CLC 102: ICI LYMPHOMA PRECEPTORSHIP
Multidisciplinary management, standards of care, optimal diagnostics, therapies, and future perspectives in the care of Lymphoma patients in sub-Saharan Africa incorporating Biosimilars.
Eldoret, Kenya
Training Start Date Jan/March 2021: To be confirmed once the class size of 20-30 participants is met
Training Duration: 6 weeks
Course Director: Prof. Fredrick Chite Asirwa MD
Consultant Physician. Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Executive
Director/CEO: International Cancer Institute (ICI)
P.O. Box 8088, Code 30100 Eldoret, Kenya
Email: director@intercancer.com Website: www.intercancer.com
Lead Course Faculty: TBN
Course Coordination: Dr. Chizi Kiti
Head, Office of Education and Training
International Cancer Institute (ICI)
P.O. Box 8088, Code 30100 Eldoret, Kenya
Email: ckiti@intercancer.com Website: www.intercancer.com
This educational activity is provided independently by the International Cancer Institute (ICI)
through an educational grant from Pfizer
Accreditation of this course is by KMPDC, KPPB, NCK, and COC
Target Audience
The primary target audience for this course comprise the multidisciplinary clinical cancer care team members including, but not limited to medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists; fellows; gastroenterologists; nephrologists; neurologists; pathologists; pulmonologists; radiologists; researchers; oncology nurse practitioners and oncology nurses; Oncology pharmacists; Oncology PharmTechs; Oncology clinical officers; physician assistants; and other allied health care professionals.
Statement of Need
General internists, specialist health care professionals and Primary Care Clinicians must maintain an extensive knowledge base on a wide variety of topics covering all body systems as well as common and uncommon disorders. International Cancer Institute’s Preceptorship Courses aims to leverage the expertise of its Faculty to help clinicians understand best practices in diagnosis and management of conditions encountered in the clinical setting in sub-Saharan Africa.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- To learn about lymphoma outcome data in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- To highlight the pathological basis of lymphoma classification
- To understand the role of a multidisciplinary team in lymphoma management
- To understand the role of PET in staging, re-staging, and follow-up
- To review the treatment strategy for the most common lymphoma types
- To understand the management of lymphomas in HIV populations
- To understand the role of Palliative and supportive care in lymphoma management
- To discuss the role and integration of Biosimilars in Lymphoma management
- Appreciate the research priority areas in lymphoma in SSA
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
International Cancer Institute (ICI) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ICI for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty must report any financial relationships or contractual relationships they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this continuing education activity.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Method of Participation and Request for Credit
To receive credit for this activity, participants must review the activity information including learning objectives and faculty/planner disclosures and actively participate in the educational activity. Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 75% or better and the post-activity evaluation, your certificate will be made available immediately.
The Program
LECTURES/COURSEWORK
- Orientation to the course
- Lymphoma Data in Kenya and SSA
- Pathologic basis of lymphoma Classification
- Approach to the management of a Lymphoma Patient
- Treatment of Lymphoma I
- Treatment of Lymphoma II
- Role of PET/CT in the management of Lymphoma
- Role of Radiotherapy in the management of Lymphoma
- Management of lymphomas in HIV, HBV/HCV, Pregnant and Geriatric populations
- Stem Cell Transplant in Lymphoma
- Supportive and Palliative care in Lymphoma
- Biosimilars in Lymphoma Management
- Research priorities & Clinical Trial Opportunities in Lymphoma in SSA
Participants should be willing to spend at least 4 hours per week on this online course over a period of 6 weeks. (Duration 24 hours). This program will start when the class is fully subscribed. Course Cost is $200.00 for the entire course. There are few sponsorships available on a first-come basis for those who apply. Priority will be given to those working in cancer centers that have formal affiliations/Partnerships with the International Cancer Institute. Apply for sponsorship during the registration of the course
If you have any questions or queries please send an email to education@intercancer.com
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Very informative
The course is well designed and spaced to fit into your busy schedule.
The instructors are extensively knowledgeable and open to teaching.