Viruses and Cancer

Activity Details

$20.00
Ongoing
2/5/2016
2/4/2017
2/5/2016

Registration is currently closed

Contact Information

352-733-0064
720 SW 2nd Ave., Suite 575
Gainesville, Florida 32601

Presented by
Thomas J. George, Jr., MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology Program
Chair, Joint Oncology Research Program
Division of Hematology & Oncology
University of Florida College of Medicine

Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians

Price
$20.00

Program Description
This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture) in an electronic format, followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials, is one hour.

Requirements for Successful Completion

  • This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture in an electronic format, which is followed by an online post-test).
  • Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.
  • In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentation in its entirety.
  • The University of Florida College of Medicine will report CME credit to CE Broker when applicable.

Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the relationships between viruses and cancer
  2. Recognize viral mechanisms of carcinogenesis
  3. Recognize opportunities for cancer prevention through vaccination
  4. Discuss novel viral-based interventions as cancer therapy
Faculty Disclosure
Dr. George has disclosed that he receives grant/research support from National Cancer Institute, Bayer Oncology and Bristol-Myers Squibb.  Dr. George is also a consultant for Bayer Oncology.  No one else in a position to control the content of this activity has any financial relationships to disclose.
 

Continuing Medical Education Credit

Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date: February 5, 2016

Expiration Date: February 4, 2017

Registration is currently closed