The Ohio State University Medical Center

Melanoma

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Credits1.00
Release Date10/24/2008
Termination Date10/24/2011
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DescriptionAccording to the National Institutes of Health, melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Often the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color or feel of a mole. This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas.
Accreditation StatementThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AuthorKari Kendra, MD and Doreen Agnese, MD
ObjectivesUpon completion of this educational activity the participant will be able to: 1.)Identify suspicious characteristics of pigmented lesions requiring biopsy. 2.) Review basics of surgical management of melanoma. 3.) Identify adjuvant therapies and the relative benefit for patients with melanoma. 4.) Reveiw therapies available for metastatic melanoma.
AudienceThis course is designed for physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete1 Hour