This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other and healthcare professionals and focuses on evolving standards in malignant and benign brain tumor diagnosis and treatment. Through discussions and case studies, participants will enhance their understanding of molecular tumor markers, imaging techniques, and multi-disciplinary treatment recommendations. The tumor boards provide educational support, fostering proactive discussions on diagnosis, treatment options, and innovative methods for brain cancer patients.

Course Director:

• Anthony Asher, MD
• Roshan Prabhu, MD

  
Overall Objectives:

1. Analyze advanced molecular diagnostic techniques for brain metastases through participation in multi-disciplinary discussion. 
2. Contrast various imaging techniques used to characterize primary and secondary brain tumors. 
3. Evaluate novel technologies for brain tumor therapeutic techniques with collaboration from the multi-disciplinary care team. 
4. Apply state-of-the-art brain tumor treatment paradigms into practice in order to improve clinical efficiency.

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

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Advocate Health and Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates. 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.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.