Oncology Update 2023

Oncology Update is a one-day conference designed to offer clinicians and advanced practice providers a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances in the treatment of various oncologic malignancies as presented at various national society meetings.

Conference Overview

Educational Objectives

Accreditation and Disclosures

Conference Details

Attendance and Cancellation Policies

Hyatt Regency Phoenix

122 N 2nd St

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

• Agenda
• Conference Brochure (PDF, 980 KB)
• Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF, 880 KB)
• Faculty Disclosures (PDF, 150 KB)
• Cultural & Linguistic Competency Resource Guide (PDF, 100 KB)
• Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk (PDF, 92 KB)

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 2023 Oncology Update is a one-day conference designed to offer clinicians and advanced practice providers a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances in the treatment of various oncologic malignancies. During this comprehensive educational course, clinical experts in the fields of hematology and oncology will provide an overview of key findings from practice changing studies and the latest clinical data. Esteemed faculty will review exciting and important abstracts and discuss their relevance to the clinical oncology practice.

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Integrate evidence-based treatment strategies into clinical practice to optimize patient outcomes and clinical care.
• Evaluate the latest advances in clinical oncology research and their implications for patient care.
• Examine the impact of novel diagnostic techniques in the management and assessment of various oncologic malignancies.
• Recognize and manage common and more recently appreciated side effects of cancer therapy including cardiotoxicities and immune-related adverse events.
• Implement multidisciplinary collaboration and shared decision making into the management of complex patient cases and addressing treatment-related complications.

Physicians

Scripps Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Scripps Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC Points

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5 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.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

For the purpose of re-licensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for attendance at structured learning activities offered by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants

PAs may claim a maximum of 5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Commercial Support

This course may be supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.

Attendee Cancellation, Substitution, Refund

The course tuition is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee if your cancellation is received in writing no later than one week prior to the city you are registered for. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in one week prior. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to “no shows.”

Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation

Scripps reserves the right to modify the course’s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk. Scripps encourages the purchase of travel insurance as we are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation.

Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By completion and submission of the online registration form, attendees certify that they have read and fully understand the Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Family and Guest Attendance Policy

All conference activities and meals are exclusively reserved for paid conference attendees. Children and family members are not allowed to attend meal functions or permitted in the meeting space.

Recording and Photography Clause

Scripps reserves exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales.