Myeloma Rounds Winston-Salem
September 20, 2023
Format
New Live, In-Person Event
*Pre-registration required
Live interactive continuing medical education activity for healthcare professionals in Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham, Winston-Salem, and surrounding areas to discuss multiple myeloma updates and challenges in treatment.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for hematologists-oncologists, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists involved in the care of patients with myeloma.
Agenda
5:30 PM – Dinner and Networking
6:30 PM – Welcome and Overview of LLS Resources (Cindy Varga, MD and Lauren Berger, MPH)
6:37 PM – Update on Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research 2023
(Cindy Varga, MD)
6:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Autologous Stem Cell Transplant vs. No Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (Cristiana Costa Chase, DO)
7:20 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Sequencing of Bispecifics and CAR-T (John McKay, DO and Hamza Khan, MD)
7:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Induction and Maintenance Approach to Ultra High-Risk Patients (Eben Lichtman, MD and Yash Agrawal, MD)
8:20 PM – Discussion and Wrap-up (All faculty)
8:30 PM – Conclusion
Educational Objectives
After completing this CE activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe the latest developments in myeloma, including current and emerging treatments
- Engage patients and caregivers in discussions on clinical trials, newly approved therapies and emerging therapies for myeloma, including combination therapies, CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies
- Identify strategies for optimal patient care
- Apply evidence-based treatment strategies
- Access patient support resources
Advisory Group
Cindy Varga, MD (Chair)
Levine Cancer Institute
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
Cristiana Costa Chase, DO
Duke Blood Cancer Center
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Eben Lichtman, MD
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
John McKay, DO
Wake Forest Baptist
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC
Faculty
Cindy Varga, MD (Chair)
Levine Cancer Institute
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
Yash Agrawal, MD
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Lauren Berger, MPH
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Cristiana Costa Chase, DO
Duke Blood Cancer Center
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Hamza Khan, MD
Wake Forrest Baptist
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC
Eben Lichtman, MD
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
John McKay, DO
Wake Forest Baptist
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC
Continuing Education Information
Accreditation and Designation of Credit Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc., and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. 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.
Physician Continuing Medical Education
Medical Learning Institute, Inc. (MLI) designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Pharmacy Education
Medical Learning Institute, Inc. designates this continuing education activity for 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number: JA0007322-9999-23-054-L01-P
Type of Activity: Application
Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours
Approval for nurses has been obtained by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Office under provider number CEP 5832 to award 2.0 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credits for this CE activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
In order to receive credit, learners must participate in the entire CE activity and complete the activity evaluation form or scan the QR code to complete it electronically. A certificate of completion will be generated or emailed within 30 days of receipt. If you have questions regarding the receipt of your certificate, please contact us via email at ndane@mlieducation.org.
For Pharmacists, Medical Learning Institute will accept your completed evaluation form for up to 30 days post-activity and will report your participation to the NABP only if you provide your NABP e-Profile number and DOB (MM/DD). Within 6 weeks, you can view your participation record at the NABP website: https://nabp.pharmacy/
Providers
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc.
Supporters
This activity is supported in part by an independent educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. Additional funding provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: profeducation@LLS.org.