Pancreas Cancer: The Current and the Future


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Add to Calendar Pancreas Cancer: The Current and the Future 11/3/2021 8:45:00 AM 11/3/2021 4:50:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://mskcc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=29890 Description: Pancreas cancers are on the rise. Treatment paradigms are changing, and many novel approaches are under development in this disease. This one day live virtual course, in conjunction with MSK's Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research (CPCR), is very timely and will review the epidemiology, genomic, molecular and pathologic features of this disease along with discussing diagnostic and therapeutic approache... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 8:45 AM - 4:50 PM

Specialties
Specialties - Diagnostic Radiology, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Epidemiology, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General and Family Practice, General Surgery, Genetics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Immunotherapy, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Medical Oncology, Molecular Biology, Nurse Practitioner, Oncology and Hematology, Pathology, Patient or Caregiver, Social Work, Solid Tumor Oncology

Overview

Pancreas cancers are on the rise. Treatment paradigms are changing, and many novel approaches are under development in this disease. This one day live virtual course, in conjunction with MSK's Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research (CPCR), is very timely and will review the epidemiology, genomic, molecular and pathologic features of this disease along with discussing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches both pancreas adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors. The course will also discuss novel treatments and emerging directions and include a session on innovations in supportive care. An emphasis will be on multidisciplinary decision making and will include a case-based focus.

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for medical and surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists, internal medicine specialists, pathologists, geneticists, pharmacists, supportive care staff, nursing, advanced practice practitioners, trainees and other disciplines. MSK is pleased to invite patients to attend this course on a complimentary basis (details below).

Live Virtual Format

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). CME credit will be offered for this live virtual program. Detailed access and credit instructions will be emailed to attendees prior to the start of the course.

Online Course Syllabus

Registered attendees will receive access to an online syllabus through the MSK CME Portal after the course. The syllabus will include select PDFs of the faculty presentations (slides) and recorded videos from the course.

Objectives
  1. Describe the pathologic, genetic and molecular hallmarks of pancreas cancer
  2. Identify the importance of and where to optimally utilize multidisciplinary care for management of pancreas cancer
  3. Outline current diagnostic and surgical strategies for pancreas cancer
  4. Review the indications and implications of germline and somatic testing in pancreas cancer
  5. Define the key novel therapeutic approaches for management of pancreas cancer and neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas
  6. Review new innovations in supportive care approaches for pancreas cancer

Registration

Virtual Registration Fees

  • Physicians (MDs, PhDs and DOs): $175
  • Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs, CRNAs): $150
  • Residents, Fellows, Nurses and Other Healthcare Providers: $100
  • Industry Professionals*: $300
  • Patients**: complimentary; please see details below.

NOTE: Registration for this program includes access to an online syllabus after the course, which includes select PDFs of the faculty presentations (slides) and recorded videos from the course.

*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

  • **MSK is pleased to invite patients to attend this course on a complimentary basis. If you are a patient interested in attending, please email [email protected] to register (registration is required in order to attend).
  • 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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 November 3, 2021. If you wish to register after this date, please email [email protected] 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

For all other registrations: If you wish to cancel your participation in this course, you must email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 ([email protected]). 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 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

ANCC CNE Statement*

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center–Nursing Professional Development /Continuing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

1.08 contact hours will be awarded to participants who attend the program in its entirety and complete a program evaluation. Partial credit not awarded.

*Please note that nursing credit will only be offered for Session 4, Supportive Care and Adjunctive Care.