Stanford's Review of the 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting

Saturday, February 15, 2020, 7:30 AM - 4:45 PM PST, Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The 2020 Stanford Review of the 61st Annual ASH Conference will highlight cutting-edge research and data on hematologic disorders presented at the conference, as well as provide participants with updated treatment algorithms and strategies for optimizing the care of their patients. The symposium will utilize a variety of learning modalities, including case studies, panel discussions, and audience response questions, to facilitate meaningful interactions between expert faculty presenters and symposium participants.

Registration fee includes course materials, certificate of participation, breakfast and lunch.

Registration Fees:

Physicians: $195
Nurses & Allied Health Professionals: $195
Stanford Fellows/Residents/AHPs in Training: Fee, please call (650) 497-8554 for code to register

Register online with Visa or Master Card.  If you prefer to pay by check or need assistance, please call (650) 497-8554 or email [email protected].

Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently.  

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.75 hours)

1. Evaluate the use of new chemotherapeutics and biologic regimens in subpopulations of acute myeloid leukemia patients based on patient clinical and genetic profiles and treatment goals
2. Apply treatment strategies that optimally utilize JAK inhibitors and other novel agents in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and systemic mastocytosis
3. Evaluate optimal sequencing and combinations of novel biologicals for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
4. Update the application and interpretation of minimal residual disease (MRD) testing in hematologic malignancies, including AML, myeloma, and CLL
5. Incorporate available therapeutic options for patients with low- or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes and utilize the revised international prognostic scoring system (IPSS-R) with new mutation data to classify patients for treatment
6. Determine the best combination regimens, novel agents, and new antibody therapies for different populations of newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory myeloma patients, including patients who are transplant eligible and transplant ineligible
7. Evaluate the results of phase II/III trials in Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
8. Evaluate the latest efficacy and safety data for use of direct oral anticoagulants for patients with non-malignant hematology indications as well as cancer patients with thrombosis
9. Use a case-based tumor-board approach to illustrate how clinical presentation, histopathology, and molecular diagnostics can be used to inform diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients with blood disorders
10. Review new drug approvals for patients with non-malignant and malignant hematology indications, highlighting approved indications, key efficacy endpoints, and safety profile

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM (rn.ca.gov).  Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation following this activity that may be used for license renewal.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency

The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

Conference Contact:

Melissa Schwartz
Compliance and Meeting Planning Specialist
Ph: (650) 724-2288
Email: [email protected] 

 

 

Conference Location and Accommodations

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point Road
Half Moon Bay, California 94019 
(650) 712-7000

A block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, for conference participants on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before 01/14/2020. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and the group rate will no longer be guaranteed. To make your reservation, please call 1-888-293-0524 or visit the website: https://book.passkey.com/go/StanfordHematology2020

Room	Standard
Rate	$450.00*

*Plus 12% Occupancy tax, $5.50 in state, local and tourism fee, 8.75% local sales tax, and $35.00/day resort fee.  These taxes are not included in the room rate and are subject to change without notice.

The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education.  Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Course Director
Jason Gotlib, MD, MS
Professor of Medicine, Hematology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Co-Course Director
Michaela Liedtke, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Hematology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Faculty

Saturday, February 15, 2020