27th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference

Core Competencies

In alignment with the CME mission of the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, programs are planned in the context of desirable physician attributes and core competencies (six abilities that are central to the practice of medicine):

1. Patient Care,

2. Medical Knowledge,

3. Practice Based Learning,

4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills,

5. Professionalism and 6. Systems Based Practice, as designated by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Core competencies addressed in each of the activity objectives below, this shall serve the best interests of the public and assist in Maintenance of Certi­cation.'

Objectives

• Learn the basics of patient positioning and unit set-up for tomosynthesis-guided and upright stereotactic biopsy

• Identify problems related to mammography positioning

• Explain the importance of consistency & reproducibility for positioning standards

• Understand navigator roles

• Learn about the di‑erences between di‑erent forms of navigational practices

• Appreciate the bene­ts of SERMs

• Understand how breast cancer risk assessment improves identi­cation of high risk women and eligibility for preventive therapy

• Identify the pros & cons of extended endocrine therapy

• Provide examples of scripting, service recovery techniques and current imaging recommendations to deal with dicult patients and to dispel myths

• Discuss the potential bene­ts of an RT navigator to an entity/organization

• Understand the unique and focused role of integrated cancer care

• Describe the key advances in breast surgical oncology over the past year

• Compare the concepts and rationale for immunotherapy

• Identify any ongoing research related to male breast cancer

• Describe annual absolute breast cancer risk for women with lobular carcinoma in situ

• Recognize the use of risk models in atypical hyperplasia and LCIS

• Identify chemotherapy and radiation induced sexual problems

• Identify risk reducing procedures that a‑ect sexuality

• Describe the impact of breast cancer on the couple relationship

Networking with Peers

Each day offers ample time to network with peers, catch up with old friends and meet new people from around the world. Gain new perspectives and insights, learn from others, share your experiences and build your reputation in the industry. Attend breakfast and lunch sessions, mingle and relax at daily receptions and take advantage of staying in the conference hotel with thousands of industry professionals.

Exhibitor Expo

Continuing Education Opportunities

The 27th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through a joint sponsorship of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, an educational institution accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians, and the National Consortium of Breast Centers, an international member-based organization of medical and industry professionals.

Credit Hours

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and the National Consortium of Breast Centers. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 28.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PA’s, NP’s and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certi­cation renewal. This credit is acceptable by the

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

BRN: Credits are arranged through with The California Board of Registered Nursing.

Continuing Education Category A credits are being arranged through the American Society of Radiological Technologists (ASRT). Each 30 minutes of contact time is awarded .5 CE credit. Each contact hour is equal to 50 – 60 minutes and is awarded 1 CE credit. This program is relevant to the radiologic sciences profession.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

3/11-15/17 Plenary Conference - 19

3/14/17 Critical Quality Components in Breast Care – 5.5

3/14/17 Practical Applications of Clinical Breast Cancer Genetics – 6.5

3/14/17 Freeman Breast Patient Navigation Review Course – 6.25

3/14/17 De­ning the Future: Expanding & Sustaining the Role of the Breast Center Navigator – 6

3/14/17 Masters Series: Demonstrating Value in Breast Imaging -8

3/14-15/17 Clinical Breast Examiner Certi­cation Program – 2.75

3/13-14/17 Master Technologist Course – 9

3/14/17 Survivorship: It’s Time for Clinical & Operational Speci­cs -6.5

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