Location

Virtual- Microsoft Teams

Frequency

Weekly- Wednesdays

Series Director

Nancy Thompson

Presenter

Mary Goswitz, MD

Overview

Cancer care is a complex path that requires collaboration among professionals with complementary skills who work together to share the latest evidence and to pool their expertise, exchanging information through a regular flow of communication. Technological advances and the possibility to customize patient treatment plans (target, molecular and radiation therapy) have further increased the need for regular interactions between healthcare professionals from various areas of expertise. 

Target Audience and Needs

The target audience for this activity is: physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. 

Objectives

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

• Apply the current standards of oncology care and NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology to optimize the management of patients with various cancer types.
• Review new, emerging, and novel therapeutic agents and treatment strategies and incorporate these into the management of patients with cancer.
• Communicate the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to improve the collaborative performance of the interprofessional oncology care team in the management of patients wtih cancer. 

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