• Conference Brochure 
• Clinical Program Agenda
• Clinical Program Speakers 
  
• Nursing Excellence Agenda
• Nursing Excellence Speakers

Agendas are subject to change because we are always striving to improve the quality of youreducational experience. MD Anderson may substitute faculty with comparable expertise on rareoccasions necessitated by illness and/or scheduling conflicts, 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.

Clinical Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Individualized Patient Care

Goal 

A multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of patients diagnosed with cancer has been the key for delivering high quality of care. A tsunami created by rapidly expanding knowledge in tumor molecular biology and immunology, moreover, new molecular approaches have enabled the development of therapeutics that target specific oncogenic mutations and immune checkpoints. This constant evolution has maintained a dynamic relationship with the disciplines - surgical, radiation therapy and medical oncology- modulating the approach in an individualized patient care. The advances and emerging data is much needed in community settings in order to deliver quality care and to improve patient outcomes.

Educational Objectives

After attending the symposium, participants should be able to

• Provide a multidisciplinary approach in the management of melanoma patients (Knowledge, Competence);

• Implement new practice changes in breast cancer treatment involving fields that will influence positively patient outcomes in terms of quality of life and survival (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);

• Select the best strategies in surgery of gynecology malignancies to enhance post-op recovery, reduce morbidity and lead to better quality of life and outcomes (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);

• Select the most appropriate gastrointestinal treatment option/modality (Knowledge, Competence);

• Utilize new management methods for genitourinary cancers (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);

• Utilize a multidisciplinary approach and targeted treatment strategies in the management of thyroid cancer (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);

• Understand molecular biology and immunology of brain metastases to utilize the most effective systemic treatments, targeted therapies, checkpoint inhibitors, neurosurgical procedures and radiation (Knowledge);

• Assess treatment guidelines, goals, monitoring tools and treatment approaches in care of hematologic malignancies (Knowledge, Competence);

• Select patients and identify the appropriate class of agents in the treatment of metastatic NSCLC and select local modalities of treatment for oligometastatic disease (Knowledge, Competence);

• Appreciate the role of salvage surgery in esophageal cancer (Knowledge);

• Appreciate the future status of CAR NK Cells, liquid biopsies, microbiome and of the emerging actionable mutations (Knowledge).

Educational Methods

Lecture/Didactic – Case Study – Audience Response System- Question/Answer Sessions – Panel Discussion

Nursing Excellence: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Oncology Nursing

Goal

The Nursing Excellence program focuses on current clinical topics across the continuum of oncology care.  After attending this educational activity, the registered nurse will self-report an understanding of patient navigation practices in oncology, principles of cancer genetics and appropriate risk assessment, administration and management of immunotherapy and biosimilars, best practices in cancer care, ethical considerations in oncology, oncologic emergencies management, updates in head and neck cancer treatment, and the use of integrative medicine in oncology.  The program will provide an opportunity to collaborate with MD Anderson Cancer Network and national colleagues and the potential to earn up to 13.75 nursing contact hours.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an approved provider with commendation of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver with distinction, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nurses may earn up to 13.75 contact hours for both days.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation 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 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics Credits

The presentation, Increasing HPV Vaccine Confidence and Understanding HPV Vaccine Efficacy and Indications, has been designated by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for a total of .25 AMA PRA Category Credits^TM in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

ABIM Maintenance of Certification

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 17 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.

Participant completion data will be shared with and transmitted to the ACCME on the participant’s behalf.

In order to receive MOC points, you must pass the post-test with a score of 75% or higher.

American Board of Surgery (ABS) MOC Part II Credit

This live activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM and has met the American Board of Surgery (ABS) requirements.  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the self-assessment component, enables the participant to earn self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program. 

In order to receive MOC points, you must pass the post-test with a score of 75% or higher.

Nursing

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an approved provider with commendation of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver with distinction, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nursing Continuing Education Contact Hours will be awarded.

Online registration is now closed, please register on-site.
On-site registration opens at 6:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.   The opening session of the symposium will begin at 7:00 am and the opening session of Nursing Excellence will begin at 7:15 am.

Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited.  Please see registration form for applicable fees.

The deadline for advance registration is Friday, September 20, 2019.

Clinical Program (Symposium):

Physicians (MDs/PhDs/DOs) 
Postmarked before September 20……..$600
Postmarked after September 20………..$625

MD Anderson Alumni/Physicians Network
Postmarked before September 20…………$450
Postmarked after September 20……………$475

Fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Residents
Postmarked before September 20…………$375
Postmarked after September 20……………$400

Nursing Excellence
Postmarked before September 20………..$425
Postmarked after September 20……….....$450

MD Anderson Partner and Physicians Network Nurses
Postmarked before September 20……….$325
Postmarked after September 20………...$350

Refund/Cancellation Policy: The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before September 20, 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 either by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.

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

For additional information, contact CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866.
 

Accommodations:

• A block of rooms has been reserved for symposium attendees at Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker Street, Houston, Texas 77010.
• Early hotel reservation is suggested. 
• The hotel phone number is 713- 654-1777
• When you make reservations be sure to mention the MD Anderson Physicians Network Symposium to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $249.00/night.  Please add 17% Texas state and local taxes. 
• Reservations and deposits received after September 23, 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).  The following forms of ground transportation are available to and from both airports:
• Uber or Lyft
• Yellow Cab- 713.236.1111
• Super Shuttle: For more information, call toll free at 800.258.3826 or visit www.supershuttle.com
   

Off-site parking, fee: $8.00 USD hourly, $30.00 USD daily
Valet parking, fee: $45.00 USD daily
Offsite parking fees vary by hour Oversized Valet: $53.00 a night

• Driving directions to Houston Marriott Marquis

• Houston Visitor Information

Photographing, audio taping and video taping 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