Location

Mahogany Conference Room

Frequency

Weekly- Tuesday

Series Director

Waqar Haque, MD

Statement of Need

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: physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, physician's assistants, and medical students. 

Objectives

• Describe the risk factors for, and approaches needed, to decrease the occurrence of cancer.
• Evaluate published data regarding different kinds of cancer. 
• Identify appropriate treatment plan(s) for the cases presented.

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) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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