A Virtual Reality View: Optimizing Immuno-Oncology Therapy through the Management of Immune-Related Adverse Events: The Role of Emergency Physicians.

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WEBCAST DATE

Saturday, August 4, 2018

7:30 AM Eastern    6:30 AM Central    5:30 AM Mountain    4:30 AM Pacific

FACULTY

Jose Lutzky, MD
Chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology
Chair, Cancer Research Committee
Director, Mount Sinai Melanoma Program
Miami Beach, FL

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

• Discuss tumor immunosurveillance and immune escape in the pathophysiology of adult malignancies
• Review the clinical trial data for approved immune checkpoint inhibitors with a focus on the treated malignancies and their associated immune-related adverse events
• Describe the diagnosis of irAEs associated with immunotherapies and current recommendations for their management and monitoring
• Examine the continuum of oncology care provided in the emergency room setting through the identification and management of irAEs

TARGET AUDIENCE

This programming is designed to meet the educational needs of emergency department physicians and other emergency room healthcare professionals working as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose:
This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with cancer who are treated or eligible for treatment with immunotherapy.

Credits:
1.00 ANCC Contact Hour(s)

Accreditation Statement:

Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Awarded 1.0 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.

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In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in a MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based.
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at info@medlearninggroup.com.

Feel free to pass this invitation on to your physicians, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare practitioners, and any other colleagues that you believe would be interested in attending this free CME/CNE program.

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