Program Description
The purpose of this activity is to highlight the latest research, best practices, and clinical guidelines in the multidisciplinary field of Cardio-Oncology. By bringing together oncologists, cardiologists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, translational scientists, and trainees from all disciplines who have an interest in the effects of cancer treatments on the heart, we aim to review the most recent literature and research on prevention, treatment and monitoring strategies in Cardio-Oncology as well as provide a forum for new research collaborations and networking.
Target Audience
The course is intended for physicians who have backgrounds primarily in cardiology and oncology, as well as allied health providers interested in cardiovascular issues facing cancer patients. Targeted physician specialties are Internal Medicine (including IM Specialties). Targeted ABIM specialties are Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Geriatric Medicine, Hematology, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Medical Oncology.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this CME activity, learners should be able to:
- Identify the optimal cardiovascular disease screening methods before, during, and after cancer therapy.
- Describe therapeutic options for effective long term cardiovascular disease management in cancer patients and survivors.
- Examine how to develop consensus on best practices for cardiovascular care delivery in cancer patients.
- Discuss recommendations for enhancement of cardio-oncology curricula and continuing education.
- Identify strategies to improve collaboration between oncology and cardiology.
Accreditation
Physicians
USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
USF Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
USF Health adheres to ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.
Disclaimer Statement
The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. USF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institution
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