Interventional Pulmonary Course 2023

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LIVE

Thursday, February 23, 2023, 7:00 AM - Friday, February 24, 2023, 4:45 PM, MD Anderson - Mitchell Building, Houston, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.25 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (14.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.25 hours)

The activity is designed to review the current concepts and recent advances in interventional pulmonology as it pertains to the cancer patient, and to introduce new technologic advances that are poised to revolutionize the diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer. Malignancies involving the lungs continue to provide a significant challenge to chest physicians. With the exponential increase in technology, several minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are becoming feasible. As the largest cancer center in the world, MD Anderson is able to offer a depth and breadth of clinical experience and training that few can match. With a distinguished faculty made up of the world’s top experts, this course is designed to provide the participant with a state-of-the-art review of the principles and practice of interventional pulmonology in patients with thoracic malignancies. In addition to attending interactive didactic sessions, participants will also receive extensive practical instruction in selected techniques utilizing in vivo animal models. Instruction group size is limited in order to maximize interaction and individual “hot zone” time. Additional instruction can be individualized for those wishing to emphasize particular techniques. Endobronchial Ultrasound techniques will be particularly stressed, and participants should be able to acquire the cognitive and technical skills to safely perform Endobronchial Ultrasound guided transbronchial needle biopsies upon course completion.

1. Utilize appropriate lung cancer screening techniques according to national guidelines and standards.
2. Assimilate the therapeutic options for management of airway tumors.
3. Interpret the available evidence for adjunctive therapies in the palliative and curative management of lung cancer.
4. Utilize the principles of evidence-based medicine in evaluating new technologies.
5. Demonstrate the ability to perform Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration on a porcine model.
6. Perform endobronchial stenting on a porcine model.
7. Incorporate evidence based best practices for the management of recurrent malignant pleural effusions.

The 14th Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients Hands-On Course, will begin at 8:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2023 and the course will conclude at 4:45 PM, Friday, February 24, 2023. Advanced registration is required as space is limited.  Please see registration applicable fees listed below.

Activity Directors:
    Roberto F. Casal, MD
    George A. Eapen, MD
    David Rice, MD

Course Resources
CE Handout / Disclosure Summary
Event Parking - Map
Directions - Garage 15 to Onstead Auditorium

 

Fees: Course registration fees include tuition, breakfasts, lunches and the welcome reception.

PHYSICIANS		Before Jan. 30, 2023	After Jan. 30, 2023
Full Course		$1,950	$2,350
Live Didactic		$1,000	$1,200
PHYSICIANS-IN-TRAINING
Full Course		$1,000	$1,200
Live Didactic		$900	$1,100

Full Course Registration
Includes Online Educational Materials, Live Didactic Sessions and Lab Sessions

Live Didactic Registration
Includes Online Educational Materials, and Live Didactic Sessions

Physicians-In-Training
Requires a Letter of Verification from Department Chair

We accept the following forms of payment:

  • Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)
  • Check (Payable to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; through U.S. banks only)

Mail checks to:

   Continuing Professional Education (CPE) – Unit 1781
   The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
   P.O. Box 301407
   Houston, Texas 77230-1407

When registering online a receipt (confirmation letter) will be automatically emailed to the e-mail address you list on the registration form.  Additional course information will be communicated via email 72 hours before the course start time.

Telephone registrations are not accepted.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
The registration fee, minus a $50.00 administration-handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before January 23, 2023. No refunds will be granted after these dates. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. 

The Department of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form. In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the CPE is limited to the registration fee. CPE will refund the full registration fee. 

CPE reserves the right to limit the number of participants in an activity and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available. 

For additional information or Special Assistance, contact CPE at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 or via e-mail: [email protected].

Evaluation
A course evaluation tool will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.  The survey link will be provided during the course.

View the accessibility policy for The University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center.

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

You are invited to exhibit at the Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients conference that will be held at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on February 23-24, 2023.

Due to internal MD Anderson COVID-19 guidelines, we will only be able to accept 12 exhibiting companies with a maximum of two complimentary registrations. This will be on a first come, first served basis. You must register by clicking the link below to confirm your participation.

Exhibitor: $3,500
Two complimentary registrations
Recognition as an exhibitor
Exhibit table – includes draped exhibit table and two chairs

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