January 11-15, 2016 - Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Course Directors: Kenneth R. Olivier, M.D.Nadia N. Laack, M.D.

Course Description: 
Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction is intended to provide balanced and multidisciplinary discussion of contemporary cancer treatment using didactic lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions. The course will cover several specific clinical areas including central nervous system, genitourinary, breast and thoracic cancers. The course will also address several important advances in the field, such as the use of brain radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, the role of surgery, proton therapy, advances in imaging and new chemotherapies, as well as how they are integrated into clinical practice.

Registration Fee:  $895

Registration
The registration fee includes:
•    Tuition
•    Comprehensive course syllabus on flash drive
•    Daily continental breakfasts and break refreshments (for course participants only)
•    Welcome reception (course participants and guests)
•    CME mobile meeting application
•    12 Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)

Although it is not Department of Radiology CME policy to limit the number of registrants for a course, conference room facilities may necessitate closing of enrollment; therefore, early registration is advised

Targeted Audience:
Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction is designed for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, radiation biologists, radiation physicists, dosimetrists, oncologists working in related specialties, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncology administrators, diagnostic radiologists and all other health professionals involved in the field of radiation oncology.

Credit
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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

Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in 12 self-assessment modules (SAMs) during the course. The self-assessment modules have been designed to meet the standards of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) for self-assessment modules (SAMs).

Learning Objectives:
•    Discuss treatments for localized prostate cancer
•    Explain the role of hypofractionation for prostate and breast cancer in 2016
•    Describe stereotactic body radiotherapy for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
•    Recognize toxicities in thoracic radiotherapy
•    Review novel approaches in metastatic prostate cancer
•    Discuss advanced imaging in radiotherapy planning for gliomas
•    Explain the role of surgery in brain metastases
•    Describe the optimal management of the axilla in high-risk breast cancer

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

Exhibit Opportunities
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 exhibit space during this course, please contact Sarah Johnson. Appropriate acknowledgment will be given to all supporters at the time of the meeting.

 

 

Course summary

Available credit:  19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 

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Contact Phone: 866-246-1581

Contact Email:  radiologycme@mayo.edu