Program Description: 

Treating physician of patient with newly diagnosed or recurrent thoracic malignancy summarizes clincal presentation.  Pathology, imaging, co-morbidities, and psychosocial factors are reviewed by multidisciplinary specialty physicians.  Discussion of each case leads to consensus of optimal individualized patient treatment plan.

 

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

 

Target audience: 
  • Medical oncologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Surgical oncologists
  • Thoracic surgeons
  • Chest radiologists
  • Nuclear medicine radiologists
  • Pathologists
  • Pulmonologists
  • Gastroenterologists
  • Allied health professionals
Learning objectives: 
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations for treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent thoracic malignancies
  • Remain current on treatment techniques and options - including research protocols - available to thoracic cancer patients
  • Share clinical experiences with colleagues to explore which provide the best possible patient outcomes
Faculty & credentials: 
Planning Committee:
George B. Haasler MD
Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Director, Adult Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant Programs
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
David W. Johnstone MD
Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Direct, Thoracic Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Elizabeth Gore, MD
Professor, Radiation Oncology
 
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following:
  • Dr. George Haasler has a relationship with Care Fusion as a Consultant
 
 

Contact

Name: 
Patty Schopp
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-6902
Email: 
pschopp@mcw.edu
Session date: 
01/09/2014 - 7:00am to 8:00am CST
Location: 
Clinical Cancer Center
8800 W Doyne Ave
CCC Conference Room J - Lower Level
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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