PancreasFest 2012
Pancreatic Cancer: Risk, Early Detection, Diagnosis & Treatment
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify pancreatic cancer prevention and early diagnosis strategies.
- Classify and describe treatment advancements for pancreatic cancer in early diagnosis stages.
- Discuss treatment advancement implications for chronic and acute pancreatitis care.
- Determine pancreas disease treatment options through case discussion.
- Apply concepts of personalized medicine to pancreatic disease treatment.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, basic and clinical researchers and all physicians interested in pancreatic diseases. Physicians and scientists interested in translational research, cooperative studies and career development are strongly encouraged to attend. This course welcomes mid-level medical professionals, clinical and research nurses and related health care professionals interested in pancreatic disease research and treatment.
COURSE DIRECTORS
David C. Whitcomb, MD, PhD
Giant Eagle Foundation Professor of Cancer Genetics
Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology & Physiology and Human Genetics
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Randall E. Brand, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, GI Malignancy, Early Detection, Diagnosis & Prevention Program
Academic Director, GI Division, UPMC Shadyside
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded 1.35 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 13.5 contact hours.
