Continuing Medical Education Information
This activity is jointly provided by The France Foundation and the Society of Interventional Oncology.
Target Audience:
This educational activity is intended for interventional radiologists and other healthcare professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge of treating liver cancer using best practices in interventional oncology.
Statement of Need:
“A Day in the Life: IO for Liver Cancer” is a 90-minute live webinar that targets interventional radiologists at any stage of their career, from senior-level physicians to students/trainees. Attendees will learn about the top 10 studies to know for tumor boards, as well as top 10 pearls of wisdom for ablation, embolization, and Y90. The webinar targets interventional radiologists at any stage of their career, from senior-level physicians to students/trainees.
Educational Activity Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Identify key publications that are important for providing data-driven input at liver tumor boards.
- Describe important principles and tips for improving outcomes after tumor ablation of the liver.
- Review key concepts for performing transarterial embolization and transarterial chemoembolization of liver tumors.
- Discuss evolving techniques, concepts, and strategies for optimizing outcomes with radioembolization of liver tumors.
Accreditation Statement:
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 The France Foundation and the Society of Interventional Oncology. The France Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
Physicians:
The France Foundation designates each internet live course for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Method of Participation/How to Receive Credit:
- Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
- Participate in the CME/CE activity.
- Complete the CME/CE evaluation form, which provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on how participating in the activity will affect their professional practice; the quality of the instructional process; the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness; the perception of commercial bias; and his/her views on future educational needs.
- If you are requesting educational credits or a certificate of participation, your certificate will be available for download.
Disclosure Policy:
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, The France Foundation (TFF) and the Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) require that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. TFF and SIO resolve all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs. Furthermore, TFF and SIO seek to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME/CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. TFF and SIO are committed to providing learners with high-quality CME/CE activities that promote improvements in health care and not those of a commercial interest.
Activity Staff Disclosures:
The planners, reviewers, editors, staff, CME committee, or other members at The France Foundation who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners, reviewers, editors, staff, CME committee, or other members at the Society of Interventional Oncology who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Faculty Disclosures
Faculty disclosures will be provided prior to the start of the activity.
Commercial Support Disclosures
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use:
TFF and SIO require CME faculty (speakers) to disclose when products or procedures being discussed are off label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational, and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary, or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. Faculty in this activity may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents that is outside of US Food and Drug Administration approved labeling. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. TFF and SIO do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. If you have questions, contact the Medical Affairs Department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.
Disclaimer:
The France Foundation and the Society of Interventional Oncology present this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected because of recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. The France Foundation and the Society of Interventional Oncology assume no liability for the information herein.
