Format
Time to Complete
Released
Expires
Online Activity
1 hour
February 3, 2016
February 2, 2017
Maximum Credits
1.0 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics SA-CME
Qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward
the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program. ABR
qualification date: Jan. 13, 2016
Jointly Provided by:
Commercial Supporter
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Varian Medical Systems
Program Description
Refining the Single-Isocenter Technique to Benefit Surgeons & Patients”. John Fiveash,
MD, and Evan Thomas, MD, PhD, from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, describe
a technique of treating brain metastasis using a single isocenter on a modern linac at UAB.
Dr. Fiveash will describe the evolution of SRS for treating multiple metastases: its role in 21st
century neuro-oncology and how it benefits surgeons and patients. Dr. Thomas will go into
details of their technique, and describe how it compares to conventional radiosurgery.
Intended Audience
Medical Physicists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Dosimetrists, Oncology professionals
Educational Objectives
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
1) Understand the evolving role of radiosurgery in the treatment of more than four brain
metastases.
2) Describe the risks and benefits of whole brain radiation therapy.
3) Compare and contrast various delivery methods of radiosurgery for multiple targets.
4) Describe optimal treatment planning strategies for single isocenter VMAT radiosurgery.
5) List the patient and programmatic benefits of frameless flattening-filter free radiosurgery
Accreditor Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
The Institute for Medical Education (IME) adheres to all IMQ/CMA/ACCME Essential Areas,
Standards and Policies. It is IME's policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME
activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial
relationships with commercial entities so that IME may identify and resolve any conflicts of
interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along
with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty
members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational
uses of products during their presentations.
Planners and IME Staff Disclosure
Edwin Jacobson, MD, PhD, has nothing to disclose
Randy Jensen, MD, PhD (Peer Reviewer), has nothing to disclose
Claudine Hanna, MPH, has nothing to disclose
Ella Scott, has nothing to disclose
Credit(s)
1
Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Accreditation Statement
The Institute for Medical EducationSM is accredited by the Institute for Medical
Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education
for physicians. The Institute for Medical EducationSM takes responsibility for the content,
quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Credit Designation Statement:
The Institute for Medical EducationSM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA
Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
In accordance with the ACCME’s revised Standards of Commercial Support, potential conflicts
of interest are thoroughly vetted by the Executive Committee of IME. All conflicts are resolved
prior to the beginning of the activity by the IME peer review process. The opinion expressed in
this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect those of IME.
Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics SA-CME
Qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward
the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program. ABR
qualification date: Jan. 13, 2016
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 10672 for a
maximum of 1 contact hour(s).
Cultural and Linguistic Competency:
California Assembly Bill 1195 requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to
include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. The planners and speakers of this CME
activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area. The Institute for Medical
Education, Resources for Physicians also contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including
culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws. You are encouraged to visit the
portal: http://www.ime-cme.com/forms/Cultural_Linguistic_Competency_Resources.pdf
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of
agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) does not recommend
the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily
represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official
prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications,
contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance
patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this
activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures,
medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be
used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on
dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison
with recommendations of other authorities.
Instructions
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must complete the pre-test, complete the
post-activity test with at least 70% correctness, and the activity evaluation.
Method of Participation:
There are no fees for participating in this CME activity. To receive credit during the period
February 3, 2016 to February 2, 2017, participants must (1) read the learning objectives and
disclosure statements, (2) study the educational activity, and (3) complete the post-test and
activity evaluation form, including the certificate information section.
To obtain a certificate, participants must receive a score of 70% or better on the post-test. The
post-test can be accessed at the end of the activity.
If you have any questions relating to the accreditation of this activity, please contact The Institute
for Medical Education at 310-209-2033 or contact@ime-cme.com.
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