In-Person Access Only | 5.40 CE/CME Credits & MOC Points
All programs remain free. Registrations will require a credit card as a cancellation hold. A fee of $25 will only be incurred in the event of a no-show or cancellation within 5 days without written confirmation to the Total Health Program Team.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Division of Surgical Oncology is hosting a one-day symposium focused on the multidisciplinary management of gastric and esophageal cancers. The purpose of this activity is to educate healthcare providers on current standards of care as well as evolving new therapies in the treatment of these patients. The symposium will provide a unique opportunity for clinicians involved in the care of gastric and esophageal cancer patients to learn from and interact with leading national faculty in order to increase clinical knowledge, apply new data into practice, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Program Chairs
Paxton Dickson, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Speakers
Saurin Chokshi, MD – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Ruitka Mehta, MD, MPH | Weill Cornell Medical Center
Jane Zhao, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Jeremy Davis, MD | National Institutes of Health
Field Willingham, MD, MPH | Emory University School of Medicine
Naruhiko Ikoma, MD | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Harry Yoon, MD | Mayo Clinic
Conference Agenda
Saturday, November 9, 2024
7:30 AM
Breakfast and Exhibits
8:00 AM
Program Chair Welcome
8:10 AM
Tailoring Neoadjuvant Therapy for Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers Ruitka Mehta, MD, MPH | Weill Cornell Medical Center
8:40 AM
Harnessing the Immune System for the Treatment of Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Harry Yoon, MD | Mayo Clinic
9:10 AM
Q&A Panel Discussion Ruitka Mehta, MD, MPH | Weill Cornell Medical Center Harry Yoon, MD | Mayo Clinic
9:30 AM
Break and Exhibits
9:50 AM
Surgical Management of Esophageal CancerJane Zhao, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center
10:20 AM
Surgical Management of Gastric Cancer Naruhiko Ikoma, MD | MD Anderson Cancer Center
10:50 AM
Advanced Endoscopic Management for Early Stage Gastric and Esophageal Cancers Field Willingham, MD, MPH | Emory University School of Medicine
11:20 AM
Q&A Panel Discussion Jane Zhao, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center Naruhiko Ikoma, MD | MD Anderson Cancer Center Field Willingham, MD, MPH| Emory University School of Medicine
11:40 AM
Breakfast and Exhibits
12:00 PM
Non-CME Lunch
1:00 PM
Hereditary Gastric Cancer – Diagnosis, Surveillance, and Surgical Management Jeremy Davis, MD | National Institutes of Health
1:30 PM
Updates on the Management for Metastatic Gastroesophageal Cancer Saurin Chokshi, MD | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
2:00 PM
Q&A Panel Discussion Jeremy Davis, MD | National Institutes of Health Saurin Chokshi, MD | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
2:20PM
Break and Exhibits
2:30 PM
Case-Based Multidisciplinary Panel Paxton Dickson, MD (Moderator) | University of Tennessee Health Science Center Ruitka Mehta, MD, MPH | Weill Cornell Medical Center Harry Yoon, MD | Mayo Clinic Jane Zhao, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center Naruhiko Ikoma, MD | MD Anderson Cancer Center Field Willingham, MD, MPH | Emory University School of Medicine Jeremy Davis, MD | National Institutes of Health Saurin Chokshi, MD | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
3:30PM
Closing Remarks
3:35 PM
Networking Reception
Agenda Subject To Change. All times are CST.
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Understand current and evolving strategies in the neoadjuvant therapy for gastric and esophageal cancer
Review and discuss current surgical therapy for gastric and esophageal cancers including incorporation of minimally invasive techniques.
Identify the indications and outcomes for endoscopic management in early stage gastroesophageal cancers endoscopic therapy in early stage cancers.
Discuss the role of chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy, in the management of patients with gastric and esophageal cancers
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Total Health. Amedco LLC 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.
Nurses (ANCC) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 5.40 ANCC contact hours.
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.40 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 5.40 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.
NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) MOC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.40 Medical Knowledge 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. You must request your certificate within 30 days of the activity to meet the deadline for submission to PARS.
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Free registration for all healthcare providers
Expert sessions that present the most clinically relevant data, research, and clinical strategies
Enduring video content for watching at your leisure
Real-time discussion and debate
Networking with peers, colleagues, and medical professionals
Access to the latest industry information and resources
Catered meals through-out the program