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Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD

Professor and Chair
Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

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Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
Consultant or advisor for: ABM Therapeutics; Apexigen; Array; Bristol Myers Squibb; Eisai; Iovance; Novartis; Pfizer; Roche/Genentech; Vaccinex
Research funding from: ABM Therapeutics; LEAD Pharm
Contracted researcher for: Pfizer

Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD

Associate Attending and Oncology
Surgeon, Melanoma and Sarcoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

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Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
Consultant or advisor for: Iovance; Merck
Owns stock (publicly traded) in: Pfizer

Kelly Nelson, MD

Professor
Department of Dermatology
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

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Kelly Nelson, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.

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Deborah Middleton, MS

Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

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Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

Scientific Content Manager, Medscape, LLC

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CME / ABIM MOC

A New Era of Progress for Melanoma: Leveling-Up With Immunotherapy

Authors: Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD; Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD; Kelly Nelson, MD
CME / ABIM MOC Released: 11/29/2022
Valid for credit through: 11/29/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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This activity is intended for oncologists, including surgical oncologists, dermatologists, pathologists, surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

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Have increased knowledge regarding the
- Key clinical trial data evaluating immunotherapy-containing regimens for the management of patients with melanoma
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- Individualizing care for patients receiving immunotherapy-containing regimens for the management of melanoma
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- Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team in order to optimize care for patients with melanoma

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Faculty

Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD

Professor and Chair
Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Disclosures

Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
Consultant or advisor for: ABM Therapeutics; Apexigen; Array; Bristol Myers Squibb; Eisai; Iovance; Novartis; Pfizer; Roche/Genentech; Vaccinex
Research funding from: ABM Therapeutics; LEAD Pharm
Contracted researcher for: Pfizer

Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD

Associate Attending and Oncology
Surgeon, Melanoma and Sarcoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Disclosures

Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
Consultant or advisor for: Iovance; Merck
Owns stock (publicly traded) in: Pfizer

Kelly Nelson, MD

Professor
Department of Dermatology
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Disclosures

Kelly Nelson, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Editors

Deborah Middleton, MS

Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

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Deborah Middleton, MS, has no relevant financial relationships.

Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

Scientific Content Manager, Medscape, LLC

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Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS, has no relevant financial relationships.

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Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

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Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

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CME / ABIM MOC

A New Era of Progress for Melanoma: Leveling-Up With Immunotherapy

Authors: Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD; Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD; Kelly Nelson, MDFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 11/29/2022

Valid for credit through: 11/29/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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Contents of This CME Activity

All sections of this activity are required for credit.

Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Melanoma Strategies

What are your strategies for using neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy for patients with melanoma? Hear our experts discuss the current landscape.
Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD; Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD

Metastatic Melanoma: Long-Term Outcomes and Future Prospects

Drs Davies and Ariyan review current and emerging immunotherapy options for managing stage IV melanoma.
Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD; Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD

Practical Considerations for the Real World

Listen to valuable insights from the clinic on the multidisciplinary management of melanoma.
Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD; Kelly Nelson, MD

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Faculty and Disclosures

Faculty

Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD

Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD

Kelly Nelson, MD

Editors

Deborah Middleton, MS

Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

Compliance Reviewer

Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

Peer Reviewer

CME / ABIM MOC

A New Era of Progress for Melanoma: Leveling-Up With Immunotherapy

Credits Available

You Are Eligible For

Target Audience and Goal Statement

Disclosures

Faculty

Michael A. Davies, MD, PhD

Charlotte E. Ariyan, MD, PhD

Kelly Nelson, MD

Editors

Deborah Middleton, MS

Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

Compliance Reviewer

Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

Peer Reviewer

Accreditation Statements

For Physicians

Instructions for Participation and Credit

A New Era of Progress for Melanoma: Leveling-Up With Immunotherapy

Contents of This CME Activity

Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Melanoma Strategies

Metastatic Melanoma: Long-Term Outcomes and Future Prospects

Practical Considerations for the Real World

Learning Feedback Questions