Activity Description

This live, in-person medical conference is designed to equip physicians and healthcare providers with the latest advancements in oncology research, cutting-edge treatments, and emerging technologies to enhance patient care. Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, early detection, and risk reduction, with a focus on addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. The program highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a team-based approach to oncology care to improve patient outcomes. Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and hands-on learning, participants will leave with valuable insights to apply directly in clinical practice. Join us for this dynamic educational event and stay at the forefront of advancing oncology care and prevention!

Target Audience

This conference is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based and compassionate strategies to manage pain effectively while minimizing addiction risk and enhancing quality of care for patients across clinical and palliative settings.
• Incorporate interdisciplinary and team-based strategies to address complex patient needs such as chronic pain, survivorship, and behavioral health, while advancing equity and patient-centered communication.
• Implement innovative tools and approaches—including artificial intelligence, trauma-informed care, and community collaboration—to enhance healthcare delivery, improve access to care, and support provider well-being.

Disclosure Information

Relevant Financial Relationships with Ineligible Organizations and their Roles

Ramsy Abdelghani, MD, Intuitive - Consultant

J.Quincy Brown, Ph.D., Instapath, Inc. - Co-Founder

Brian Czerniecki, MD, ImmunoTestoration - Intellectual property

Issam El Naqa, MD, iRAI Technology, LLC - Co-Founder

Stefan C. Grant, MD, TheraBionic, Inc. - Shareholder, Board Member, and General Counsel

Neil Iyengar, MD, Novartis, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Gilead, Bayer, Tersera Therapeutics, and SynDexRx - Consultant

Mohammed Jahanzeb, MD, Pfizer and Novocure - Consultant Takeda, Astra Zeneca, Daiichi, Merck, and Stemline - Speaker

Christine Laronga, MD, Up-To-Date - Collects Royalties

Loretta Loftus, MD, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Gilead, Amgen, Pfizer, AbbVie - Stockholder

Individuals with No Relevant Financial Relationships with Ineligible Organizations

Michael Angel, MD

Alexander Bick, MD, PhD

Lawrence Carter, MD

Cary Cavender, MD

Brian Czerniecki, MD

Audrey Dang, MD

Donald DiPette, MD

Elizabeth Edwards, MD

G. Waldon Garriss, III, MD, MS

Randy Glick, BSB/pm, MCP

Stuart Goodman, MD, MBA

Susan Gonzalez, MS, BS

Christopher Jackson, MD

Wassim Abi Jaoude, MD

Richard Leggett, MD

Salvatore Mangione, MD

Buckley McCall, MD

Julie McMahon, MD

Daniel Morris, MD

Tracey O’Connor, MD

David Netscher, MD

Rodney Overstreet, CRNA

Mohammed Pasha, MD

Smita Prasad, MD

Mark Sides, MD

Glenn Talboy, MD

Course Information

Live Course Start Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Live Course End Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Live Course Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana
CME Release Date: November 16, 2025
Deadline to Claim Credit: December 22, 2025
Course Type: Live Course

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.5 MOC Points In the American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC Points

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

System Requirements

• Learners must have Adobe Reader installed in order to view course content.
• The website is supported by the latest versions of most modern web browsers. In order to experience the website fully, please upgrade to the latest version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Apple Mobile Safari.
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• Connection Speed Requirements - DSL or faster

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity.

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives, accreditation information, and author disclosures.
• Login in below to study the educational content and references.
• Complete the evaluation and quiz.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from [email protected]. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.