Lesson 1 in Lung Cancer and Medicine | Switching Perspectives: The Doctor Becomes the Patient

Explore this powerful 4-part video series from Stanford Medicine, where the personal journey of Dr. Bryant Lin—physician turned patient—guides a deeply human and clinical exploration of lung cancer care. Each session offers unique insights into the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, advocacy, and survivorship, particularly for never-smokers.

In Lesson 1 – Switching Perspectives: The Doctor Becomes the Patient session, Drs. Bryant Lin, Paul Ford, Natalie Lui, and Peter Pompei reflect on Dr. Lin’s diagnosis and the clinical challenges of detecting lung cancer in never-smokers. The discussion highlights cutting-edge screening research and communication strategies from both sides of the stethoscope.

Release Date: May 21, 2025

Expiration Date: May 20, 2028

Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Registration Fee: FREE

Click Begin (at the top) to launch the activity. View the 4-Part Lessons in Lung Cancer and Medicine series HERE.

1. Analyze the challenges in diagnosing lung cancer in never-smokers, including atypical presentations and the importance of advanced imaging in the diagnostic process.
2. Evaluate the rapid progression and staging of lung cancer, with particular emphasis on the Asian population and the significance of EGFR mutations.
3. Examine the patient experience throughout the diagnostic journey, from initial symptoms to confirmed diagnosis, to inform more effective and empathetic clinical practice.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford 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 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hours.  

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - Enduring Materials 
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This enduring activity is designated for 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 05.20.28. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

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Cultural and Linguistic Competency
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Bryant Yenfong Lin, MD
Primary Care Physician, Educator and Researcher
Stanford University

Course Director, Faculty

Ownership-SoundHealth|Consulting Fee-Sound Health Systems

Paul McCaffrey Ford, MD
SHC

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Natalie S. Lui, MD
Assistant Professor Of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surgery)
SHC

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Intuitive Surgical|Grant or research support-Intuitive Foundation (Relationship has ended)|Grant or research support-Centese (Relationship has ended)

Peter Pompei, MD
Clinical Professor
Stanford University

Faculty

Nothing to disclose