The 2nd Annual Joint WMCC-WMED Surgery Cancer Symposium: Cancer and the Microbiome

Add to Calendar The 2nd Annual Joint WMCC-WMED Surgery Cancer Symposium: Cancer and the Microbiome 9/7/2018 12:00:00 PM 9/7/2018 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://wmed.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=13511 Description: Educational activity on cancer and the microbiome. Four respected, skilled physicians will present information on cancer and the microbiome. Topics include Surgery, Colorectal Cancer and HPV/Cervical Cancer.For more information, contact Carla Thomas (269) 373-7456. Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine false MM/DD/YYYY


Overview
Educational activity on cancer and the microbiome. Four respected, skilled physicians will present information on cancer and the microbiome. Topics include Surgery, Colorectal Cancer and HPV/Cervical Cancer.

For more information, contact Carla Thomas (269) 373-7456.
Target Audience
Specialties - Family Practice, General Practice, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Physician Assistant, Radiologic Tech, Radiology

Date & Location
Friday, September 7, 2018, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Objectives
  1. Knowledge of epidemiology of HPV in Southwest Michigan as compared with the rest of USA
  2. attendee will understand the current state of knowledge regarding the potential impact of the microbiome on colorectal cancer development and progression

Accreditation
 In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and West Michigan Cancer Center. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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 amount subject to change.

IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 4.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (4.00 hours), IPCE Credit (4.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (4.00 hours)