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The 2019 Gastrointestinal Oncology Conference

The 2019 Gastrointestinal Oncology Conference, the official meeting of the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, will take place October 10-11, 2019 at the Hilton Crystal City in Arlington, VA and will provide an educational forum for presenting and discussing the latest advances in the broad field of GI cancer research, as well as critical issues relevant to the care of persons with GI cancer.

2019 Gastrointestinal Oncology Conference

Program Description

The conference will feature distinguished speakers covering a broad spectrum of topics ranging from basic science to clinical therapeutics. Presenters and discussants will explore current issues and debate controversial topics. Case presentations will be given by the faculty and the audience will participate by an interactive audience response system to stimulate discussion on diagnosis and management. This program should be of interest to professionals actively engaged clinically or scientifically in all facets of GI cancer research and care, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, general scientists, fellows, young investigators, nurses and pharmacists.

Educational Objectives

After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

	Identify recent advances and innovations in the treatment of GI malignancies within the past 12 months
	Describe emerging evidence from current clinical trials that may impact treatment decision making in GI oncology
	Formulate a multi-modal approach to the treatment of GI cancers including Gastric, HCC, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancers
	Understand the latest data on integrating multi-modality treatment for all stages of GI malignancies

CME Accreditation and Designation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.