10147 - Molecular Diagnostics in the Contemporary Management of Lung Cancer
Course Director
Lynette M. Sholl, M.D., Harvard Medical School
Description
This course is an update in the application of molecular profiling for classification of lung cancer and identification of targets of therapy.
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Opus Medicus designates this Internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credits
In addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, Opus Medicus designates this course for Specialty Board MOC Program Credits:
1.25 ABP CC/MOC Credits1
1.25 ABIM MOC Points2
Accreditation Statement
Opus Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Tuition Fees
Course & Credits: $32.50
Course Dates
Last Review Date: 11-May-2021
Expiration Date: 10-May-2024
Objectives
After taking this course participants are expected to:
1. Understand the role of molecular profiling in the classification of lung cancer.
2. Update knowledge of molecular markers of lung cancers that can be used as targets of therapy.
Topics
1. Lung cancer epidemiology
2. Brief history of the evolution of targeted therapy in lung cancer
3. Current molecular testing guidelines
4. Application of predictive immunohistochemistry
5. Evolving biomarkers in lung cancer
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Competencies
☑ Patient Care (PC)
☑ Medical Knowledge (MK)
Financial Relationship Disclosure and Content Attestation
Dr. Lynette M. Sholl has disclosed that she is a member of Genetech's Scientific Advisory Board and attests that she has no other financial relationships with commercial entities offering healthcare related products or services relevant to the content of this course. Dr. Steven R. Tahan, Education Committee Chair, attests that commercial entities with which he has relationships do not offer healthcare related products or services relevant to the content of this course. No other person who has provided content for or who can influence the content of this course has disclosed financial relationships with commercial entities that offer healthcare-related products or services relevant to the course content.
There has been no commercial support for this course.
Supported Computer Hardware and Software Configurations3
Supported client computing platforms include:
- PCs running Windows XP, Vista, 7, or higher
- Macs running Mac OS X
- iPads and iPhones running iOS 4 or higher
- Android Tablets and smart phones running Android version 2.1 or higher.
A broadband Internet connection is required (e.g., cable, DSL, and 3G or 4G wireless). The course presentation is automatically scaled to the size of the display, from 800x480 pixels (minimum supported) to 1920x1200 pixels. On some smart phones, viewing courses may be tedious.
Supported browsers include:
- Firefox version 16.0 or higher
- Internet Explorer version 9.0 or higher
- Chrome version 33.0 or higher
- Safari version 5.0 or higher
Javascript, cookies, and popups must be enabled on your browser (which is the default configuration for most browsers).
1. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 CC/MOC credits for the American Board of Pathology (ABP) Continuing Certification (CC) / Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, in addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants will earn CC/MOC credits equivalent to the amount of AMA PRA Category 1 credits claimed for the activity. Immediately upon course completion, Opus Medicus will submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP CC/MOC credit.
2. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 MOC points for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, in addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of AMA PRA Category 1 credits claimed for the activity. Immediately upon course completion, Opus Medicus will submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
3. The course may also be viewable on other client computing platforms that comply with Internet standards. If you experience technical problems that prevent you from viewing the course, we will promptly issue a full refund upon request.