Program Description: 

This multidisciplinary care discussion focuses on children with brain and spine tumors where each specialist shares updated knowledge and experience through case discussion.. The tumor board is open to anyone involved with the care of patients with CNS tumors and in the coordination of complex care. The CNS tumor group receives referrals from other providers for concern with possible diagnosis of CNS tumors, request of CNS imaging review from oncology/non-oncology providers at Children’s Wisconsin and outside institutions. We discuss and communicate with the providers during the tumor board.

Keywords: Brain Tumors, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Allied Health Professionals
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Engage in clinical discussions of CNS (Central Nervous System) tumors to develop a coordination of care plan for pediatric patients with brain and spine tumors.
  • Discuss the treatment options for patients with CNS tumors and provide/share recommendations based on the safety and efficacy.
  • Ensure seamless communication with involved providers and coordination of care.
Faculty & credentials: 

Activity Director(s):

Sarah Rumler, DO

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, MCW

Neuro-Oncology Program, MACC Fund Center

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Contact

Name: 
Alicia Copp
Email: 
acopp@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 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 Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

MOC Part II:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Participation shared with ABP through PARS:

Individual participants’ information will be shared with ABP through the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).

Session date: 
01/10/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Virtual
United States
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  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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