Activity ID
2256Expires
December 31, 2024Format Type
InternetCME Credit
8Fee
$140-$175CME Provider: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Description of CME Course
The Immuno-Oncology program is designed to help the busy clinician keep on top of the rapidly developing field of immunotherapy as it relates to oncology. The program address a wide variety of topics including cancer immunobiology, classes of agents, potential predictive biomarkers, clinical activity in the areas of melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer, response determination and the management of immune-related adverse events.
Diplomate Engagement
Correct answers to the post-test; Recommended literature or other resources (presentations, audio/video, checklists, etc.)
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Allergy and Immunology
Pathology
Radiology
Urology
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Describe the components of the normal human immune system and their role in surveillance and anti-tumor activity
Identify the mechanisms by which cancer vaccines may induce specific immunity to cancer
Examine other potential biomarkers of benefit to immune checkpoint blockade
Identify the immune modulating agents that have been used in the clinic
Apply RECIST-based response assessments to patients receiving cancer immunotherapy in the clinic
Describe management strategies for the toxicities associated with immunotherapies
Keywords
Immune, Immunotherapy, Immune-oncology, Precision medicine, RECIST, Immune biology, Immuno-biology, Precision
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Physician Executives, Physician Scientists, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Interprofessional, Health Education, Interdisciplinary
