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Orbital Oncology and Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Jan. 25-26, 2019

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Duncan Building (CPB)
Floor 8, Rooms 1-8
1155 Pressler St.
Houston, Texas 77030

Conf. #: D120865

14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM3

Target Audience

This conference should be of interest to Physicians, Physician Trainees, Physician Assistants and Nurses.

General Information

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.

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.

Educational Information

Focus

The course will bring oculoplastics and orbital surgeons together with experts from various oncologic disciplines to highlight the latest management options for tumors of the orbit, eyelid, and adnexal structures and oculofacial reconstructive surgery in cancer patients.

Course Highlights

Case presentation Sessions and multi-disciplinary panel discussion
Multidisciplinary management of orbital tumors
Surgical and non-surgical treatment of eyelid and periocular carcinomas
Reconstructive options for complex orbital, eyelid and facial defects in cancer patients
Global health and humanitarian projects in oculofacial plastic surgery

Educational Objectives

Utilize surgical techniques for surgical management for tumors of the orbit, eyelid and facial region (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);
Select patients that may be appropriate for non-surgical targeted treatments for patients with advanced carcinomas of the orbit or periorbital region (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);
Utilize the information provided in the course to select patients who may benefit from adjuvant radiation therapy after surgery for eyelid and lacrimal gland carcinomas (Knowledge, Competence, Performance;
Incorporate complex surgical techniques for reconstructing orbital and periorbital repair (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);

Educational Methods

Lectures
Question and answer
Case studies
Panel discussion

Evaluation

A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.

Accreditation/Credit Designation Information

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates

Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM or certificates documenting attendance will be will be emailed when an individual completes the online CME Verification process after the conference.

Disclosure

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.

Registration Information

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

General Registration Information

On-site registration opens at 7:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2019, the opening session will begin at 8:00 am. The conference will conclude at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited.
Please see registration form for applicable fees.
Registration fee includes tuition, breaks and lunches.

Registration Fees

Postmarked on or before Jan. 4, 2019

Physicians: $400.00
Physician Trainees: $150.00
N.P./P.A.: $100.00

Postmarked after Jan. 4, 2017

Physicians: $450.00
Physician Trainees: $200.00
N.P./P.A.: $150.00

We accept the following forms of payment:

Check (payable through U.S. banks only)
Money order
Credit cards (MasterCard, VISA and American Express)
Cash (on-site registration only)

When registering online a receipt/confirmation letter will be automatically emailed to the email address you list on the registration form. If you register by fax or mail a receipt/ confirmation letter will be sent to you within ten working days of receipt of your fee.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before Jan. 4, 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. For additional information, contact CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 or email register@mdanderson.org.

The Department of 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, email or the contact numbers as given on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, liability of the Department of CME/Conference Management is limited to the registration fee. CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee.

The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Hotel and Transportation

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the WYNDHAM Houston – Medical Center Hotel & Suites, 6800 S. Main, Houston, Texas 77030
Early hotel reservation is suggested.
he Wyndham reservations phone number is 713-528-7744.
When you make reservations be sure to mention Orbital Oncology Conference to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $135.00 single or double occupancy. Please add 17% Texas State and local taxes.
Please add 17% for state and local taxes.
Reservations and deposits received after Friday, Dec. 26, 2018, will be confirmed if space is available and at current hotel published guest room rates.

Ground Transportation

Prices are subject to change and vary depending on the location of the conference.

Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).
Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost of $50-60 to or from each airport.
SuperShuttle operates a shuttle bus between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the Houston Marriott Medical Center for $27 one-way and $54 round-trip. The shuttle between William P. Hobby Airport and the Houston Marriott Medical Center is $24 for one-way and the roundtrip cost is $48. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826.

Parking Information

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Mays Clinic Garage: Self parking is $12 per day. Enter the Mays Clinic Garage at Entrance 5, located on Bertner Avenue between Holcombe Boulevard and Pressler Street. When you enter the Mays Clinic building, go to the third floor and follow the hallway signs to the Duncan Building, or ask a security guard for directions. Take Elevator Q up to the conference center located on floor 8. You can enter on foot through the Mays Clinic via J.V. Johnson Avenue or through the main entrance via Pressler Street.

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 (Note: Mays Clinic Garage is CLOSED on weekends)

Garage 2: Self parking is $12 per day. Enter Garage 2, which is across the street from the Mays Clinic Garage. You may enter from Bertner Avenue or J.V. Johnson Avenue from Holcombe Boulevard.

You may enter the Duncan building on foot through the main entrance via Pressler Street.

Parking fees are not reimbursable.

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