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CME / ABIM MOC

Mission -- Impossible to Possible: Using Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

  • Authors: David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD; Michael K. Wong, MD, PhD, FRCPC; Michael R. Migden, MD; Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD, FAAD
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 6/21/2023
  • Valid for credit through: 6/21/2024, 11:59 PM EST
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  • Credits Available

    Physicians - maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    ABIM Diplomates - maximum of 1.25 ABIM MOC points

    You Are Eligible For

    • Letter of Completion
    • ABIM MOC points

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for oncologists, dermatologists, surgeons, pathologists, and other members of the skin cancer care team.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to utilize immunotherapy for the treatment of patients with common nonmelanoma skin cancers (BCC and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma [CSCC]).

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Rationale for using immunotherapy for nonmelanoma skin cancers
    • Clinical trial data evaluating immunotherapy for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Treating nonmelanoma skin cancers
    • Individualizing therapy decisions for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Leverage the skills of multidisciplinary team members to comprehensively treat patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers


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Faculty

  • David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD

    Director, Center for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Co-Director, NMSC Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
    Department of Medicine
    Division of Hematology/Oncology
    Department of Dermatology
    Massachusetts General Cancer Center
    Boston, Massachusetts

    Disclosures

    David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Avstera; Castle Biosciences; Checkpoint Therapeutics; EMD Serono, Inc.; Merck; Pfizer Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sanofi Genzyme
    Research funding from: Kartos Therapeutics; NeoImmuneTech, Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Stock options from: Avstera Therapeutics; Checkpoint Therapeutics

  • Michael K. Wong, MD, PhD, FRCPC

    Professor
    Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology
    Medical Executive
    Division of MD Anderson Cancer Network
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas

    Disclosures

    Michael K. Wong, MD, PhD, FRCPC, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Castle Biosciences; EMD Serono, Inc.; Exicure; Merck; Pfizer Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Replimune

  • Michael R. Migden, MD

    Professor
    Departments of Dermatology and Head and Neck Surgery
    ACGME Fellowship Director: Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
    Mohs Surgery Center
    The University of Texas
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas

    Disclosures

    Michael R. Migden, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Replimune; Stamford Sun
    Research funding from: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Replimune; Senhwa

  • Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD, FAAD

    Vice Chair, Research & Senior Member
    Departments of Pathology and Tumor Biology
    H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    Tampa, Florida

    Disclosures

    Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD, FAAD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: NFlection Therapeutics; Sanofi (former); Verrica Pharmaceuticals
    Stock options from: NFlection Therapeutics

Editor

  • Deborah Middleton, MS

    Senior Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

    Disclosures

    Deborah Middleton, MS, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Yaisanet Oyola, MD

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Yaisanet Oyola, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


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CME / ABIM MOC

Mission -- Impossible to Possible: Using Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Authors: David M. Miller, MD, PhD, FAAD; Michael K. Wong, MD, PhD, FRCPC; Michael R. Migden, MD; Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD, FAADFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 6/21/2023

Valid for credit through: 6/21/2024, 11:59 PM EST

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Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to utilize immunotherapy for the treatment of patients with common nonmelanoma skin cancers (BCC and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma [CSCC]).

Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.

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