STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL NEED
TARGET AUDIENCE
In an era of newly emerging treatment options in
This activity has been designed to meet the educational
multiple myeloma (MM), clinicians must evaluate and
needs of hematologists and hematologic oncologists
consider the best options for newly diagnosed patients
who treat patients with MM.
and patients who have relapsed or are refractory to
The Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education plans
treatment in order to develop a treatment regimen that
and implements continuing medical education
delivers the best chance for successful outcome and,
activities that are fair, balanced, evidence-based,
ultimately, for prolonged survival.
evaluated for bias, and in the best interest of the
public. Faculty disclosure statements will be included
in handout materials provided at the activity.
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WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 18, 2006
Hemenway's
Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Multiple Strategies
121 South Main Street
for
Providence, Rhode Island
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Myeloma:
6:006:30 PM
Registration
Case Discussions
6:308:00 PM
Presentation and Dinner
This activity is jointly sponsored by
THE
INTERNATIONAL
MYELOMA
FOUNDATION
FACULTY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Brian G. M. Durie, MD (Chair)
After attending the activity, participants should be
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center
able to do the following:
Los Angeles, California
· Compare traditional and new therapies
for MM, and explain the strengths and
weaknesses of each and the impact of
each therapy on future treatment regimens.
· Define categories of patients who are
appropriate candidates for selected types
of first-line MM therapy.
· Determine the most effective treatment
strategies for relapsing patients with MM.
PROGRAM FORMAT
This activity is designed to be a didactic lecture
including 6 case studies and an interactive question
and answer session.
ACCREDITATION
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This activity has been planned and implemented in
This activity is supported by an educational grant from
accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Tibotec Therapeutics.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through joint sponsorship of the Institute for
Continuing Healthcare Education and the International
Myeloma Foundation. The Institute for Continuing
Healthcare Education is accredited by the ACCME
to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education
designates this educational activity for a maximum
of 1.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's
The Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education
Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only
recognizes and adheres to the ACCME Standards for
those credits that he/she spent in the activity.
Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education.
FAX REGISTRATION FORM
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2006
DEGREE(S)
To reserve your place for Multiple Strategies for Treating
Myeloma: Case Discussions, please complete the following
TITLE/POSITION
information, and fax this form to the Institute for Continuing
Healthcare Education at 215-413-3953.
SPECIALTY
There is no registration fee for attending this program. Space
is limited; we suggest that you fax this registration form as soon
AFFILIATION
as possible. To cancel after you register, please fax your
registration form with the word "CANCEL" at the top.
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CITY
Continuing Healthcare Education at 866-242-8084, extension
1501, or at www.iche.edu. Please note that we cannot accept
STATE
registration by telephone. This registration form may be copied
for your colleagues.
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