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BALTIMORE, MD—August 14, 2014—Med-IQ, an award-winning, ACCME-accredited provider of continuing medical education (CME), is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the complimentary, live, CME/CE-certified workshop series, Overcoming Challenges in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma: A Case-Based Workshop Series.
Hematologists, oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with multiple myeloma are invited to join nationally renowned faculty for an interactive workshop in select cities across the country, including:
- Alexandria, VA—September 20, 2014
- Houston, TX—September 6, 2014
- New York, NY—September 27, 2014
“In this case-based workshop series, clinicians will explore data on new agents undergoing clinical investigation and discuss how these agents may potentially be incorporated into practice,” said Shaji Kumar, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. “Through small-group case discussions, participants will also review strategies to guide therapeutic decision making based on clinical evidence and guideline recommendations for their patients with multiple myeloma.”
The workshops will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 AM; breakfast will be provided. Healthcare professionals can register for free by calling (toll-free) 866 858 7434, e-mailing info@med-iq.com, or completing this brief online form. For more information on workshop locations and agenda, please visit www.Med-IQ.com/a795.
CO-CHAIRS
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Shaji Kumar, MD
Professor of Medicine
Consultant, Division of Hematology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
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David S. Siegel, MD, PhD
Chief, Myeloma Division
John Theurer Cancer Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
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FACULTY
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Raymond Comenzo, MD
Director, Blood Bank and Stem Cell Processing Laboratory
Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA
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Noopur Raje, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Harvard Medical School
Director, Center for Multiple Myeloma
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
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A. Keith Stewart, MB, ChB
Vasek and Anna Maria Polak Professor of Cancer Research
Dean for Research
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
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Past Med-IQ Multiple Myeloma Workshop Participant Testimonials |
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“An excellent/informative presentation...”
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“CME has become very important for maintenance of certification in ABIM so these conferences are helpful and important in any setting of practice.”
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“Very good up to date information.”
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“Great speakers, very informed.”
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This activity is supported by educational grants from Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company and Onyx Pharmaceuticals.
Med-IQ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Med-IQ designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Med-IQ is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing to provide continuing education to nurses. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 14745, for 2.5 contact hours.
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity will receive a Statement of Participation indicating the maximum credits available.
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About Med-IQ
Med-IQ, America's most respected provider of continuing medical education (CME), inspires healthcare professionals through award-winning activities that deliver sophisticated outcomes-based educational designs with measurable results in professional competence and performance. Med-IQ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN), and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing medical education to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, respectively.
As a leader in the CME industry, Med-IQ has delivered 32 performance improvement (PI) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives that make use of systems-based training such as Crew Resource Management to improve team performance and patient outcomes. These initiatives have achieved improvements in healthcare provider performance, quality of care, and patient outcomes. Med-IQ's work in performance and quality education and training has been published 27 times in peer-reviewed journals, and the company has been recognized by the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions for our excellence in CE research (William Campbell Felch Award 2013, 2011), educational collaborations (2013), outstanding CME outcomes assessment (2012), and exceptional leadership (Leadership Award 2013, President’s Award 2012). To learn more about Med-IQ, visit www.Med-IQ.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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