Nevada Oncology Society (NOS) 2022 Spring Conference - May 19

Las Vegas, NV US

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Target Audience

Specialty Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to: 

  1. Describe the role of biomarker testing options for diagnosing and treating some common cancers.  
  2. Explain common barriers to the use of biomarker testing in cancer care.  
  3. Summarize recent advances in understanding the synergistic effect of radiation therapy and immunotherapy.  
  4. Use new knowledge about combining radiation therapy and immunotherapy to inform decisions related to the treatment of some cancers. 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 Participation
Course opens: 
05/19/2022
Course expires: 
05/19/2023
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5:30 PM           Registration Open, Networking Reception/Resource Center

 

6:30 PM           Welcome, Introductions, and Dinner Served 

Dan L. Curtis, MD 

President, Nevada Oncology Society  

 

6:45 PM           Combining Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy 

Nitin Ohri, MD, MS 

Albert Einstein College of Medicine 

 

7:30 PM           Break 

 

7:45 PM           Biomarker Testing – Educational Update 

Emil Lou, MD, PhD, FACP 

University of Minnesota 

 

8:30 PM           Closing Remarks 

 

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Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Boston University School of Medicine and the Nevada Oncology Society.   

Boston University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity has been provided by Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Nursing Education and jointly provided by the Nevada Oncology Society. 

Contact Hours: 1.50

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 Participation
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