2024 Pediatric Oncology Integrated Diagnostics & Targeted Therapies Symposium

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 12:00 PM - Saturday, November 9, 2024, 12:15 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.50 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (14.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (14.50 hours), APA Credit(s) (14.50 hours), ASWB ACE Credit(s) (14.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.50 hours)

The symposium, sponsored by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplant, in collaboration with the Department of Pathology, and the Institute for Genomic Medicine, will provide a comprehensive three-day overview of current and developing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, allowing pediatric oncology teams to integrate these new tools at each stage of care of children with cancer.

Nilay Shah, MD Connie Hieatt
Course Chair Divisional Coordinator
[email protected] 

1. Delineate between different approaches to tissue sampling and associated pros and cons
2. Identify different conventional, molecular and genomic pathology techniques and diagnostic approaches that complement therapy selection
3. Identify the role of genetic counselors, pathologists, and molecular geneticists in the evaluation of tumor and germline genetics and genomics
4. Identify new and developing targeted therapies for leukemias and lymphomas
5. Identify new and developing targeted therapies for pediatric extracranial solid tumors
6. Identify new and developing targeted therapies for pediatric brain tumors
7. Understand the psychosocial impacts and considerations of new targeted therapies
8. Identify optimal management approaches for new classes of targeted therapies.
9. Identify pharmacy considerations of new targeted therapies
10. Understand the rationale of proposed new combination therapies
11. Identify the nursing considerations of new targeted therapies

Register before Friday, September 13 11:00 p.m. to receive the published early registration discount for in-person registration. The rate will increase $25 after this date.

All registration closes on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:00 p.m. and there will be no in-person registration on the days of the Symposium.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Credits

CME (14.5), ANCC (14.5), ACPE (14.5), APA (14.5), ASWB (14.5)

AMA Statement

The Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

APA Statement

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.  Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this activity for 14.5 continuing education credits.

ASWB Statement

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nationwide Children's Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 14.5 general continuing education credits.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

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In the Short North Arts Neighborhood, we’re across the street from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and within walking distance to over 150 dining and entertainment venues. Nationwide Arena and North Market are within a half mile. Discover our art collection, comprised of original pieces by Central Ohio artists, an indoor pool, and a fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike.

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The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Pediatric Oncology Integrative Diagnostics and Targeted Therapies Symposium. The conference will be held November 7-9, 2024 at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. This symposium, co-sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplant, in collaboration with the Department of Pathology, and the Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM).

It will provide a comprehensive 3-day overview of current and developing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for pediatric cancers. This symposium will enable pediatric oncology teams to integrate these new tools, many of which have been spearheaded at the IGM, at each stage of care of children with cancer.

We are proud to host internationally renowned visiting faculty members from institutions across the country as well as experts from both Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. 

We anticipate an attendance of approximately 100-150 physicians, pharmacists, psychosocial services, nurses, and other pediatric care providers from throughout the United States to join us for this inaugural conference in person, as well as many more through our virtual platform.