COURSE DIRECTORS
Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. and Richard S. Zimmerman, M.D.

DESCRIPTION
A weekly clinical case conference interfacing the disciplines of neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and other related specialties (e.g. epilepsy) in which all patients presenting with tumors and related lesions are discussed for multi-modality cancer care of the central and peripheral nervous system. Conference discussions have a direct impact on subsequent patient care decisions and activities.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, residents, fellows, and scientists. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify patients that would benefit from multi-modality therapy.
• Draw a plan of care that includes surgical and non-surgical options for patients with brain and spine tumors.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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)
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Leland S. Hu, M.D. – Honoraria: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals; Other Consulting Activities: Imaging Biometrics; Stock Equity: Precision Oncology Insights, Imaging Biometrics; Board of Directors: Precision Oncology Insights

Maziyar A. Kalani, M.D. – Intellectual Property: Medtronic Sofamor Danek Mfg, Inc., NuVasive; Honoraria: Surgical Theater, LLC, Nuvasive, Medtronic USA, Inc., CarboFix in Orthopedics LLC; New Business Venture: Moshak LLC

Maciej M. Mrugala, M.D., Ph.D. - Honoraria: Ono Pharma USA, Inc., Telix Pharmaceuticals, Ensoma, Kiyatec, Inc., Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Biocept, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., SK Life Science

Kristin R. Swanson, Ph.D. - Honoraria: GBM NewCo, Inc.; Stock Equity: Precision Oncology Insights, LLC; Board of Directors: Precision Oncology Insights; New Business Venture/Owner: Precision Oncology Insights, LLC.

Richard S. Zimmerman, M.D. - Honoraria: Medtronic, Inc., ROMTech, SK Life Science; Stock Equity/Owner: ROMTech

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Carl C. Ariete, R.N.
Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.
Marie A. Di Nome, M.D.
Kliment Donev, M.D.
Jenny T. Ho
Chandan Krishna, M.D.
Alyx B Porter Umphrey, M.D.
Vanesa K. Vanderhye, M.S.N., SCRN
Sujay A. Vora, M.D.
Clarissa Chavez (Coordinator)
Katie M. Harris, M.B.A. (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Clarissa Chavez