Location

Please check the individual session for location or broadcast availability.  

Frequency

Weekly

Series Director

Robert T. Ripley, MD

Series Co-Director

Yuan Xu, MD

Target Audience and Needs

Medical oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, and medical students need to receive regular updates on advances in thoracic cancer research and clinical best practices. The series aims to advance the knowledge of learners, promote an interdisciplinary team approach to thoracic oncology care, facilitate adherence to professional guidelines, enhance communication skills among peers, and improve patient outcomes.

Educational Methods

Educational methods will include case presentations and panel discussion.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the sessions, the participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate greater understanding of the organization and function of a thoracic multidisciplinary tumor board.
• Recognize the importance of consultations with multiple providers when managing patients with thoracic tumors. 
• Identify and assess lung nodules suspicious for lung cancer.
• Determine whether patients with lung cancer are candidates for surgical resection or stereotactic radiotherapy. 

Evaluation

Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Series Coordinator