2024 Gastrointestinal Symposium

Dates and Times

Start: 5/31/2024 8:00 AM
End: 5/31/2024 5:30 PM

Objectives

• Increase healthcare professional's competence in the latest advancements in gastrointestinal oncology, including treatment modalities and emerging therapies.
• Demonstrate a measurable increase in their knowledge of the latest GI oncology treatment modalities as assessed through pre- and post-symposium knowledge assessments.  
• Improve attendees' ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of GI cancers. 
• Display a measurable improvement in clinical decision-making skills, as assessed through case-based evaluations conducted during symposium.
• Enhance healthcare professionals' competence in effectively collaborating with colleagues from various disciplines in the care of GI cancer patients.
• Demonstrate a measurable increase in their participation in multidisciplinary discussions and care coordination, as observed through simulated scenarios or group exercises during the sessions. 
• Develop competence in integrating palliative care principles into the treatment of GI cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
• Engage in patient-centered communications and shared decision-making through observed interactions with standardized patients. 
• Utilization of healthcare technologies, such as electronic health records and telemedicine.
• Recognize addressing health care disparities in GI cancer care among different patient populations.