John W. Whittington, M.D., Endowed Lecture
Big 4 Conference:
Gaining Ground in Cancer Research and Treatment
Breast - Colorectal - Melanoma - Gynecologic
September 13-15, 2012
Parkwest Medical Center and Hilton Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
Thursday, September 13, 6:30-8:15 p.m.:
Evening Reception and Keynote Presentation
Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
Friday, September 14, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Saturday, September 15, 8:00-11:30 a.m.:
Conference Sessions, Panel Discussions, Case Presentations
Hilton Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
Education Credits
Approved for 10.5 AMA, ACPE and AAPA credits and 1.05 CEUs.
Limited Seating
Seating for the September 13 Reception and Keynote Presentation is very limited, and onsite registration cannot be guaranteed for September 14-15.
Featuring
Charles M. Balch, M.D., F.A.C.S.
John L. Bell, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Jordan Berlin, M.D.
George J. Chang, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S.
Mitchell H. Goldman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Larry C. Kilgore, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Sharon L. Moulder, M.D., M.S.C.I.
Edward E. Partridge, M.D., Director
Lawrence Solin, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.A.S.T.R.O.
Vernon K. Sondak, M.D.
Overview
The decision-making process for primary care physicians and oncology healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of breast, colorectal, melanoma and gynecologic cancers is challenging. An in-depth knowledge of current clinical and experimental data for the appropriate integration of new therapeutics into clinical practice is important to providers in all specialties.
Learn More at this Conference
This educational activity will provide up-to-date information for practicing healthcare providers regarding advances in patient care through prevention and early detection, diagnosis and treatment of the four cancers presented.
Who should attend?
Healthcare professionals practicing in
- Dermatology
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Pharmacists
- Surgeons
- And other healthcare professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to
- Interpret awareness about the burden of cancer and its societal impact
- Incorporate novel therapies in the treatment of solid tumors
- Employ surgical, radiation and systemic treatments and technologies
- Incorporate appropriate sequences of surgical, radiation and chemotherapeutic interventions
- Implement the optimal treatment approach when given patient scenarios
- Evaluate and implement appropriate follow-up and survivorship strategies
Tailgate and Football Tickets
Each registered conference participant and one guest are invited to attend an exclusive tailgate hosted by UT Medical Center prior to the UT Volunteers vs. Florida Gators football game on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Sign up for the tailgate during conference registration.
A limited number of complimentary tickets to the UT Volunteers vs. Florida Gators football game will be available to registered conference participants. Tickets are limited to a maximum of two per registered participant.
Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Instructions on how to reserve complimentary tickets will be included in your conference registration confirmation e-mail. Confirmation e-mail will be sent when conference registration is complete and payment for the conference is received. Cancellation of attendance at the conference will result in forfeit of complimentary football tickets.
These social events occur after the adjournment of the conference on Saturday and are separate from the CME-certified activity.
Handouts
All participant handouts will be included on a USB drive. Printed presentation slides will not be distributed onsite but will be available for download prior to the conference start date. Watch your e-mail inbox as the conference date approaches.
Accreditation
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The AAPA has complete reciprocity with the ACCME.
ACPE
The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of Thursday night’s knowledge-based program (0064-9999-12-031-L04-P) will provide a statement for one (1) live contact hours credit (0.1 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion of Friday and Saturday’s knowledge-based program (0064-9999-12-032-L01-P) will provide a statement for nine and a half (9.5) live contact hours credit (0.95 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion includes attending all of the sessions, signing the attendance sheet, and completion of the program evaluation form. ACPE Program Numbers: 0064-9999-12-031-L04-P, 0064-9999-12-032-L01-P
Grievance Policy
A participant, sponsor, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program sponsored or co-sponsored by the UTCOP may contact the Associate Dean for Continuing Education in writing. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review.
CEUs
Adhering to guidelines set by the American Medical Association, the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine will issue Certificates of Attendance and CEUs for non-physicians attending this educational activity. This activity is designated for up to 1.05 CEUs by the University of Tennessee using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.
Contact Hours
Professional associations may choose to convert CEUs to contact hours by allowing .1 CEU to equal 1 contact hour.
Recertification
As an ACCME-approved provider, UT certifies the CME credit offered during this educational activity is acceptable by ANCC, AACN and NCCPA for recertification.
This live activity is presented by the University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute and University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and Department of Surgery.
If you need to make changes on your completed registration, click on the “Attendee Login” button below. Using the access key you will receive during the registration process, you will be able to make changes to the information on your registration.
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The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
Phone - (865) 305-9190
FAX - (865) 305-6823
ContinuingEducation@utmck.edu
For information about continuing medical and dental education activities, contact University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Continuing Education and Professional Development at 865-305-9190.
Accreditation
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of * AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA: American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The AAPA has complete reciprocity with the ACCME.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours: Adhering to guidelines set by the American Medical Association, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine will issue Certificates of Attendance and CEUs for non-physicians attending this educational activity. This activity is designated for .* CEUs by The University of Tennessee using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.
Professional associations may choose to convert UT CEUs to contact hours by allowing .1 CEU to equal 1 contact hour.
* Hours vary. See conference information or contact ContinuingEducation@utmck.edu.