Location

Virtual (Webex)

Frequency

Monthly- second Tuesday

Series Director

Dr. Patrick Prath

Overview

There is a need for physicians, residents, and fellows to continually update their knowledge in the treatment of patients with cancer. The American College of Surgeons requires that physicians must participate in continuing medical education activities pertinent to their field of specialty. Educational methods will include lecture, case presentation, and question & answer session. Participants will be asked to complete an activity evaluation. 

Target Audience and Needs

The target audience for this activity is: required specialties are radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgery, radiology, and pathology. Meeting is open to all staff and medical staff members of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. 

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the risk factors for, and approaches needed, to decrease the occurrence of cancer
• Evaluate published data regarding different kinds of cancer
• Identify new treatments/drugs in the treatment of cancer
• Determine the best treatment options utilizing multidisciplinary insight, and discussion to better the patient's specific care

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.