2021 Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Symposium

Friday, March 5, 2021, 5:00 PM - Saturday, March 6, 2021, 1:30 PM,  Nationwide Children's Hospital


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.00 hours), APA Credit(s) (6.00 hours), ASWB ACE Credit(s) (6.00 hours), Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.00 hours)

This educational symposium will provide a venue for discussion and dissemination of basic, translational and clinical information regarding Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancers, as well as age-specific psychosocial barriers, which will foster knowledge transfer between scientists and clinicians in different fields to improve understanding of the pathobiology and treatment options for AYAs with cancer. Organized and coordinated by Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Institute, we hope to help understand why these differences exist, as well as explore the special needs that are required for this patient population.

1. understand the challenges in enrolling AYAs in clinical trials, and how to increase enrollment.
2. recognize psychosocial needs and implement strategies in the management of AYA patients
3. identify AYA-specific trials for various diseases
4. have a better understanding the of oncofertility and sexuality considerations in AYAs
5. utilize AYA specific supportive care techniques, such as integrative medicine, in the AYA population
6. be more comfortable in having difficult discussions, such as palliative care discussions, with AYA patients

This educational symposium will provide a venue for discussion and dissemination of basic, translational and clinical information regarding Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancers, as well as age-specific psychosocial barriers, which will foster knowledge transfer between scientists and clinicians in different fields to improve understanding of the pathobiology and treatment options for AYAs with cancer. Organized and coordinated by Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Institute, we hope to help understand why these differences exist, as well as explore the special needs that are required for this patient population.

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

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 IPCE@nationwidechildrens.org.

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.

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.