Program Overview
The Surgical Oncology CME Summit was recorded on Friday, October 28, 2022. The Webinar Recording will be available until October 2023
The objective of this course is to inform general surgeons of the recent advances in cancer management and to do so in a manner that allows the course participants to rapidly assimilate new information into their surgical practice. This course covers the most recent and relevant data regarding diagnosis and staging, surgical technique, avoidance and management of complications, and adjuvant therapies. The course emphasizes recent advances in the management of gastrointestinal malignancies, hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies, colorectal cancer, melanoma, and sarcoma. The criteria for faculty selection are clinical expertise and teaching effectiveness. The course format includes didactic lectures, case presentations, and panel discussions to provide more time for participants to interact with faculty and peers. The course is designed to facilitate the integration of the most current surgical oncology concepts into clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
- Apply appropriate staging strategies for patients with solid organ malignancies of the gastrointestinal, pancreas, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and soft tissue systems.
- Evaluate the impact of surgical technique on clinical outcome for the aforementioned malignancies.
- Identify which patients should be considered for neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy.
- Adopt new strategies for optimizing efficiency in the operating room without compromising clinical outcome.
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is the community-based general surgeon who treats a variety of cancers. We welcome participation of allied health professionals including nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are integral members of the treatment team. Surgical residents in training and surgical oncology fellows are encouraged to participate in the course.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Columbia University Department of Surgery and Amedco LLC. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
PHYSICIANS
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit.
Satisfactory Completion
Learners must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.
Method of Participation
You will receive the Zoom meeting link in the registration confirmation.