lodging agencies.


Accreditation

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.