Annual Southern California Pituitary Symposium at USC

Add to Calendar Annual Southern California Pituitary Symposium at USC 10/2/2021 7:30:00 AM 10/2/2021 1:00:00 PM America/Los_Angeles For More Details: https://keckusc.cloud-cme.com/pituitary2021 Description: Management of pituitary tumors and related pituitary disorders is a rapidly changing field with advances in surgical techniques, improvements in radiation oncology practices and novel medications. A multi-modal approach toward care is essential and many health care providers need to know fundamental information on diagnosis and treatments to effectively care for patients, refer appropriate patients, and immerse themse... Virtual Conference false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Virtual Conference

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 hours)

Overview
Management of pituitary tumors and related pituitary disorders is a rapidly changing field with advances in surgical techniques, improvements in radiation oncology practices and novel medications.  A multi-modal approach toward care is essential and many health care providers need to know fundamental information on diagnosis and treatments to effectively care for patients, refer appropriate patients, and immerse themselves deeply in the care of the patients for their long-term care and monitoring. This virtual conference offers multiple lectures from specialists in neuro-endocrinology and, neurosurgery , neuro-ophthalmology, and neuroradiology and will present evidence-based and practical approaches toward the diagnosis and management of patients with pituitary tumors and related pituitary hormone disorders.

Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Illustrate the general principles of diagnosis, treatment and management of pituitary tumors, including acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, prolactinomas and nonfunctioning pituitary tumors
  2. Evaluate and select the appropriate diagnostic test to confirm the diagnosis of pituitary tumors and related pituitary disorders
  3. Recognize the difficulties in the diagnosis and interpretation of test results in pituitary tumors and related pituitary disorders
  4. Describe the clinical, radiologic and pathological definition of an aggressive pituitary tumor and discuss management options for patients
  5. Review the anatomy of the pituitary region and anterior skull base and discuss the advantages of endoscopic endonasal surgery for pituitary tumors

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

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by the USC Office of CME by email only by September 27, 12:00 pm PDT for a refund. In support of health care professionals' need for flexibility during COVID-19, cancellation fees are waived for a full refund. In the event of course cancellation by conference organizers, all registration fees will be fully refunded.


Accessibility Statement
 
Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System 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 USC Office of CME at [email protected].