OvarianCancerWRAP:

Improving Diagnosis and Referral of
Women with Ovarian Cancer

MedicineWRAP CME Disclosure

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Program Medium:

Internet-based program

Method of Physician Participation Utilized in Learning Process:

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period April 10, 2010 through April 10, 2012 participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) study the educational activity; 3) register and complete the evaluation form; and 4) print out your CME certificate.

Estimated Time to Complete Educational Activity:

Two hours

Course Overview:

In this web-based program, physicians will learn how recent advances in basic and clinical research have helped to advance strategies for diagnosis and referral of women with ovarian cancer, and review evidence-based approaches and guidelines for screening for diagnostic evaluation of an ovarian mass.

Release Date:

April 10, 2010

Expiration Date:

April 10, 2012

Intended Audience:

• Gynecologists
• Oncology-focused gynecologists
• Surgical gynecologists
• Oncologists
• Obstetricians
• Primary care physicians
• Family medicine specialists
• Gynecologic nurse practitioners
• Gynecology-focused physician assistants

Registration:

Enrollment for this MedicineWRAP is complimentary, and clinicians are invited to participate in this CME-certified WebCAST and/or share this invitation with other colleagues, departmental staff members, and healthcare professionals.

Grantor Support:

Supported by an independent educational grant
from Quest Diagnostics.

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Massachusetts Medical School, Office of CME and CMEducation Resources, LLC. The University of Massachusetts Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement:

The University of Massachusetts Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Policy on Faculty & Provider Disclosure:

It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all activities. All faculty participating in CME activities sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School are required to present evidence-based data, identify and reference off-label product use and disclose all relevant financial relationships with those supporting the activity or others whose products or services are discussed. Faculty disclosure will be provided in the activity materials.

Program Faculty and Disclosures:

Fred R. Ueland, MD
Associate Professor and Vice Chairman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology, Markey Cancer Center
University of Kentucky School of Medicine
Lexington, Kentucky

Nothing to disclose

Program Managers and Web Editor Disclosure:

Program Manager Gideon Bosker, MD has nothing to disclose.

Program Reviewers Denise Leary and Richard Aghababian, MD have nothing to disclose.

Educational Objectives:

Participants in this CME-certified MedicineWRAP will:

• Learn appropriate, guideline-consistent strategies for diagnosis, evaluation, and referral of women with an ovarian mass
• Learn how to utilize recommended, guideline-consistent practice guidelines for ovarian cancer, including simplified algorithms employing new diagnostic tests
• Learn how to use the OVA1 serum test to appropriately diagnose, evaluate, and refer women with an ovarian mass who have been scheduled for a surgical procedure
• Learn how to employ the OVA1 serum test in women who present with an ovarian mass/tumor that is suspicious for malignancy
  

Hardware and Software Requirements:

To participate in this program, viewers must have a PC or Macintosh computer that has active, ongoing internet access for the duration of the program, as well as a compatible Flash-viewer. An email address is required for registration, and a printer is required to printout the CME certificate.

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