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CME Activity

State of the Science in Genitourinary Oncology in 2011: Assessing the Clinical and Research Implications of the Latest Data on Established and Emerging Therapies

Faculty

Robert J. Motzer
Robert J. Motzer, MD

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Accredited by

University of Florida College of Medicine

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Activity Details

Credit Types:CME
Credit Amount:0.5 Credits
Release Date:2011-Jun-09
Expiration Date:2012-Jun-08
Estimated Time for Completion:30 minutes
Registration Required:No
Cost:Free

Program Description & Educational Objectives

This activity provides an update of recent clinical trial findings in the areas of renal cell and urothelial carcinoma based on data reported at the 2011 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. In addition, expert perspectives on the clinical and research implications of the study findings are presented.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Critically analyze and interpret the latest data on the efficacy and safety of the established and emerging targeted therapies alone, in combination, or in sequence throughout the disease continuum of advanced renal cell carcinoma
  • Assess the recent safety and efficacy findings on modern therapeutic strategies for urothelial carcinoma and understand the potential clinical applicability of these findings
  • Make appropriate, individualized treatment decisions for patients with kidney and bladder malignancies that consider the efficacy and safety profile of the available therapies, the characteristics of the patient and the tumor, and other potential factors of significance in determining an optimal treatment plan

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of oncologists and other clinicians involved in the management of genitourinary malignancies.

Requirements for Successful Completion

In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.

Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: June 09, 2011 - June 08, 2012
Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Faculty & Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Policy

In accordance with ACCME requirements, the University of Florida College of Medicine, has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced.

Editorial Reviewer

Robert J. Motzer, MD
Attending Physician
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Robert J. Motzer, MD, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for Genentech, Inc.
Grant/Research Support from GlaxoSmithKline; Novartis Oncology; and Pfizer Inc.

CME Reviewer

Zev Wajsman, MD, FACS, FRCS (C)
Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor
Department of Urology
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Zev Wajsman, MD, FACS, FRCS (C), currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

Content Directors

Kadrin Wilfong, MD
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education

Kadrin Wilfong, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

Sabby Muneer, PhD
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education

Sabby Muneer, PhD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

Sponsorship, Credit & Support

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This CME activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.

No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports.

Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

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