Anatolio B. and Rosalina S. Cruz Surgical Symposium

Conference Overview

Course Description
The Anatolio B. and Rosalina S. Cruz Surgical Symposium focused on Surgical Oncology aims to provide ongoing education for the management of solid tumors for physicians, physician assistants/nurse practitioners, fellows, residents, and medical students. Our sessions will provide both treatment strategies and evaluations to improve the quality of care by minimizing disparities in outcomes throughout the South Texas population.

The symposium is formatted for optimal engagement with lectures, panel discussions, robust debates, and case discussions on topics relevant to the management of solid tumors (pancreas, colorectal, breast, thoracic, and palliative care). Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions after each session. Throughout the day, session breaks, and during lunch, our lecturers will be present to have information conversations with attendees to further exchange ideas as well as to clarify educational objectives.

Symposium Location
UT Health San Antonio
Pestana Lecture Hall, LEC 3.104.A
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229

Learning Objectives

• Evaluate cases, including diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in solid tumor management (pancreas, colorectal, breast, thoracic, and palliative care).
• Explain strategies to improve the quality and outcome of solid tumor management.
• Incorporate new treatment strategies for surgical oncology, including management and early detection.
• Understand the impact of team leadership in outcomes for patients with solid tumors.

Continuing Medical Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas at San Antonio designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Certificate of Attendance
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Healthcare professionals receiving a certificate of attendance should consult their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.

Texas Medical Board
0.75 hours meets the Texas Medical Board criteria for formal continuing medical education credit involving the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.