This education on pediatric oncology is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with the aim of addressing the gap in clinical trial enrollment by enhancing participants' knowledge of available trials and eligibility criteria, fostering multidisciplinary discussions to determine the best treatment plans, and encouraging critical appraisal of treatment approaches. 

Course Director:

• Chad Jacobsen, MD, MS  

Overall Objectives:

1. Recommend current pediatric clinical trials and prescribe when a patient could be eligible for enrollment on specific trial 
2. Analyze medical literature, arguing, and defending which treatment approach is best for each patient
3. Apply clinical knowledge to critically appraise other physician's proposed plans and provide helpful feedback

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

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

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.