Saturday, January 25, 2020, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 502 East Event Centre, Carmel, IN

Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiation Oncology, Surgery General

This one-day symposium is designed for medical oncologists, general surgeons, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals as a review of recent advances in breast cancer diagnosis and treatments. Three guest lecturers and the Indiana University School of Medicine faculty in the field of breast cancer will share their expertise with course participants on a variety of topics relating to the care and treatment of cancer patients.

1. Recall and discuss changes in local/regional cancer management;
2. Distinguish single gene and panel testing, enumerate risk factors for germline mutations;
3. Identify novel agents and enumerate the toxicities and appropriate management of patients treated with novel agents;
4. List the potential benefits and risks associated with advanced breast imaging; and
5. Discuss the status of immunotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer.

A fee of $50 for healthcare providers and $100 for non-exhibiting industry representatives has been set for this program. This fee includes a link to the online syllabus, continental breakfast, break refreshments, and lunch. Medical students, residents, and fellows in-training may attend free of charge; however, registration is required. 

Practice Group Discount

Practice groups who register four or more people at the same time for the conference can receive a 20% discount. Please contact the IU CME office by phone at 317-274-0104 or by email at cme@iu.edu to register a group.

In support of improving patient care, Indiana University 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.

Nurses

Indiana University School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 6.50 ANCC contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists

Indiana University School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.50 APCE contact hours. Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

Physicians

Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Interested in being an exhibitor more registration will open October 1 

Exhibitor Rates: Standard single table for 1-day conference: $1500.00.

Amenities Include:

a. Use of a single table and two chairs in the exhibit space.

b. Exhibitor identification signage, such as a table top sign, table runner, or banner, provided by the exhibitor, is permitted on the table.

c. Permission for two representatives to exhibit the product/service. A third representative can be added for an additional fee in the amount of $500 or the price of registration (to be determined by IUSM CME and the course director). For more than three representatives, additional tables should be purchased.

d. A single set of program materials per Exhibitor (not per representative), if program materials have been created and distributed to attendees. However, in no event will IUSM CME provide a list of program attendees in program materials given to Exhibitors.

e. Permission to attend the educational activity, subject to the conditions set forth below.

f. Permission to participate in any meals/refreshments at the activity.

g. Acknowledgment at the activity. Pursuant to ACCME SCS 6.4, such acknowledgement will not contain the logo of any individual Exhibitor.  Rather, the course director (or other CME representative) will acknowledge the exhibitors and the availability of the exhibit space generally for attendees who choose to visit it.

Download the W9, view the IUSM CME Commercial Exhibitor Agreement, and subscribe to our marketing list at https://medicine.iu.edu/education/cme/.

For questions or technical issues, please contact cme@iu.edu or 317-274-0104.

IMPORTANT:  Specific information regarding logistics and setup will be distributed 5 days prior to the activity date with detailed contact information.