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The third edition of Oncology MKSAP was developed in response to the many advances in the rapidly growing field of molecular biology of cancer and targeted thera- pies, new staging and classifications systems for several cancers, and major progress in therapeutic strategies and supportive care. Oncology MKSAP is not a textbook of oncology, rather it provides an overview of the current understanding of cancer, its treatment, and the supportive care needed to optimize the quality of life for people with cancer. In addition, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) subspecialty examinations create a specific need for the information provided in Oncology MKSAP. Subspecialty examinations are administered annually in May and November throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The examinations are given in modular format, with 60 questions per test book. Candidates have two hours to complete each test book. The examinations contain multiple choice questions in the areas of factual knowledge, clinical judgment, and decision-making. The medical oncology examination is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidate’s knowledge and clinical judg- ment in those areas in which a consultant in medical oncology should possess a high level of competence. Some questions require interpretation of pictorial material such as radiographs and photomicrographs of pathologic and hematopathologic slides. Target Audience: Oncologists The target audience includes oncology practitioners, can- didates for recertification examinations, and fellows in training who are preparing for the ABIM subspecialty certification examination. Pre-requisite: None Accreditation Statement The American Society of Clinical Oncology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation The American Society of Clinical Oncology designates this CME activity for a maximum of 28 category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he or she actually spent in the activity. The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the United States who partici- pate in this CME activity are eligible for category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. How to Request Category 1 Credit To receive category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award, please • Select the chapter(s) you read and for which you com- pleted the multiple choice test, and indicate the number of credits that you are requesting • Complete the Evaluation and the Request for Credit forms and submit to ASCO Attn: Oncology MKSAP CME Credit 1900 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 *All non-physicians who submit the Oncology MKSAP Evaluation and Request for Credit forms will receive a certifi- cate of participation, which verifies completion and can often be submitted to respective credentialing boards to obtain continu- ing education units (CEUs). Date of Original Release: July 2004 This CME activity expires on January 2007. However, prior to the expiration, the content will be reviewed to determine the accuracy and relevance of information with respect to potential changes or new information. Therefore, after January 2007, please call the ASCO Education, Science, and Career Development Department at 703-299-1070 to inquire if an extension has been approved. Financial Support This educational activity is supported solely by ASCO. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Information x
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The third edition of Oncology MKSAP was developed inresponse to the many advances in the rapidly growingfield of molecular biology of cancer and targeted thera-pies, new staging and classifications systems for severalcancers, and major progress in therapeutic strategies andsupportive care. Oncology MKSAP is not a textbook ofoncology, rather it provides an overview of the currentunderstanding of cancer, its treatment, and the supportivecare needed to optimize the quality of life for people withcancer. In addition, the American Board of Internal Medicine(ABIM) subspecialty examinations create a specific needfor the information provided in Oncology MKSAP.Subspecialty examinations are administered annually inMay and November throughout the United States,Canada, and Puerto Rico. The examinations are given inmodular format, with 60 questions per test book.Candidates have two hours to complete each test book.The examinations contain multiple choice questions inthe areas of factual knowledge, clinical judgment, anddecision-making.The medical oncology examination is designed to evaluatethe extent of the candidates knowledge and clinical judg-ment in those areas in which a consultant in medicaloncology should possess a high level of competence. Somequestions require interpretation of pictorial material suchas radiographs and photomicrographs of pathologic andhematopathologic slides.
Target Audience: OncologistsThe target audience includes oncology practitioners, can-didates for recertification examinations, and fellows intraining who are preparing for the ABIM subspecialtycertification examination.
Pre-requisite: None
Accreditation StatementThe American Society of Clinical Oncology is accreditedby the Accreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation to provide continuing medical education forphysicians.
Credit DesignationThe American Society of Clinical Oncology designatesthis CME activity for a maximum of 28 category 1 credittoward the American Medical Association (AMA)Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician shouldclaim only those credits that he or she actually spent in theactivity.The American Medical Association has determined thatphysicians not licensed in the United States who partici-pate in this CME activity are eligible for category 1 credittoward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award.
How to Request Category 1 CreditTo receive category 1 credit toward the AMA PhysiciansRecognition Award, please
Select the chapter(s) you read and for which you com-pleted the multiple choice test, and indicate the numberof credits that you are requesting
Complete the Evaluation and the Request for Creditforms and submit to
ASCO Attn: Oncology MKSAP CME Credit1900 Duke Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314
*All non-physicians who submit the Oncology MKSAPEvaluation and Request for Credit forms will receive a certifi-cate of participation, which verifies completion and can often besubmitted to respective credentialing boards to obtain continu-ing education units (CEUs).
Date of Original Release: July 2004 This CME activity expires on January 2007. However,prior to the expiration, the content will be reviewed todetermine the accuracy and relevance of information withrespect to potential changes or new information.Therefore, after January 2007, please call the ASCOEducation, Science, and Career Development Departmentat 703-299-1070 to inquire if an extension has beenapproved.
Financial SupportThis educational activity is supported solely by ASCO.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)Information
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