The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine presents
Tenth Annual Hematology Conference:
An Update on Selected ASH Topics Saturday, January 11, 2014 UT Conference Center Knoxville, Tennessee
FEATURING
Wahid Hanna, M.D. Course Director Professor, Department of Medicine UT Graduate School of Medicine Knoxville, Tennessee Michael Keating, M.B., B.S. Professor of Medicine MD Anderson Cancer Center University of Texas, Houston, Texas Rami Komrokji, M.D. Associate Professor and Clinical Director of Hematologic Malignancies H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Tampa, Florida
Thomas Habermann, M.D. Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota Craig Kessler, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Director, Division of Coagulation Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University Washington DC Sagar Lonial, M.D. Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, Georgia
A continuing medical education activity planned and managed by the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Approved for 5 AMA, AAPA and ACPE credits and 0.5 CEUs www.tennessee.edu/cme/Hematology2014
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Saturday, January 11, 2014 UT Conference Center Knoxville, Tennessee
Tenth Annual Hematology Conference: An Update on Selected ASH Topics
UT Graduate School of Medicine Continuing Education and Professional Development 1924 Alcoa Highway, D-116 Knoxville, TN 37920-6999 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #481 Knoxville, TN
Tenth Annual Hematology Conference:
An Update on Selected ASH Topics This year’s ASH conference, the 55th Annual Meeting and Exposition, will be held December 7-10, 2013, in New Orleans. The UT Graduate School of Medicine annual update occurs as soon as possible after the ASH conference while allowing time for our featured speakers to develop unique presentations combining their areas of expertise with new information garnered from the ASH presentations. This course is designed for physicians treating Hematologic Oncology patients. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists are also welcome to participate.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to summarize current and ongoing study results in patients with hemostasis/thrombosis, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and malignant lymphoma and discuss recent advances in the optimization of therapy for these patients.
Accreditation
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA: American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The AAPA has complete reciprocity with the ACCME. ACPE: The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of this application-based program will provide a statement for five (5) live contact hours credit (0.5 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion includes attending the session, signing the attendance sheet, and completion of the program evaluation form. ACPE Program Number: 0064-9999-14-006-L01-P Grievance Policy A participant, sponsor, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program sponsored or co-sponsored by the UTCOP may contact the Associate Dean for Continuing Education in writing. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review.
CEU’s: Non-physicians can obtain continuing education credits by attending activities that award continuing medical education credits to physicians. Each AMA PRA Category 1 credit hour translates into one-tenth of a general CEU. This activity is designated for up to 0.5 CEUs by the University of Tennessee using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.
For a complete faculty list and for additional conference information, visit online: www.tennessee.edu/cme/Hematology2014 • Call: (865) 974-0280; Fax: (865) 974-0264
Tenth Annual Hematology Conference:
An Update on Selected ASH Topics Program Agenda 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 a.m Welcome Wahid Hanna, M.D.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Malignant Lymphoma Thomas Habermann, M.D. 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. - Luncheon Provided 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Multiple Myeloma Sagar Lonial, M.D.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thrombosis and Hemostasis Craig Kessler, M.D. 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. - Break and Visit Exhibits 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Michael Keating, M.B., B.S.
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. - Break and Visit Exhibits 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Myelodysplastic Syndromes Rami Komrojki, M.D. 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Registration Tenth Annual Hematology Conference: An Update on Selected ASH Topics Saturday, January 11, 2014 • UT Conference Center • Knoxville, Tennessee
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