The Scientific Keynote Address of the 2022 Annual Meeting is presented by Edith Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCS from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Mitchell heads the effort in gastrointestinal malignancies and also serves as the Director of Diversity for the department. She serves as the leader of the Jefferson Cancer Network's GI Cancer Working Group, a group which allows physicians throughout the cancer network the opportunity to participate in program-initiated clinical and translation science efforts.

Topics covered include:  

• Decline in cancer mortality rates  
• Historical events that impacted cancer outcomes  
• Impact of Medicare and cancer disparities  
• Disparities in breast cancer, colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma  
• Future direction in cancer research

The activity offers 1.0 CME/CMLE credit. 

To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must view the recording. CME certificates will be provided online. 

Faculty/Authors
Edith Peterson Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCP(London)
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology
Department of Medical Oncology
Associate Director for Diversity Programs
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
115^th President of the National Medical Association  

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Patient care, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice  

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

1. Review the Technical Considerations.
2. Review the Faculty Disclosures.
3. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
4. Click Access to begin the course.
5. Review the Educational Activity.
6. Submit the course Evaluation.
7. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Technical Considerations

Faculty Disclosures​ 

Release Date: 8/5/2024  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 8/5/2027