Continuing Medical Education Information
The goal of the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting is to foster communication among oncology-related subspecialties and the exchange of a wide range of ideas related to cancer. ASCO's objectives are to advance the education of physicians and other professionals caring for patients with cancer, to support the development of clinical cancer researchers, and to facilitate the delivery of high-quality health care to patients with cancer. The 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting is designed to serve the respective interests of the Society's multidisciplinary membership, with education focused on medical, surgical, and radiation oncology
2010 Annual Meeting General Accreditation Information
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ASCO designates this educational activity for a maximum of 42 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Due to limited demand and increased accreditation requirements, ASCO will no longer be partnering with Professional Education Services Group to offer specific nursing and pharmacy continuing education credit for 2010 Annual Meeting sessions. All nonphysician attendees are welcome to submit a request for a Certificate of Participation, through the submission of the evaluation form, which may enable nonphysicians to apply their Annual Meeting participation toward re-licensure.
Any questions related to CME may be directed to ASCO Staff at cme@asco.org or 571-483-1403.
Needs Statement
With emerging educational and scientific advances, oncology is a field where patient care standards can change very quickly. Due to the high volume of literature and best practices information available, it is important that oncologists and other cancer care providers synthesize and digest the latest evidence based information applicable to their practice/research setting.
In an effort to meet educational needs based on this rapid exchange of information, ASCO is committed to disseminating the latest scientific findings in oncology and practice-changing advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Target Audience
The Annual Meeting is designed for U.S. and international physicians and researchers involved in multidisciplinary clinical cancer care including, but not limited to medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and other translational-oriented laboratory scientists.
The Annual Meeting can also benefit nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other health care professionals involved in clinical cancer care and cancer research.
Unlabelled Usage Statement
The information presented is that of the contributing faculty and does not necessarily represent the views of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and/or any named commercial entity providing financial support. Specific therapies discussed may not be approved and/or specified for use as indicated by the faculty presenters. Therefore, before prescribing any medication, please review the complete prescribing information including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse effects.