2nd International Symposium on Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Monday, April 25, 2022, 7:00 AM - Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 4:00 PM, Graduate Hotel

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.75 hours), Non-Physician (12.75 hours)

The 2nd International Symposium on Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is designed to explore emerging data that may allow improvements in understand the basic biology that drives this disease, clinical guidelines, and to develop innovative approaches. Updates from the most recent clinical guidelines as well as emerging data regarding MCC biology are highlighted in plenary sessions. The educational purpose of this symposium is to disseminate emerging data and to advance MCC research through a stimulating and collaborative meeting.

The need for clinicians to continuously stay abreast of developments and current standards of care in the field of MCC is challenging because it is so rapidly evolving. Many clinicians are not familiar with how MCC differs from other skin cancers in its optimal management.

This activity will offer comprehensive reviews of the established standards of care and recent clinical advances in the field of MCC management, national cancer guidelines, and treatment recommendations in various clinical settings. 

1. Address the outstanding questions in MCC basic biology and how they can lead to improvements in clinical care.
2. Identify the current clinical MCC biomarkers of disease burden and how to interpret those.
3. Review and discuss the updated national MCC clinical guidelines.

In-person, All Learners (unavailable)	$300.00 USD
In-person, Resident/Fellow* (unavailable)	$200.00 USD
Virtual/Online Attendance Only - all degrees	$200.00 USD

*Resident/Fellow rate requires written confirmation of current status. Failure to provide required documentation may result in an additional balance owed.  All registration levels are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

UPDATE 4/7/22: In-Person attendance is at capacity - onsite registration will not be available.

Registration has CLOSED effective Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 5pm Pacific Time for all registration types.

Continuing Medical Education at the University of Washington is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. The course fees are estimated to cover transcript of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, access to online instruction materials, course logistics, food and beverage (including alcohol), faculty planning and salaries.

If you have not received confirmation prior to the course start, please contact the CME office at [email protected]. Continuing Medical Education will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed.

Per UW CME policy, you are not considered to be registered for the course until full payment has been received. Unpaid orders do not "reserve" spots for conferences or workshops.

COVID-19 SAFTEY MEASURES

Following CDC guidance for physical distancing, in-person attendance capacity will be reduced. For those preferring to attend in-person, early registration is recommended. In order to ensure the health and safety of the University campus community and the public, masks are required to be worn, regardless of vaccination status.

Letter from the Chair

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

The Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by March 25, 2022. A $75.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following March 25, 2022. 

The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred. Contact the CME Office with questions via email: [email protected].

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Healthcare providers including MDs, DOs, PhDs, other healthcare professionals, and scientists interested in MCC.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstracts are being accepted for this activity. Outstanding abstracts will be selected for short oral presentations and receive complimentary registration to the symposium. Abstracts may also be selected for poster submissions. Please review the abstract submission information and provide additional required information here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCC2022_Abstracts SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 15, 2022

ONLINE CONFERENCE SYLLABUS
Instruction materials will be available online at uwcme.org (for conference registrants only) beginning April 18, 2022. Content will be recorded and available to attendees for educational purposes. Attendees will be notified when recordings are available, approximately 4-6 weeks after course completion. CME credit is available only for attending the live webinar; no credit is available for watching the recorded lectures. Webinar registrants will receive instructions by email prior to the course.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE
Prior to the start, please ensure you have the appropriate system requirements to participate in the webinar. More information about the recommended technical requirements is below. No refunds will be available for technical issues not controlled by UW CME. Reliable internet access is necessary. It is strongly recommended that you test your Zoom connection prior to this activity.

Minimum browser requirements for successful access and completion of this activity are as follows:

• Chrome version 70.0 or newer, or Firefox version 63.0 or newer.
• Internet Explorer and Safari are not recommended with the UW CME website.
• You may use any browser to view the Zoom webinar.

COPYRIGHT
The content is the property of the University of Washington and is protected by law, including but not limited to copyright and trademark statutes. This content is for educational purposes only and may not be used for commercial gain. The University of Washington reserves the right to revise or withdraw content from use. Redistribution of this content is strictly prohibited.

SPECIAL SERVICES
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the conference at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or [email protected]. 

Accreditation with Commendation: The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Graduate Hotel (Conference Hotel)

The Graduate Hotel is offering a special rate for $139 USD per night; Last Day to Book: March 29, 2022

Courtyard Marriott, Seattle (Northgate) 

Courtyard is offering a special rate for $139 USD per night; Last Day to Book: April 14, 2022

 

Travel Advisory: In-Person Attendance

For those who plan to attend in-person, please familiarize yourself with the travel requirements set forth by the CDC. Domestic and International travelers can find their requirements on the CDC website HERE.

If travel restrictions prohibit you from attending in-person after purchase, please contact the CME office by email at [email protected] to modify your registration to virtual attendance. The deadline to switch to virtual is April 15, 2022.

Transit Options

Worried about getting to the U District? There's a brand new light rail station outside our location! Travel directly from Sea-Tac International Airport to our front door. Take the 1 Line, and step off at "U District Station." More information about Light Rail HERE.

Traveling by Uber/Lyft? The address for the Graduate Hotel is: 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Washington School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

The University of Washington School of Medicine gratefully acknowledges receipt of an educational

grant in support of this Continuing Medical Education activity from:

 

Pfizer

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

GOLD TIER

Immunomic Therapeutics

Kartos Therapeutics

Merck

Natera

Rain Therapeutics

SILVER TIER

EMD Serono

For information on becoming an exhibitor for this in-person event, please contact Continuing Medical Education Conference Services at [email protected].