Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients

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LIVE

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM, MD Anderson - Mitchell Building, Houston, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (13.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.75 hours)

The integration of robotic bronchoscopy and mobile cone-beam CT guidance is transforming lung cancer diagnosis and staging. This activity will address how these technologies enable clinicians to safely and efficiently access small peripheral lung nodules and obtain high-quality tissue samples suitable for molecular profiling, all within a single procedure that includes mediastinal staging. This 2-day course offers an immersive, hands-on experience designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety during navigational bronchoscopy. Participants will receive practical training in advanced endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) techniques, including transbronchial cryobiopsy and core lymph node biopsies. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or expanding your expertise, this program equips you with the skills needed to apply the latest innovations in interventional pulmonology and elevate patient care.

1. Utilize appropriate lung cancer screening techniques according to national guidelines and standards.
2. Assimilate therapeutic options for the management of airway tumors.
3. Interpret available evidence for adjunctive therapies in the palliative and curative management of lung cancer.
4. Apply 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.

Registration

The 15th Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients Hands-On Course, will begin at 8:00 AM on Thu., March 26, 2026, and the course will conclude at 5:00 PM, Fri., March 27, 2026. Advanced registration is required as space is limited.  Please see registration applicable fees listed below.

Activity Directors:
    Roberto F. Casal, MD
    Julie Lin, MD

Full Course Registration
2 Days Live Didactic Sessions and Lab Sessions

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

REGISTRATION FEES
Course registration fees include tuition, breakfasts, lunches, snacks.

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 – 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. 

Refund/Cancellation Policy
The registration fee, minus a $50 administration-handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before Feb. 26, 2026, for both activities. 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. 

Special Assistance or Additional Information
Contact Continuing Professional Education / Activity Management at 713-792-2223 or 866-849-5866. You may also email CPE at [email protected].  

Ground Transportation:
Houston is served by two airports: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU). The following ground transportation options are available to and from the airports to the Texas Medical Center:

• Rideshare: Uber and Lyft

• Taxicabs: Yellow Cab (713-236-1111) and Fiesta Cab (713-225-2666)

• Airport Shuttles: Most hotels near the Medical Center offer shuttle service; confirm with your hotel directly.

• Rental Cars: Available at both airports

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 review course.

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 13.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Participant completion data will be shared with and transmitted to the ACCME on the participant’s behalf.  In order to receive MOC points, you must pass the post-test with a score of 70% or higher. 

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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 companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Exhibitor Registration Requirements

• Registration & Agreement: To participate as an exhibitor, both registration and a signed exhibit agreement are required.

• Confirmation Process: Your exhibit is only confirmed after completing registration and submitting a fully executed agreement.

• Payment Timeline: The signed agreement and payment must be submitted prior to the event.

• Additional Badges: Extra exhibitor badges can only be purchased by companies with confirmed exhibitor status.

• Support Clarification: Grant and in-kind support are independent and separate from exhibitor fees.

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