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The IASLC North America Conference on Lung Cancer (NACLC) is a premier event featuring dynamic education sessions, illuminating oral abstracts, and engaging poster presentations. Attendees will explore diverse topics like screening and prevention strategies and disparities, screening methodologies, and disparities influencing screening. Additionally, the conference delves into intricate aspects of surgical management, advanced radiation therapy techniques, breakthroughs in novel therapeutics, and recent advancements in diagnostics and thoracic cancer pathology.

Sponsored by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

Live Activity Dates: December 1-3, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Enduring Activity Launch Date: December 19, 2023
Enduring Activity Expiration Date: December 18, 2024

The IASLC 2023 North America Conference on Lung Cancer is designed to meet the educational needs of researchers and healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, including medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and nurses. The conference is also designed to provide a forum for lung cancer patients and patient advocates to receive education and share their perspectives with the lung cancer community. 

Upon completion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based recommendations and clinical practice guidelines to diagnose and treat patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. 
• Describe scientific advances in lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. 
• Synthesize research from clinical trials and translational studies to deepen knowledge within primary specialty area(s) and broaden knowledge of other specialties.

Program Co-Chairs:

• Dr. Mohamed Abazeed
• Dr. Christine Bestvina
• Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee
• Dr. Jyoti Patel
• Dr. Everett Vokes

Click here to view the full list of Faculty and their Disclosures.

Accreditation Statement: 
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statements:

Physicians
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer designates the “other activity” (a live conference offered in a hybrid format including recorded virtual participation) format for this educational activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education).

Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.

International CPD Credit Reciprocity Agreements

Canada
The Royal College will recognize the number of participation hours as MOC Program Section 1 accredited group learning credits for group learning activities developed by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)-accredited physician organizations (university, academy, specialty society, hospital department etc.) that are held within and outside of Canada. Agreement dates: November 1, 2019 to December 31, 2025.

European Union
The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)-European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the American Medical Association (AMA). European physicians interested in converting AMA PRA Category 1 credit™ into European CME credit (ECMEC) should contact the UEMS (www.uems.eu).

Qatar
The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Department of Healthcare Professions–Accreditation Section (DHP-AS), Ministry of Public Health–Qatar have renewed their CME agreement under which select activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are eligible for conversion of the hours of participation to Department of Healthcare Professions Continuing Professional Development (DHP-CPD) credit. This agreement is in place through Dec. 31, 2026.

This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a healthcare professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of the IASLC or any company that provided commercial support for this activity.

The information presented is that of the contributing faculty and does not necessarily represent the views of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and/or any named commercial entity providing financial support. Specific therapies discussed may not be approved and/or specified for use as indicated by the faculty presenters. Therefore, before prescribing any medication, please review the complete prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse effects.

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

There is a fee for participating in or receiving credit for this online educational activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; participants should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period that is noted on the title page. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test.

Follow these steps to earn CME/CE credit*:

1. Read about the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures.
2. Study the educational content online or print it out, if applicable.
3. Online, choose the best answer to each test question. To receive a certificate, you must receive a passing score as designated at the top of the test.
4. Complete the activity evaluation to provide feedback for future programming and receive credit.

You may now view or print the certificate from your CME/CE Transcript. You may print the certificate, but you cannot alter it. Credits will be tallied in your CME/CE Transcript and archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period, you can print out the tally as well as the certificates from the CME/CE Transcript.

*The credit that you receive is based on your membership profile.

If you need assistance with this activity, please email: education@iaslc.org.