The 49th Annual Meeting of the Felix Rutledge Society

• Conference Brochure 
• Conference Agenda 
• Conference Speakers/Committee

Agendas are subject to change because we are always striving to improve the quality of your educational experience.  MD Anderson may substitute faculty with comparable expertise on rare occasions necessitated by illness, schedule conflicts and so forth.

Please let us know what specific topics, issues or questions you wish to see addressed or emphasized in this activity.  Fax CME/Conference Management at 713-794-1724 or email register@mdanderson.org.  All responses will be forwarded to the Program Chair for consideration.

Goal

This annual meeting of the Felix Rutledge Society will provide medical education for academic and community practice gynecologic oncologists.  There have been significant advances in the care of women with gynecologic malignancies over the last year. In a busy practice, it can be difficult for providers to keep up with the new research and the more global changes in the landscape of medical practice. Additionally, novel research in education has identified improved methods for adult education. This meeting will review best practices and novel research in these areas.  Attendees will leave with a better understanding of these topics and an ability to implement what they learned within their own practice.  Further, attendees will have the opportunity to develop research collaborations within the Felix Rutledge Society.

Educational Objectives

After attending the conference, participants should be able to:

Incorporate latest research findings and apply to their clinical practice in terms of the role of surgery in minimally invasive cervical cancer and recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer with a goal of maximizing patient survival and minimizing morbidity (Knowledge, Performance, Competence, Patient Outcomes);

Interpret side effects from immunotherapy and apply management strategies to ameliorate side effects of therapy (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);

Illustrate ways in which patients can make changes to their lifestyle to improve their health. Illustrate strategies where learners can apply these changes to their own lives (Knowledge, Competence,  
Performance, Patient Outcomes);

Demonstrate novel methods of medical education (ie. Flipped classroom) (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);

Incorporate new aspects of professionalism into individual and group practices (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes).

Educational Methods

• Lectures
• Ouestion-and-Answer Sessions
• Book Club Discussion
• Poster Session
• Case Studies-Round Table Discussions

Accreditation/Credit Designation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The Felix Rutledge Society.  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics

The presentations marked with an asterisk (*) have been designated by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for a total of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

CME Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates

Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM or certificates documenting attendance will be e-mailed when an individual completes the on-line CME Verification process after the conference.

Disclosure

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has implemented a process whereby everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest that could potentially affect the information presented.  MD Anderson also requires that all faculty disclose any unlabeled use or investigational use (not yet approved for any purpose) of pharmaceutical and medical device products. Specific disclosure will be made to the participants prior to the educational activity.

Physician Payments Sunshine Act

MD Anderson complies with the Physician Payments Sunshine Act as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Accordingly, we may be required to collect information on transfer of value provided to any covered recipient under the ACA.

Online registration is now closed, please register on-site.

Registration will be at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Houston Marriott Medical Center, 6580 Fannin St, Houston, Texas. Following will be an Event at the Dynamos – Downtown Houston.

On-site registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the MD Anderson Duncan Building (CPB), 1155 Pressler Street.  The conference will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 and adjourn on Friday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m.  Advanced registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited.  Please see registration form for applicable fees.

The full conference registration fee includes the tuition, program, continental breakfasts, breaks, lunches, reception, and social events.

Registration Cost Information:

• Registration                                $450.00
• Fellows/Students/Trainees       $200.00
• APP/APN/RN/SW/PA                $200.00
  • Companion Fee (includes evening events)    $200.00

Refund /Cancellation Policy

The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before April 19, 2019.  No refunds will be granted after that date.  The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check.

CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.

Accommodations

• A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting attendees at the Houston Marriott Medical Center, 6580 Fannin St, Houston TX, 77030.
• Early hotel reservation is suggested.
• The hotel phone number is 713-796-0080
• When you make reservations be sure to mention the Felix Rutledge Society Annual Meeting to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $169.00 single or double occupancy.  Please add 17% Texas state and local taxes. 
• Reservations and deposits received after May 3, 2019 will be confirmed if space is available and at current hotel published guest room rates.

Ground Transportation (prices are subject to change and variable depending on location of conference)

• Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).
• Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost for $50-60, to or from William P. Hobby Airport or George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the Marriott Hotel for $27 one-way and $54 round-trip.  For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.
• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between William P. Hobby Airport and the Marriott Hotel for $24 one-way and $48 round-trip.  For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.
  

Mays Garage Parking: MD Anderson employees are encouraged to park in their normal location; however parking is available at the Mays Clinic garage.

Use Entrance 5 at Holcombe Boulevard at Bertner Avenue to access the garage beneath the Mays Clinic Building. Mays Clinic is adjacent to the conference site, Duncan Building (CPB). Mays Clinic self-parking is $12 per day and valet parking is $15 per day.

From the garage, take the elevators to the second floor and follow the hallway signs to the Duncan Building. After you pass Cool Beans Café on your left, take the Q Elevator Bank , also located on your left, to the Conference Center on the eighth floor.

• Driving Directions

• Houston Area Information

Photographing, audio taping and videotaping are prohibited.

Contact the Department of CME/Conference Management if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs.

• Local phone: 713-792-2223
• Toll-free: 866-849-5866
• Email: register@mdanderson.org