Best of ASCO® 2023 Miami Symposium

The Best of ASCO® 2023 Miami Symposium is a summarized version of the ASCO Annual Conference made available locally to simulate attendance for those who may not have the resources or time to attend the national conference. MCI obtained in 2014 the first official license to conduct Best of ASCO®, giving oncologists the opportunity to increase their knowledge about cancer, improve their competence, and enhance practice performance and patient care. Best of ASCO® will provide an evidence-based, state-of-the-art educational activity that will assist clinicians in making up-to-date, appropriate treatment decisions. One of the most important goals is to help the physicians to incorporate in their daily practices the latest and best of oncology care as presented and discussed every year in ASCO --the most important cancer meeting in the world with more than 37,000 people attending every year.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Review advances in clinical and translational cancer research with the information presented during the 2023 ASCO® Annual Meeting
2. Evaluate the role of new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches as applied to the care and management of patients with cancer
3. Discuss the latest clinical trials that have influenced the changes in standards of oncology care both in the U.S. and globally
4. Obtain a comprehensive and state of the art review of hematology, oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology developments
5. Implement new patient management and supportive care strategies or revise existing ones

To view speakers and topics, please click on the "Faculty" and "Brochure" tabs.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Walk-ins/On-site Registration Welcome!

Registration Cost:

• MHS Physician: $205.00
• MHS Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Pharmacist and Physician Assistant: $115.00
• MHS Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Dietician, Dietician Tech and Pharmacy Technician General: $95.00
• Non-MHS Physician: $275.00
• Non-MHS Healthcare Professionals: $205.00
• Residents/ Fellows/ Medical & PharmD Students: FREE
• Industry Representatives: $325.00
  

* Residents/Medical Students must provide proof of residency or medical school status upon check in at the event.

Hotel Accommodations

Registrants should make their reservations directly with the hotel. To make your reservations contact central reservations at 1-888-717-8850, the hotel directly at 305-421-8600 or hotel's website.

Reservations received after May 22 will be confirmed on a rate and space available basis. Upon check- in, registrants should notify the Hotel Reservation Clerk of any changes to their stay so as to avoid early check out penalties. If you need additional hotel assistance, please contact the course coordinator at (954) 844-1060.

Parking

JW Marriott Marquis Miami offers discounted rates to the symposium’s attendees as follows.

Valet : Bring parking ticket to the valet window and make sure discount for the conference is applied.

-Overnight Valet - $45.00 (+tax) per car/night - $55.37 inclusive of taxes per car per night
-Daily Visitor Valet Parking - $27.00 (+tax) per car/day - $33.22 inclusive of taxes per car per day.

Self-Parking: Met 3 parking garage is located next to Whole Foods Market on SE 3rd Avenue. *Please read information and instructions below carefully.

 -$15.00 (+ tax) with validation up to 12 hours and $40 after 12-hour limit.

 -Scan the QR Code before exiting the garage or text P2530 TO 504504. Fill out the license plate and payment information. Type in group promo code ASCO to ensure you are charged the discount group rate before submitting payment. 

                                                               

COVID-19 Safety Precautions 

Memorial Healthcare System is committed to the safety of our community. We highly encourage the use of masks during our conferences to protect yourself and others. Please abstain from attending if you have any symptoms related to COVID-19. Follow this link for more information and resources: https://www.mhs.net/patients-visitors/coronavirus-disease/resources-for-families

For Further Information

Contact Memorial Healthcare System’s Department of Continuing Medical Education: [email protected]

Physicians
Memorial Healthcare System designates this live activity for 8.5 CMEs Friday and 8 CMEs Saturday (maximum 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Respiratory Therapists
Memorial Healthcare System is an approved provider of Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Continuing Education. Contact hours will be awarded based on attendance each day; 7.5 CEUs Friday and 8.5 CEUs Saturday (maximum 16 hours). 

Pharmacists and Technicians General
The Best of ASCO® program has been approved for Pharmacist and Technician General CE by the Florida Board of Pharmacy coordinated through the Memorial Regional Hospital Pharmacy Department. Contact hours will be awarded based on attendance each day. 8.5 CEUs Friday and 8 CEUs Saturday (maximum of 16.5 hours). 

Dietician and Dietetic Technician 
The Best of ASCO® program has been approved for Dietician and Dietetic Technician General CE by the Dietetic and Nutrition Practice Council coordinated through the Memorial Regional Hospital Food and Nutrition Services Department. Contact hours will be awarded based on attendance each day. 8.5 CEUs Friday and 8 CEUs Saturday (maximum of 16.5 hours).

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts AMA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.  You will be given a certificate for self-reporting.

Nurse Practitioners: AANP accepts AMA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.  You will be given a certificate for self-reporting.

Physical Therapists: FPTA accepts AMA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.  You will be given a certificate for self-reporting.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no later than June 18, 2023 will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]

Memorial Healthcare System reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Memorial Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator at [email protected] by June 14, 2023.

The Memorial Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Memorial Healthcare System - Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.