FACULTY
David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD
Director, Center for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Co-Director, NMSC Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
Massachusetts General Cancer Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Dermatology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
These podcasts are designed to help healthcare professionals assess the relationship between checkpoint inhibition and immunopathology in advanced melanoma, update them on the latest clinical data with anti-LAG3 antibody combinations in advanced melanoma, and provide strategies to optimize the safety of combination immunotherapy approaches in advanced melanoma. Additionally, healthcare professionals will be able to understand the importance of patient advocacy as we converse with a patient about their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of both community based and academic oncologists, dermatologists, nurse practitioners, oncology pharmacists, and physician’s assistants to ensure confidence in the management of advanced melanoma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Assess the relationship between checkpoint inhibition and immunopathology in melanoma
- Evaluate the latest clinical data with anti-LAG3 antibody combinations in advanced melanoma
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG‐sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
David M. Miller, MD discloses that he has participated on the advisory boards for Merck, EMD Serono, Regeneron, Sanofi Genzyme, Pfizer, Castle Biosciences, and Checkpoint Therapeutics. Dr. Miller has ownership in stock options for Checkpoint Therapeutics and Avstera Therapeutics. Dr. Miller has also done contracted research for Regeneron, Kartos Therapeutics, NeoImmune Tech, Inc., Project Data Spehere, ECOG-ACRIN and the American Skin Association.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed. The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Vaidehee Deshpande, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA‐approved and non‐approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this online activity. To receive CME/CE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision‐making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at info@medlearninggroup.com
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at https://www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
Please listen to the podcast below:
RELEASED DATE: April 21, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: April 21, 2024
Copyright © 2023 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
FACULTY
David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD
Director, Center for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Co-Director, NMSC Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
Massachusetts General Cancer Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Dermatology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
These podcasts are designed to help healthcare professionals assess the relationship between checkpoint inhibition and immunopathology in advanced melanoma, update them on the latest clinical data with anti-LAG3 antibody combinations in advanced melanoma, and provide strategies to optimize the safety of combination immunotherapy approaches in advanced melanoma. Additionally, healthcare professionals will be able to understand the importance of patient advocacy as we converse with a patient about their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of both community based and academic oncologists, dermatologists, nurse practitioners, oncology pharmacists, and physician’s assistants to ensure confidence in the management of advanced melanoma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Evaluate the latest clinical data with anti-LAG3 antibody combinations in advanced melanoma
- Summarize best practices for maximizing safety of adverse events with combination immunotherapy approaches in melanoma
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG‐sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
David M. Miller, MD discloses that he has participated on the advisory boards for Merck, EMD Serono, Regeneron, Sanofi Genzyme, Pfizer, Castle Biosciences, and Checkpoint Therapeutics. Dr. Miller has ownership in stock options for Checkpoint Therapeutics and Avstera Therapeutics. Dr. Miller has also done contracted research for Regeneron, Kartos Therapeutics, NeoImmune Tech, Inc., Project Data Spehere, ECOG-ACRIN and the American Skin Association.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed. The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Vaidehee Deshpande, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA‐approved and non‐approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this online activity. To receive CME/CE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision‐making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at info@medlearninggroup.com
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at https://www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
Please listen to the podcast below:
RELEASED DATE: April 21, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: April 21, 2024
Copyright © 2023 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
FACULTY
David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD
Director, Center for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Co-Director, NMSC Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
Massachusetts General Cancer Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Dermatology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
These podcasts are designed to help healthcare professionals assess the relationship between checkpoint inhibition and immunopathology in advanced melanoma, update them on the latest clinical data with anti-LAG3 antibody combinations in advanced melanoma, and provide strategies to optimize the safety of combination immunotherapy approaches in advanced melanoma. Additionally, healthcare professionals will be able to understand the importance of patient advocacy as we converse with a patient about their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of both community based and academic oncologists, dermatologists, nurse practitioners, oncology pharmacists, and physician’s assistants to ensure confidence in the management of advanced melanoma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Summarize best practices for maximizing safety of adverse events with combination immunotherapy approaches in melanoma
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG‐sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
David M. Miller, MD discloses that he has participated on the advisory boards for Merck, EMD Serono, Regeneron, Sanofi Genzyme, Pfizer, Castle Biosciences, and Checkpoint Therapeutics. Dr. Miller has ownership in stock options for Checkpoint Therapeutics and Avstera Therapeutics. Dr. Miller has also done contracted research for Regeneron, Kartos Therapeutics, NeoImmune Tech, Inc., Project Data Spehere, ECOG-ACRIN and the American Skin Association.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed. The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Vaidehee Deshpande, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA‐approved and non‐approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this online activity. To receive CME/CE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision‐making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at info@medlearninggroup.com
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at https://www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
Please listen to the podcast below:
RELEASED DATE: April 21, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: April 21, 2024
Copyright © 2023 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
