Add to Calendar Lynch Syndrome Symposium 3/17/2025 10:00:00 AM 3/17/2025 6:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=95038 Description: Please join us for a one-day symposium to learn more about cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome and the state-of-the-art strategies and ongoing treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from a multi-disciplinary team of experts at the forefront of ground-breaking research and discovery. Please note this is a hybrid event- you can attend in-person or opt for a virtu... Rubinstein Auditorium false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Rubinstein Auditorium, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview
Please join us for a one-day symposium to learn more about cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome and the state-of-the-art strategies and ongoing treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from a multi-disciplinary team of experts at the forefront of ground-breaking research and discovery. Please note this is a hybrid event- you can attend in-person or opt for a virtual viewing experience, however there will be some portions of the symposium that are not available virtually.

Target Audience
Specialties - CLINICAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS (MD), COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY, DERMATOLOGY, GENETICS, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Gastroenterology, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Medical Oncology, MEDICAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS - Medical Biochemical Genetics, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE - Clinical Informatics

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  1. Define gene-specific Lynch syndrome cancer risks and options for integrating into personalized early-detection and cancer prevention strategies
  2. Compare and contrast evidence-based approaches and emerging practices in identifying and caring for individuals with Lynch syndrome, such as cancer surveillance, treatment and risk-reducing medical management, in addition to potential immune-based prevention strategies
  3. Define cutting-edge basic science research initiatives driving the understanding of Lynch syndrome cancer biology and potential therapeutic approaches

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine 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.  

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 6.00 NCPD Hours.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (6.00 hours)