Primary Care Update: Colorectal Cancer Screening CME
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Online Registration Form
- Map to Scarritt-Bennett Center
- 8:30-9:00 a.m. - Registration and coffee
9:00-3:00 p.m. - Program
Lunch provided
Sponsored by Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Office of Patient and Community Outreach in conjunction with the Tennessee Cancer Coalition
Topics
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Role of primary care medical providers in getting people screened for colorectal cancer
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Current colorectal cancer screening guidelines
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Pro's and con's of available screening options
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Family risk factors
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Disparities and barriers to colorectal cancer screening
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Motivational interviewing
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Evidence-based practice model for increasing colorectal cancer screenings in your practice
Faculty
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Harvey J. Murff, M.D., M.P.H., program director
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Donnie Batie, M.D.
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Linda Manning, Ph.D.
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Reid Ness, M.D., M.P.H.
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Neeraja Peterson, M.D., M.Sc.
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Paul E. Wise, M.D.
Who Should Attend?
Primary care physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners and students.
Accreditation
Vanderbilt School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Registration Information
Licensed Physicians and Allied Health Professionals: $50
Medical and Allied Health Professions Students: Registration fee waived
Registrations fees may be paid by check or credit card and will be collected the day of the course.
Due to limited capacity, on-line pre-registration is required. Upon receipt of your registration, an email confirmation will be sent to you.
Inquiries should be directed by email to Jane Kennedy, course coordinator, at jane.kennedy@vanderbilt.edu