CME Information
WCIO 2008 and Best of ASCO®
June 22 - 25, 2008
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
Accreditation statement and Learning Objectives
OVERVIEW
The World Conference on Interventional OncologySM is designed to focus on image-guided interventional oncologic therapies and their relationship to other existing and emerging treatments. For the first time the course will be offered in conjunction with BEST of ASCO® to promote multidisciplinary collaboration. The course will utilize state-of-the-art lectures, invited papers and selected abstracts and will include presentations of basic, translational, and clinical research in a forum that promotes meaningful discussion as well as open and panel discussions on other available and emerging therapies among experts in Radiology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Interventional Oncology, Hepatology, and Radiation Oncology.
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
- Learn and understand the latest techniques and research in interventional oncology therapies.
- Learn and understand existing and new medical, surgical, and radiation treatment options.
- Employ collaborative and synergistic approaches to treating primary and metastatic liver, renal, lung, bone, breast, prostate, and other neoplasms.
- Distinguish the pros and cons of each paper presented on different approaches to oncologic treatment.
- Utilize results presented to select the appropriate therapies in the treatment of their own patients.
- Integrate state-of-the-art knowledge into their current practice.
- Employ collaborative practice in the treatment of their patients.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The World Conference on Interventional OncologySM is specifically designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Interventional Radiologists
- Medical Oncologists
- Surgical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists
- Diagnostic Radiologists
- General Surgeons
- Hepato Biliary specialists
- Hepatologists
- Residents
- Palliative care specialists
- Basic scientists
CONFERENCE ACCREDITATION
The World Conference on Interventional OncologySM and the Society of Interventional Radiology are joint sponsors of this educational activity.
The Society of Interventional Radiology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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