Mayo Clinic Gastrointestinal Cancers 2019: Current and Emerging Strategies in Multidisciplinary Care

San Diego, CA US
March 14, 2019 to March 16, 2019

Course Directors: Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D. and Steven R. Alberts, M.D.

This course will focus on case-based and didactic presentations from Mayo Clinic and other international experts in the treatment of the whole spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers including esophageal, gastric, hepatocellular, pancreatic, small bowel, bile duct, anal and colorectal and gallbladder.

The primary goal of this course is to guide practicing physicians on integrating the best and most current evidence into their day-to-day routine care for patients with GI cancers. This course will also bring a practical perspective on how to optimize multidisciplinary care for some of the more complex clinical management decisions.  Topics discussed will include: locoregional modalities, the role of minimally invasive procedures and state-of-the-art radiation modalities.

Registration Fees

Full Fee: Physician, Scientist$725.00
Reduced Fee: Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, Allied Health Professional, Retiree$625.00
ABIM MOC$100.00

Exhibitor Inquiry
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please complete the Exhibitor Documents and submit to Kristy Badder.

Target Audience

This course is designed for Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, GI Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists involved in cancer care, Interventional Radiologists, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Nurses and any healthcare professional involved in the care of GI malignancies.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Interpret the most up-to-date and practice-relevant data presented at various cancer-related meetings in 2018.
  • Integrate evidence-based interdisciplinary treatment strategies into clinical practice in various fields of medical oncology.
  • Determine the usefulness of biomarker-based treatment approaches in oncology.
  • Determine the current and future role of immunotherapy strategies in various GI malignancies.
  • Select the appropriate treatment strategy for patients with early stage cancers of GE junction, rectum, pancreas, and liver.
  • Identify ideal patients with hepatobiliary cancers and neuroendocrine tumors that would be candidates for transplant.
  • Describe the molecular biology and genetics of colorectal cancers.
  • Integrate statistical knowledge into the interpretation of published and presented data.
  • Select the appropriate regimens for sequencing therapies across multiple GI malignancies.

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.50 ABIM
  • 13.00 ACPE
  • 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 14.50 ANCC
  • 14.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
03/14/2019 - 2:00pm
Event ends: 
03/16/2019 - 2:10pm

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Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
United States

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Reservations: Book online or call (800) 233-1234image

A block of rooms at a special group rate of $209 (USD), plus applicable city/state sales tax, per night, single or double occupancy, is available for course participants and guests. Group rates apply three days prior to and three days post-course dates, based upon availability. 

To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block fills or by February 20, 2019, via telephone, (800) 233-1234image and reference “Mayo Clinic GI Cancer Course.” Children younger than the age of 18 will stay complimentary. Guest room high-speed internet is also complimentary. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations.

Course Directors
Steven R. Alberts, M.D. 
Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D. 

Mayo Clinic Faculty
Daniel H. Ahn, D.O.
Sadeer J. Alzubaidi, M.D.
Jonathan B. Ashman, M.D., Ph.D.
Staci E. Beamer, M.D.
Martin E. Fernandez-Zapico, M.D.
Joleen M. Hubbard, M.D.
Pashtoon M. Kasi, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Wen Wee Ma, M.B.B.S.
Amit Mahipal, M.B.B.S.
Kellie L. Mathis, M.D.
Robert R. McWilliams, M.D.
Nitin Mishra, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Kabir Mody, M.D.
Adyr A. Moss, M.D.
Lewis R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.
Rory L. Smoot, M.D.
John A. Stauffer, M.D.
Chee-Chee H. Stucky, M.D.
Beau Bosko Toskich, M.D.
Mark J. Truty, M.D., M.S.
Harry H. Yoon, M.D.

Guest Faculty
Kristen Ciombor, M.D., M.S.C.I.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Anthony B. El-Khoueiry, M.D.
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Bassel F. El-Rayes, M.D.
Emory School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia

Marwan G. Fakih, M.D.
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California

Yelena Y. Janjigian, M.D.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Milind Javle, M.D.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Christian Jobin, Ph.D.
UF Health Cancer Center
Gainsville, Florida

Razelle Kurzrock, M.D.
UCSD Moores Cancer Center
San Diego, California

Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D.
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

John L. Marshall, M.D.
Lombardi Cancer Center
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

Eileen O'Reilly, M.D.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Michael J. Pishvaian, M.D., Ph.D.
Lombardi Cancer Center
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

John H. Strickler, M.D.
Duke University of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina

Christina Wu, M.D.
Emory School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia

Takeharu Yamanaka, Ph.D.
National Cancer Center Hospital East
Kashiwa, Japan

Takayuki Yoshino, M.D.
National Cancer Center Hospital East
Kashiwa, Japan

Accreditation Statement:


In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

AMA Credit Breakdown
General Session: 14.5
Thursday: 2.50
Friday: 7.00
Saturday:  5.00

ABIM Maintenance of Certification
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 14.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Participation information will be shared with ABIM through PARS.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 14.50 ABIM
  • 13.00 ACPE
  • 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 14.50 ANCC
  • 14.50 Attendance
 
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