Metastatic Colon Cancer Symposium

Milwaukee, WI US
May 1, 2015

This day-long educational activity is designed to highlight challenges, controversies and advances in the field of metastatic colorectal cancer. Invited speakers include well-known academic surgeons who are well-published in their respective fields and who can provide up-to-date summaries of the topics. There will be a specific focus on new and innovative Regional Cancer Therapies.

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 Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 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 5.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals

Please note: a $2.50 processing fee will be assessed for all registrations. 

There is a $25 cancellation fee. 

Target Audience

• Medical Oncologists
• General Surgeons
• Surgical Oncologists
• Radiation Oncologists
• Interventional Radiologists/Oncologists
• Radiologists
• Oncology Affiliated Practice Provides
• Oncology Nurses
• Palliative Care Providers

This course is complimentary for Fellows, Residents, Students, Nurses, PAs, and other health professionals; however registration is required; for instructions on how to receive your complimentary registration you must contact Heidi Brittnacher at 414-805-9427 or hbrittna@mcw.edu before attempting to register on-line.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:

  • Describe liver, peritoneal, nodal and pulmonary metastases as well as the advantages of molecular diagnoses
  • Identify synchronous metastases and associated resection procedures as advanced management techniques for metastatic colon cancer
  • Discuss and explain the vital role of community and supportive oncology
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Heidi Brittnacher
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 805-9427
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 5.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
04/06/2015
Course expires: 
04/08/2016
Event starts: 
05/01/2015 - 7:00am CDT
Event ends: 
05/01/2015 - 2:30pm CDT
Cost:
$2.50
Harley-Davidson Museum
401 West Canal Street
Rumble Room
Milwaukee, WI 53201
United States

PARKING
The Harley-Davidson Museum® has free parking on the streets of the Museum grounds.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Medical College of Wisconsin sponsored events. If you require special accommodations in order to attend this event, please contact Heidi Brittnacher at (414) 805-9427 or hbrittna@mcw.edu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Heidi Brittnacher at (414) 805-9427 or hbrittna@mcw.edu.

For a detailed schedule, please see our current brochure

SPEAKERS

T. Clark Gamblin, MD, MS
Associate Professor and Chief
Division of Surgical Oncology

Ben George, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology

David Groteluschen, MD
Medical Oncologist
Green Bay Oncology
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Fabian Johnston, MD, MHS
Assistant Professor
Division of Surgical Oncology

Paul Knechtges, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology

Kirk Ludwig, MD
Professor and Chief
Division of Colorectal Surgery

Debra Nevels
Health Systems Manager, Hospitals
Midwest Division, American Cancer Society, Inc.

Adedayo Onitlio, MD, PhD, MSCR, FACP
Oncologist/Hematologist
Marshfield Clinic-Weston Center
Weston, Wisconsin

William Rilling, MD, FSIR
Professor
Division of Vascular and Interventional
Radiology

Jared Robbins, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology

Deborah Schneider, RN, MSN, APNP
Division of Surgical Oncology

James P. Thomas, MD, PhD
Associate Director, Translational Research
Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office
Section Head, Solid Tumor Oncology

Kiran K. Turaga, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Division of Surgical Oncology

Yee Lan Wong, PA-C
Division of Hematology and Oncology

COURSE PLANNING COMMITTEE

T. Clark Gamblin, MD, MS
Fabian Johnston, MD, MHS
Kirk Ludwig, MD
James Thomas, MD
Kiran K. Turaga, MD, MPH

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following:   

Name

Company

Role

Ben George, MD

Cook MedicalConsultant/Advising Role

 

CelgeneConsultant/Speaker
William Rilling, MDCook MedicalConsultant
 B BraunContracted Research
 BTGContracted Research 
Kiran Turaga, MDCaris BiosciencesConsultant
 EthiconConsultant
T. Clark Gamblin, MDBTGConsultant
 CovidienConsultant
 AngiodynamicsConsultant

In accordance with the ACCME® standards for Commercial Support Number 6, these relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.

Available Credit

  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 5.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$2.50
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