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The SITC Clinical Practice Guideline Webinar – Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-related Adverse Events, held on August 13, 2021, is available for continuing education credits. 

Continuing Education Credit Information
Continuing Education Credits are available for physicians, nurses and pharmacists. To view full accreditation information, click here.

Request Credit

1. Click the Register Now button.
2. You will be prompted to log in or create a free account.
3. Click the Request Credit/Certificate button.
4. On the Manage Your Credit screen, follow the instructions to select the Credit Reporting Organization you wish to claim credit for. (Note: For pharmacist completers, enter your NABP# (required).) Then click Continue.
5. Complete the evaluation. Then click Submit.
6. On the Confirm All Information screen, verify your Credit Reporting Organization and click Process Credit.
7. On the Education Credit Profile Screen, scroll down to the Submitted Credit section to view your certificate.

For Pharmacists: Pharmacists have up to 30 days to complete the online evaluation and claim credit for participation so that information can be submitted to the CPE Monitor as required. 

Target Audience

The webinar is intended for healthcare providers who treat cancer patients, including oncologists, physicians, disease specialists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and physician assistants engaged in care of patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies.

Webinar Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Select appropriate diagnostics and biomarker testing for a patient being considered for immunotherapy based on the expert panel recommendations in the CPG
• Implement immunotherapy treatments effectively and appropriately according to the recommendations in the SITC CPG
• Appraise patterns of response to immunotherapy in order to appropriately monitor and manage patients during treatment
• Idenitfy signs and symptoms of common immunotherapy-related toxicities and implement appropriate management strategies based on the EP recommendations
• Describe considerations and available tools to assess and support patient quality of life during immunotherapy treatment

Webinar Faculty

• Co-moderator: Julie R. Brahmer, MD, MSc – Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins (Expert Panel Chair)
• Co-moderator: Marc S. Ernstoff, MD – National Institute of Health (Expert Panel Chair)
• Paolo A. Ascierto, MD – Instituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS, Fondazione 'G. Pascale' (Expert Panel Member)
• Gregory A. Masters, MD, FACP, FASCO – Helen F. Graham Cancer Center (Expert Panel Member)
• Igor Puzanov, MD, MSCI, FACP – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (Expert Panel Member)

On-demand Webinar

The recorded webinar video and slides will be available here within 24 hours after the webinar concludes.

(Please note that the on-demand webinars are not available for continuing education credits.) 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

This webinar is supported, in part, by independent medical education grant funding from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Celgene Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.

The SITC Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ Webinar: Clinical Updates from ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress 2020, held on July 16, 2021, is available for continuing education credits. 

Continuing Education Credit Information
Continuing Education Credits are available for physicians, nurses and pharmacists. To view full accreditation information, click here.

Request Credit

1. Click the Register Now button.
2. You will be prompted to log in or create a free account.
3. Click the Request Credit/Certificate button.
4. On the Manage Your Credit screen, follow the instructions to select the Credit Reporting Organization you wish to claim credit for. (Note: For pharmacist completers, enter your NABP# (required). For physicians claiming MOC credit, enter your ABIM# (required)). Then click Continue.
5. Successfully complete the post-test with a score of 75% or better.
6. Complete the evaluation. Then click Submit.
7. On the Confirm All Information screen, verify your Credit Reporting Organization and click Process Credit.
8. On the Education Credit Profile screen, scroll down to the Submitted Credit section to view your certificate. 

For Pharmacists: Upon completion of the online evaluation, your credit will be submitted to CPE Monitor. Parmacists have up to thirty (30) days to complete the evaluation and claim credit. Please check you NABP account within thirty (30) days to make sure the credit has posted.

Target Audience

The webinar is intended for clinical oncologists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, emergency physicians, allied health professionals, other patient care providers, students and patient advocates.

Webinar Learning Objectives

• Summarize the most recent advances in cancer immunotherapy
• Analyze cutting-edge clinical trials to incorporate new research and techniques into clinical application for cancer immunotherapy
• Describe the role of clinical and investigational biomarkers in cancer immunotherapy

Webinar Faculty

• Moderator: Paolo A. Ascierto, MD – Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione 'G. Pascale'
• Presenters:
  • Joseph Sacco, MBChB, MSc, MRCP, PhD – The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
  • Julia Katharina Schwarze, MD, MSc – University Hospital Brussels
  • Sunandana Chandra, MD, MS – Northwestern University

On-demand Webinar

The recorded webinar video and slides will be available here within 24 hours after the webinar concludes.

(Please note that the on-demand webinars are not available for continuing education credits.) 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020–2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Published 6/25/2021

Course description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies, provides an overview of the various treatment approaches to hematologic malignancies. This module will provide an overview of the major immunotherapies in development, FDA-approved treatments as well as the side effects associated with those treatments, and current clinical trials.  Learners will have an opportunity to apply what they've learned through two case studies.  By the end of the course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy for the treatment of hematologic malignancies.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020-2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Credit Available:  June 25, 2021 - June 25, 2022

Estimated time to complete activity: 45 minutes

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss the purpose of immune checkpoint inihibitors, as well as identify which have been approved by the FDA.
• Recognize antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which have been FDA-approved, and appropriate malignancies for which ADCs would be effective.
• Identify bispecific antigens' role in immunotherapy.
• Describe cellular therapies, including CAR T cell therapies and the side effects, current FDA approvals, and clinical trials in development.

Faculty
Hongtao Liu, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Co-Director, Combined Apheresis Unit

Medical Director, Clinical Cellular Labratory Section of Hematology/Oncology

Department of Medicine, University of Chicago

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies.  All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy.  PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company. 

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the education content of this CE activity: 

Hongtao Liu, MD, PhD - Consulting Fees: Agios Pharmaceuticals; BeiGene, NGM Biopharmarmaceuticals. Contracted Research: BMS; Karyopharm, Miltenyi.

The PIM planners and others have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and others have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period of accreditation, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1.  After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies."
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: You must provide your NABP ePID and date of birth in MM/DD format.  Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Credit Designation

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hour. Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advance Practice Registered Nurses.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-21-2839-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.  The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
 

Published July 28, 2021

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, What's Next in Cancer Immunotherapy, provides an overview of several publications researching the conditions and stresses of the tumor microenvironment, as well as discussing some of the major factors impacting those providing and receiving immunotherapy treatments.  At the end of this course, participants have a better understanding not only of stress sensor impacting tumor cell growth, but also some of the major hurdles affecting immunotherapy's progression. 

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020-2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Credit Available:  July 28, 2021 - July 28, 2022

Estimated time to complete activity: 45 minutes

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify three stress sensors impacting the endoplasmic reticulum.
• Explain why targeting the cell's response to these stress sensors may be the key to immunotherapy treatments.
• Identify several of the major hurdles impacting current and future cancer immunotherapy.

Faculty
Jessica Thaxton, PhD, MsCR

Assistant Professor

Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies.  All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy.  PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company. 

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the education content of this CE activity: 

Jessica Thaxton, PhD, MsCR: Research grants TEVA Pharmaceuticals

The PIM planners and others have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and others have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period of accreditation, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1.  After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "What's Next in Cancer Immunotherapy?"
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: You must provide your NABP ePID and date of birth in MM/DD format.  Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Credit Designation

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hour. Designated for 0.25 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advance Practice Registered Nurses.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-21-2862-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.  The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
 

Published May 21, 2021

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Lung Cancer, provides an overview of immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer. Multiple clinical trials dealing with both non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer are discussed, as are key findings that have resulted in recent FDA approvals.  Learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two in-depth case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for lung cancers.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020-2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Credit Available:  May 21, 2021 - May 21, 2022

Estimated time to complete activity: 45 minutes

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer.
• Identify immune-related toxicities related to lung cancer immunotherapy agents.
• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.

Faculty
Jennifer Carlisle, MD

Assistant Professor

Emory University

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies.  All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy.  PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company. 

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the education content of this CE activity: 

Jennifer Carlisle, MD: Nothing to disclose.

The PIM planners and others have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and others have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period of accreditation, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1.  After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Lung Cancer."
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: You must provide your NABP ePID and date of birth in MM/DD format.  Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Credit Designation

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hour. Designated for 0.4 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advance Practice Registered Nurses.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-21-2718-H01)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.  The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
 

Published May 13, 2021

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer's (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at https://www.sitcancer.org/education/aci/online.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Breast and Gynecologic Cancers, provides an overview of the currently-approved treatments used to treat both breast and gynecologic cancers, as well as a synopsis of future potential applications of immunotherapy for these cancers.  Several clinical trials and two case studies are discussed, allowing the learner to better understand the current use of immunotherapy as well as how clinical trials are leading the way to additional use of immunotherapy for both types of cancer.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020-2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Credit Available: May 13, 2021 - May 13, 2022

Estimated time to complete activity: 30 minutes

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the early stage application of breast and gynecologic cancer immunotherapy treatment in relation to standard-of-care therapies
• Select cancer immunotherapy treatment for breast and gynecologic cancer and better manage common side effects
• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy

Faculty
Megan Kruse, MD

Associate Staff Physician

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Cleveland Clinic

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:

Megan Kruse, MD: Consulting Fees: Puma biotechnology, Immunomedics, Eisai, Seattle Genetics, Lilly Oncology, Novartis Oncology.   Contracted Research: Tempus.

The PIM planners and others have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and others have nothing to disclose. 
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period of accreditation, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Immunotherapy for Treatment of Breast and Gynecologic Cancers" 
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: You must provide your NABP ePID and date of birth in MM/DD format. Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.
 

If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Credit Designation

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hour. Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advance Practice Registered Nurses.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-21-2714-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
 

Join this interprofessional panel as they discuss the management of triple-negative breast cancer using immunotherapeutic agents.

The goal of this initiative is to improve the knowledge and competence of oncologists, nurses/nurse practitioners (NPs), and pharmacists in safely and effectively implementing immune checkpoint inhibitors for eligible patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

This activity is intended for oncologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, pathologists, nurses, and pharmacists.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Clinical trial data on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) regimens in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) across the spectrum of disease
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying patients who may be appropriate candidates for checkpoint inhibition
  • Using a team-based approach to managing immune-related adverse events of ICIs in TNBC

Approximate Time to Complete: 45 minutes

Credit Available: May 7, 2021 - May 7, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

Dr. Ranee Mehra examines the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in two patients with NSCLC. The goal of this activity is to improve clinicians' ability in managing patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) on immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).

The presented cases are modeled on the interactive grand rounds approach. The questions within the activity are designed to test your current knowledge. After each question, you will be able to see whether you answered correctly and read evidence-based information that supports the most appropriate answer choice. The questions are designed to challenge you; you will not be penalized for answering the questions incorrectly. At the end of the activity, there will be a short post-test assessment based on the material presented.

This activity is intended for oncologists, pulmonologists, and pathologists.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Clinical trial data on the use of ICIs in patients with mNSCLC whose tumor does not contain an actionable mutation
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying the necessary immunotherapeutic biomarkers to help guide first-line treatment decisions in patients with mNSCLC without actionable mutations
  • Choosing the most appropriate first-line ICI regimen for a patient with mNSCLC without actionable mutations
  • Management of adverse events in patients receiving front-line therapy for mNSCLC without actionable mutations

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: April 20, 2021 - April 20, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)" (Published July 17, 2018)

View Guidelines Here.

View On-Demand Webinar Here.

Join Dr. Yeku for a discussion on novel and emerging immunotherapeutic regimens for the management of gynecologic cancers.

The goal of this activity is to explore and understand the rationale and current and potential role of immunotherapy in the treatment of gynecologic cancers.

This activity is intended for oncologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, and pathologists.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Clinical trial data around the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) regimens in women with gynecological cancers
  • Role of immunotherapeutic biomarkers in women with gynecological cancers
  • Patients with gynecological cancer in whom an immune checkpoint inhibitor regimen should be considered

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Credit Available: April 8, 2021 - April 8, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

Enhance your clinical skills as you engage with patients in an objective and realistic interactive simulation. Treat patients, diagnose medical conditions, and prescribe medications. There are no limits to your choices—order from thousands of labs, diagnoses, devices, and drugs using an intuitive patient chart-based interface. Powerful metrics track your performance and provide instant expert feedback on your decisions. Upon completion, results will be presented, along with author commentary on each case.

The goal of this activity is to provide clinicians with the latest data and concepts regarding the diagnosis and treatment of and adverse event management for patients with bladder cancer.

This activity is intended for hematology/oncology specialists and urologists.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate improved performance associated with
  • Determining appropriate treatment strategies for bladder cancer
  • Selecting therapy for a patient with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)
  • Selecting therapy for a patient with metastatic bladder cancer 
  • Providing strategies to monitor or manage immune-related adverse events 

Approximate Time to Complete: 75 minutes

Credit Available: March 29, 2021 - March 29, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

Join Drs Catenacci and Uboha for an expert discussion on the role of immunotherapy in gastric/GEJ cancers.

The goal of this activity is to inform clinicians about the current indications and guideline recommendations for immunotherapy in gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancers, and discuss ongoing clinical trials.

This activity is intended for oncologists, gastroenterologists, and pathologists.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Immunotherapy-based treatment in the management of gastric/GEJ cancers
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying patients for immunotherapy-based treatment in the appropriate clinical setting reflective of biomarkers and previous treatments

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Credit Available: April 5, 2021 - April 5, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

The SITC Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ Webinar: Clinical Updates from SITC 2020, held on March 30, 2021, is available for continuing education credits. 

Continuing Education Credit Information
Continuing Education Credits are available for physicians, nurses and pharmacists. To view full accreditation information, click here.

Request Credit

1. Click the Register Now button.
2. You will be prompted to log in or create a free account.
3. Click the Request Credit/Certificate button.
4. On the Manage Your Credit screen, follow the instructions to select the Credit Reporting Organization you wish to claim credit for. (Note: For pharmacist completers, enter your NABP# (required). For physicians claiming MOC credit, enter your ABIM# (required)). Then click Continue.
5. Successfully complete the post-test with a score of 75% or better.
6. Complete the evaluation. Then click Submit.
7. On the Confirm All Information screen, verify your Credit Reporting Organization and click Process Credit.
8. On the Education Credit Profile screen, scroll down to the Submitted Credit section to view your certificate. 

For Pharmacists: Upon completion of the online evaluation, your credit will be submitted to CPE Monitor. Parmacists have up to thirty (30) days to complete the evaluation and claim credit. Please check you NABP account within thirty (30) days to make sure the credit has posted.

Target Audience

The webinar is intended for clinical oncologists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, emergency physicians, allied health professionals, other patient care providers, students and patient advocates.

Webinar Learning Objectives

• Summarize and integrate the most recent advances in cancer immunotherapy
• Analyze cutting-edge clinical trials to incorporate new research and techniques into clinical application for cancer immunotherapy
• Define the types of resistance to PD-1 pathway inhibitors

Webinar Faculty

• Moderator: Jason Luke, MD – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Presenters:
  • Diwakar Davar, MD – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Karl Lewis, MD – University of Colorado
  • Ignacio Melero, MD, PhD – Fundación para la Investigación Médica Aplicada
  • Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD – MD Anderson Cancer Center

On-demand Webinar

The recorded webinar video and slides will be available here within 24 hours after the webinar concludes.

(Please note that the on-demand webinars are not available for continuing education credits.) 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020–2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

In this activity, join expert faculty for a discussion on emerging immunotherapy strategies for esophageal and hepatocellular carcinomas.

The goal of this activity is to improve oncologists’ ability to integrate immune checkpoint inhibitors into the care of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and esophageal cancer.

This activity is intended for oncologists, gastroenterologists, and pathologists.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Role of immunotherapy in esophageal cancer
  • Clinical data for immunotherapy use in unresectable HCC
• Have greater competence related to the
  • Identification of appropriate candidates for treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with HCC
  • Integration of immune checkpoint inhibitors for patients with esophageal cancer

Approximate Time to Complete: 45 minutes

Credit Available: March 19, 2021 - March 19, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

In this activity, an interprofessional panel of experts discusses the roles of immunotherapies and biomarkers in the treatment of melanoma. The goal of this activity is to improve clinicians' awareness of current and emerging treatment approaches used in the management of patients with melanoma.

This activity is intended for oncologists, dermatologists, emergency medicine specialists, nurses, and pharmacists.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Emerging clinical trial data, including combination therapies (eg, tyrosine kinase inhibitors [TKIs] + immune checkpoint inhibitors [ICIs] and novel immunomodulating agents)
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying appropriate treatment based on patients' disease factors, setting, and prior treatment history
• Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
  • Coordinate with the interprofessional team to optimize care in patients with melanoma

Approximate Time to Complete: 45 minutes

Credit Available: March 12, 2021 - March 12, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma: version 2.0" (Published May 30, 2018)

View Guidelines Here.

View On-Demand Webinar Here.

In this activity, three experts discuss how to incorporate immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy into the management of individuals classified as part of the “special population” of patients not generally included in clinical trials.

The goal of this activity is to educate clinicians on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in special populations.

This activity is intended for hematology and oncology specialists, emergency medicine specialists, pulmonologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who treat and manage special populations not generally included in clinical trials.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Emerging literature examining the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in special populations, such as those with autoimmune disease
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying when a patient with cancer from a special population may be considered for treatment with an ICI
  • Recognizing factors that may affect the safety and efficacy of ICIs in special populations

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Credit Available: February 25, 2021 - February 25, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

Published February 23, 2021

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Practical Barriers in Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment, provides a detailed overview of how to overcome barriers to obtaining reimbursement from both Medicare and commercial payers for the use of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.
 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to identify solutions to overcome both operational and financial barriers to integrating immunotherapy into their practice setting.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Faculty
Sigrun Hallmeyer, MD

Medical Director, Cancer Service Line

Medical Director, Cancer Survivorship Center

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Chair, Executive Committee

Association of Community Cancer Centers, Immuno-Oncology Institute

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify and implement solutions to overcome operational barriers to implementing cancer immunotherapy in the clinical setting. 
• Identify and implement solutions to overcome financial barriers to implementing cancer immunotherapy in the clinical setting.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: February 23, 2021 - February 23, 2022

Estimated time to complete activity: 1.25 hours

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020-2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.25 contact hours (0.125 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-21-2606-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Faculty
Sigrun Hallmeyer, MD: Consulting Fees: Bristol Myers Squibb; Cardinal Health; Fees for Non-CE Services Received Directly from an Ineligible Entity or their Agents: Bristol Myers Squibb

Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period February 23, 2021 through February 23, 2022 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Practical Barriers in Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment." 
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com.

The goal of this activity is to improve clinicians' ability to manage patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The two cases are modeled on the interactive grand rounds approach. The questions within the activity are designed to test your current knowledge. After each question, you will be able to see whether you answered correctly and read evidence-based information that supports the most appropriate answer choice. The questions are designed to challenge you; you will not be penalized for answering the questions incorrectly. At the end of the activity, there will be a short post-test assessment based on the material presented.

This activity is intended for oncologists, pathologists, and surgeons.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Clinical trial design and data from recent trials for recurrent or metastatic HNSCC
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying patient and tumor characteristics that can help guide treatment selection in patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC across the disease spectrum
  • Developing an evidence-based treatment plan for a patient with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC across the disease spectrum
  • Recognizing and mitigating treatment- and immune-related adverse events (irAEs)

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: January 25, 2021 - January 25, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC)" (Published July 15, 2019)

View Guidelines Here.

View On-Demand Webinar Here.

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists, pulmonologists, and pathologists.

The goal of this activity is to increase clinicians' understanding of timmune modulators used in the management of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the mmune modulators being studied to treat patients with metastatic NSCLC (mNSCLC), including how they may manipulate the immune system to improve recognition of cancer cells, tumors, and metastases

• Have increased knowledge regarding the ongoing immunotherapy clinical trials in the management of patients with mNSCLC

Approximate Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Credit Available: January 13, 2021 - January 13, 2022

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists, pulmonologists, and pathologists.

The goal of this activity is to increase clinicians' understanding of the immune system and avenues of immune modulation beyond the currently available checkpoint inhibitors.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the unmet medical need in patients with cancer whose disease does not respond to or becomes resistant to programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and/or cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) inhibition

• Have increased knowledge regarding the avenues of immune modulation beyond PD-1/PD-L1 and CTLA-4 inhibition to improve immune recognition of cancer cells and tumors

• Have increased knowledge regarding the mid-to-late stage clinical trial data on the use of novel strategies to modulate the immune system to treat patients with cancer

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Credit Available: December 23rd, 2020 - December 23rd, 2021

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy

Published December 24, 2020

Course Description

This interactive course provides an overview of the mechanisms by which cancer immunotherapy may activate immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The foundational knowledge presented in this course is critical to understanding how and why immune-related adverse events occur and how they can be treated.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Faculty
Pradnya Patil, MD, FACP

Hematology/Oncology Fellow

Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss the mechanisms of peripheral and central immune tolerance.
• Describe the biological pathways involved in mediating autoimmune reactions.
• Explain the differences between PD-1 and CTLA-4 pathway-mediated autoimmunity.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: December 24, 2020 - December 24, 2021

Estimated time to complete activity: 0.5 hour

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2020-2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2520-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hours.  Designated for 0.3 pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Faculty
Pradnya Patil, MD, FACP: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period December 24, 2020 through December 24, 2021 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Mechanisms of Immune-Related Adverse Events." 
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com.

Published October 26, 2020

Course Description
This interactive online course is part of the Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy program, produced by the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC). The purpose of the certificate program is to provide hospitals, medical centers, third-party payers, referring physicians, trainees and patients with an identifiable designation for healthcare providers who can safely and effectively participate in administration of immunotherapies and manage patients treated with these approaches. View all eight modules of the program and a detailed description of the program here.

This course, Module 2: Basic Cancer Immunotherapy Concepts, will cover the biological foundation of cancer immunotherapy, applying the basic immunology you learned in the last module to help lay the foundation for future topics in this program.

Click on image for FREE PREVIEW

Target Audience
The program is available to licensed physicians (U.S. licensed MD / DO or global equivalent). The courses and earning of the certificate (SITC-G; G = graduate) are also available to practicing, licensed NPs, PAs, and PharmDs or global equivalent. RPh degree holders are eligible if they are involved in direct clinical services. The courses are available to others who are not practicing clinicians, but they will not be eligible to earn the certificate.

Faculty
Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD
Deputy Chair and Professor, Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology
Director of Melanoma Clinical Research & Early Drug Development
Co-Director, MD Anderson Brain Metastasis Clinic
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
 

Learning Objectives

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Date of CE Release:  10/26/20
Date of CE Expiration: 10/26/22
Approximate Time to Complete:  90 minutes

Acknowledgement of Financial Commercial Support
No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Acknowledgement of In-Kind Commercial Support
No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Satisfactory Completion
Learners must listen to each self-directed audio recording while following along with the visual slides/read the articles, pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher (unlimited attempts) and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. You must participate in the entire activity as partial credit is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Physicians / Nurses / Pharmacist

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and SITC.  Amedco LLC 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.

Credit Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians, 1.50 contact hours for nurses, and 1.50 knowledge-based contact hours for pharmacists. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.

ABIM MOC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.50 Part 2 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
The following table of disclosure information is provided to learners and contains the relevant financial relationships that each individual in a position to control the content disclosed to Amedco.  All of these relationships were treated as a conflict of interest, and have been resolved.  (C7 SCS 6.1-­6.2, 6.5)

All individuals in a position to control the content of CE are listed online. If their name is not listed below, they disclosed that they had no relevant financial relationships.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
During the approved time period, 10/26/20 - 10/26/22, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity.

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy Module 2: Basic Cancer Immunotherapy Concepts.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section.

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

This version of the course is no longer available for credit. To access the accredited version go here to find the Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Breast and Gynecologic Cancers that is a CME-, CPE-, CNE- and MOC-certified activity.

Published August 11, 2020

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Breast and Gynecologic Cancers, provides an overview of the still emerging applications of Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Immunotherapy. Several clinical trials are discussed and learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancer.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Evanthia Roussos Torres, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Oncology
University of Southern California
Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the early stage application of breast and gynecologic cancer immunotherapy treatment in relation to standard-of-care therapies
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for breast and gynecologic cancer and better manage common side effects
• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 8/11/20 - 8/11/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2249-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours.  Designated for 0.5 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Evanthia Roussos Torres, MD, PhD: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 8/11/20 through 8/11/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Breast & Gynecologic Cancers.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

Published August 3, 2020

Course Description
This interactive online course is part of the Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy program, produced by the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC). The purpose of the certificate program is to provide hospitals, medical centers, third-party payers, referring physicians, trainees and patients with an identifiable designation for healthcare providers who can safely and effectively participate in administration of immunotherapies and manage patients treated with these approaches. View all eight modules of the program and a detailed description of the program here.

This course, Module 1: Basic Immunology Concepts, will cover some of the key immunology needed to understand the rest of the certificate program.

Module 1: Basic Immunology Concepts, serves as a pre-program course as part of the 2020–2021 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ educational series and is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc.

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Target Audience
The program is available to licensed physicians (U.S. licensed MD / DO or global equivalent). The courses and earning of the certificate (SITC-G; G = graduate) are also available to practicing, licensed NPs, PAs, and PharmDs or global equivalent. RPh degree holders are eligible if they are involved in direct clinical services. The courses are available to others who are not practicing clinicians, but they will not be eligible to earn the certificate.

Faculty
Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD
Hillman Professor of Oncology
Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Research
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Learning Objectives

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Date of CE Release:  August 3, 2020
Date of CE Expiration: August 3, 2022
Approximate Time to Complete:  90 minutes

Acknowledgement of Financial Commercial Support
No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Acknowledgement of In-Kind Commercial Support
No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Satisfactory Completion
Learners must listen to each self-directed audio recording while following along with the visual slides/read the articles, pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher (unlimited attempts to correctly answer 24 out of 30 questions) and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. You must participate in the entire activity as partial credit is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Physicians / Nurses / Pharmacist

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and SITC.  Amedco LLC 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.

Credit Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians, 1.50 contact hours for nurses, and 1.50 knowledge-based contact hours for pharmacists. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.

ABIM MOC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.50 Part 2 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
The following table of disclosure information is provided to learners and contains the relevant financial relationships that each individual in a position to control the content disclosed to Amedco.  All of these relationships were treated as a conflict of interest, and have been resolved.  (C7 SCS 6.1-­6.2, 6.5)

All individuals in a position to control the content of CE are listed online. If their name is not listed below, they disclosed that they had no relevant financial relationships.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
During the period 8/3/20 through 8/3/22 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity.

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy Module 1: Basic Immunology Concepts.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better (unlimited attempts to correctly answer 24 out of 30 questions) and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section.

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Please note, this course is no longer eligible to receive CE credits.

Published July 29,2020

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Microsatellite Instability (MSI) – High Cancers, provides background on MSI and an overview of immunotherapy treatment for MSI-high populations. Several clinical trials are discussed and learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for MSI-high cancers.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

John C. Leighton, Jr., MD
Division Chair, Hematology and Medical Oncology
Einstein Healthcare Network

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe microsatellite instability and the implications for immunotherapy treatment
• Provide cancer immunotherapy treatment for microsatellite instability – high cancers
• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 7/29/20 - 7/29/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2214-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours.  Designated for 0.2 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

John C. Leighton, Jr., MD: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 7/29/20 through 7/29/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Microsatellite Instability (MSI) – High Cancers.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

While it is well established that immunotherapies have unique toxicity profiles, effective management is not clearly defined and a challenge for many cancer teams. As evidence emerges on severity and onset of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), it is imperative that clinicians stay abreast of strategies to improve awareness, risk-assessment, monitoring, and management of irAEs including dosing modifications for immunotherapies. Experts will discuss these critical issues as well as the importance of a coordinated approach with multiple specialists for effective irAE management.

This activity is intended for medical, surgical, radiation oncologists; primary care physicians; internal medicine specialists; health care professionals including oncology pharmacists, oncology advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, and other health care providers who participate in the care of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives:

• Anticipate unique and common immune-related adverse events associated with immunotherapy across a wide range of solid tumors
• Implement expert-recommended best practices for managing adverse effects that can occur with immunotherapy

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: June 10, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Developed through a collaboration between SITC and PlatformQ.

Effective survivorship care requires coordination among a team of specialists, as well as counseling and education that enables patients to effectively manage their post-treatment health and well-being. As the long-term effects of checkpoint inhibitors are incorporated into survivorship planning, a multidisciplinary panel will discuss evidence-based strategies to provide a framework to address the unique needs of patients treated with immunotherapy.

This activity is intended for medical, surgical, radiation oncologists; primary care physicians; internal medicine specialists; health care professionals including oncology pharmacists, oncology advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, and other health care providers who participate in the care of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply recent guidelines and expert recommendations for the creation of comprehensive survivorship plans for patients who have received immune checkpoint inhibitors
• Plan strategies on developing survivorship plans within your multidisciplinary cancer care team

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: June 10, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Developed through a collaboration between SITC and PlatformQ.

Immunotherapy has permeated the cancer treatment landscape among several tumor types and treatment settings. With key late-stage clinical trials underway, immunotherapy experts provide critical updates on emerging data, recent approvals, and promising immunotherapy combinations with other classes of agents. Updates will be provided across solid tumors with opportunities to ask critical clinical questions and receive expert answers.

This activity is intended for medical, surgical, radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals (i.e. oncology nurses, physicians’ assistants, pharmacists, and others) interested/involved in the care of patients with cancer, who are being treated with immunotherapy.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the relevance of phase II and III trial data regarding emerging indications in solid tumors for immune checkpoint inhibitors
• Assess latest clinical trial data on immune checkpoint inhibitors across a wide range of tumors and implement new practice standards accordingly
• Recognize the rationale(s) behind combining checkpoint inhibitors with other anti-cancer drugs, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and other immunotherapy
• Plan to effectively implement evidence-based new approaches of combination regimens with checkpoint inhibitors as they become available

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: June 10, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Developed through a collaboration between SITC and PlatformQ.

This version of the course is no longer available for credit.  To access the accredited version, go here to find the Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Lung Cancer that is a CME-, CPE-, CNE-, and MOC-certified activity. 

Published July 15, 2020

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Lung Cancer, provides an overview of immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer. Multiple clinical trials dealing with both non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer are discussed, as are key findings that have resulted in recent FDA approvals.  Learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through an in-depth case study. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for lung cancers.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Deepa Rangachari, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Thoracic Oncology Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer.
• Identify the appropriate clinical management of common side effects of immunotherapy agents.
• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available:  July 15, 2020 - July 15, 2021

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2190-H01)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours.  Designated for 0.7 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Deepa Rangachari, MD: Contracted research support from Bristol Myers Squibb, Novocure, and Abbvie/Stemcentrx; consulting fees from Astra Zeneca, DynaMed, and Advance Medical/Teladoc Health

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 7/15/20 through 7/15/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Lung Cancer.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

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As diagnostic and therapeutic advances intersect, there is a significant impact on oncology patient care and increased the use of molecular testing to guide treatment decision-making. While these practices are evidence-based, complex, and incorporated into clinical guidelines, their adoption is fraught with challenges including the multiple companion diagnostic tests associated with immunotherapies. Ask an expert pathologist and oncologist your burning questions as they discuss their strategies for improving molecular testing, which biomarkers to test for, interpreting molecular test results, and how that translates to selecting immunotherapy for patients with solid tumors.

This activity is intended for medical, surgical, radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals (i.e. oncology nurses, physicians’ assistants, pharmacists, and others) interested/involved in the care of patients with cancer, who are being treated with immunotherapy.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the variety of biomarkers associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
• Select appropriate, evidence-based testing modalities for patients who are potential candidates for immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy and interpret testing results effectively

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: June 10, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Developed through a collaboration between SITC and PlatformQ.

This course is no longer available for credit. 

Published May 26, 2020

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Skin Cancers, provides the latest in immunotherapy treatment for skin cancers, and summarizes many of the key findings that have resulted in recent FDA approvals for this kind of treatment. Several clinical trials are discussed and learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for skin cancers.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Ryan J. Sullivan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for skin cancers. 
• Identify common side effects of immunotherapy agents.
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 5/26/20 - 5/26/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  75 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.25 contact hours (.125 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2143-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.3 contact hours. Designated for 1.0 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Ryan J. Sullivan, MD: Consulting Fees (Merck, Novartis, Replimune, Bristol Myers Squibb, Asana Biosciences); Contracted Research (Merck, Amgen)

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 5/26/20 through 5/26/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Skin Cancers.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

This course is no longer available for credit.

Originally published May 26, 2020 (Updated June 9. 2020)

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), provides an overview of liver immunobiology and immunotherapeutic strategies in HCC, including checkpoint inhibition, blocking inhibitory cytokines, vaccine therapies, oncolytic viruses, and adoptive cell therapy. Several clinical trials are discussed and learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for HCC.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Anuradha Krishnamurthy, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of liver immunobiology
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for HCC and better manage common side effects
• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 5/26/20 - 5/26/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour(s) (.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2142-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours.  Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Anuradha Krishnamurthy, MD: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 5/26/20 through 5/26/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

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The role of immunotherapy in the treatment of patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) is explored through two cases.

The cases presented are modeled on the interactive grand rounds approach. The questions within the activity are designed to test your current knowledge. After each question, you will be able to see whether you answered correctly and read evidence-based information that supports the most appropriate answer choice.

This activity is intended for hematologist/oncologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with SCCHN.

The goal of this activity is to increase understanding of current approaches to treating advanced SCCHN with immunotherapy.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the clinical study designs, as well as efficacy and safety findings, from trials that have evaluated immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens in patients with recurrent or metastatic SCCHN.
• Have greater competence related to identifying tumor characteristics and other clinical features that guide treatment selection in patients with recurrent or metastatic SCCHN.
• Have greater competence related to strategies for monitoring and managing treatment-related adverse events.

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: May 15, 2020 - May 15, 2021

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC)" (Published July 15, 2019)

View Guidelines Here.

View On-Demand Webinar Here.

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 Experts discuss the current role of checkpoint inhibition in hepatocellular cancer (HCC) as well as the emergence of combination therapies.

The goal of this activity is to increase understanding of the latest advances in the use of immunotherapy for the treatment of HCC.

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists, gastroenterologists, nurses/nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with advanced hepatocellular cancer.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the clinical trial data on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in managing unresectable HCC.
• Have greater competence related to identifying when an ICI should be considered for a patient with unresectable/advanced HCC.
• Have greater competence related to managing immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in patients with unresectable HCC.

Approximate Time to Complete: 45 minutes

Credit Available: May 8, 2020 - May 8, 2021

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

View Guidelines Here.

Originally published April 30, 2020 (updated May 7, 2020)

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, provides an overview of immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer. Multiple clinical trials are discussed, including both mono- and combination therapies.  Learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Michael Gibson, MD, PhD FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Translational Research for Head and Neck Oncology
Director of Translational Therapeutics for Esophago-Gastric Oncology
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatments for head and neck cancers. 
• Identify appropriate clinical management of common side effects of immunotherapy agents. 
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 4/30/20 - 4/30/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2066-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hour. Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Michael Gibson, MD, PhD: Consulting fees to Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb; Fees for Non-CME/CE services received directly from a commercial interest or their agents to Bristol-Myers Squibb (non-branded)

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 4/30/20 through 4/30/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

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 Enhance your clinical skills as you engage with patients in an objective and realistic interactive simulation. Treat patients, diagnose medical conditions, and prescribe medications. There are no limits to your choices - order from thousands of labs, diagnoses, devices, and drugs using an intuitive patient chart-based interface.

Powerful metrics track your performance and provide instant expert feedback on your decisions. Upon completion, results will be presented, along with author commentary on each case.

This activity is intended for Hem/Onc specialists, urologists, and emergency medicine specialists.

The goal of this activity is to provide clinicians with the latest data, concepts, and recommendations regarding the diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, counseling, and follow-up related to patients with advanced urothelial cancer.

Learning Objectives:

• Have greater competence related to ordering appropriate testing to determine patient eligibility for therapy in advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC).
• Have greater competence related to prescribing appropriate therapy in a patient with advanced UC based on patient and disease-specific factors.
• Have greater competence related to providing appropriate conseling and follow-up for a patient receiving treatment for advanced UC.

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: April 28, 2020 - April 28, 2021

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of bladder carcinoma" (Published August 15, 2017)

View Guidelines Here.

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Read about the latest advances in immuno-and targeted therapies for treating patients with advanced cervical and endometrial cancers.

This activity is intended for hematologist/oncologists, obstetrics/gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with cervical and endometrial cancers.

The goal of this activity is to increase understanding of current standards and new strategies for the treatment of advanced cervical and endometrial cancers.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the current standard of care for patients with advanced cervical and endometrial cancers.
• Have increased knowledge regarding the clinical trial safety and efficacy data for novel therapies, both alone and in combination with other novel agents, in advanced cervical and endometrial cancers.
• Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to interpret clinical trial data of novel agents in order to understand the impact on the treatment paradigm in advanced cervical and endometrial cancers.

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: April 10, 2020 - April 10, 2021

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

View Available Guidelines Here.

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 Experts discuss the use of checkpoint inhibitors in the first and second line for advanced urothelial carcinoma as well as future directions.

This activity is intended for oncologists, urologists, emergency department physicians, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with bladder cancer.

The goal of this activity is to increase understanding in the latest advances in immunotherapy for the treatment of patients with advanced bladder cancer.

Learning Objectives:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the current role for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC).
• Have increased knowledge regarding novel ICIs and novel combination trials in advanced UC.
• Have greater competence related to incorporating emerging data into clinical practice when managing patients with advanced UC.

Approximate Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Credit Available: April 8, 2020 - April 8, 2021

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.

Additional Resources for Clinicans from SITC:

"The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of bladder carcinoma" (Published August 15, 2017)

View Guidelines Here.

Originally published March 31, 2020 (updated May 7, 2020)

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Genitourinary Malignancies, provides an overview of immunotherapy treatment for the genitourinary malignancies renal cell carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and prostate cancer. Multiple clinical trials are discussed, including both mono- and combination therapies.  Learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through three case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for genitourinary malignancies.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Pedro Barata, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Deming Department of Medicine
Section of Hematology/Oncology
Tulane University School of Medicine
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatments for genitourinary malignancies. 
• Identify appropriate clinical management of common side effects of immunotherapy agents. 
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 3/31/20 - 3/31/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  1 hour
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-2051-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour. Designated for 0.8 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Pedro Barata, MD, MSc: Consulting Fees (Exelixis, Caris, Bayer, Janssen, EMD-Serono, Pfizer, Astellas, Dendreon, Clovis, Eisai, Sanofi); Contracted Research (BlueEarth Diagnostics, Nektar, AstraZeneca and Seattle Genetics)

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 3/31/20 through 3/31/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Genitourinary Malignancies.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

This version of the course is no longer available for credit.  To access the accredited version, go here to find the What's Next in Cancer Immunotherapy that is a CME-, CPE-, CNE-, and MOC-certified activity.

Published February 11, 2020

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, What's Next for Cancer Immunotherapy?, covers the future of cancer immunotherapy such as understanding important trends, new developments, potential approvals and disease states with promising data.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Evan J. Lipson, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Parul Agarwal, MD
Medical Oncology Fellow
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the rationale behind expanding the settings in which cancer immunotherapy is administered, including patients with a larger variety of tumor types and patient populations previously excluded from clinical trial participation.
• Describe the basis for novel immunotherapy drug combinations.
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 2/11/20 - 2/11/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-1083-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours.  Designated for 0.4 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Evan J. Lipson, MD: Consultant (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, EMD Serono, Array BioPharma, Macrogenics, Merck); Contracted Research (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck)
 

Parul Agarwal, MD: Nothing to Disclose

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 2/11/20 through 2/11/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for What's Next for Cancer Immunotherapy?
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

Please note this course is no longer available for credit.   Click here to access the current version of Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies which is a CME-, CPE-, CNE-, and MOC-certified activity.

Originally published January 23, 2020 (Updated May 7, 2020)

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies, provides the latest in immunotherapy treatment for hematological cancers, and summarizes many of the key findings that have resulted in recent FDA approvals for this kind of treatment. Several clinical trials are discussed and learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to implement immunotherapy treatment for hematologic cancers.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria, MBBS
Assistant Professor
Department of Hematology - Oncology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for hematologic cancers. 
• Identify common side effects of immunotherapy agents.
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 1/23/20 - 1/23/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-1072-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.8 contact hours. Designated for 0.7 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria, MBBS: Celgene (consulting)

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 1/23/20 through 1/23/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

Published January 16, 2020

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Toxicity Management, provides an overview of clinical toxicity management for cancer immunotherapy. Both common and uncommon immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are discussed and learners will have an opportunity to interactively apply what they've learned through two case studies. At the end of this course, participants will be better able to manage immune-related adverse events for patients receiving cancer immunotherapy.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Morgan Gwynn, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Melanoma and Head & Neck Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
University of North Carolina Medical Center
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify common and uncommon immune-related adverse events associated with cancer immunotherapy
• Describe best practices for managing common side effects seen in cancer immunotherapy treatment

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 1/16/20-1/16/21

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-20-1068-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.8 contact hour.  Designated for 0.7 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Morgan Gwynn, PharmD, BCOP, CPP: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 1/16/20 through 1/16/21 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Toxicity Management.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

This version of the course is no longer available for credit. To access the accredited version go here to find the Mechanisms of Immune-Related Adverse Events that is a CME-, CPE-, CNE- and MOC-certified activity.

Published December 23, 2019

Course Description

This interactive course provides an overview of the mechanisms by which cancer immunotherapy may activate immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The foundational knowledge presented in this course is critical to understanding how and why immune-related adverse events occur and how they can be treated.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Faculty
Pradnya Patil, MD, FACP

Hematology/Oncology Fellow

Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss the mechanisms of peripheral and central immune tolerance.
• Describe the biological pathways involved in mediating autoimmune reactions.
• Explain the differences between PD-1 and CTLA-4 pathway-mediated autoimmunity.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: December 23, 2019 - December 23, 2020

Estimated time to complete activity: 0.5 hour

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-887-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hours.  Designated for 0.3 pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Faculty
Pradnya Patil, MD, FACP: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period December 23, 2019 through December 23, 2020 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Mechanisms of Immune-Related Adverse Events." 
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com.

Published December 17, 2019

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.
 

This Basic Principles of Cancer Immunotherapy course covers the basic principles and mechanisms behind cancer immunotherapy.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Stefani Spranger, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy

• Recognize various approaches to cancer immunotherapy including therapeutic vaccine, adoptive cell transfer, cytokines, checkpoint inhibitor modulation, effector antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates

• Explain the mechanism by which tumors evade the immune system and mechanisms to overcome this immunosuppression

• List important biomarkers for measuring the immune response

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 12/17/19-12/17/20

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-991-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours. Designated for 0.3 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Stefani Spranger, PhD: Consulting fees to Venn Therapeutic, Tango, Takeda, Replimune, Ribon, Dragonfly, Merck, Torque; Contracted Research to Takeda, Exelixis

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 12/17/19 through 12/17/20 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Basic Principles of Cancer Immunotherapy.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

This course is no longer available for credit. Please access the updated course, Practical Barriers in Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment, which is a CME-, CPE-, CNE- and MOC-certified activity.

Published December 10, 2019

Course Description

This interactive online course is part of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ (ACI) program. Designed for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, emergency physicians and all members of the cancer team, the ACI program focuses on recent clinical advancements, management of immune-related adverse events, underlying mechanisms of different immunotherapy options, clinical application for various disease states, and what to look for in the future. View all available ACI online offerings at www.sitcancer.org/acionline.

This course, Practical Barriers in Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment, provides a detailed overview of how to overcome barriers to obtaining reimbursement from both Medicare and commercial payers for the use of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.
 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to identify solutions to overcome both operational and financial barriers to integrating immunotherapy into their practice setting.
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for program coordinators, health care managers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.
 

Faculty

Amy Schippers, PA-C
Physician Assistant
St. Luke's University & Health Network
 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify and implement solutions to overcome operational barriers to implementing cancer immunotherapy in the clinical setting. 
• Identify and implement solutions to overcome financial barriers to implementing cancer immunotherapy in the clinical setting.
   

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: 12/10/19-12/10/20

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes
 

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM educational series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-983-H04-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hour.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.
 

Faculty

Amy Schippers, PA-C: Nothing to Disclose

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period 12/10/19 through 12/10/20 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for Practical Barriers in Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment.
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Edge, Apple Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7+) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com

This course is no longer available for continuing education credits. Further, this course has been replaced by Module 1 of the SITC Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy program, Basic Immunology Concepts, as serving as one of the pre-program courses for the ACI Live Virtual events. If you've registered for an ACI Live Virtual event you should have received a coupon code to take Basic Immunology Concepts for free.
 

Course Description

This interactive course provides an overview of the immune system, focusing on the mechanisms by which the immune system eliminates foreign pathogens and cancer cells. The foundational knowledge presented in this course is critical to understanding how the immune system can be harnessed to treat cancer through immunotherapy. 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Faculty
Christian M. Capitini, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the function of the components of the immune system, including relevant cells, molecules and organs of the immune system.
• Differentiate between the adaptive immune system and the innate immune system.
• Recognize the barriers to effective immunotherapy, including mechanisms by which tumors locally disable and/or evade the immune system. 

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity. 

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: October 9, 2019 - October 9, 2020

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

The 2019-2020 Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™ series is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from Amgen, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Exelixis, Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation and Merck & Co., Inc. 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-884-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour.  Designated for 0.5 pharmacotherapy contact hour for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Faculty
Christian Capitini, MD: Nothing to disclose

Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose. 

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. During the period October 9, 2019 through October 9, 2020 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please follow the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for "Introduction to Immunology – Third Edition."
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Successfully complete both the post-test with passing score of 80% or better and activity evaluation.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com.

Access the updated course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies.

Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies, is a CME-, CPE-, CNE- and MOC-certified activity.

Please note that continuing education credit for 2019 Interactive Course: Hematologic Malignancies and Immunotherapy (Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™) is only available through May 3, 2019.
 

Course Description

This interactive course provides an overview of the mechanisms by which the immune system eliminates foreign pathogens and cancer cells. The course also provides the latest in immunotherapy treatment for hematological cancers, and summarizes many of the key findings that have resulted in recent FDA approvals for this kind of treatment. After completing this course, learners will gain an understanding of common approaches to cancer immunotherapy; how to implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for hematologic cancers and how to identify and manage common side effects of immunotherapy agents.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Faculty
Naval Daver, MD

Associate Professor

University of Texasw MD Anderson Cancer Center

and

Christian Capitini, MD

Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin - Madison Carbone Cancer Center

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for hematologic cancers. 
• Identify the appropriate clinical management of common side effects of immunotherapy agents.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: May 3, 2019 - May 3, 2020

Approximate Time to Complete:  30 minutes

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

This activity is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from AbbVie Inc., Amgen Inc., AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation, Lilly USA, LLC, Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer Inc. and Prometheus Laboratories Inc. 
 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.5 contact hour(s) (0.05 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-607-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hours. Designated for 0.2 pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of commercial interest.

Faculty
Naval Daver, MD - Consulting Fees - Pfizer, Otsaka, BMS, Daiichi-SanKyo, Jazz, Abbvie, Novartis and  Contracted Research - Pfizer, BMS, Incyte,Sunesis, Karyopharm, Daiichi-SanKyo, Servier, Genentech, Abbvie, Glycomimetics

Christian Capitini, MD - Consulting Fee - Nektar Therapeutics

Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose. 

Tara Withington, CAE, Executive Director of SITC, has an ownership interest as a partner at Executive Director, Inc.

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period April 30, 2019 through April 30, 2020 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please following the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for 2019 Interactive Course: Hematological Malignancies and Immunotherapy (Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™)
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Complete the post-test and survey.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4-5 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussions of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com.

Access the updated course, Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Skin Cancers.

Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Skin Cancers, is a CME-, CPE-, CNE- and MOC-certified activity.

Course Description

This interactive course provides an overview of the mechanisms by which the immune system eliminates foreign pathogens and cancer cells. The course also provides the latest in immunotherapy treatment for melanoma and summarizes many of the key findings that have resulted in recent FDA approvals for this kind of treatment. After completing this course, learners will gain an understanding of common approaches to cancer immunotherapy; how to implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for melanoma and how to identify and manage common side effects of immunotherapy agents.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients with cancer.

Faculty
Isabella Glitza, MD, PhD

Oncologist 

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the rationale for common approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
• Implement cancer immunotherapy treatment for melanoma.
• Identify the appropriate clinical management of common side effects of immunotherapy agents.

SITC Online Education Disclaimer

A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed.  Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

Continuing Education Information

Credit Available: May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020

Approximate Time to Complete:  45 minutes

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

This activity is supported, in part, by independent medical education grants from AbbVie Inc., Amgen Inc., AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc., Genentech, Incyte Corporation, Lilly USA, LLC, Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer Inc. and Prometheus Laboratories Inc. 

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour(s) (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-606-H01-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.7 contact hours.  Designated for 0.5 pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality CME activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Faculty
Isabella Glitza, MD, PhD - Research - Bristol Myers Squib

Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer planners and managers have nothing to disclose. Tara Withington, CAE, Executive Director of SITC, has an ownership interest as a partner at Executive Director, Inc.

Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period April 24, 2019 through April 24, 2020 participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

If you wish to receive acknowledgment for completing this activity, please following the steps below:

1. After completing the course, click My Credit from the left-hand side of the SITC connectED homepage.
2. Under Pending Credit, click Request Credit for 2019 Interactive Course: Melanoma and Immunotherapy (Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy™)
3. Ensure that the appropriate Credit Reporting Organization is selected. Click Continue.
4. Complete the post-test and survey.
5. Click Process Credit.
6. Your Certificate will be available to view in the Submitted Credit section. 

For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4-5 weeks.

Media
Internet

Hardware and Software Requirements
SITC connectED requires a modern web browser (Internet Explorer 7+, Apple Safari, Google Chrome) and the ability to listen to audio with the content. 

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Contact PIM: www.pimed.com.

Access Course

Experts discuss the evolving role of checkpoint inhibition in patients with advanced bladder cancer.

This activity is intended for oncologists, urologists, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with bladder cancer.

The goal of this activity is to discuss the role of immunotherapy, including how to determine eligibility and how to manage immune-related adverse events (irAEs), in the treatment of advanced bladder cancer.

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Credit Available: Apr. 30, 2019- Apr. 30, 2020

Developed through a partnership between SITC and Medscape.