Program Description: 

This conference will assure the most current and appropriate treatment plan for cancer patients presented at conference through a multidisciplinary discussion.  As new treatment modalities and clinical trials become available, this information is to be brought forth at the conference as options for the treatment plan. Most patients are presented prospectively.  Some patients are presented retrospectively to provide follow up information (previously presented patients). The cancer conference is offered to fulfil a standard of our comprehensive cancer care program

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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: 

Physicians , Physician Assistants, Nurses/Nurse Practioners, Medical Assistants

Learning objectives: 

Discuss cancer patients diagnosed through appropriate modalities

Illustrate appropriate treatment based on national guidelines (eg. NCCN) and   multidisciplinary discussion

Devise optional clinical trials appropriate for presented patients

Analyze information on the specific diagnosis, stage, treatment as it relates to NCCN  Guidelines, and prognosis.

Faculty & credentials: 

In accordance with the ACCME policy on relevant financial disclosure, all speakers/planners were asked to reveal any relevant financial relationships, and there was nothing to disclose.

Activity Director: Jonathan Treisman, MD Hem/ Onc

Francis Cuevas, MD Hem / Onc

Michael Chirstensen, MD Radiation Onc

Shannon Offerman, MD Radiation Onc

James Taylor, MD Radiation Onc

Heidi Bertram, MD Pathology

Michael Schulte, MD Pathology

David Ferber, MD Pathology

Adrian Padurean, MD Pathology

Phillip Bainbridge, MD Radiology

Colleen Bonkowski, MD Radiology

David Fisher, MD Radiology

Robert Gould, MD Radiology

John Grum, MD Radiology

John Hamer, MD Radiology

Debra Wiedmeyer, MD Radiology

Stephen Humphrey, MD Radiology

Lindon Kwock, MD Radiology

Ashok Kumar, MD Surgery

Anilkumar Singh, MD Surgery

Contact

Name: 
Tracy Beierle
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 647-5228
Session date: 
04/28/2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Francis Hospital
3237 S 16th St
8th Floor Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 53215
United States
  • 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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